Heard this for the first time at four years. Was entranced then, and see no reason to change my opinion 43 years later. Dear God. That...is...beautiful.
To all the haters out there...JUST LISTEN TO THIS! They were amazing back then and I have had the opportunity to see all four of them perform this past year (Mike did a special appearance with another group just after I saw Peter, Micky, & Davy during their reunion tour). All I can say is that they are just as talented and versitle as ever. They ARE muscians and wonderfully funny actors. Their version of Riu Chiu has been a favorite for years. Those harmonies...you can't make that stuff up!
I stand corrected. They really can sing. (But Nesmith and Jones were obviously trying to delink with at least part of the reason for the season, while Tork and Dolenz were really sincere).
Whatever, I thought it was phony at first as I had never heard the Monkees sing like that before. Now I am convinced. Now,, I'm A Believer. Sorry Harry and all dedicated fans. And MIckey and ...
Wow, their voices are so amazing! You can tell by the end that they really did appreciate all their background people which is really good. I've never seen the end of this, only the song, so thanks for posting! :)
This is wonderful! I loved the Monkees as a kid, and missed this the first time around and am delight to view it now!!! Thanks to whom ever posted this.
people didn't believe me when I told them of this hauntingly beautiful song, they thought I'd imagined it. Ha, some people don't know the monkees like they think
I have been looking for that song forever!!! Thank you I absolutely LOVED it the first time I heard them sing it and love it now as well!!! Thank you!!!
Yea... though i didn't get them when they first started... I got them in the 8-s. I remembeer watching Monkee-Mondays on Nick-@-Nite.... I will NEVER forgive that station for stopping that.
Micky's solo voice is just... amazing and harmony is also... wow
My favorite traditional Christmas carol - and what a cool thing to do to bring out staff and crew to thank them and acknowledge them for their efforts.
my middle school choir and i performed this song last year for our winter concert and hearing it again done by the monkees brings back a lot of memories PEACE AND LOVE!
This was adorable. I've worked in TV production and when a show is on for such a long time, it does start to feel like family. I can't imagine how script revisions got copied and distributed in the days before laser printers and computers, but I would've loved to work on that show.
I've known Monkee music all my life, seems like, but not the show until I was 15. I've loved them (and Papa Nez) ever since. I always sing Micky's part of this song!
had i seen it, my respect for the monkees would have doubled. Riu Chiu is one of my favorite songs and they do a great job!! Today I work in art dept of films, and the fact that they thanked EVERYONE and got them up on front of camera... that's way cooler than you can imagine - I love the fact that Davy introduces them all and knows (mostly) who they are and what they do - that's very rare these days!!! awesome!!! great post!!!!
Refrain: Riu, riu, chiu (nightingale's sounds) The river bank protects it, As God kept the wolf from our lamb. The rabid wolf tried to bite her, But God Almighty knew how to defend her, He wished to create her impervious to sin, Nor was this maid to embody original sin. Refrain The newborn child is the mightiest monarch, Christ patriarchal invested with flesh. He made himself small and so redeemed us: He who was infinite became finite.
Many prophecies told of his coming, And now in our days have we seen them fulfilled. God became man, on earth we behold him, And see man in heaven because he so willed. Refrain A thousand singing herons I saw passing, Flying overhead, sounding a thousand voices, Exhulting, "Glory be in the heavens, and peace on Earth, for Jesus has been born." He comes to give life to the dead, He comes to redeem the fall of man;
To any detractors of these guys - No one is playing any instruments for them here. Monkees unplugged - and perfect. They must be inducted into the Hall of Fame; stop all the hatin', Jann Werner!
Oh! I thought you were talking about during the song; you meant in the sequence afterward when they were introducing their crew and staff. Well, they also had a lit candle.... guess nobody got burned or hurt, lol! I never tire of hearing that song; I've heard a few different renditions of "Riu Chiu" over the years, including here on YouTube, and have yet to hear one I like as well as the Monkees version.
I recorded this on a cassette tape once LONG ago. The player had speed control, so I slowed them WAY down. Now as basses, they still sound fabulous! No false notes. Just good, tight, four-part harmony.
I've sampled other versions of this classic and none compare to their a capella quartet!
