Hi, I am sorry, but Ray Conniff never recorded "We Need a Little Christmas" (from the musical "Mame"). You probably refer to the version PERCY FAITH recorded with his orchestra and singers. Regards, Manfred
Here's to Dad - departed in 1994 - whose hard-earned cash bought this album, and to Ma - still alive as I type - enjoying these great melodies every Christmas since 1962 (the year I was born).
Holiday Season will not be the same without Ray Connif's and his wonderful singers. They will never be replaced in my heart as a Christmas group singers ever. The memories they have implanted in my life is priceless. Merry Christmas to everyone in the world. Peace to all!!!
My Mother as well played Ray Coniff Christmas records for nearly two months every single year. I believe she still does. She still has her phonographic stereo. Had to replace many needles over the years. But it surely was worth it. I am now 53 years of age. I am glad she played for us all these years. Bless her heart and others all around.
@Thoenicke to all who think they might like this dvd, i got it last year and without a doubt it was fantastic, not perfect by todays standards, but it was 50 years ago! i wonder if my parents saw this live on tv? they bought all his christmas records and i grew up with these wondeful songs, and the chance to see them now precious indeed! thanks thoenicke!
Christmas is over, its now 12th day of January 2011, and I'm still listening to this classic interpretation of Holy Night by the Ray Coniff, and its still Christmas to me, Merry Christmas.
words cannot express the gratitude I have for you posting all of these videos. I have been watching them all and crying. they are happy tears of wonderful childhood memories. I grew up listening to this album all december every single year. thank you so very, very much:) where did you find all of this wonderful footage? I would love to have all of the Christmas stuff.
words cannot express the gratitude I have for you posting all of these videos. I have been watching them all and crying. they are happy tears of wonderful childhood memories. I grew up listening to this album all december every single year. thank you so very, very much:)
This was always a tradition in my home as a child...Having lost both parents during the Holidays, it's a very bittersweet time of year; but the joyous memories Ray's songs bring back will remain as long as I live.
I am impressed with these groups of crooners and female singers,nothing like them around today singing like this! Whenever I go to the stores to buy a christmas cds,heck they don't come close to these style of christmas.The new artist of today is somehow untraditional with their songs and it sounds like so bubblegum.Ray Conniffs christmas is so yuletide and pure and it's just nothing like this type of group to chime in the season's bells!
I was certain Ray Conniff had been with a master of music. Checked it out and found out he was with the great Artie Shaw. Artie is recognized as the father of modern orchestration with his Begin The Beguinne song. Many do not know how clever Ray is using his singers in the most unique fashions. They became another musical instrument in the Ray Conniff style. His music will be listened to for years to come.
i am a latin american i am sorry if i wrritte bad some word, today that i have the big opportunity to hear this song and to meet the ray conniff coro and i am fasinated for this precission that the sound is beatifull to hear this quality aboud this coro
Wow, thank you, you make me cry! I remember every single time with my dad, when i was a kid... we were happy, so happy with the small things in our lives... well i miss a lot my dad, and this music make my heart cry tears of love... thank you for this videos!!!
Wow, thank you, you make me cry! I remember every single time with my dad, when i was a kid... we were happy, so happy with the small things in our lives... well i miss a lot my dad, and this music my my heart cry tears of love... thank you for this videos!!!
Just like they are a collection of ANGELS in HEAVEN rejoicing the NATIVITY. This song reverberates to the core of our hearts. and most of the time....they bring me to tears. HALLELUJAH , THOU has redeemed us. MY MOM used to play these songs from OCTOBER and CHRISTMAS SPIRIT was at every corner . MERRY CHRISTMAS DAD/MOM. I wish YOU are both here with me. I MISS YOU (BOTH) very muchhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
I love what you wrote about Mum and Dad who you miss so much. They will always be with you in one way or the other and enjoy Rays music because it reminds you of happy times when the world was so simple and people were much more friendly. Love Mom and Dad always.
This is the kind of music I always listen during the Christmas season and even during the two months before that season comes. And as one of the lyrics says you can really feel "in the air there´s a feeling of Christmas" when you listen to this beautiful music. I must say little people know Ray Conniff's work in the country I live in but those whom do enjoy it so much, just the way I do.
