"Mission Bell" is a song written by William Michael and Jesse Hodges and performed by Donnie Brooks, with backing vocals by The Blossoms. It reached number 7 on the U.S. pop chart in 1960.[1] It was featured on his 1961 album, The Happiest.[2]
| "Mission Bell" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Donnie Brooks | ||||
| from the album The Happiest | ||||
| B-side | "Do It for Me" | |||
| Released | February 1960 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 2:20 | |||
| Label | Era | |||
| Songwriter(s) | William Michael, Jesse Hodges | |||
| Donnie Brooks singles chronology | ||||
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The song ranked at number 64 on Billboard magazine's Top 100 singles of 1960.[3]
Other versions
edit- Ronnie Hilton released a version of the song as a single in 1960 in the UK, but it did not chart.[4]
- Gary Miller released a version of the song as a single in 1960 in the UK, but it did not chart.[5]
- Jimmy Velvet released a version of the song as the B-side to his 1964 single "Teen Angel".[6]
- P. J. Proby released a version of the song on his 1965 album, P.J. Proby.[7]
- Wes Dakus' Rebels released a version of the song on their 1966 album, Wes Dakus' Rebels.[8]
- Gene Pitney released a version of the song on his 1967 album, Golden Greats.[9]
- Fleetwood Mac released a version of the song on their 1970 album, Kiln House.[10]
- Tiny Tim released a version of the song on his 1996 album, Tiny Tim's Christmas Album.[11]
References
edit- ^ "Donnie Brooks, "Mission Bell" Chart Position". Musicvf.com. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
- ^ "Donnie Brooks, The Happiest". Discogs.com. 1961. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
- ^ "Billboard Top 100 - 1960". Archived from the original on January 2, 2014. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
- ^ "Ronnie Hilton, "Mission Bell" Single Release". 45cat.com. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
- ^ "Ronnie Hilton, "Gary Miller" Single Release". 45cat.com. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
- ^ "Jimmy Velvet, "Teen Angel" Single Release". Discogs.com. 1964. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
- ^ "P. J. Proby, P.J. Proby". Discogs.com. 1965. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
- ^ "Wes Dakus' Rebels, Wes Dakus' Rebels". Discogs.com. 1966. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
- ^ "Gene Pitney, Golden Greats". Discogs.com. 1967. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
- ^ "Fleetwood Mac, Kiln House". Discogs.com. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
- ^ "Tiny Tim, Tiny Tim's Christmas Album". Discogs.com. 1996. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
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