Discography
Albums;
1959-Let's All Sing with the Chipmunks
1960-Sing Again with the Chipmunks
1960-Around the World with the Chipmunks
1961-The Alvin Show
1962-Christmas with the Chipmunks, Vol. 1
1962-The Chipmunk Songbook
1963-Christmas with the Chipmunks, Vol. 2
1964-The Chipmunks Sing the Beatles Hits
1965-The Chipmunks a Go-Go
1965-The Chipmunks Sing with Children
1968-The Chipmunks See Doctor Dolittle
1969-The Chipmunks Go to the Movies
1980-Chipmunk Punk
1981-A Chipmunk Christmas
1981-Urban Chipmunk
1982-Chipmunk Rock
1982-The Chipmunks Go Hollywood
1984-Alvin and the Chipmunks: Original Television Soundtrack Recording
1987-The Chipmunk Adventure
1990-Rockin' Through the Decades
1992-In Low Places (Label: Sony Wonder, ASIN B0000028T3)
1992-Greatest Hits
1993-The Alternative Alvin (Label: SST, SST 226)
1993-Alvin's Christmas Carol
1993-Sing-Alongs
1994-Here's Looking at Me!
1995-Alvin's Daydreams
1995-Chipmunk Celebration
1995-Easter Chipmunk
1995-When You Wish Upon A Chipmunk
1995-A Very Merry Chipmunk
1995-The Very Best of The Chipmunks
1996-Club Chipmunk: The Dance Mixes
1998-The A-Files: Alien Songs
1999-Greatest Hits: Still Squeaky After All These Years
2003-Merry Christmas from the Chipmunks
2004-Little Alvin and the Mini-Munks
Singles;
1958-"The Chipmunk Song" (US #1)
1959-"Alvin's Harmonica"
1960-"Ragtime Cowboy Joe"
1960-"Alvin's Orchestra"
1960-"Alvin for President"
1962-"America the Beautiful"
1960-"Rudolph, the Red-Reindeer"
1962-"The Alvin Twist"
1963-"Alvin's All Star Chipmunk Band"
1963-"Eefin' Alvin"
1963-"The Night Before Christmas"
1964-"All My Lovin'" (Beatles cover)
1965-"Do-re-mi"
1965-"I'm Henry VIII"
1968-"If I Could Talk to the Animals"
1968-"Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"
1980-"You May Be Right"
1980-"Call Me"
1981-"On The Road Again"
1981-"I Love A Rainy Night"
1982-"Heartbreaker"
1982-"E.T. And Me"
1983-"We're The Chipmunks/Beat It" (Michael Jackson cover)
1984-"Let's All Be There" (for NBC)
1985-"What Were You Doing At The Time?"
1985-"Sunday Bloody Sunday" (U2 cover)
1987-"The Girls of Rock & Roll"
1990-"Jingle Bells Finale"
1993-"Achy Breaky Heart" (Billy Ray Cyrus cover; 45, 1993, Epic 74776)
1994-"I Don't Want To Be Alone For Christmas (Unless I'm Alone With You)" (actually performed by James Ingram)
1996-"Macarena"
2002-"In Charge but Not Involved"
2003-"Remember A Day"
Silver Bells
The Chipmunks Lyrics
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Dressed in holiday style
In the air there's a feeling of Christmas
Children laughing, people passing
And on every street corner you hear
Silver bells, silver bells
It's Christmas time in the city
Ring-a-ling, hear them ring
Soon it will be Christmas day
Strings of street lights, even stop lights
Blink a bright red and green
As the shoppers rush home with their treasures
Hear the snow crunch, see the kids bunch
This is Santa's big scene
And above all this bustle you hear
Silver bells, silver bells
It's Christmas time in the city
Ring-a-ling, hear them ring
Soon it will be Christmas day
The Chipmunks’ “Silver Bells” is a classic Christmas song that captures the essence of the holiday season in the city. The song begins with a vivid image of city sidewalks dressed in holiday style, bustling with people and children who are immersed in the festive atmosphere. The lyrics speak of the joyous sounds of laughter and the warmth of meeting each other with a smile as people go about doing their shopping and other holiday preparations. On every corner of the street, the sound of silver bells can be heard, echoing in the air like an invitation to celebrate the Christmas festivities.
The second verse builds on this image of the city during Christmas time, with the glowing red and green lights of the street lamps and traffic signals illuminating the way for the shoppers to rush home with their treasures. The lyrics speak of the sound of snow crunching underfoot, and the sight of children bunched up in excitement, for this is Santa's big scene. The final lines of the lyrics reinforce the prominence of the silver bells that ring out in the air, reminding everyone that soon it will be Christmas day.
Overall, The Chipmunks’ “Silver Bells” evokes a sense of warmth, happiness, and excitement for the festive season that is unique to the city environment. It captures the hustle and bustle of city life during the holidays, while also reminding us of the importance of family, friends, and the joy of giving.
Line by Line Meaning
City sidewalks, busy sidewalks
The streets are crowded with people and traffic
Dressed in holiday style
The city is adorned with Christmas decorations
In the air there's a feeling of Christmas
There is an atmosphere of joy and excitement that is typical of the holiday season
Children laughing, people passing
Everyone is enjoying themselves and moving about
Meeting smile after smile
People are exchanging happy greetings with one another
And on every street corner you hear
The sound of silver bells can be heard throughout the city
Silver bells, silver bells
The sound of bells ringing fills the air
It's Christmas time in the city
The holiday season has come to the urban setting
Ring-a-ling, hear them ring
The bells are ringing out joyously
Soon it will be Christmas day
The day of celebration is drawing near
Strings of street lights, even stop lights
The streets are lit up with festive decorations
Blink a bright red and green
The lights are flashing in typical Christmas colours
As the shoppers rush home with their treasures
People are busy buying and carrying their Christmas presents
Hear the snow crunch, see the kids bunch
You can hear the sound of snow being stepped on, and you can see groups of children playing in it
This is Santa's big scene
It looks like a scene from a classic Christmas story, with Santa Claus making an appearance
And above all this bustle you hear
Despite all the activity, the sound of the silver bells continues to be heard
Silver bells, silver bells
The ringing of the bells fills the air once again
It's Christmas time in the city
The holiday season has finally come and everyone is embracing the festive spirit
Ring-a-ling, hear them ring
The bells continue to ring out in great cheer
Soon it will be Christmas day
The day of celebration is drawing closer and closer
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