October 1962: 'Do You Hear What I Hear?'
Written by Noel Regney and Gloria Shayne at the time of the Cuban Missile Crisis, the song's plea for peace would make it a Christmas standard. It was first recorded by the Harry Simeone Chorale in late 1962, and would become a hit for Bing Crosby in 1963.
* Story from www.americancatholic.org (2007): @
* Noel Regney obituary (2002): @
* Gloria Shayne obituary (2008): @
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