“Silver Bells” is a classic Christmas song first written in 1950 by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans. Originally titled Tinkle Bells, the name was changed after Livingston’s wife pointed out that “tinkle” had an unintended meaning. The song was composed for the 1951 Paramount Pictures film The Lemon Drop Kid, starring Bob Hope and Marilyn Maxwell.

The first recorded version was by Bing Crosby and Carol Richards in 1950, and it quickly became a holiday favorite. The song captures the festive and bustling atmosphere of city streets during Christmas time, evoking imagery of holiday shoppers and twinkling lights. Since its release, Silver Bells has been covered by numerous artists, including Dean Martin, Elvis Presley, and Michael Bublé, solidifying its place as a Christmas standard.