I absolutely could not agree more. I've listened to every version here on YouTube, and I've heard a couple other versions over the years. I'm a singer myself, and wish I could sing this with a choir or small group, as I love Madrigals.
But of all the versions I've heard, this simple, beautiful a capella rendition from the late 60's by, of ALL people, the so-called "fake" and "no-talent" Monkees, blows all of the others away, always has. I've loved it since I was a kid. Still do, always will.
David always seems to smile or laugh or even goof around during songs, nothing new there lol. He also was always one to look at people, especially right in the eye.
I love this. It is actually on the remastered double cd of Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn and Jones LTD. Their first four albums are all remastered on double CDS. By the way does anyone know when the remastered double CDS of the other albums are cpming out?
I haven't seen this since I was a kid! It was always my favorite!! Anyone know where the song originally came from? I'd love to find the lyrics somewhere.
Yes, it's a Medieval Spanish Christmas carol. And I've heard a couple other examples of this song over the years..... but still none more lovely than the a capella version by The Monkees. Loved it when I was a kid, still love it.
No! Is there a link somewhere online for it? I like Anuna very much. Like many others, I was introduced to their talent via the original production of "Riverdance". If there is somewhere to listen to it, let me know, thanks!
Well, I saw them perform Riu Chiu on PBS of all places. I looked for it on youtube, But I can't find it anymore! Maybe you will have better luck, the video is there performance in china I think, And They sing riu Chiu towards the middle. Hope you find it =)
It's so nice and amazing thing to hear a cappella of the Monkees. Many thanks to monkeemen! As Peter Tork said this piece is his most favorite of the Monkees time at his 2005 interview, I wish to sing in the same tune cause I'm the greatest fan of him :). Does anyone has the musical note of this arrange? I wish to sing this with my friends someday...
This is such a great snippet. This was the first time I'd ever heard this song (what year is this from? 1967? Oy . . .) and my introduction to madrigals and a capella music. I am a Monkees fan from their first shows. Thank you so much for posting this! Makes an old lady feel good on a rainy day. :)
Oh my gosh, this song is beautiful! I have been a fan of the Monkees since I was 5 years old and their shows were back on tv for their 20th anniversary. I love Davy's voice!
The best version of this song I've ever heard. I've heard choral groups sing it but this is definitely the best. Kudos to Chip Douglas for arranging this beautiful version way back when. This song has been a part of my Christmas since 1967!!
The British Monkee's name is Davy Jones. He is known for being the shortest of the group, measuring in at about 5'3" tall. In this video, he's the second from the right side of the screen. Just a little Monkees info. ^_^
SOOOOOOOO pretty. I really wish they'd put this recording on the Missing Links Vol. 2 CD instead of the version with Chip Douglas (that one isn't BAD or anything, but still...)
Wow I have always loved this song. And I love even more the diversity of the Monkees- where else could a Texan and and Englishman sing together in Spanish! I think their diversity is what made them so special and wonderful so they didn't sound just like everyone else.
David Price was the Best Man at Davy's Wedding. The guys are all just little angels singing this song! I love hearing Davy's english accent speaking spanish!
Does anyone here actually know Spanish? I was under the impression "Rio" was the Spanish word for river. I looked "Ríu" up on several online dictionaries, but could find neither "Ríu" nor "Chíu".
Are these words archaic, or just a different dialect of Spanish?
I have loved this performance practically all of my life. Manufactured or not, they should be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. No other combination of young men could have pulled this off, and still have such a lasting influence forty years on.
This is my all-time favorite Christmas song :) I'm an old-fogie so I can remember seeing this on the TV show waaaaaaaaaay :) Have heard many other people singing this & the Monkees do it so much better. Whatever you celebrate (or don't celebrate) I hope everyone has FUN! PEACE! :D
I don't think that critics ever said the guys couldn't sing. The issue was that they supposedly didn't play their own instruments (also false). They didn't on the first 2 albums - not because they couldn't, but because they weren't allowed to.
The network didn't want them doing their own singing & playing. They just wanted them for their looks & silliness. That is where a lot of problems were,the guys wanted to do their own singing, play their instruments & write at least some of the songs. They could do it all but the network didn't want them doing it;but finally let them at least sing & play instruments on the show & for concerts they wrote songs & finally used them on the show.
