sharoncoach~Thank you so much for your help...that is very nice of you in this busy season to take a minute and respond to my request...have a Merry Christmas
"a very special christmas" - it was a collection by various artists for a charity - possibly Special Olympics. Not sure if it is in stores, as it is probably 20+ years old, but certainly on ebay... I play my copy every year - well worth getting. Happy Holiday!
There is a reason it only took 3 takes to do this. Bob and the Silver Bullet band were meant to do this song. So powerful and beautiful. Thanks for posting it.
So Bob, I'm a fan, but why did you go all PC and change the lyrics to exclude the names of both Mary and Jesus in your version? It's supposed to be "Mary nodded", and "baby Jesus, I am a poor boy too." But you changed them to "then, he nodded" and "little baby, I am a poor boy too".
For me, that ruins what would have been an otherwise great version.
This version, simply breaks my heart and fill my eyes of tears, Bob make me feel the pasion, courage and feeling of sing it. A masterpice... and a pleasure the hear it. Thanks Bob!
This is awsome. My fav. christmas song, and i searched BruceSpringsteen for this version, kinda sounded like him singing, and the sax really had me thinking Clarence Clemmons.
WOW! Great voice! I could tell you really feel the music by the hand motions you were doing( scwising your fists)! LOL and it dose not matter if it didn't make sense. We all get the message eantnay!
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Why did Seger change the lyrics from "Shall I play for HIM" to "Shall I play for YOU" and "MARY nodded" to "THEN HE nodded"? Doesn't make any sense to ask an infant for permission.
I am 61 years old. In Jr. High I belonged between school, Church and a youth group I was in, I belonged to 5 choirs. The year this song became a monster radio hit, all of my choirs immediately got sheet music. Over that Christmas I think those 5 choirs gave a total of 11 performances of Little Drummer Boy. All these years later and I still temember how much fun that Christmas season was because of this song. Watching Bob Seger at the mic reminds me of how thrilling it is to sing it.
I saw a National Enquirer story about this album years ago. They pictured all the artists, including Bob, but failed to mention or acknowledge him. The stupid dumbfucks didn't recognize one of the most gifted singer/composers of his generation.
This is easily the best cover of this song ever done.
If you ever read this, Bob - thanks, your music has always been magical to me. You're definitely the best.
This song gets me too. Bob does the best version I have ever heard. It isn't Christmas until I have heard Drummer boy from Seger! I can listen to it but I choke up if I try to sing along. I don't like when so many artists take major license with a song and it doesn't even sound like the same song. PERFECT..Thanks BOB!
Every time I hear this I just cry! How humbling is that? I'm 42 and not really outwardly religious, but I feel like I'm 8 yrs. old back in Christmas Eve church service when I first began to understand the message of Jesus. When he sings 'I am a poor boy too,' my heart melts. Thanks Bob!
Little Drummer Boy was always my favorite Christmas song. This version made it even better. It was an instant classic back in 1989. Last song my family and I listen to every Christmas Eve.
I WHOLE HEARTLY AGREE VERY SOULFUL SENDS SHIVERS DOWN MY SPINE
ALDREWRO 1 month ago
such energy and emotion
fws1966 1 month ago in playlist Little Drummer Boy
AWESOME THIS HAS BEEN MY SISTER FAVORITE SONG FOR YEARS AND ITS MY FAVORITE 2
thibbs65 2 months ago
I have that cd! Also THE BEST version of "Have yourself a Merry little Christmas" from the Pretenders.
Scottocaster66 1 year ago
Happy u guys enjoy!!!!!!!!
jtorres01 1 year ago
The GREAT Bob Seger did The Littel Drummer Boy in 2006.......I was raised listening to Bob Seger...I will die listening to Bob Seger :)
jkstandsblack 1 year ago
The GREAT Bob Seger did The Littel Drummer Boy in 2006.......I was raised listening to Bob Seger...I will die listening to Bob Seger :)
jkstandsblack 1 year ago 3
@jtorres01 Track #11 at A Very Special Christmas vol. 1 was released in 1987
incantation2001 1 year ago
sharoncoach~Thank you so much for your help...that is very nice of you in this busy season to take a minute and respond to my request...have a Merry Christmas
keeperoctober12 1 year ago
@keeperoctober12
most welcome - hope you locate a copy, several other tracks on it are fun, but Bob is my favorite....
