Silent Night

Bing Crosby

About Silent Night

"Silent Night" (German: "Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht") is a popular Christmas carol, composed in 1818 by Franz Xaver Gruber to lyrics by Joseph Mohr in the small town of Oberndorf bei Salzburg, Austria. It was declared an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2011. The song has been recorded by many singers across many music genres. The version sung by Bing Crosby in 1935 is the fourth best-selling single of all-time.


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1945

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(Sleep in heavenly peace)
(Sleep in heavenly peace)

Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
'Round yon virgin mother and child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleeps in heavenly peace
Sleeps in heavenly peace

Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
'Round yon virgin mother and child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleeps in heavenly peace
Sleeps in heavenly peace

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Bing Crosby

Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby (May 3, 1903 – October 14, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Crosby's trademark bass-baritone voice made him one of the best-selling recording artists of the 20th century, with over half a billion records in circulation. more »

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Written by: Franz Xaver Gruber, Joseph Mohr

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10 facts about this song

Original Song Creation
"Silent Night" was originally written in 1818 by Josef Mohr and Franz Xaver Gruber in Austria. It's one of the world's most popular and classic carols.
Bing Crosby Cover
Bing Crosby recorded his rendition of "Silent Night" on May 29, 1942. The song was part of his album "Merry Christmas" which got released in 1945.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, the song peaked at number 3 on the Billboard magazine music charts.
Historic Significance
Bing Crosby's "Silent Night" is considered one of the best-selling singles of all time, selling millions of copies across the globe.
Linguistic Adaptation
Crosby's rendition was in English, yet the original song was written in German. The English translation varies slightly from the German version.
Musical Style
The song is performed in the genre of traditional pop, which was predominant in the mid-1940s.
Longevity
Despite being released in the mid-20th century, Bing Crosby's rendition of "Silent Night" continues to be a popular Christmas song.
Recording Details
The song was arranged by famed arranger John Scott Trotter and was backed by the Ken Darby Singers.
Crosby's Impact
Bing Crosby's rendition of "Silent Night" played a critical role in popularizing the song in America and other English-speaking regions.
Covers Influence
Crosby's version of "Silent Night" has been covered by numerous artists, hinting at its timeless appeal and influence in the music industry.

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