That is absolutely not true. At the time of auditions, Mike & Peter were musicians with little or no acting experience. They were hired based on their musical (singing for Mike) and playing (for both) abilities. Davy & Micky were also singers, but they had acting experience as well. Many of the songs from The Monkees first album were recorded and released before the show aired, so clearly, they had to be able to sing. Please do some research before you post nonsense.
:).Micky & Davy have always been my favorites :). Guess I could have said they all cute or maybe just said which was which let them chose which they think is cutest. With me I never could chose between Micky & Davy.
Here are the names of the Monkees Micky Dolenz(the cute one with curly bushy hair),Davy Jones( the cute short one,trimmed short hair), Michael Nesmith(tall skinny one), Peter Tork (the one with blonde hair).
It was totally cool how they brought out all the supporting cast and workers for a moment of recognition. That would never happen on any fictionalized TV show today.
there was a little intro to this where Mickey explains the origin of the song and they show that they are back stage doing this. You see the cameras and the back of ply wood sets...I always loved that little intro and thought of it as part of the number. I notice recently released versions of this episode have that cut out. don't know why. Shame
I love The Monkees and this song in particular. I wish I could find the video of them performing "Through the Door Into Summer". That's my absolute favorite. Thanks for posting this!
rip davy miss u.
jonathan15365 4 days ago
Heard this for the first time at four years. Was entranced then, and see no reason to change my opinion 43 years later. Dear God. That...is...beautiful.
supergailey1 4 days ago
RIP Davy Jones - you will be missed
slockeco 1 week ago
And hacks dismiss the Monkees as "untalented." Ha!
And as awesome as the song is, the part afterwards is even better, expressing gratitude to the show crew.
sbarr10 1 week ago 2
Lovely! Always a favorite.
mh605 1 week ago
Does anyone know who arranged the harmonies ?
thoughtnot1 2 months ago
@thoughtnot1
It says in the Credits. Four names, including the ever-present Chip Douglas.
GeeeKay 2 months ago
WE SANG THIS IN OUR CHOIR!!!!
kiwiawsom1 2 months ago
@kiwiawsom1 we are too!! i luv this song!! lol
IrOnBrAiDz15 1 month ago
To all the haters out there...JUST LISTEN TO THIS! They were amazing back then and I have had the opportunity to see all four of them perform this past year (Mike did a special appearance with another group just after I saw Peter, Micky, & Davy during their reunion tour). All I can say is that they are just as talented and versitle as ever. They ARE muscians and wonderfully funny actors. Their version of Riu Chiu has been a favorite for years. Those harmonies...you can't make that stuff up!
Gidget521 2 months ago
Sang this in middle school, but never knew the Monkees sang it. Peter Tork is from the town next to where I was born & went to my High School.
lovelyshadeofred 2 months ago
I stand corrected. They really can sing. (But Nesmith and Jones were obviously trying to delink with at least part of the reason for the season, while Tork and Dolenz were really sincere).
Whatever, I thought it was phony at first as I had never heard the Monkees sing like that before. Now I am convinced. Now,, I'm A Believer. Sorry Harry and all dedicated fans. And MIckey and ...
jaslinc1 2 months ago
Wow! Serious Monkees! And very nice!
brightphoebus 2 months ago
Wow, their voices are so amazing! You can tell by the end that they really did appreciate all their background people which is really good. I've never seen the end of this, only the song, so thanks for posting! :)
Musicmore1000 3 months ago
This is wonderful! I loved the Monkees as a kid, and missed this the first time around and am delight to view it now!!! Thanks to whom ever posted this.
Pandex1217 3 months ago
The end party is funny.
Presto418 3 months ago
people didn't believe me when I told them of this hauntingly beautiful song, they thought I'd imagined it. Ha, some people don't know the monkees like they think
briandalek 3 months ago
"A Raybert Production."
