The Bells of St. Mary's


"The Bells of St. Mary's" sheet music from 1945.

 Douglas Furber and A. Emmett Adams wrote "The Bells of St. Mary's" in 1914 after visiting St. Mary's Church, Southampton in England; it was published in 1917.

It was first recorded and released by Frances Alda on Dec. 1, 1919 / 1920.


Deanna Durbin with the Jack Renard Orchestra sang it on the Texaco Town radio show June 20, 1936.

Vera Lynn with Raye Jenkins' Quartet record it in 1938.

Bing Crosby sang it in the movie by the same name in 1945.

Bing Crosby with John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra recorded it in 1945.

Gordon MacRae with the Orchestra conducted by Van Alexander recorded it in November 1959.

Perry Como recorded it on June 14, 1962 for his "By Request" album; it wasn't released till 2001 for "A Perry Como Christmas" album.

Vic Damone recorded it in 1991.

The Lawrence Welk Orchestra preformed it on The Lawrence Welk Show in 1979.

















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