Thanks again to who uploaded this and since now, Merry Christmas to all of you.
best music when I was a child my mom and dad would put the muisc when we opened our presents wish it had been more spirtual than gifts.one christmas being a single mom I had no extra money to buy my 2 children who were still living at home they were young too teens we woke read the story of birth our our savior and had a nice breakfast it was the best christmas they ever had they said wow it was great
such a beautiful christmas song sung by a group of beautiful people...thanks ray conniff....its only july but it seems christmas allready....thanks for posting this wonderful christmas clip.....words cannot explain the way ray conniff and his mentorship of making music.....
nasa qchall nagwowork listening to this xmas songs by ray conniff what a wonderful and indeed we are so lucky to have ray conniff...he deliver us the very best how xmas songs really sounds.
its EASTER SUNDAY, 11:00 in the evening, and i'm here listening to the timeless, ageless Christmas songs by Ray Coniff, i agree with you hajune, this song will be listened for years and years to come, even if its not christmas, HAPPY EASTER
we love ray conniff music in the philipines they sung so beautifully the arrangement is just a masterpice...glad im still alive and watch this in you tube....this kind of music brings all mankind together and care each other...
As shown by Ray himself on this video, Ray Conniff's music is so beautiful it's beyond borders. I grew up close to Mexico city and my dad loved RC. We spoke no English back then, but he was one of the artists that inspired me to grow up and learn English so I could become an Interpreter, and like Ray Conniff's dream, I was blessed to have my dream come true.
Blessing to Ray Conniff in heaven and his team members and family wherever they may be!!!
Your mother and the other lady singers are so pretty. I'm 46 and I love the Ray Conniff Singers - their music is so beautiful, I prefer them over today's music.
This is amazing. My dad used to blast his Ray Conniff albums as loud as his silver Realistic amp and Reel to Reel tapes could go. I absolutely love these albums - they inspired me as a child to listen to great quality music. These guys are a bit campy, but you can't argue the talent.
The Ray Conniff Singers are well-loved by Filipinos. I truly believed that they inspired music loving Filipinos to excel in international choral competition...to name a few champions..the Philippine Madrigal Singers, The University of Sto. Tomas Singing Ambassadors, The Ateneo Glee Club, The University of the East and many other groups.
Ray Coniff was a genious. He blessed us with his great ability to arrange music. His Christmas music is truly special . It will be listened too, for years and years to come. Thank you Ray for sharing your gift. We are much the better for it!!
Me too. Here in Mexico Ray Conniff was so admired that he should go here at least once a year. And his LP's with Christmas songs were bought by many people.
Jnoelclaude, If you contact Manfred Thoenicke, who posted this, he will be glad to help you. I bought a DVD copy of it from him. The quality is superb, and much, MUCH better than what we see here.
My parents introduce this song to me during 2005 christmas... and start that year I always play Ray Conniff Christmas song every Christmas,
The way they sing every christmas songs were great and soulfull..I like the melody it brings all the memories not only my memories but I fell also the memories of the singers and ray.
So Beautiful I feel I was born on this time. It brings me there and I feel I was setting there in front of them, listening and feel the meaning of true christmas.
This was when Americans were proud to be Americans. We can,t even have Jesus anywhere without offending anyone . This is crazy, what has this country become. I miss these good old days. I t is sad they are gone forever.
My father was a huge Conniff fan, as am I. He passed almost three years ago, and he would have been overjoyed by seeing this. Those really were the days in many respects.
the 2 christmas albulms we had growing up were the ray conniff singers christmas and the firestone greatest chritmas hits various artists. this gives me goosebumps
Das ist das schönste Weihnachtsgeschenk, das man mir machen konnte. Bisher kannte ich nur die Conniff-Weihnachts-Platten, die ich noch als Vinyls habe. Jetzt lerne ich endlich auch noch die TV-Show dazu kennen.
We had 2 of their Christmas albums. Every year, we listen only to these two albums that they became memorable. definitely helped defined the feeling of Christmas. Now that were grown ups, each of us have these copies to share to our kids, and hopefully, they'll share to their kids and so on. Thanks for sharing
Thanks again. Nice to know that you got these videos from...Ray Conniff himself? Those are true heirlooms from the great man who changed what Christmas means to many many people all over the world. You did a very good job sharing these with us. Thank you so much. God bless and Christmas cheers to you!!!
This is simply WONDERFUL!!! I grew up listening to these Christmas music by the Ray Conniff Singers on 33rpm record, and have been listening to them every year, but this is the FIRST time ever that I've seen their video. My Christmas will never be complete without these music. Thanks for posting this wonderful part of my childhood Christmas memories. Kudos to you, my friend! Cheers!!!
This one is WONDERFUL! I grew up with these Christmas songs by the Ray Conniff and have been listening to them every year, but this is the FIRST time I saw them on video. Thanks and kudos to you for this GREAT chance! Cheers!!!
Give me a + comment if you think that Ray Coniff was a national treasure. We will use that to keep score. His Christmas music was special! Thank you Ray Coniff for sharing your special gift with us.