PaulGreen11 3 months ago
I have been looking for that song forever!!! Thank you I absolutely LOVED it the first time I heard them sing it and love it now as well!!! Thank you!!!
dedicatedmomma 3 months ago
Maybe they couldn't play their instruments on their albums, but this is proof that they could sing. and then some.
robertemmet321 3 months ago 2
I love this so much...it's even on my iPod year-round! :)
katphish76 3 months ago
we sing this is my choir :)
animallover2025 4 months ago
0:30 - Peter sniffs his incense ^_^
Micky's voice is....mindblowing! I melt everytime I hear it <3
ilovedatasoong 5 months ago
no mamarrr!! según en ispanich y no se le entiende ni madres
dont meims
dscncdo 6 months ago
What beautiful beautiful voices! Just pure talent!
petalrs 7 months ago
Beautifully Sung
watchintheoldies 8 months ago
Wow! Those vocals are LIVE!!!
theclickbeetles 8 months ago
I love this song :) I love the Monkees :)
retroalex1 9 months ago
"Rick Cline, he's a poof." Censor fell asleep on that one. :)
CrankyOldster 3 years ago
Does anyone know the name of the DVD video where I can see this show?
goodguy309 3 years ago
Isn't this a wonderful performance? Totally proves the guys can sing, and sing well. And all the fun they had bring the crew on to the set!
I miss this kind of fun on TV.
KatlingDear 3 years ago 5
Patchie97, it's been 11 years since I've heard this song.
tinibug28 3 years ago
I love the Monkees and watched them every week when I was a little girl. My sister had all their albums.
Beautiful harmony on this song, wow...
Sure wish their old shows would be back on TV. Good memories.
Merry Christmas everyone!!
crochetmom5 3 years ago 5
Yea... though i didn't get them when they first started... I got them in the 8-s. I remembeer watching Monkee-Mondays on Nick-@-Nite.... I will NEVER forgive that station for stopping that.
Micky's solo voice is just... amazing and harmony is also... wow
8CaptainJackSparrow8 3 years ago 2
their show is on me tv but usually around summer. i wish they made shows like thier's!
littlehynata 3 years ago
God, I remember learning this back in high school, 1995.
tinibug28 3 years ago
Do you remember the lyrics?
Patchie97 3 years ago
Absolutely awesome! Memories!!! Thank you!
Erosmonkey 3 years ago 3
My favorite traditional Christmas carol - and what a cool thing to do to bring out staff and crew to thank them and acknowledge them for their efforts.
sbarr10 3 years ago 2
i have to sing this song in choir and i don't take spanish so hearing it sung is really helping me with my pronounciation... thanks for the video
Wheatengirl7 3 years ago 2
my middle school choir and i performed this song last year for our winter concert and hearing it again done by the monkees brings back a lot of memories PEACE AND LOVE!
littlehynata 3 years ago
This was adorable. I've worked in TV production and when a show is on for such a long time, it does start to feel like family. I can't imagine how script revisions got copied and distributed in the days before laser printers and computers, but I would've loved to work on that show.
I've known Monkee music all my life, seems like, but not the show until I was 15. I've loved them (and Papa Nez) ever since. I always sing Micky's part of this song!
murielsartre 3 years ago
yea... i grew up with the monkees. Music and show (I think music first) literally as long as I can remember. and I'm 18 now.
lol I'm opposite.. i can only sing the chorus.
8CaptainJackSparrow8 3 years ago
????does anybody has the song at end "riu riu chiu" as mp3 file and can send it me ??????
EuroCherry 3 years ago
I love this song! I am still trying to learn how to pronounce the words!
Missellejay0902 3 years ago
I have ben looking for this song forever. Infinite thank yous!
ojeda744 3 years ago
I think I am obsessed with Micky!!!! His voice is just amazing and of course he looks really hot!!
etowmom 3 years ago
Discovered The Monkees like everyone else my age did: MTV. I think the second season was better when they got rid of the laugh track.
I've been wondering for years where to find this song and the translation. Thanks, monkeemen!
Musicosm 3 years ago
gotta say i havent heard this song for years....
but the feeling is still the same..i can just listen to this for hours...
beautiful rendition MONKEES..
thanks for posting MONKEEMEN..
Neetia 3 years ago
Woot Micky solo!!!
