I used to listen to this song with My Mom and family at Christmas time and then I began singing it to my boys when they were little. It was one they requested every night, not just at Christmas time. Beautiful.
Glen Campbell and Nana Mouskouri both do beautiful covers of this Roger Miller song (the original title and lyric is "Old Toy Trains"), but I much prefer the way Roger sings it himself.
It's silly, but I have such great memories of singing this song in school every year in music class up until 5th grade, we all loved this song and looked forward to singing it when winter rolled around!
My husband used to sing this song to our daughter when she was little only he changed it from little boy to little girl. It brings a tear to my eye and a smile to my face every time I hear it. It's a good song to grow up with and hopefully when my daughter and son-in-law has a child of their own she will sing it to him/her.
That is wonderful. It has made us so happy to see that this song has brought back such good memories to so many people. This song is timeless and we`re sure that your daughter will sing it to her own child some day. A very Merry Christmas to you from Finland. Marika & Mark.
My grandson, who is 5, was sad to be excluded from his school's Christmas concert because he missed most of the practices due to his Special Needs schedule . To humour him they said he could sing a song of his choice at one practice. A teacher played the paino and he stood up alone in front of the whole auditorium and, without rehearsal and to everyone's surprise, sang this song so perfectly that people came in from outside to see who the amazing "Kindergarten Idol" was. God bless teachers!
What a wonderful story. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. This song seems to be held so dear by so many. It has to be our favourite posting as it has brought so much pleasure to so many. Merry Christmas to you.
@GrammyLouise those are the stories that make your heart melt! I'm a special education teacher myself, and those moments are the best. I am so happy for your grandson, I'm sure it was absolutely beautiful! :)
I started singing this song to my son his first Christmas. It has always brought tears to my eyes as he grew older. Today he is 28 & his first child is due in May 2012. I hope this song will always hold special memories for him also.
We are sure it will and somehow we have the feeling he will be singing it to his child too. This song is timeless and will endure for many more Christmases.
@bnbskaggs good luck to your son! I hope that his child gets to have this wonderful tradition continued! I sang this in honor of my grandpa about four months before he passed away and it always makes me cry to listen to it, but they're tears of joy because he always asked to listen to it when he woke up in the morning and he would tap his toes along with it even though he couldn't talk. I miss him dearly and am grateful to have made his last days happy! Good luck being a grandparent!
I'm 13 and I think this is what Christmas is all about. Putting smiles on everybody's faces. Thank you for bringing this song to the world and I hope that maybe one day I can put a smile on Somebodys face the way you have put on mine. God bless America and God bless christmas!
I recall my Mom singing this song to my son Adrian as he was growing up. Now that he is a man at 37 and living in Africa; just watching the snow fall now, brings back memories of my Mother and son whom I miss so very much. Thank you for posting.
my mom used to sing this to me at christmastime and i love hearing it it brings back sooo many memories she died in 03 and i couldnt listen to it for a few years but it got easier thanks for posting
We are glad to bring back memories of Christmas with your Dad. We are sure he is looking down on you and enjoying you enjoying Christmas. All the best to you from us in Finland.
My Mom Played this for us when we were very young on Record player in the living room we didnt have much but this song is instilled in all 5 of our Hearts. Thanks Mom and to Glen Campbell for this recording makes memories just listening to this song and brings a deep deep joy to all of our hearts! What music was made to do! A CLASSIC!@
my favourite christmas song, but anything by Glen is good. I once had this on vinyl
then lent it to someone along with a few other Glen campbell records & never got them back, been trying to replace this particular one forever & had no luck. Thank god for youtube x
My son and I love this song. I sang it to him ever since he was in my belly. He's now 4, knows most of the words to this song and sings it back to me.
My son and I love this song. I sang it to him ever since he was in my belly. He's now 4, knows most of the words to this song and sings it back to me.
You were right my friend... it's beautiful! I could listen to Campbell sing about anything and I love his Christmas stuff. I have some of his 1960's Christmas stuff and it's so great I listen to it all year!
Everyone may think I am really dumb for this, but compared to all the other versions of this song, there is something special about this one. Maybe its my own memories, maybe its all the pain and loss I have endured, but the Glen Campbell sings just seems so sad. Like he is looking back on something he can never have again. This song moves me very deeply and I don't think I will ever know why.
Then we will all have to be dumb together!! This is by far the best version of this wonderful song. Glen sings it so well. Thank you for your comment and an early Merr Christmas to you!! Marika & Mark.