This group was one of the best ever, especially for their Christmas arrangements. They will always be a part of my music collection. Thanks for the posting. RWB
Ray Conniff singers define Christmas and made the best Christmas music ever. I love their sound so much. It will never be matched or duplicated. My grandma had their album, my mom had their album, and now I have all of their Christmas albums with this one being my all time favorite. I hope my kids will make it theirs as well. Cheers to all that love this music as much as I do. Merry Christmas!
My parents had that 33 rpm LP when I was a little boy. It was played every year at Christmastime in our home. A few years back I bought the remastered CD. I remember watching this Ray Conniff Christmas Special on one of the 3 networks back when I was a young teen. Whereever did you find this clip?
Thanks for posting. Merry Christmas, and a Happy, Peaceful, Prosperous and Blessed New Year to all.
This is the absolute best. I grew up in the 60's with this. We decorated our tree listening to the Conniff albums. I am *amazed* at the amount of people who grew up with the Conniff albums. It just wouldn't be Christmas w/o them in our home. Thank you, Manfred!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS, ALL!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for posting this delightful present. What a gift from Heaven! I really do not understand why these Ray Conniff Singers videos are not launched on DVD by COLUMBIA RECORDS. We are sick and tired of listening to people who shout. This would be a wonderful opportunity for The Ray Conniff Singers to teach them how to do so and prove that they did not sing "easy listening" songs or elevator music. They sang with schooling, something they have not got, sorry ....
Certainly makes me miss my mother who passed away in 2003. She had their album and we always listened to it while we decorated the Christmas tree. Such simple times. Oh how I miss them!
Ray Conniff Music Videos! Ray Conniff's holiday music are among my all-time favorites this time of the year...especially "The Real Meaning of Christmas!" What a gorgeous song! Thanks again!
thanks so much for posting this. i cant find any ray conniff christmas album here in copenhagen (denmark) its driving me mad. i grew up with their sound back in the Philippines. every self respecting malls and homes in the Philippines would play them even as early as october!
Well, my father used to play this music in May! He used to be a musician and thinks that music is a universal language and so Christmas music with Conniff is welcome in any season. Greetings from sunny Mexico.
PS. Try to get Conniff'CDs in MixUp or Tower Records.
Fantastic! I also grew up opening presents while Ray and the singers played on the turntable in the 1960s. It's still my Christmas album of choice all these years later. Thanks for posting this video!
I agree. Best music. I have all their christmas albums. I grew up with them in the 70's and still play them. When Christmas music really meant something...
So we used to. My father had got a cassette with this beautiful music but he lost it some years ago. Now this video sends me to my earliest child memories. Thanks a lot for it!!!!!
I sure miss the days when people had class . . . its turned into a barn in public . . . sad
mercedes560sel 6 days ago
O Holy Night is one of my favorite songs.
EvaggelionMinistries 1 week ago
lennon sisters
tamething1 1 month ago
-s
panhead58ful 2 months ago
i wish is was a ray conniff singer
panhead58ful 2 months ago
these are the carols I grew up with...and they bring back special memories! Merry Christmas everyone...
evensout 2 months ago
Certainly miss this master arranger , choir and orchestra,,for not just Christras music but all his great songs.
rwb010109 2 months ago
Love, love, love hearing these versions of Christmas songs and carols. Thanks!
csh2155 2 months ago
What an incredible video and an awesome array of talent!
rangerron13 2 months ago
extraordinary! thanks Thoenicke
speedoflite1 2 months ago
Can you please upload "We Need a Little Christmas" by the Conniff Singers?
BroncosWn 2 months ago
Hi, I am sorry, but Ray Conniff never recorded "We Need a Little Christmas" (from the musical "Mame"). You probably refer to the version PERCY FAITH recorded with his orchestra and singers. Regards, Manfred
Thoenicke 2 months ago
Vdownloader transfers youtube video to computer in videos folder, then dvdflick makes dvd
both free programs curtis
curtismoh 2 months ago
Here's to Dad - departed in 1994 - whose hard-earned cash bought this album, and to Ma - still alive as I type - enjoying these great melodies every Christmas since 1962 (the year I was born).
shotsave 2 months ago 3
No other artist and group as far as I know ever did more wonderful Christmas music,, and as a matter of fact music in general..RWB
rwb010109 2 months ago
I have that album
Turkeydoodlers 3 months ago
Ray Coniff is the first album I listen to each year at Christmas...and has been for nearly 40 years. Wonderful harmonies that warm the heart.
Higginsisland 3 months ago
Ray Connif has no comparison,,Christmas music or anything else for that matter,,RWB
rwb010109 3 months ago
Ray Conniff's music performance is remarkable! Especially the Christmas songs.
thatshowuscooter 3 months ago
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Any way you can upload "We Need a Little Christmas" by the Conniff Singers? One of their best!