LadyRattus 3 years ago
i never saw this special back in the day.
had i seen it, my respect for the monkees would have doubled. Riu Chiu is one of my favorite songs and they do a great job!! Today I work in art dept of films, and the fact that they thanked EVERYONE and got them up on front of camera... that's way cooler than you can imagine - I love the fact that Davy introduces them all and knows (mostly) who they are and what they do - that's very rare these days!!! awesome!!! great post!!!!
garboil 3 years ago 3
This was the best harmonizing the Monkees ever did, I think. For sure, it's MY favorite Monkees song. Happy Holidays-2008!!!!!! :-)
VickyLou616 3 years ago 2
I wish some one would print the words to this song in English.
sweetsueohio 3 years ago
juliejazz 3 years ago 4
juliejazz 3 years ago 2
This child is the light of day,
He is the very lamb Saint John prophecied.
Refrain
Now we have gotten what we were all desiring,
Go we together to bear him gifts:
Let each give his will to the God who was willing
To come down to Earth man's equal to be.
juliejazz 3 years ago
I have always been a Monkee fan, these guys were awesome, too bad they didn't let the talent flourish.
SirOtot 3 years ago
To any detractors of these guys - No one is playing any instruments for them here. Monkees unplugged - and perfect. They must be inducted into the Hall of Fame; stop all the hatin', Jann Werner!
juliejazz 3 years ago 7
Oh. My. God. WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeee...!!!
RainyEden 3 years ago
Todlely awsone. I listen to it every time I am on
saulong123 3 years ago 2
Micky also sang the spanish version of "Hey Hey We're The Monkees". He's so talented!
SueWNY 3 years ago
Just exquisite. Anyone who thinks the Monkees had no talent needs to watch this.
SueWNY 3 years ago
I think my only complaint about their version is that it feels a bit slow to me... but it's still beautiful
SleepyKitsune 3 years ago
Thank you! I couldn't agree with you more.
DMMP28 3 years ago
sublime....wow
multishot1 3 years ago 6
Induct them into the R&R Hall of Fame them now! While they are all still with us.
MrsSuratt 3 years ago 41
This song is just absolutely beautiful. Their voices blend so perfectly, and it makes me forget everything, just for a few minutes.
soxalltheway2007 3 years ago 41
this song is good by the monkees,it's pretty...
planetchinchilla 3 years ago 2
sparklers in a very crowded room? great song great voices!
yourmybestfriend101 3 years ago
They weren't sparklers; they were incense sticks they were burning.
XPoetLacy 3 years ago
well some were holding incense and those made smoke but towards the end micky was holding a sparkler and those were spiting fire all over the place
yourmybestfriend101 3 years ago
Oh! I thought you were talking about during the song; you meant in the sequence afterward when they were introducing their crew and staff. Well, they also had a lit candle.... guess nobody got burned or hurt, lol! I never tire of hearing that song; I've heard a few different renditions of "Riu Chiu" over the years, including here on YouTube, and have yet to hear one I like as well as the Monkees version.
XPoetLacy 3 years ago
I recorded this on a cassette tape once LONG ago. The player had speed control, so I slowed them WAY down. Now as basses, they still sound fabulous! No false notes. Just good, tight, four-part harmony.
I've sampled other versions of this classic and none compare to their a capella quartet!
13Naru13 3 years ago
I absolutely could not agree more. I've listened to every version here on YouTube, and I've heard a couple other versions over the years. I'm a singer myself, and wish I could sing this with a choir or small group, as I love Madrigals.
But of all the versions I've heard, this simple, beautiful a capella rendition from the late 60's by, of ALL people, the so-called "fake" and "no-talent" Monkees, blows all of the others away, always has. I've loved it since I was a kid. Still do, always will.
XPoetLacy 3 years ago 10
David always seems to smile or laugh or even goof around during songs, nothing new there lol. He also was always one to look at people, especially right in the eye.
HankLandMan 3 years ago
I'm not saying the other three weren't into what they did but Davy seemed to be more into it then the others.
DMMP28 3 years ago
I really do think that Micky's voice in this was more amazing then ever before.
8CaptainJackSparrow8 3 years ago 6
I love this. It is actually on the remastered double cd of Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn and Jones LTD. Their first four albums are all remastered on double CDS. By the way does anyone know when the remastered double CDS of the other albums are cpming out?
zacandtaylorrule 3 years ago
I always loved this song.
