Mission Bell (Donnie Brooks song) explained

Mission Bell
Type:	single
Artist:	Donnie Brooks
Album:	The Happiest
B-Side:	Do It for Me
Genre:	Pop
Label:	Era
Prev Title:	The Devil Aint a Man
Prev Year:	1959
Next Title:	Doll House
Next Year:	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.^[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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Donnie Brooks, "Mission Bell" Chart Position. Musicvf.com. February 22, 2019.
2. Web site: Donnie Brooks, The Happiest. Discogs.com. 1961 . February 22, 2019.
3. Web site: Billboard Top 100 - 1960. February 22, 2019. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140102011048/http://longboredsurfer.com/charts/1960.php. January 2, 2014.
4. Web site: Ronnie Hilton, "Mission Bell" Single Release. 45cat.com. February 22, 2019.
5. Web site: Ronnie Hilton, "Gary Miller" Single Release. 45cat.com. February 22, 2019.
6. Web site: Jimmy Velvet, "Teen Angel" Single Release. Discogs.com. 1964 . February 22, 2019.
7. Web site: P. J. Proby, P.J. Proby. Discogs.com. 1965 . February 22, 2019.
8. Web site: Wes Dakus' Rebels, Wes Dakus' Rebels. Discogs.com. 1966 . February 22, 2019.
9. Web site: Gene Pitney, Golden Greats. Discogs.com. 1967 . February 22, 2019.
10. Web site: Fleetwood Mac, Kiln House. Discogs.com. February 22, 2019.
11. Web site: Tiny Tim, Tiny Tim's Christmas Album. Discogs.com. 1996 . February 22, 2019.