My friend Wendy from 157 loves this track by Glen, brings back all those childhood memories. Thank goodness for Youtube! Hope your still listening Wendy; wish you better soon!
@ohfergawdsake Thanks so much Julie for remembering how much this song means to me, sorry its taken so long to get back to you but not been feeling great, hopefully see you soon babe lots of love xxx
I've been searching for this for years...funny how things come to me when I'm half asleep. I'd been hearing some of his songs and--well, it was a charlie brown moment(that's it!!).
Thanks for posting it--it's my all-time favorite version. :)
One of my first Christmas memories is my Dad singing this song to me back in the late 60's. My parents would play this song every night to get me to go to sleep.
This is my absolute favorite Christmas song! No one sings it as well as Glen Campbell. I only wish I could find it on CD or as a download, my record is scratched!
Thank you for your comment. If you are willing to send your email address via a personal message I would be only too happy to send you a copy of the video, Mark.
Thanks for posting this song, for years I have looked for this Christmas CD. My parents had this album when I was in jr. high...brings back many wonderful and beautiful memories. God Bless You
Thanks for posting!!!!! My litle boy was born early morning dec.26 and this is the song i used to sing to him:) great memories. perfect for the innocence of little ones at christmas.
I used to listen to this song with My Mom and family at Christmas time and then I began singing it to my boys when they were little. It was one they requested every night, not just at Christmas time. Beautiful.
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Glen Campbell and Nana Mouskouri both do beautiful covers of this Roger Miller song (the original title and lyric is "Old Toy Trains"), but I much prefer the way Roger sings it himself.
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WildeNotesMusic 2 months ago
It's silly, but I have such great memories of singing this song in school every year in music class up until 5th grade, we all loved this song and looked forward to singing it when winter rolled around!
chilipepper25 2 months ago
There is nothing silly about songs bringing back great memories :)) We have so many like that ourselves. Merry Christmas to you!!
DreamsILive 2 months ago
So many memmories we used to sing this to my son Jared.Yes god bless teachers but I know God does bless children. amen
thebootsrhot2 2 months ago
My husband used to sing this song to our daughter when she was little only he changed it from little boy to little girl. It brings a tear to my eye and a smile to my face every time I hear it. It's a good song to grow up with and hopefully when my daughter and son-in-law has a child of their own she will sing it to him/her.
cowgirlway1960 2 months ago
That is wonderful. It has made us so happy to see that this song has brought back such good memories to so many people. This song is timeless and we`re sure that your daughter will sing it to her own child some day. A very Merry Christmas to you from Finland. Marika & Mark.
DreamsILive 2 months ago
Froliche Weinnachten from Romania
:):X
SuperRemus12 2 months ago
Hyvää Joulua from Finland :)
DreamsILive 2 months ago
My grandson, who is 5, was sad to be excluded from his school's Christmas concert because he missed most of the practices due to his Special Needs schedule . To humour him they said he could sing a song of his choice at one practice. A teacher played the paino and he stood up alone in front of the whole auditorium and, without rehearsal and to everyone's surprise, sang this song so perfectly that people came in from outside to see who the amazing "Kindergarten Idol" was. God bless teachers!
GrammyLouise 2 months ago
What a wonderful story. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. This song seems to be held so dear by so many. It has to be our favourite posting as it has brought so much pleasure to so many. Merry Christmas to you.
DreamsILive 2 months ago
@GrammyLouise those are the stories that make your heart melt! I'm a special education teacher myself, and those moments are the best. I am so happy for your grandson, I'm sure it was absolutely beautiful! :)
kimberlyannchapman 2 months ago
Merry Christmas from N.C.
nc5120 2 months ago in playlist Christmas
Merry Christmas from Finland :)
DreamsILive 2 months ago
Perfect.
TheMereMortal 2 months ago
Indeed.!!
DreamsILive 2 months ago
OMFG I remember singing this in grade 3-4, now im 15.... This song brings back so much memories <3
25RICK7 2 months ago
i'm 13 and i remeber singing this when i was in about 3rd grade in music havent really herad it since then
THANK YOU for uploading this
numer1johnmorrisonfa 3 months ago 2
We`re glad you enjoyed it.!!