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Ernestojosesilva 3 months ago
Can anyone tell me what instrument that man is playing? Thanks :)
iamprincesshann 3 months ago
just The BEST
cesar7897 3 months ago
Thank you for posting <3
Cvanillacupcake 3 months ago
Oh, I remember this so well! A thousand thank-yous.
misspaddylee 3 months ago
thank you ray conniff and the singers,you are the god' s gift to all christian living in this planet.
diminished11 4 months ago
Holiday Season will not be the same without Ray Connif's and his wonderful singers. They will never be replaced in my heart as a Christmas group singers ever. The memories they have implanted in my life is priceless. Merry Christmas to everyone in the world. Peace to all!!!
MrGthang 4 months ago
Muito bom.
milabluelady 5 months ago in playlist Mais vídeos de Thoenicke
Ray Conniff is a part of my life at Christmastime. His music is so special to me and my family.
myepicmoustache 6 months ago
Sniff!!! that makes me cry. Mom! Dad! I miss you so greatly and I love you. Is there a Christmas in Heaven? hope so.
Why he didn't have black singers? :(
61Chochinita 6 months ago
I get a lump in my throat listening to this music. The Ray Conniff Singers are ageless. Thank you for posting!
bonnieandefe 6 months ago 2
Christmas without Ray Coniff is no christmas at all, its a tradition in our family
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jaimesguirola2 9 months ago
My Mother as well played Ray Coniff Christmas records for nearly two months every single year. I believe she still does. She still has her phonographic stereo. Had to replace many needles over the years. But it surely was worth it. I am now 53 years of age. I am glad she played for us all these years. Bless her heart and others all around.
Marseille
marseillelangres 10 months ago 2
I would love to get this Special on DVD!
mattworyn 10 months ago 5
Please send your enquiry for a DVD of the Ray Conniff Christmas Show to conniff@clemenskrauss.de
Regards, Manfred
Thoenicke 10 months ago
@Thoenicke to all who think they might like this dvd, i got it last year and without a doubt it was fantastic, not perfect by todays standards, but it was 50 years ago! i wonder if my parents saw this live on tv? they bought all his christmas records and i grew up with these wondeful songs, and the chance to see them now precious indeed! thanks thoenicke!
john72ss 3 months ago
wew i miss there version of christmas songs i always play it whenever im still a kid when my family is still complete:(
natemamake08 11 months ago
I LOOVE IT!!!
ZcristalXD 1 year ago
Christmas is over, its now 12th day of January 2011, and I'm still listening to this classic interpretation of Holy Night by the Ray Coniff, and its still Christmas to me, Merry Christmas.
nboxjulay 1 year ago
niceee!! i agree with you n_n!!!
ZcristalXD 1 year ago
This is just SO corny. And I LOVE it! Well, maybe not the dead bear lying on the floor, but everything else. :-))
TonyMaximMuscles 1 year ago
These songs were like the people who sang the first classic Christmas carols!!!!!
aqworlds12345678910 1 year ago 2
This is like the songs that were first out!!!!!
aqworlds12345678910 1 year ago
everyone and my friends hear this all the time in the house.nice video
0159alex 1 year ago
OMG!!! The Classic Christmas Carols!!! Makes me cry for so much joy!!! Amen!!!
florido9898 1 year ago 2
Is it just me or are the guys dressed like something from startrek? lol
TheONEknightSTAND 1 year ago
words cannot express the gratitude I have for you posting all of these videos. I have been watching them all and crying. they are happy tears of wonderful childhood memories. I grew up listening to this album all december every single year. thank you so very, very much:) where did you find all of this wonderful footage? I would love to have all of the Christmas stuff.
LepAngel8159 1 year ago 13
words cannot express the gratitude I have for you posting all of these videos. I have been watching them all and crying. they are happy tears of wonderful childhood memories. I grew up listening to this album all december every single year. thank you so very, very much:)
LepAngel8159 1 year ago 3
The closer to Christmas, the better this all sounds!
supermandisco 1 year ago
This was always a tradition in my home as a child...Having lost both parents during the Holidays, it's a very bittersweet time of year; but the joyous memories Ray's songs bring back will remain as long as I live.
sgarcraze123 1 year ago 2
I grew up with this nice and charm carols......... R.I.P. Ray..... GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
mrmadushanperera 1 year ago
What lovely wonderfull music, it almost makes you cry a little, memory lane, nostalgia, times gone by, thanks Ray for your music.
koonings1 1 year ago
How wonderful to hear such talent sing these timeless Christmas songs.
fasx56 1 year ago
ray conniff singers are ETERNAL.... todos
yves990 1 year ago
Wow, no one sings like this any more. Any guess what year this was? My guess is about 1965
stuckin1979 1 year ago
hi!what a wonderfull christmas carol
its verry nice to heard youre song,
a stone heart,still feel a solemn love to.
merry christmas!
flameofangel1 1 year ago
hi!what a wonderfull christmas carol
its verry nice to heard youre song,
a stone heart,still feel a solemn love to.
flameofangel1 1 year ago
I am impressed with these groups of crooners and female singers,nothing like them around today singing like this! Whenever I go to the stores to buy a christmas cds,heck they don't come close to these style of christmas.The new artist of today is somehow untraditional with their songs and it sounds like so bubblegum.Ray Conniffs christmas is so yuletide and pure and it's just nothing like this type of group to chime in the season's bells!