8CaptainJackSparrow8 3 years ago 3
How could anyone dare say the Monkees were not talented?.
aeonantares44 3 years ago 11
I agree totally. I always knew they were talented
And i always thought it was neat that they brought on the crew
8CaptainJackSparrow8 3 years ago 5
thanks paulinebeat i thought it was spanish
greyhawk000 3 years ago
what language is this sung???
somebody please tell me.
greyhawk000 3 years ago
I haven't seen this since I was a kid! It was always my favorite!! Anyone know where the song originally came from? I'd love to find the lyrics somewhere.
navel2neck 3 years ago
Google the lyrics. Type in "Riu Chiu Lyrics". And this song is a spanish carol I think.
trance1018 3 years ago
Yes, it's a Medieval Spanish Christmas carol. And I've heard a couple other examples of this song over the years..... but still none more lovely than the a capella version by The Monkees. Loved it when I was a kid, still love it.
XPoetLacy 3 years ago
Have you heard the ANUNA Version? It's Great.
trance1018 3 years ago
No! Is there a link somewhere online for it? I like Anuna very much. Like many others, I was introduced to their talent via the original production of "Riverdance". If there is somewhere to listen to it, let me know, thanks!
XPoetLacy 3 years ago
Well, I saw them perform Riu Chiu on PBS of all places. I looked for it on youtube, But I can't find it anymore! Maybe you will have better luck, the video is there performance in china I think, And They sing riu Chiu towards the middle. Hope you find it =)
trance1018 3 years ago
Thanks, I'll look around for it!
XPoetLacy 3 years ago
davy looks like he enjoys this song. i wish i could sing with them
greyhawk000 3 years ago
perfection
Billykid514 3 years ago 3
Favorite Monkees song! They are awesome!
dvillesoccer 3 years ago 3
Holy Shit! Brilliant... I never realized that this existed! One of my fave Xmas songs....these guys were magic...
sonnybuddy2001 3 years ago 4
i agree this is my favorite xmas song too
GREAT show clipping
greyhawk000 3 years ago
It's so nice and amazing thing to hear a cappella of the Monkees. Many thanks to monkeemen! As Peter Tork said this piece is his most favorite of the Monkees time at his 2005 interview, I wish to sing in the same tune cause I'm the greatest fan of him :). Does anyone has the musical note of this arrange? I wish to sing this with my friends someday...
PeterSanCb 3 years ago 2
This is such a great snippet. This was the first time I'd ever heard this song (what year is this from? 1967? Oy . . .) and my introduction to madrigals and a capella music. I am a Monkees fan from their first shows. Thank you so much for posting this! Makes an old lady feel good on a rainy day. :)
KatlingDear 3 years ago
Oh my gosh, this song is beautiful! I have been a fan of the Monkees since I was 5 years old and their shows were back on tv for their 20th anniversary. I love Davy's voice!
mannequins81 3 years ago
dude if you look at peter i think he's smoking
drummerhobbes 3 years ago
Peter's holding a stick of incense, as is Davy.
WendingWanderer 3 years ago
The best version of this song I've ever heard. I've heard choral groups sing it but this is definitely the best. Kudos to Chip Douglas for arranging this beautiful version way back when. This song has been a part of my Christmas since 1967!!
cak813 3 years ago 3
which is the english monkee?
ninapickering 3 years ago
The British Monkee's name is Davy Jones. He is known for being the shortest of the group, measuring in at about 5'3" tall. In this video, he's the second from the right side of the screen. Just a little Monkees info. ^_^
lemonypotterm5 3 years ago
This song is so pretty. I recently got the Monkees anthology, but there was only one other Monkees cd at the store, and neither have this song.
hazeltail 3 years ago
I believe you can find it on one of the Monkees "Missing Links" CDs by Rhino.
cak813 3 years ago
The TV version is also available on the 2-CD remastered "Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd."
PunkTiger 3 years ago
SOOOOOOOO pretty. I really wish they'd put this recording on the Missing Links Vol. 2 CD instead of the version with Chip Douglas (that one isn't BAD or anything, but still...)
