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"'''Silent Night'''" is the | "'''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. | ||
==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. | |||
== Appearances == | == Appearances == | ||
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Jesus, Lord at they birth. | Jesus, Lord at they birth. | ||
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===[[The Rentals|Rentals]] cover=== | |||
<poem>Happy holidays from the Rentals and Kevin & Bean | |||
This Christmas season, tell Mom and Dad (and Santa!) that you want ''[[Return of the Rentals]]'' | |||
It makes a great stocking stuffer! | |||
''Return of the Rentals'' featuring: "[[Friends of P]]", "[[Waiting]]", "[[The Love I'm Searching For]]" and much, much more, is now in stores | |||
Ensure a bright holiday season with ''Return of the Rentals'' on Maverick Records, in stores everywhere | |||
Bring The Rentals home for the holidays with ''Return of the Rentals'' | |||
Once again, The Rentals and KROQ wish you a safe and memorable holiday season</poem> | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||