1960 Songs: Mission Bell

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The theme for my music group on Facebook today is “old.” Someone posted “Old and In the Way.” Sometimes I feel that way. Not today, though. I’m raring to go and give you another song that’s classic, not old. Here’s today’s song that, like me, is now 65. Mission Bell - Donnie Brooks Yes, Donnie Brooks did have other hits. In fact, he was significant enough to be inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. But, like a lot of the people from the 50s and early 60s, he’s been relegated to one song. But oh, what a song! This is one of those great love songs from the more innocent, happy-go-lucky days of early rock and roll. And it still sounds great. Mission Bell Written by William Michael and Jesse Hodges Recorded by Donnie Brooks From The Happiest, 1960 Give me your heart of gold: