I have heard the King's Singers version of this song many times, but this is my first listen to the Cambridge version. Absolutely BRILLIANT. The text, the familiar melody, and the added depth of the string line make this simply stunning. Makes me ready for Christmas in April! Bravo John David, Phillip Lawson, and, of course, The Cambridge Singers!
John David write the melody, and Peter Knight made the arrangement. I have added more details + the original text and a link to Kings Singers performing the song (which I think is great as well).
The song performed by The King Singers on the link is not the same lyrics as this one. The King Singer lyrics are the original lyrics that do not refer to the birth of Christ. However, The King Singers have indeed performed the Christmas version, too. It is also very beautiful!
the original is on youtube - but it won't let me post the link. If you paste this at the end of the URL of this page it will take you to the video:
?v=t_M_L5YvyQg
rmcmorran 3 months ago
The musicianship is wonderful. Thanks for posting.
lahame1 10 months ago
Thanks a lot! Praise the Lord Jesus!
nonapetr 1 year ago
Can't...stop...listening...
so...beautiful...
fedorapandemic 1 year ago
thank you
mikikrc 1 year ago
I have heard the King's Singers version of this song many times, but this is my first listen to the Cambridge version. Absolutely BRILLIANT. The text, the familiar melody, and the added depth of the string line make this simply stunning. Makes me ready for Christmas in April! Bravo John David, Phillip Lawson, and, of course, The Cambridge Singers!
mweiss1983 1 year ago
Beautiful! Who is the composer?
TripleMirror 2 years ago
@TripleMirror:
John David write the melody, and Peter Knight made the arrangement. I have added more details + the original text and a link to Kings Singers performing the song (which I think is great as well).
stigekalder 2 years ago
@stigekalder - Thank you for the information and for the link, really appreciated :) The King's Singers version is beautiful, too.
TripleMirror 2 years ago
The song performed by The King Singers on the link is not the same lyrics as this one. The King Singer lyrics are the original lyrics that do not refer to the birth of Christ. However, The King Singers have indeed performed the Christmas version, too. It is also very beautiful!
mbowline 2 years ago
@TripleMirror the original was performed by The Searchers in 1981 (secular love song lyrics)
rmcmorran 3 months ago
@rmcmorran Thank you.
TripleMirror 2 months ago
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! I LOVE this song!!
chelsdiva 2 years ago