Tggarciawebtv 1 year ago
I was certain Ray Conniff had been with a master of music. Checked it out and found out he was with the great Artie Shaw. Artie is recognized as the father of modern orchestration with his Begin The Beguinne song. Many do not know how clever Ray is using his singers in the most unique fashions. They became another musical instrument in the Ray Conniff style. His music will be listened to for years to come.
hajune 1 year ago
Beautiful!! One of the best renditions I've heard.
Dondiggs777 1 year ago
i am a latin american i am sorry if i wrritte bad some word, today that i have the big opportunity to hear this song and to meet the ray conniff coro and i am fasinated for this precission that the sound is beatifull to hear this quality aboud this coro
lemusgodinez1 1 year ago 5
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Wow, thank you, you make me cry! I remember every single time with my dad, when i was a kid... we were happy, so happy with the small things in our lives... well i miss a lot my dad, and this music make my heart cry tears of love... thank you for this videos!!!
ViviSaintO 1 year ago
Wow, thank you, you make me cry! I remember every single time with my dad, when i was a kid... we were happy, so happy with the small things in our lives... well i miss a lot my dad, and this music my my heart cry tears of love... thank you for this videos!!!
ViviSaintO 1 year ago 2
I love Ray Conniff, he is and will be the best ever.. I cry every time i hear this song
sonydude008 1 year ago
Just like they are a collection of ANGELS in HEAVEN rejoicing the NATIVITY. This song reverberates to the core of our hearts. and most of the time....they bring me to tears. HALLELUJAH , THOU has redeemed us. MY MOM used to play these songs from OCTOBER and CHRISTMAS SPIRIT was at every corner . MERRY CHRISTMAS DAD/MOM. I wish YOU are both here with me. I MISS YOU (BOTH) very muchhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
MariaIsabellaVanessa 1 year ago 64
@MariaIsabellaVanessa
I love what you wrote about Mum and Dad who you miss so much. They will always be with you in one way or the other and enjoy Rays music because it reminds you of happy times when the world was so simple and people were much more friendly. Love Mom and Dad always.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,
Peter & Ellen
Holland Europe
koonings1 1 year ago
This is the kind of music I always listen during the Christmas season and even during the two months before that season comes. And as one of the lyrics says you can really feel "in the air there´s a feeling of Christmas" when you listen to this beautiful music. I must say little people know Ray Conniff's work in the country I live in but those whom do enjoy it so much, just the way I do.
Thanks again to who uploaded this and since now, Merry Christmas to all of you.
3009RAMON 1 year ago
The best rendition of a christmas song, you can really feel that christmas is in the air by just listening to their music.
speakeroftheday 1 year ago
those who click dislike are demons...2 demons to be exact
lia1527 1 year ago 3
no one beats Ray Conniff...outstanding..
rjforeigner 1 year ago 3
best music when I was a child my mom and dad would put the muisc when we opened our presents wish it had been more spirtual than gifts.one christmas being a single mom I had no extra money to buy my 2 children who were still living at home they were young too teens we woke read the story of birth our our savior and had a nice breakfast it was the best christmas they ever had they said wow it was great
persianlady55 1 year ago
nice !!!!
MultiBaby1981 1 year ago
such a beautiful christmas song sung by a group of beautiful people...thanks ray conniff....its only july but it seems christmas allready....thanks for posting this wonderful christmas clip.....words cannot explain the way ray conniff and his mentorship of making music.....
2009exider 1 year ago
nasa qchall nagwowork listening to this xmas songs by ray conniff what a wonderful and indeed we are so lucky to have ray conniff...he deliver us the very best how xmas songs really sounds.
