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"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]

"Mission Bell"
Single by Donnie Brooks
from the album The Happiest
B-side	"Do It for Me"
Released	February 1960 (1960-02)
Genre	Pop
Length	2:20
Label	Era
Songwriter(s)	William Michael, Jesse Hodges
Donnie Brooks singles chronology
"The Devil Aint a Man" (1959) "Mission Bell" (1960) "Doll House" (1960)

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]

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