DreamsILive 3 months ago
One of my favorit Christmass songs. I loved this song when I was a little boy and still do today.
danielmkubacki 3 months ago
I started singing this song to my son his first Christmas. It has always brought tears to my eyes as he grew older. Today he is 28 & his first child is due in May 2012. I hope this song will always hold special memories for him also.
bnbskaggs 3 months ago 5
We are sure it will and somehow we have the feeling he will be singing it to his child too. This song is timeless and will endure for many more Christmases.
DreamsILive 3 months ago
@bnbskaggs good luck to your son! I hope that his child gets to have this wonderful tradition continued! I sang this in honor of my grandpa about four months before he passed away and it always makes me cry to listen to it, but they're tears of joy because he always asked to listen to it when he woke up in the morning and he would tap his toes along with it even though he couldn't talk. I miss him dearly and am grateful to have made his last days happy! Good luck being a grandparent!
coupongirl4587 2 months ago
I'm 13 and I think this is what Christmas is all about. Putting smiles on everybody's faces. Thank you for bringing this song to the world and I hope that maybe one day I can put a smile on Somebodys face the way you have put on mine. God bless America and God bless christmas!
RedneckRacerJake 3 months ago 2
Thank you for your great comment. You have put a smile on our faces. Have a very Happy Christmas!!
DreamsILive 3 months ago
I haven't heard this song since i was alittle girl...Thanyou
skywriter1962 3 months ago 2
Thank YOU. We`re glad we can bring back some memories.
DreamsILive 3 months ago
I have always loved this song. My kids sang it when they were little, makes me teary eyed. Thanks for posting.
bjrogersbrown1962 3 months ago 3
Thank you. We`re glad you liked it.
DreamsILive 3 months ago
This brings back many fond memories. Played it for my children in the car on the way to school...
JesusLovesKay 3 months ago 4
This song seems to bring back fond memories for lots of people and that makes us very happy.
DreamsILive 3 months ago
I recall my Mom singing this song to my son Adrian as he was growing up. Now that he is a man at 37 and living in Africa; just watching the snow fall now, brings back memories of my Mother and son whom I miss so very much. Thank you for posting.
rosehead1000 3 months ago
my mom used to sing this to me at christmastime and i love hearing it it brings back sooo many memories she died in 03 and i couldnt listen to it for a few years but it got easier thanks for posting
Tahoegal1986 3 months ago
We are glad to hear that this song brings back so many good memories for so many people. Thank you for your great comment.
DreamsILive 3 months ago
This song reminds me of Christmas as a kid, and especially of my Dad who so loved Christmas. I get teary-eyed every time I hear it...
I miss you Pop, so much.
monkeyboy1971 4 months ago
We are glad to bring back memories of Christmas with your Dad. We are sure he is looking down on you and enjoying you enjoying Christmas. All the best to you from us in Finland.
DreamsILive 4 months ago
It's July and I am listening to this song.
zeipodtouchguru 7 months ago 3
My mom used to sing this to me when i was a baby
4everyung4everme 1 year ago
This is my very favorite version of this song. Merry Christmas!
Kalika4 1 year ago
Thank you. Merry Christmas to you too!!
DreamsILive 1 year ago
Just one word to describe the song-" Fantastic"
jimmybrown25276 1 year ago
Just four words to reply... We agree.Thank You.
DreamsILive 1 year ago
My Mom Played this for us when we were very young on Record player in the living room we didnt have much but this song is instilled in all 5 of our Hearts. Thanks Mom and to Glen Campbell for this recording makes memories just listening to this song and brings a deep deep joy to all of our hearts! What music was made to do! A CLASSIC!@
edh1981 1 year ago
my favourite christmas song, but anything by Glen is good. I once had this on vinyl
then lent it to someone along with a few other Glen campbell records & never got them back, been trying to replace this particular one forever & had no luck. Thank god for youtube x
patwendywoofs 1 year ago
My son and I love this song. I sang it to him ever since he was in my belly. He's now 4, knows most of the words to this song and sings it back to me.
skittles80409 1 year ago
@skittles80409 Does he sing it back to you because he thinks it's time YOU were in bed? ;)
psykdiva 1 year ago
My son and I love this song. I sang it to him ever since he was in my belly. He's now 4, knows most of the words to this song and sings it back to me.
skittles80409 1 year ago
You were right my friend... it's beautiful! I could listen to Campbell sing about anything and I love his Christmas stuff. I have some of his 1960's Christmas stuff and it's so great I listen to it all year!
sbbinahee 1 year ago
It is always good to listen to Glen Campbell at any time. Thank you for the great comment Paul.
DreamsILive 1 year ago
Everyone may think I am really dumb for this, but compared to all the other versions of this song, there is something special about this one. Maybe its my own memories, maybe its all the pain and loss I have endured, but the Glen Campbell sings just seems so sad. Like he is looking back on something he can never have again. This song moves me very deeply and I don't think I will ever know why.
atmaweapon42 1 year ago
Then we will all have to be dumb together!! This is by far the best version of this wonderful song. Glen sings it so well. Thank you for your comment and an early Merr Christmas to you!! Marika & Mark.
DreamsILive 1 year ago
My friend Wendy from 157 loves this track by Glen, brings back all those childhood memories. Thank goodness for Youtube! Hope your still listening Wendy; wish you better soon!
ohfergawdsake 1 year ago 2
We hope Wendy gets to hear it. Thank you for your comment.
DreamsILive 1 year ago
@ohfergawdsake oh bless you,
patwendywoofs 1 year ago
@ohfergawdsake Thanks so much Julie for remembering how much this song means to me, sorry its taken so long to get back to you but not been feeling great, hopefully see you soon babe lots of love xxx
patwendywoofs 1 year ago
Great song. I never heard it until a couple of months ago.
Trainbrain1949 2 years ago
We`re glad to share it with you.
DreamsILive 1 year ago
One song that really brings back memories. Lionel was a great Christmas gift back in it's day. =)
ThompsonLine 2 years ago
We`re glad you enjoyed it =)
DreamsILive 2 years ago
I've been searching for this for years...funny how things come to me when I'm half asleep. I'd been hearing some of his songs and--well, it was a charlie brown moment(that's it!!).
Thanks for posting it--it's my all-time favorite version. :)
roxylea11 2 years ago
It is our pleasure " Charlie " lol. Glad you enjoyed it. Happy New Year to you.
DreamsILive 2 years ago
Love this song!
memklm1 2 years ago 2
Thank you. Merry Christmas to you!!
DreamsILive 2 years ago
One of my first Christmas memories is my Dad singing this song to me back in the late 60's. My parents would play this song every night to get me to go to sleep.
jsb0415 2 years ago 8
Thank you. It is wonderful to hear just how many people have such lovely memories of this song.
DreamsILive 2 years ago
Wow... This song takes me back to my childhood. Love this song !!
dkersch 2 years ago 3
We are glad you enjoyed it.!!
DreamsILive 2 years ago
This is my absolute favorite Christmas song! No one sings it as well as Glen Campbell. I only wish I could find it on CD or as a download, my record is scratched!
mikeshelagh 2 years ago 3
Thank you for your comment. If you are willing to send your email address via a personal message I would be only too happy to send you a copy of the video, Mark.
DreamsILive 2 years ago
My Dad sang this to me in the 1970s; now I sing it to my own little guy. Roger Miller wrote it and Glen does it better than anyone.
BlanketMan 2 years ago 9
We are glad to hear that is so popular. It would be great if one day your little guy was to sing it to his own son.
DreamsILive 2 years ago
Thanks for posting this song, for years I have looked for this Christmas CD. My parents had this album when I was in jr. high...brings back many wonderful and beautiful memories. God Bless You
sanctuspiox 2 years ago 2
It is our pleasure. We are glad to help you relive your memories. A very Merry Christmas to you.
DreamsILive 2 years ago
cool, sweet song! my friends showed me this and it has moved on to family to family.
foreverspongebob84 2 years ago 2
We are glad to hear it. This great song deserves to be heard by as many as possible. Thank you so much for your comment.
DreamsILive 2 years ago
This is what my mom sang to me when I was growing up. I have searched for it for years. One of those songs that grows sweeter as the years go by.
bjams2008 2 years ago 2
We are so gld to have helped you find it again. It`s a lovely song. Kepp enjoying it.!!
DreamsILive 2 years ago
Thanks for posting!!!!! My litle boy was born early morning dec.26 and this is the song i used to sing to him:) great memories. perfect for the innocence of little ones at christmas.
janer1977 2 years ago 3
Thank you for sharing that with us. We are so glad to have helped bring back some great memories.
DreamsILive 2 years ago
What a beautiful christmas tune
5*****sand into my Christmas playlist
Jan
JansLoveShack 2 years ago 2
Thanks Jan. Glad you liked it :-)
DreamsILive 2 years ago