sharoncoach 1 year ago
This is FABULOUS...where can I get Bob Seger's version? He has put LIFE into this Christmas carole...can't say enough about this!
keeperoctober12 1 year ago
@keeperoctober12 - the song is available on a CD called
"a very special christmas" - it was a collection by various artists for a charity - possibly Special Olympics. Not sure if it is in stores, as it is probably 20+ years old, but certainly on ebay... I play my copy every year - well worth getting. Happy Holiday!
sharoncoach 1 year ago
me plus my daddy love this song
isabellagossgirl 1 year ago
Airmule - it's a song about Jesus - do you have to swear? A little respect! Best version ever. LUUUUURVE it.
lululangford 1 year ago
There is a reason it only took 3 takes to do this. Bob and the Silver Bullet band were meant to do this song. So powerful and beautiful. Thanks for posting it.
Airmule 1 year ago
Now THAT'S how you sing!
Kyle28Fricks 1 year ago 2
@Kyle28Fricks Fucking A. Love Seger, great voice.
ronin241703 1 year ago
my favorite christmas song of all time.
zhaneranger 1 year ago
@nerfball I know right? Even in a CHRISTMAS song they can't mention those names LMFAO our world is so fucking backward. Great song though.
goerinbragh 1 year ago
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I love this song.. I can hear it all the time :)
lilleaske 2 years ago
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KATHYSINES 2 years ago
So Bob, I'm a fan, but why did you go all PC and change the lyrics to exclude the names of both Mary and Jesus in your version? It's supposed to be "Mary nodded", and "baby Jesus, I am a poor boy too." But you changed them to "then, he nodded" and "little baby, I am a poor boy too".
For me, that ruins what would have been an otherwise great version.
Nerfball6 2 years ago
I , to , have always been a Seger fan, but since you pointed out what I have never ntoiced I have to ask why?l
3wiggles 2 years ago
come on an "otherwise great version" ? its fantastic. maybe he's not religious. I'm not religious and I love this song.
unclepoggy 2 years ago
Very beautiful, smooth, rich, well orchestrated. Lovely! Of course, Bob Seger has a GREAT voice. My favorite version. Deep, man!....
PerkinsMary 2 years ago 3
Bob is Michigan's gift to the world.
barques95 2 years ago 2
BlackJack; so true! I always get weepy. At the end, I can almost hear Linus saying, "And that's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown."
alyjo45 2 years ago
Who is that producer?? You look at that guy?!
jgk10000 2 years ago
@jgk10000 The producter is Jimmy Iovine.
kkor1462 2 years ago
Best version I've ever heard.
Nevermind Springsteen. Bob's the real boss. Always has been. And the Silver Bullet? Tops.
Foltz23 2 years ago 3
He is awsome, best Christmas song ever!!!
karirae29 2 years ago 3
BY FAR, The BEST version of this carol. I agree with you all Bob put's that UMPH! into this one, and so does Alto.
segerrocks 2 years ago
By far the best version of this song I've ever heard. Bing Crosby included.
greaterbaatezu 2 years ago
This version, simply breaks my heart and fill my eyes of tears, Bob make me feel the pasion, courage and feeling of sing it. A masterpice... and a pleasure the hear it. Thanks Bob!
BlackJack9029 2 years ago
Black Jack, couldn't have said it better! I heard it this morning for the first time and had the same reaction.
RON2996 2 years ago
This is awsome. My fav. christmas song, and i searched BruceSpringsteen for this version, kinda sounded like him singing, and the sax really had me thinking Clarence Clemmons.
gknsintermetals 2 years ago
I love that song.
wolfofice 2 years ago
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i love listen to bob segar singing the little drummer boy. i got this on my cell as my christmas ringtone.
alabamagirl49 2 years ago
Bob puts his heart $ soul in this....by far the best version ever. And Alto's sax is just.....beautiful!
zimbalatti 2 years ago 3
thanks for posting this
nightintheruts617 2 years ago
to answer your question sootell, it's beaucause we love all his songs...
shainashaina123 2 years ago
WOW! Great voice! I could tell you really feel the music by the hand motions you were doing( scwising your fists)! LOL and it dose not matter if it didn't make sense. We all get the message eantnay!
shainashaina123 2 years ago 2
My Favorite Christmas song and my favorite Bob Seger song!
derake14 3 years ago 6
This is just the best!!! Bob Seger !!!
wheeltravel 3 years ago 6
Bob Seger! Fantastic..thanks for posting this.
