Mission Bell (Donnie Brooks song)

"Mission Bell"
Single by Donnie Brooks
from the album The Happiest
B-side"Do It for Me"
ReleasedFebruary 1960 (1960-02)
GenrePop
Length2:20
LabelEra
SongwritersWilliam Michael, Jesse Hodges
Donnie Brooks singles chronology
"The Devil Aint a Man"
(1959)
"Mission Bell"
(1960)
"Doll House"
(1960)

"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.

The song ranked at number 64 on Billboard magazine's Top 100 singles of 1960.[2]

Other versions

  • Ronnie Hilton released a version of the song as a single in 1960 in the UK, but it did not chart.[3]
  • Gary Miller released a version of the song as a single in 1960 in the UK, but it did not chart.[4]
  • Jimmy Velvet released a version of the song as the B-side to his 1964 single "Teen Angel".
  • P. J. Proby released a version of the song on his 1965 album, P.J. Proby.
  • Wes Dakus' Rebels released a version of the song on their 1966 album, Wes Dakus' Rebels.
  • Gene Pitney released a version of the song on his 1967 album, Golden Greats.
  • Fleetwood Mac released a version of the song on their 1970 album, Kiln House.[5]
  • Tiny Tim released a version of the song on his 1996 album, Tiny Tim's Christmas Album.

References

  1. ^ "Donnie Brooks, "Mission Bell" Chart Position". Musicvf.com. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
  2. ^ "Billboard Top 100 - 1960". Archived from the original on January 2, 2014. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
  3. ^ "Ronnie Hilton, "Mission Bell" Single Release". 45cat.com. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
  4. ^ "Ronnie Hilton, "Gary Miller" Single Release". 45cat.com. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
  5. ^ Evans, Mike (2011). Fleetwood Mac: The Definitive History. New York: Sterling. p. 71. ISBN 978-1-4027-8630-3.