Other Cover Versions
- The black R&B group, The Orioles, recorded a cover version of the song which became a major success in 1953. The Orioles' cover version went to number one on the R&B chart and number eleven on the pop chart. It was included on the soundtrack album for the film American Graffiti.
- Arne Alm wrote the Swedish lyrics. Raya Avellan and Yngve Stoors Hawaiiorkester recorded "Klockorna i dalen" in Stockholm on October 10, 1953. The song was released on the 78 rpm record Cupol 4780.
- Lee Lawrence recorded a version which peaked at No. 7 in the UK Singles Chart in 1953.
- Little Richard recorded a version in 1963 for Atlantic Records, which became a "Regional" hit on the Billboard Charts.
- Don McLean recorded a version of the song on his Homeless Brother album (1974).
- Allies, a Christian rock band, recorded a version of the song on their album Long Way From Paradise (1989).
- Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge recorded the song for their 1994 Acapella album.
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