Drewtazy 3 years ago 3
He does this Beautifully!
MicsCaligirl 3 years ago 3
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Why did Seger change the lyrics from "Shall I play for HIM" to "Shall I play for YOU" and "MARY nodded" to "THEN HE nodded"? Doesn't make any sense to ask an infant for permission.
eantnay 3 years ago
bob seger, is the one in this song ok..
why you comment the same in all bob's Little-
drummer boy, songs?
sootell 3 years ago
Respect to Bob for givinng 110% on this great version
stormbringerII 3 years ago 18
Thank you!! Bob does such an awesome job on Little Drummer Boy along with about everything else he has recorded. Rock on, Bob!!
lovegermanshepherds 3 years ago 2
This is by far the best Christmas song out there!
jenniferdavis101 3 years ago 22
@jenniferdavis101 Agreed! Best Christmas song and best version of the Christmas song, thus best song!
andrew9966 1 month ago
I am 61 years old. In Jr. High I belonged between school, Church and a youth group I was in, I belonged to 5 choirs. The year this song became a monster radio hit, all of my choirs immediately got sheet music. Over that Christmas I think those 5 choirs gave a total of 11 performances of Little Drummer Boy. All these years later and I still temember how much fun that Christmas season was because of this song. Watching Bob Seger at the mic reminds me of how thrilling it is to sing it.
charles43110 3 years ago 5
Best version ever! I love how he gets into it, and he makes it meaning full. Major kudos. 5 Stars!
jigsawkiller1 3 years ago 5
I love this song and I love how he made this song so meaningful.
Love it :]
VincentGonzo 3 years ago
I saw a National Enquirer story about this album years ago. They pictured all the artists, including Bob, but failed to mention or acknowledge him. The stupid dumbfucks didn't recognize one of the most gifted singer/composers of his generation.
This is easily the best cover of this song ever done.
If you ever read this, Bob - thanks, your music has always been magical to me. You're definitely the best.
Curly38 3 years ago
This song is not just for Christmas, I listened to it year around, the best version ever.
M231231 4 years ago 4
By far the best version EVER!!
ChgoDenis 4 years ago 2
His is the best version of this great song
ApocalypseKurtz 4 years ago 2
This song gets me too. Bob does the best version I have ever heard. It isn't Christmas until I have heard Drummer boy from Seger! I can listen to it but I choke up if I try to sing along. I don't like when so many artists take major license with a song and it doesn't even sound like the same song. PERFECT..Thanks BOB!
djlobbe1 4 years ago 2
Makes me want to drink whisky, praise the lord, shoot an elk.......not necessarily in that order.
skynug 4 years ago 3
Every time I hear this I just cry! How humbling is that? I'm 42 and not really outwardly religious, but I feel like I'm 8 yrs. old back in Christmas Eve church service when I first began to understand the message of Jesus. When he sings 'I am a poor boy too,' my heart melts. Thanks Bob!
cdiew 4 years ago
I feel the same way. This song is magic.
downhill240 3 years ago
The best version ever done..Yes It brought a tear to my eye. from a mean marine
meanmachinemarine 4 years ago 2
I love this song. I get chills everytime I here Seger sing Little Drummer Boy.
Bob is the best.
Your friend and class mate Carol
Mollie4164 4 years ago
Little Drummer Boy was always my favorite Christmas song. This version made it even better. It was an instant classic back in 1989. Last song my family and I listen to every Christmas Eve.
Lestratosphere 4 years ago
Great job on this song! I gotta break this out every Christmas or it just isn't Christmas.
206pappy 4 years ago
Bob does a fantastic job on this song , my all time favorite version !!!!!! it totally blows me away !
mitsnevets 4 years ago 2
This is such a beautiful version! It's been my favorite since I can remember. Anyone know what year he released this?
Tonysgirl59 4 years ago
My favorite version by far.........Very powerful....Merry Xmas to all...........
gman0064 4 years ago
You are 100% correct....!!!!
txndi 4 years ago
My Favoritew version of the Little Drummer Boy is from Bob Seger. Thanks for posting! :)
Sam3283 4 years ago
You should post this on the bstour forum. It's a favorite there.
segerrocks 4 years ago