Mission Bell (Donnie Brooks song)

"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]

The song ranked at number 64 on Billboard magazine's Top 100 singles of 1960.^[3]

Other versions

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

^ "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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