2009 — Animator, Music Video
from Silent Stereo Records Christmas Spectacular, released December 18, 2019 Carolyn Sills: vocals, bass Andrew Pierce: drums piano, percussion Dennis Pierce: guitars
Written by Carolyn Sills
For every fan of ‘It’s A Wonderful Life,’ this one’s for you!
George Bailey, I’ll love you ’til the day I die.
Press for GEORGE BAILEY
“Even as the holiday tunes come out at a flood-like pace this year, few tunes seem as perfect to hear around the tree as “George Bailey,” the latest from singer and bass master Carolyn Sills. Inspired by the very same character from It’s a Wonderful Life, the song is a pop-gem throwback that’s bound to spread good vibes to your whole family” – Mog Music Network
“Up second is our new favorite HOLIDAY song, “George Bailey” as sung by Carolyn Sills … an animated masterpiece that will surely be finding its way down the chimneys of music lovers around the world this holiday season (and many more to come in the future)!” – Brian Ball, Women’s Radio
“This (George Bailey) is one of my favorite Christmas singles, not only this year by the way, of the past 10 or 15…” – Paul Richards, WHLI New York
• “This one is so sweet and catchy, it should be an instant classic. Really, it’s that good. And the animation is a whimsical tribute to the old Fleischer cartoons of the Capra era. Give it a listen. And no matter your woes or last minute shopping pressures, you’ll think, yeah, It’s a Wonderful Life. Just amazing what one little song can do to alter your outlook.” – Amy Beth Arkawy, Radio Graffiti
• “Capturing the seemingly forgotten classic Christmas rock sound (the echoing drum and cymbals lead in told me right off this would be special), “George Bailey” could have been recorded in 1959 as easily as 2009. Great lyrics, great music and a great subject all add up to an instant classic now in my top ten Christmas songs of all time.” – Travis, She’ll Grow Back
• “… it pleases me no end, that this song sent over recently, completely and utterly reminds me of the happy up beat moods of that glorious (Phil Spector) album… the lo-fi-but-not production, the jingle bells, the vocals, well, everything really… to add the heart warming charm is a chucklesome animation that proves that it’s not only ireallylovemusic hq that gets a complete scrub down prior to the cracking open of any wine bottle.” – Mark E., ireallylovemusic.co.uk
“Carolyn Sills’ exuberant “George Bailey” is a successful and tasteful ode to two American archetypes of both film and music. Sills’ track is an obvious homage to the classic Spector Christmas recordings that (for better or for worse) presented to us the template of what a good Christmas themed pop record should be. Additionally, the song uses the same method and ethos of production (“The Wall of Sound”) that gave Spector his signature sound and stack of hits back in the day. It’s been around 50 years since the Ronettes and Crystals sang to us about Christmas lore so a track dedicated to recreating that special feeling shall not be deemed irrelevant nor derivative in my book (or blog).” – IndieDots.Net
“Carolyn Sills’ “George Bailey” is the best holiday song of the year.” – Todd, South Dakota Dark
• “ It’s interesting to find how many current holiday songs mention It’s A Wonderful Life. Carolyn Sills goes them all one better by devoting an entire song to Frank Capra’s classic flick and its put-upon hero. Set to an inviting arrangement that mixes twangy Country & Western music with a bit of the 1960s girl group sound, “George Bailey” merrily whisks us off to Bedford Falls.” – Terry Flamm, Broken Hearted Toy
“… And our current fave seasonal delight is the song “George Bailey” by singer/ songwriter, Carolyn Sills and chums. The infectiously catchy tune was inspired by the Frank Capra Christmas classic, It’s a Wonderful Life and its small-town hero, George Bailey (James Stewart)… With its up-tempo chirpy 50s flavour, the song is a treat for those both unfamiliar and well accustomed with the film. And the lyrics themselves are packed with cute and clever references, the chorus especially spot-on… The classic-in-the-making has… gorgeous complementary black and white animation from Rob Ludacer. Enjoy and you just try not to get in the Xmas atmos!” – Boxwish Music Reviews
“George Bailey – Carolyn Sills slaps the back-beat rhythm on her bass and swings a love song to the character that comes into our homes and hearts each year with ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’, George Bailey. Yes, she speaks up so George can hear with his good ear.” – The Alternate Root
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