2009exider 1 year ago
What beautiful Christmas songs!
to enjoy them !
elyamerosolitario1 1 year ago
here it is april and i still love listening ti Ray Conniff and the singers Christmas music
chocolatechip1952 1 year ago
its EASTER SUNDAY, 11:00 in the evening, and i'm here listening to the timeless, ageless Christmas songs by Ray Coniff, i agree with you hajune, this song will be listened for years and years to come, even if its not christmas, HAPPY EASTER
maxbatch70 1 year ago
we love ray conniff music in the philipines they sung so beautifully the arrangement is just a masterpice...glad im still alive and watch this in you tube....this kind of music brings all mankind together and care each other...
exider2009 1 year ago
bravo!i'm a fan too for so many years in pi&us.
llanto75 1 year ago
As shown by Ray himself on this video, Ray Conniff's music is so beautiful it's beyond borders. I grew up close to Mexico city and my dad loved RC. We spoke no English back then, but he was one of the artists that inspired me to grow up and learn English so I could become an Interpreter, and like Ray Conniff's dream, I was blessed to have my dream come true.
Blessing to Ray Conniff in heaven and his team members and family wherever they may be!!!
patimovic 2 years ago
The singers were paired up.
My mother is wearing a pink sweater with a bouffant hairstyle.
Watch the RC "Let it snow" "Count your Blessings" video she is sitting at the fireplace.
Thanks - Mark
w5txrmark 2 years ago
@w5txrmark
Thanks, Mark. Your mom looks like the youngest singer in the group at that time.
BTW, It's cool that your family still has the rug ; )
kimosabbe50 2 years ago
Your mother and the other lady singers are so pretty. I'm 46 and I love the Ray Conniff Singers - their music is so beautiful, I prefer them over today's music.
AmazingG07 2 years ago
classic!
Curtissaviation 2 years ago
My mother was one of the RC singers.
I was at this show when I was 8. Taped at Lake Arrowhead, CA for syndication. Don't feel sorry for the bear!
My parents have the bear rug from the show.
w5txrmark 2 years ago
@w5txrmark
Were there actual couples singing together in this video, or did they just pair them up for appearances? BTW, which one is your mom? Just curious : )
kimosabbe50 2 years ago
Merry Christmas every one!......God Bless us all...also to are Men in Iraq...!
DynastyWarriors6 2 years ago
This is amazing. My dad used to blast his Ray Conniff albums as loud as his silver Realistic amp and Reel to Reel tapes could go. I absolutely love these albums - they inspired me as a child to listen to great quality music. These guys are a bit campy, but you can't argue the talent.
CM2music 2 years ago
Lovely singing, fun Donna Reed era memories, but did anyone else feel sorry for the bear?
Abehnors 2 years ago
Wonderful medley of Christmas songs and a lot of fun. Yes, I felt sorry for the bear as well.
bicycle1972 2 years ago
love it !!!!!!!!
oceanbound222 2 years ago
realy
dilwaly 2 years ago
I salute to the Ray Conniff and the singers.. The best Christmas song performer.. thank for uploading it. Greetings from the Philippines.
bullshot12 2 years ago 4
Awesome childhood memories. I feel like I'm four again :)
epromis 2 years ago 4
The Ray Conniff Singers are well-loved by Filipinos. I truly believed that they inspired music loving Filipinos to excel in international choral competition...to name a few champions..the Philippine Madrigal Singers, The University of Sto. Tomas Singing Ambassadors, The Ateneo Glee Club, The University of the East and many other groups.
StarTwitter 2 years ago 4
Great childhood Christmas memories of this entire album. Merry Christmas!
pjmcnemar 2 years ago 3
Ray Connif and Christmas, WONDERFUL..RWB
rwb010109 2 years ago 3
merry christmas ray...god blessed us all......
jeng73jeng 2 years ago 3
Wonderful, a real treat and memory of childhood
KR2C 2 years ago 3
I remember The Coniff Singers, they were wonderful.
TheGypsy15 2 years ago 4
LOVE IT !!!!!!!
oceanbound222 2 years ago 5
Ray Coniff was a genious. He blessed us with his great ability to arrange music. His Christmas music is truly special . It will be listened too, for years and years to come. Thank you Ray for sharing your gift. We are much the better for it!!
hajune 2 years ago 22
wow well done
OurMusicPlus 2 years ago 3
Christ is the reason for this season.
He brings peace and joy to those who will open their hearts to Him. Only then we will experience the real Joy this season brings.
eloysalcedo2008 2 years ago 5
Amen!
JM971 2 years ago
are they angels?! ,,they seem like angels to me from heaven...i will always love these christmas songs and them forever...
fujispeedway 2 years ago 6
Me too. Here in Mexico Ray Conniff was so admired that he should go here at least once a year. And his LP's with Christmas songs were bought by many people.
