John Gary - Forget It The Bells Ring

Review by Saqib Khan

Forget It The Bells Ring by John Gary isn’t your typical pop album from the '60s. Released in 1960 under the Reo label outta Canada, this sucker hits differently—not perfect, but it sticks with you like gum on a hot sidewalk. And yeah, I know it’s old-school, but some tunes just slap hard enough to transcend time. Let me break it down for ya. First up: “The Bell Rings.” Man, this track feels like someone took a church bell and dunked it into a pool of melancholy syrup. It’s slow, kinda haunting, and way too introspective for its own good—but damn if it doesn’t worm its way into your brain. That opening chime? You hear it once, you’re hooked. It’s one of those songs that makes you stop mid-bite during dinner and just… sit there. Like, what the hell am I even doing with my life? Props to John Gary for pulling off that vibe without sounding overly dramatic. Then there’s “Forget It.” Holy crap, does this song rip. If “The Bell Rings” is the moody introvert at a party, “Forget It” is the dude who shows up late, grabs a beer, and starts yelling nonsense at everyone. The energy shift here is wild—Gary switches gears so fast it almost gives you whiplash. This track has got swagger, baby. The beat kicks in, and suddenly you're dancing around your room like an idiot (don’t lie, we’ve all been there). Lyrically, it’s nothing groundbreaking—just straight-up telling people to move on—but sometimes simplicity works wonders. Look, I ain’t saying Forget It The Bells Ring reinvented music or anything. But damn, it’s got character. Listening to these tracks back-to-back feels like flipping between two completely different radio stations. One minute you’re doom-scrolling through your soul; the next, you’re ready to punch destiny in the face and take control. Weird combo, right? And honestly, maybe that’s why this album still matters today. Life’s messy, unpredictable, and full of contradictions—and John Gary nailed that vibe decades before anyone else tried. So yeah, give it a spin. Just don’t blame me when “The Bell Rings” ruins your existential peace. Oh, and fun fact: nobody talks about how much better this would sound remixed as EDM. Food for thought.

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Artist: John Gary
Album: Forget It The Bells Ring

Canada

1960

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
The Bell Rings	2:17
Forget It	2:45

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John Gary The Bell Rings (Fraternity) 1960

John Gary Forget It (Fraternity) 1960

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8518X

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Reo

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ouvir online
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Vinyl
7"
45 RPM

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Matrix / Runout: 45-8518-SIDE:1 H
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About John Gary

American singer, recording artist, songwriter, television host, and performer on the musical stage, born 29 November 1932, died 4 January 1998

Real Name

John Gary Strader

Name Vars

Gary
J. Gary
John Cary

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? Back in 1960, Canadian singer John Gary released a pop album called *Forget It The Bells Ring*. It had just two tracks: "The Bell Rings" and "Forget It." Simple, right? The album came out on the Reo label. Not bad for an artist who made music with such a minimalist approach!

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nuneslorena

2025-03-15

Alberto Vázquez's (A Mexican singer) Spanish version is better than the John Gary's original one...

yungriley

2025-03-14

John knew that Cincinnati, Ohio was where he got his initial start since he appeared at times to host the local "Bob Braun Show" on WLWT-TV (in the 1980s).

raazsaini55555

2025-03-14

I don't think I ever can

cherryl21

2025-03-14

HERE THE LYRICS OF THIS TIMELESS MASTERPIECE. JOHN GARY 1932-1998. RIP.

Forget it
Don't remember what I told you
All my secret need to hold you
Won't you please forget it all

The promise (The promise)
Giving you a tender moment (moment)
Knowing not one of the gloaming
Please forget it all

We made... And we have romance
We give in all about the chances
Only nothing happen
It put it in my heart
So give our love a chance to hold apart

I'll try to forget it
All your warm and tender kisses
Plans for you to be my Mrs.
I don't think I every can

We made... And we have romance
We give in all about the chances
Only nothing happen
It put it in my heart
So give our love a chance to hold apart

I'll try to forget it
All your warm and tender kisses
Plans for you to be my Mrs.
I don't think I every can

I don't think I every can.
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