Description

Come On, Ring Those Bells is a Christmas album by the Norwegian-American singer Evie (Evie Tornquist Karlsson), released on Word Records in 1977. The album was recorded by Charlie Tallent at the Sound Lab in Nashville, Tennessee; and was produced and arranged by Lennart Sjöholm. Mixed by Bo-Göran Lundberg at Europa Film in Stockholm, Sweden. Most of the songs were written or co-written by Ron Harris. Also featuring a cover of “One Small Child” written by David Meece. (Later recorded by Meece as well on the multi-artist compilation Our Christmas.)

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LP tracklist:

Side One
A1. “Come On, Ring Those Bells” – 3:02
A2. “Away In A Manger” – 2:37
A3. Medley: “No Room” / “Have You Any Room For Jesus?” – 3:42
A4. “Mary’s Boy Child” – 2:45
A5. “Silent Night” – 3:34

Side Two
B1. “O Holy Night” – 3:45
B2. “What Child Is This?” – 3:35
B3. “Some Children See Him” – 1:43
B4. “One Small Child” – 3:04
B5. “A Thousand Candles” – 2:39

Note: Simultaneously released on 8-track tape, cassette and 12-inch vinyl LP by Word Records. A Swedish edition featuring Swedish lyrics was released on the Swedish gospel label Prim in 1978, re-titled Julens klockor, ring.

CREDITS. Produced and arranged by Lennart Sjöholm. Recorded at the Sound Lab, Nashville, TN. Engineered by Charlie Tallent. Mixed by Bo-Göran Lundberg at Europafilm Studios, Stockholm, Sweden.

Musicians: Evie (Vocals), Lennart Sjöholm (Keyboards), Randy Goodrum (Keyboards), Charlie McCoy (Harmonica), Bob Taylor (Oboe), Billy Puett (Recorder, Clarinet), Weldon Myrick (Steel Guitar), Billy Sanford (Guitar), Jerry Shook (Guitar), Pete Bordinella (Guitar), Jack Williams (Bass), Bill Harris (Drums), Jerry Carrigan (Drums), Farrell Morris (Percussion). Backing Vocals: Janie Fricke Singers. Strings: Shelly Kurland Strings.