JM971 2 years ago 3
I always LOVE this album. It reminds me of my MOTHER. Merry Chrismas to all!
nnavaltaqc 2 years ago 6
I love that song.
gokucampero 2 years ago
I wish someone would help me to get this video.
jnoelclaude 2 years ago
google youtube download
barrychuckle1411 2 years ago
Jnoelclaude, If you contact Manfred Thoenicke, who posted this, he will be glad to help you. I bought a DVD copy of it from him. The quality is superb, and much, MUCH better than what we see here.
audiophile55 2 years ago 2
thanks so much for posting Awesome!!!!!
chenwenhua2269 2 years ago
muchas gracias por subri este video!!...bendiciones! :D
princezzmagik 2 years ago 2
amazing its great great great great great
teeniedoor 2 years ago 3
My parents introduce this song to me during 2005 christmas... and start that year I always play Ray Conniff Christmas song every Christmas,
The way they sing every christmas songs were great and soulfull..I like the melody it brings all the memories not only my memories but I fell also the memories of the singers and ray.
So Beautiful I feel I was born on this time. It brings me there and I feel I was setting there in front of them, listening and feel the meaning of true christmas.
marvelragotd 2 years ago 7
i feel the same exact way. :)
soccerpaintfreak777 2 years ago 3
Wow! This is back before people were fat.
stooge35 2 years ago
Hey, there are many people in this chorus! When and why did Conniff start using 4 guys 4 girls in his chorus?
gsaugen 2 years ago
the arrangement is just awesome... good old days...wish i was born earlier
zzzzxxxx341 2 years ago 2
I wonderd what song bought ray conniff to you attension?
For me it was "for all we know (we shall never meet again)"
Then Sandpipers song "Come Saturday Morning" On the 1970 love story album
kellyadvent 2 years ago
What can we say about these singers? They do not need any orchestra. Simply divine!
Alce 2008
Alce2008 2 years ago 5
Me encanta, sobre todo "O Holly Night". No hace falta que sea Navidad para que me harte de escucharla. God bless Ray.
Ronniepride 2 years ago
This was when Americans were proud to be Americans. We can,t even have Jesus anywhere without offending anyone . This is crazy, what has this country become. I miss these good old days. I t is sad they are gone forever.
renecrod3 2 years ago 5
Ray Conniff,the best.
alerga 2 years ago 3
MARAVILHOSO.,.GRATO....
duvaldornelles 2 years ago
glad you posted this. i have this on a record. i enjoy listening to it. i can't find it on cd though
chocolatechip1952 3 years ago 3
My father was a huge Conniff fan, as am I. He passed almost three years ago, and he would have been overjoyed by seeing this. Those really were the days in many respects.
undergroundcircus71 3 years ago 3
I sure miss him and his orchestra.
bryson55 3 years ago 3
This is great! What year is it from?
Roadsidepictures 3 years ago
Great stuff from the man himself...Ray Conniff! I LIKE IT! :)
duncombepat 3 years ago 3
the 2 christmas albulms we had growing up were the ray conniff singers christmas and the firestone greatest chritmas hits various artists. this gives me goosebumps
thank you
porrylogspop 3 years ago 2
Das ist das schönste Weihnachtsgeschenk, das man mir machen konnte. Bisher kannte ich nur die Conniff-Weihnachts-Platten, die ich noch als Vinyls habe. Jetzt lerne ich endlich auch noch die TV-Show dazu kennen.
Vielen Dank
Martin (Frankfurt/M.)
calypso60 3 years ago
Thank you so much....you brought back so many memories of growing up in Boston in the sixties.
Merry Christmas,
Joe In NH.
kringles4 3 years ago
We had 2 of their Christmas albums. Every year, we listen only to these two albums that they became memorable. definitely helped defined the feeling of Christmas. Now that were grown ups, each of us have these copies to share to our kids, and hopefully, they'll share to their kids and so on. Thanks for sharing
uncia2 3 years ago
I remember his show as a kid. I loved it then and I love it now. Thanks!
okzoia 3 years ago
Thanks again. Nice to know that you got these videos from...Ray Conniff himself? Those are true heirlooms from the great man who changed what Christmas means to many many people all over the world. You did a very good job sharing these with us. Thank you so much. God bless and Christmas cheers to you!!!
garage510 3 years ago 2
I used to listen to Ray Connif and his singers waaay back in the 70's on a record.. for Xmas songs.. nothing beats RC and his singers..
win3108 3 years ago 2
This is really GREAT! Thanks so much for sharing it with us!
smbjr2001 3 years ago 2
This is simply WONDERFUL!!! I grew up listening to these Christmas music by the Ray Conniff Singers on 33rpm record, and have been listening to them every year, but this is the FIRST time ever that I've seen their video. My Christmas will never be complete without these music. Thanks for posting this wonderful part of my childhood Christmas memories. Kudos to you, my friend! Cheers!!!
garage510 3 years ago 4
This one is WONDERFUL! I grew up with these Christmas songs by the Ray Conniff and have been listening to them every year, but this is the FIRST time I saw them on video. Thanks and kudos to you for this GREAT chance! Cheers!!!
