Silent Night
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| Cover by the Rentals | |||||
| Album | How the ----- Stole Christmas | ||||
| Released | 1995 | ||||
| Recorded | 1995 | ||||
| Length | 4:06 | ||||
| Label | World Famous KROQ 106.7 FM | ||||
| Writer(s) | Franz Xaver Gruber (composer), Joseph Mohr (lyrics) | ||||
| Status | Officially released | ||||
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| Cover by Weezer | |||||
| Album | Christmas with Weezer | ||||
| Released | December 16, 2008 | ||||
| Recorded | 2008 | ||||
| Length | 2:22 | ||||
| Label | Geffen | ||||
| Writer(s) | Franz Xaver Gruber (composer), Joseph Mohr (lyrics) | ||||
| Status | Officially released | ||||
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"Silent Night" is a classic Christmas carol composed in 1818 by Franz Xaver Gruber with lyrics by Joseph Mohr. The song has been covered extensively by many different artists across multiple genres. It was covered by The Rentals in 1995 and by Weezer in 2008.
Appearances
Rentals cover
- How The _____ Stole Christmas (1995)
- Excellent Stocking Stuffer (2001)
Weezer cover
- Christmas with Weezer (2008)
Overview
Rentals cover
An instrumental synthesizer cover of "Silent Night" was included on the Kevin & Bean compilation How The _____ Stole Christmas. It features Jim Richards on synth, Matt Sharp on drums, and a voice-over advertisement for Return of the Rentals by Rod Cervera. The cover was later re-released on the 2001 Rentals fan-club compilation Excellent Stocking Stuffer.
Weezer cover
The song appeared as the sixth and final track on the 2008 EP Christmas with Weezer. It was first available for download to play on the Christmas with Weezer application for the iPhone and iPod touch created by Tapulous, the makers of Tap Tap Revenge. The songs on this EP were recorded in different stages. Drummer Patrick Wilson and bassist Scott Shriner recorded their parts initially, with Wilson also playing lead guitar. Later, lead singer Rivers Cuomo recorded lead vocals. Lastly, rhythm guitarist Brian Bell recorded backing vocals.
Personnel
The Rentals
- Jim Richards - synth
- Matt Sharp - drums
- Rod Cervera - voice-over
Weezer
- Rivers Cuomo – lead vocals
- Patrick Wilson – lead guitar, percussion
- Brian Bell – backing vocals
- Scott Shriner - bass guitar
Audio
Weezer
Lyrics
Silent night! holy night!
All is calm, all is bright
round yon virgin mother and child,
Holy infant so tender and mild,
sleep in heavenly peace!
Silent night! holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight;
glories stream from heaven afar,
heavenly hosts sing Alleluia,
Christ, the Saviour, is born!
Silent night! holy night!
Son of God, love's pure light
radiant beams from thy holy face,
with the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord at they birth.
Rentals cover
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