Gloria Shayne Baker

During the Cuban Missile Crisis, the United States and the Soviet Union confronted each other over the placement of Soviet missiles in newly Communist Cuba. "Do You Hear What I Hear?" was written by Shayne Baker and Regney as a plea for peace.

Unusually in this instance, Regney wrote the lyrics and Shayne Baker composed the music for "Do You Hear What I Hear?". Usually it was Shayne Baker who wrote the lyrics for their songs while Regney composed the music.

"Do You Hear What I Hear?" was released shortly after Thanksgiving in 1962. It was first recorded by Harry Simeone Chorale and sold more than a quarter-million copies during the 1962 holiday season. Bing Crosby recorded the song in 1963, which made it a worldwide hit. The song has since been recorded and performed by hundreds of artists including Pat Boone, Kenny G, Mahalia Jackson, Glen Campbell, Perry Como and Johnny Mathis. Read Less