garage510 3 years ago 2
Wonderful! Thanks for uploading. Season's Greetings to all!
dondonp12004 3 years ago 2
Give me a + comment if you think that Ray Coniff was a national treasure. We will use that to keep score. His Christmas music was special! Thank you Ray Coniff for sharing your special gift with us.
hajune 3 years ago 4
"...Ray Conniff & The Singers is what i could call, GODs Christmas Gift , the Best christmas song ever...Merry Christamas!!
fujispeedway 3 years ago
This group was one of the best ever, especially for their Christmas arrangements. They will always be a part of my music collection. Thanks for the posting. RWB
rwb010109 3 years ago 2
Ray Conniff singers define Christmas and made the best Christmas music ever. I love their sound so much. It will never be matched or duplicated. My grandma had their album, my mom had their album, and now I have all of their Christmas albums with this one being my all time favorite. I hope my kids will make it theirs as well. Cheers to all that love this music as much as I do. Merry Christmas!
BuckslayerBob 3 years ago 3
This is awesome! Thanks for posting!
frsfca 3 years ago
My parents had that 33 rpm LP when I was a little boy. It was played every year at Christmastime in our home. A few years back I bought the remastered CD. I remember watching this Ray Conniff Christmas Special on one of the 3 networks back when I was a young teen. Whereever did you find this clip?
Thanks for posting. Merry Christmas, and a Happy, Peaceful, Prosperous and Blessed New Year to all.
scubawrestler 3 years ago 2
Thank you so much for posting this. The best of the best
hajune 3 years ago
This is the absolute best. I grew up in the 60's with this. We decorated our tree listening to the Conniff albums. I am *amazed* at the amount of people who grew up with the Conniff albums. It just wouldn't be Christmas w/o them in our home. Thank you, Manfred!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS, ALL!!!!!!!!!
audiophile55 3 years ago
Grew up on this record and my kids will do the same. This is Christmas to me!!!
dixiesalemi 3 years ago
Dearest,
Thank you for posting this delightful present. What a gift from Heaven! I really do not understand why these Ray Conniff Singers videos are not launched on DVD by COLUMBIA RECORDS. We are sick and tired of listening to people who shout. This would be a wonderful opportunity for The Ray Conniff Singers to teach them how to do so and prove that they did not sing "easy listening" songs or elevator music. They sang with schooling, something they have not got, sorry ....
Alce 2008
Alce2008 3 years ago 2
Nothing beats this for Christmas,,RWB
rwb010109 3 years ago
Certainly makes me miss my mother who passed away in 2003. She had their album and we always listened to it while we decorated the Christmas tree. Such simple times. Oh how I miss them!
1959catty 3 years ago 3
there's no Christmas in my life that i don't listen to the ray conniff Christmas songs.Thank you so much for the uploads n Merry Christmas!!
Mairivera1024 3 years ago
Thank you so very much for posting these
Ray Conniff Music Videos! Ray Conniff's holiday music are among my all-time favorites this time of the year...especially "The Real Meaning of Christmas!" What a gorgeous song! Thanks again!
Keep posting more Conniff videos!
TLogan1027 3 years ago 8
thanks so much for posting this. i cant find any ray conniff christmas album here in copenhagen (denmark) its driving me mad. i grew up with their sound back in the Philippines. every self respecting malls and homes in the Philippines would play them even as early as october!
dolphinsandsunsets 3 years ago 5
Well, my father used to play this music in May! He used to be a musician and thinks that music is a universal language and so Christmas music with Conniff is welcome in any season. Greetings from sunny Mexico.
PS. Try to get Conniff'CDs in MixUp or Tower Records.
JM971 3 years ago 3
Try Ebay
Merry Christmas and God's blessings to you and yours in Denmark.
schmarcie 3 years ago 2
Fantastic! I also grew up opening presents while Ray and the singers played on the turntable in the 1960s. It's still my Christmas album of choice all these years later. Thanks for posting this video!
TubeNumber1 3 years ago 4
No one does Christmas music better than Ray Conniff & the Ray Conniff Singers !! Simply the best ever !
dude71761 3 years ago 3
I agree. Best music. I have all their christmas albums. I grew up with them in the 70's and still play them. When Christmas music really meant something...
GisherJohn24 3 years ago
I second that!
eddie2fresh 3 years ago 2
Agree too!!!
JM971 3 years ago
it brings back childhood christmas memoires in the early 60's my dad would play it as we open our presents brings happy tears to my eyes thank you
goodguynow 3 years ago 2
So we used to. My father had got a cassette with this beautiful music but he lost it some years ago. Now this video sends me to my earliest child memories. Thanks a lot for it!!!!!
JM971 3 years ago 2