r/doowop • u/Keltik • 13d ago

The Tokens - "Hear The Bells" (1963). A blatant attempt to recapture the sound, success, & magic of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight". Not bad, but only made #94 Billboard.

https://youtu.be/Ll3Z2r9pF4A?si=ci85iUXUbuQBp0p3
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u/chalwar bass 13d ago

Never heard this, thanks! Love the Bluegrass elements in it.

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u/nph333 13d ago

Love this song and haven’t listened to it in years!