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"Ding Dong, Ding Dong" is a song by English musician George Harrison, written as a New Year's Eve singalong and released in December 1974 on his album Dark Horse. It was the album's lead single in Britain and some other European countries, and the second single, after "Dark Horse", in North America. A large-scale production, the song incorporates aspects of Phil Spector's Wall of Sound technique, particularly his Christmas recordings from 1963. In addition, some Harrison biographers view "Ding Dong" as an attempt to emulate the success of two glam rock anthems from the 1973–74 holiday season: "Merry Xmas Everybody" by Slade, and Wizzard's "I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday". The song became only a minor hit in Britain and the United States, although it was a top-twenty hit elsewhere in the world. Harrison took the lyrics to "Ding Dong" from engravings he found at his nineteenth-century home, Friar Park, in Oxfordshire – a legacy of its eccentric founder, Frank Crisp. The song's "Ring out the old, ring in the new" refrain has invited interpretation as Harrison distancing himself from his past as a member of the Beatles, and as the singer farewelling his first marriage, to Pattie Boyd. As on much of the Dark Horse album, Harrison's vocals on the recording were hampered by a throat condition, due partly to his having overextended himself on business projects such as his recently launched record label, Dark Horse Records. Recorded at his Friar Park studio, the track includes musical contributions from Tom Scott, Ringo Starr, Alvin Lee, Ron Wood and Jim Keltner.more »
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George Harrison
George HarrisonMBE (25 February 1943 – 29 November 2001) was an English musician, singer and songwriter who achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of the Beatles. Often referred to as the "quiet Beatle", Harrison over time became an admirer of Indian culture and mysticism, introducing it to the other Beatles, as well as to their Western audience. Following the band's break-up, enjoyed a successful solo career, and in 1988 he co-founded the supergroup the Traveling Wilburys, with Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne and Roy Orbison. Rolling Stone magazine ranked Harrison number 11 in their list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time". more »
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Written by: George Harrison
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Ding Dong, Ding Dong" was written and performed by British musician George Harrison, who was one of the four members of the legendary rock band, The Beatles. |
Album DetailsThe song is a part of Harrison's fifth solo album, "Dark Horse", which was released in December 1974. |
Chart Performance"Ding Dong, Ding Dong" reached number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, and secured the 13th spot on the UK Singles Chart. |
Unique SoundThe song incorporates folk-rock and pop elements, establishing Harrison's unique musical style beyond The Beatles. |
Video-PresentationThe music video for the song features Harrison dressed in various costumes representing different historical periods, showing his interest in reincarnation and cyclical existence. |
Meaningful LyricsThe lyrics "Ring out the old, ring in the new" are from a poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson, which Harrison used to express his wish to start afresh after his difficult experiences in 1973 and 1974. |
CollaboratorsProminent musicians like Nicky Hopkins, Billy Preston, and Jim Keltner played various instruments on "Ding Dong, Ding Dong". |
Beatles HomageThe music video of the song features Harrison in a suit similar to the ones The Beatles originally used to wear. A clock in the video also shows four figures, each representing a Beatle. |
New Year's Eve FeatureDue to its celebratory and hopeful lyrics, this song is often played on radio and television broadcasts during New Year's Eve. |
Album ReceptionDespite the success of "Ding Dong, Ding Dong", the "Dark Horse" album was met with mixed reviews. However, in the years since, critics and fans have come to appreciate it more, often citing this song as a standout. |
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