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- Who originally sang Carol of the Bells?
- What is the best version of Carol of the Bells?
- What was Carol of the Bells written for?
- Was Carol of the Bells originally a Christmas song?
Who originally sang Carol of the Bells?
"Carol of the Bells" is a popular Christmas carol, with music by Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych in 1914 and lyrics by Peter J. Wilhousky.
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Carol of the Bells.
| "Carol of the Bells" | |
|---|---|
| Text | by Peter J. Wilhousky |
| Based on | "Shchedryk" |
| Composed | 1919 |
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What is the best version of Carol of the Bells?
The 7 Best "Carol Of The Bells" Versions
- Pentatonix.
- Lindsey Stirling.
- Straight No Chaser.
- Everfound. This is a version most of you have probably never heard of, and to be honest, is my all-time favorite version. ...
- The Piano Guys.
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
- John Williams.
What was Carol of the Bells written for?
The spellbinding melody was originally a folk song intended to be a winter melody of good wishes. Leontovych named it Shchedryk in his initial Ukrainian form. The tale is of a swallow flying into a home, to predict a wonderful year ahead for the family staying there.
Was Carol of the Bells originally a Christmas song?
Believe it or not, Carol of the Bells was not originally a Christmas song at all. Based on folk music, Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych wrote the original version called Shchedryk (“Bountiful Evening”) in 1916 for a choral commission.
