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"Silent Night: A Benefit Single for Feeding America"
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Single by George Winston
Released 2013
Recorded 2013
Genre Jazz
Label Dancing Cat
Producer(s) George Winston

"Silent Night: A Benefit for Feeding America" is a special digital piano song. It was released in December 2013 by the famous pianist George Winston. This song was created to help people. All the money made from this song goes to Feeding America. This group helps feed millions of people across the United States.

About the Song

"Silent Night: A Benefit Single for Feeding America" is a solo piano piece. It was released online in 2013. The idea behind this song was to raise money for a good cause. Every penny from its sales helps people in need. It is a digital single, which means you can download it online.

Helping Others with Music

The money from "Silent Night" goes to Feeding America. Feeding America is a big group of food banks. They work all over the United States. Their main goal is to help people who do not have enough food. They provide meals for about 37 million people. By buying this song, fans helped support this important work.

The Music and Its Inspiration

George Winston's version of "Silent Night" is played only on the piano. He was inspired by other musicians. One inspiration was Joseph Byrd's version of the song. This was from his 1975 album, A Christmas Yet to Come. Another influence was Professor Longhair. He was a New Orleans R&B pianist. Winston combined these influences to create his own unique sound.

Track Listing

This single features just one song. Here is the information about it:

# Title Length
1 "Silent Night: A Benefit Single for Feeding America" 4:45
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