Blitzkrieg1701 3 years ago 2
The 2-CD remastered version of "Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd." has _this_ version of Riu Chiu as a bonus track.
Amazon also has it available as an MP3 download.
PunkTiger 3 years ago 2
If this isn't proof of their talent, I don't know what is. They went Acapella on us, and I love it!
Ari721 4 years ago 6
LOL ... a lot of these clothes are back in fashion. Not that it's a bad thing, mind you!
MadameLil 4 years ago
Wow I have always loved this song. And I love even more the diversity of the Monkees- where else could a Texan and and Englishman sing together in Spanish! I think their diversity is what made them so special and wonderful so they didn't sound just like everyone else.
MikasiShadowstorm 4 years ago 6
Agreed.
ChocolateYuKi 4 years ago
Go Mickey!! Isn't this Hebrew?
Ermengarde11 4 years ago
Did Davey say that This is dave and he's a poof?
myfirstlovesong 4 years ago
YEAH he says "Rick Klyne he's a poof" :O
shocked that was allowed on tv lol
twopintsdave 3 years ago
David Price was the Best Man at Davy's Wedding. The guys are all just little angels singing this song! I love hearing Davy's english accent speaking spanish!
mickydolenzrocks217 4 years ago
I speak a good deal of Spanish and I do hear that in it, I'm wondering if it's Sephardic perhaps?!
Ermengarde11 4 years ago
Micky's voice makes me melt. how wonderful
Zombie87 4 years ago 6
Excellente"
LittleIronDove 4 years ago
This just goes to show how good these guys sounded "unplugged"....I am so impressed. I agree,....underrated.
LittleIronDove 4 years ago
Does anyone here actually know Spanish? I was under the impression "Rio" was the Spanish word for river. I looked "Ríu" up on several online dictionaries, but could find neither "Ríu" nor "Chíu".
Are these words archaic, or just a different dialect of Spanish?
iamnotstephencolbert 4 years ago
it is "rio" and "chio" its just in the song it sounds like a "u" not an "o"
hotbacon123 4 years ago
i love this song
it measn raging raging river
smellysocks11T2 4 years ago
thank you, i've always wondered what it meant.
podcastbard 4 years ago
If you click "More" underneath "About This Video" you'll find the English Translation. :)
monkeemen 4 years ago
This is so cool, I never thought I could get the translation. Thanks. I've always thought these four guys had talent, together and apart.
Augustbeauty69 4 years ago
thank you
podcastbard 4 years ago
If any of you are wondering where Mike is when all those people start piling in, look behind the Christmas tree!
harvestmoonkid 4 years ago
I have loved this performance practically all of my life. Manufactured or not, they should be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. No other combination of young men could have pulled this off, and still have such a lasting influence forty years on.
Winwood39 4 years ago 5
Hello! Hear that!
Augustbeauty69 4 years ago
One of my favorites-- The Monkees were quite talented and sadly underrated. Thank you for posting this!
shearwoman 4 years ago 3
I used this for my Christmas Video card this year-because it's so beautiful and also their Christmas message still holds.
Jenniferkate 4 years ago
wow I sang this version, this exact version in a choir once, I loved it
saskiapanter 4 years ago
This is Peter's favorite recording the Monkees ever did! I agree! AMEN!
hhlvdncr 4 years ago 2
I play this song almost constantly through the month of December. It's a very beautiful song.
christinazweck 4 years ago
I've never heard this song but its beautiful...the Monkees were awesome!!!
th25tina 4 years ago 2
This is my all-time favorite Christmas song :) I'm an old-fogie so I can remember seeing this on the TV show waaaaaaaaaay :) Have heard many other people singing this & the Monkees do it so much better. Whatever you celebrate (or don't celebrate) I hope everyone has FUN! PEACE! :D
KickazzRedhead 4 years ago
Absolutely beautiful! The network didn't know shit, these guys could SING!
rockisheaven 4 years ago 5
I totally agree. Finally someone who thinks like I do.
christinazweck 4 years ago
Awesome. Merry Christmas everyone!!!
manthorne 4 years ago
I don't think that critics ever said the guys couldn't sing. The issue was that they supposedly didn't play their own instruments (also false). They didn't on the first 2 albums - not because they couldn't, but because they weren't allowed to.
