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The song was first recorded in 1905 [3] and has remained a popular success, appearing in films and multiple successful recordings, as well as being quoted in other musical compositions. It is the world's most recorded Christmas song, with more than 137,000 known recordings. [4]
Dec 12, 2020 · On Christmas Eve 1818, Mohr – then at St Nicholas in Oberndorf in Salzburg – handed the words to Franz Gruber, the church’s organist, and asked him to write a melody for two voices, accompanied by a guitar, for that same evening.
Dec 17, 2018 · The classic Christmas tune was first composed as a poem, and it was set to music for the first time in the winter of 1818. “Silent Night” is such an iconic Christmas song that it’s hard...
Summary: The much-loved carol 'Silent Night' was first performed on Christmas Eve, 1818. Originally it was sung to a simple guitar accompaniment.
The “Silent Night” translation that we sing today in English first appeared in 1863—the year of Franz Gruber’s death, and some 45 years after the song’s initial performance in Austria.
Dive into the story behind Monica's hit song "The First Night" and discover the inspiration that led to its creation. Get a glimpse into the artist's journey with this captivating tale!
Dec 20, 2021 · It was 205 years ago when "Silent Night" was first heard by Austrian villagers attending Christmas Eve mass in St. Nicholas Church in Oberndorf. How did this simple melody, with its words of comfort, become a beloved hymn of peace throughout the world? WRTI's Susan Lewis has the story.
