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"Whispering Bells" is a song performed by The Del-Vikings (a.k.a. the Dell-Vikings).[1] It reached #5 on the U.S. R&B chart and #9 on the U.S. pop chart in 1957.[2] Kripp Johnson was the lead vocalist on this recording.[1] Clarence E. Quick, who was the bass vocalist in the group, wrote the song.

"Whispering Bells"
Single by The Del-Vikings
B-side	"Don't Be a Fool"
Released	May 27, 1957 (1957-05-27)
Genre	Doo-wop
Length	2:15
Label	Fee Bee • Dot
Songwriter(s)	Fred Lowry, Clarence Quick
The Del-Vikings singles chronology
"Come Go with Me" (1957) "Whispering Bells" (1957) "I'm Spinning" (1957)

The song ranked #49 on Billboard's Year-End top 50 singles of 1957.[3]

Other versions

• The Mighty Echoes released a version of the song on their 2006 album A Cappella Cool.[4]
• Jesse Winchester released a version of the song on his 2014 album A Reasonable Amount of Trouble.[5]

In popular culture

• The Del-Vikings' version of "Whispering Bells" was featured in the 1986 film Stand by Me[6] and was included in the film's soundtrack.[7]

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