Anyway, they do a great version of this song!
gigettagolightly 4 years ago
The network didn't want them doing their own singing & playing. They just wanted them for their looks & silliness. That is where a lot of problems were,the guys wanted to do their own singing, play their instruments & write at least some of the songs. They could do it all but the network didn't want them doing it;but finally let them at least sing & play instruments on the show & for concerts they wrote songs & finally used them on the show.
usawhiteghost 4 years ago
That is absolutely not true. At the time of auditions, Mike & Peter were musicians with little or no acting experience. They were hired based on their musical (singing for Mike) and playing (for both) abilities. Davy & Micky were also singers, but they had acting experience as well. Many of the songs from The Monkees first album were recorded and released before the show aired, so clearly, they had to be able to sing. Please do some research before you post nonsense.
gigettagolightly 4 years ago
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!
hhlvdncr 4 years ago
Thank you for posting this, especially since it's the best copy I have found on YouTube!
I've always loved this song...!
Mellissandria 4 years ago
:).Micky & Davy have always been my favorites :). Guess I could have said they all cute or maybe just said which was which let them chose which they think is cutest. With me I never could chose between Micky & Davy.
usawhiteghost 4 years ago
oh so that's what my chorus teacher was talking about! Ah, I hope my class can perfome that XD
nada1224 4 years ago
hi thanks for posting this can i ask what is the are the names of the monkees? pleas i like this song thanks again for posting it
yusuke102 4 years ago
Here are the names of the Monkees Micky Dolenz(the cute one with curly bushy hair),Davy Jones( the cute short one,trimmed short hair), Michael Nesmith(tall skinny one), Peter Tork (the one with blonde hair).
usawhiteghost 4 years ago
one of the only holiday songs i'm not 100% completely sick of. peace.
almadora 4 years ago
It was totally cool how they brought out all the supporting cast and workers for a moment of recognition. That would never happen on any fictionalized TV show today.
poelover37 4 years ago 2
OMG, I remember this episode! They rocked the heck out of this song! Thank you for posting.
yyasings 4 years ago
as it was..
shot5150 4 years ago
They sound totally angelic. Thank you!
wickedfeylady 4 years ago 6
That is an excellent way to describe it
LandofBrokenHearts 4 years ago 2
This was beautiful. THANK YOU!
LandofBrokenHearts 4 years ago 4
I think their voices are beautiful - love it! Thanks.
sunnygf 4 years ago 4
I love Mickys face at 1:45 after Peter says "even in Debuke". Priceless.
Monkeefan4life 4 years ago
ha ha! I never noticed that. Thanks for pointing that out!
LandofBrokenHearts 4 years ago
This is so cool! :) Thanks for posting monkeemen. :)
ardalsgirl 4 years ago 2
Always a favorite of mine; thanks for sharing!!
lazydaisydays 4 years ago 3
I still love the Monkees!!!!!
heylorena 4 years ago 3
there was a little intro to this where Mickey explains the origin of the song and they show that they are back stage doing this. You see the cameras and the back of ply wood sets...I always loved that little intro and thought of it as part of the number. I notice recently released versions of this episode have that cut out. don't know why. Shame
assignmentearth 4 years ago 2
wow I'd love to see that
LandofBrokenHearts 4 years ago
I am so glad I found this. I remember this episode. The Monkees are fabulous! Thanks so much for putting up the video!
joymar322 4 years ago 2
I don't know how anyone could say these guys were fakes. Such amazingly talented young men.
daveslady57 4 years ago 4
Agreed!
LandofBrokenHearts 4 years ago
I just wanna jump right into the screen and join the party......:)
bagzie 4 years ago 4
I love The Monkees and this song in particular. I wish I could find the video of them performing "Through the Door Into Summer". That's my absolute favorite. Thanks for posting this!
stampinqueen123 4 years ago
dont we all just love the monkees.
mickydolenzlover 4 years ago 3
wow this is hard stuff especally 4 micky (i love him) he has a couple solos. but ya its a hard song. (im micky dolenz's #1 fan go micky!)
mickydolenzlover 4 years ago