Composed for orchestra, Song of the Bells was completed for recording by the composer on September 8, 1953, in analog mono sound, which is where it was first performed. It is exactly 3 minutes long.

The Christmas season often comes with flavors of gingerbread and peppermint. There’s plenty of sleigh bells included in songs like “Sleigh Ride” and even some lyrics regarding the sweet sounds of ...

To fully appreciate its legacy, we must look beyond the jingly chorus and confront the uncomfortable context of its creation and initial reception. Originally titled “One Horse Open Sleigh,” the song ...

It’s annually voted the most popular Christmas song. Perhaps it’s the most controversial. When Savannah resident James L. Pierpont composed the song he sowed the seeds for a dispute. Pierpont wrote ...