This guys is so good!!! and this song is the best interpretation i have heard of this song. Too sad they don't have it in itunes :( anybody knows where can I find it? I mean, by Josh Groban.
What kind of a diseased mind would dislike this song and singer. There are not enough words to describe how great this video is. Thank you so much for the upload.
@philliptjr1 .....I truly agree with you because who in his right mind would dare to dislike this wonderful song interpreted by no less than the operatic tenor josh groban...thumbs up
If this is the same concert hall im thinking of I had the pleassure to sing there for the pope as a part of a choir in 7th grade. BEST EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE!
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When Josh sings the line "Christ is the lord", it's like his soul opens up and I can see the wholesome, tender boy inside of him. I have the video of Josh Groban singing this song at the Rockfeller Tree Lighting a couple years ago, and it touches me every time. He has the most beautiful voice, and I don't think God could have given his vocal talents to a better person.
Interesting!!! The singer sings in front of the Maestro!!! Is this the new progression of music. Josh, get in front of the Maestro. That's the way it is done and done well!!
Thank YOU Lord for giving Josh the talent! I feel your presense each time when listening to this performance! Hope we can hear more Christian songs from Josh soon...May God bless Josh and his family!
oh my goodness i'd hear this guy on the radio but i had no idea who he was... i thought he was like a 30 something year old guy with a beard and balding hair. lol
yes you tube david phelps someone posted it named blitzn777...if you can listen to that and tell me that boy cant sing then.... something is wrong hahaha
@XvmerrivX ...lol...I love when people who have no idea about what music is, what music theory is and people with an IQ less than that of Physarium Polycephalum are making a criticism about a musical savant. Obviously, this person has no musical knowledge whatsoever.
@XvmerrivX David Phelps is a joke-pure and simple. He does not have perfect pitch like Groban. Do you know what perfect pitch is? Probably not. I am a savant, not in music, but I am a musician and do have perfect pitch. I am a savant in Science and Mathematics. The comment of Groban's voice being a gift from God is about as close as it gets to being the truth. So please before you post anything, have a clue as to what you're speaking of. It's appreciated...:-)
@davidgreen74 You say you are a savant in science and math. It would be interesting to read anything you have written on either subject. Do you have an opinion on Groban's singing, or Maria Callas, Kiri te Kanawa, or any other of the great voices. Do you have an opinion on Beethoven or any of his compositions? Fire away.
this is even more hilarious!!!!! rofl!!!!!!! the guy is letting an orchestra carry him because he has to keep his "perfect pitch"??? hahahahaha this wimp can sing his way out of a wet paper bag! next to David Phelps! I think your "savantness" has kept you from letting your fingers do the walking over to that video and giving it a listen. Because if you had..you wouldnt be embarrassing yourself with your reply. bowing to your savantness hahaha what a JOKE!
What's up with the 22 people who "dislike" this?!?!?!?! One other singer that, so far, no one has compared Josh to is Pavarotti! They both give me the chills!!!!!
Putting aside the bias of me being a Josh Groban fan, I think this is the best version of "O Holy Night" I've ever heard." It's almost like this song was written for him to sing...
I just like the song; not a Groban or a Phelps fan. I just listened to both versions. My unbiased verdict: Groban is very good, Phelps is great. True, additional years of experience probably brought Phelps to greatness (on this song at least), and Groban can "catch up".
I agree the Josh Groban rendition of this song is amazing. His rich voice moves mountains. Another version well worth a listen is by Mariah Carey, she hits every note effortlessly, like a songbird. Simply said it takes your breath away, and will move you to tears. I would love to see them perform a duet of this song... or perhaps a talented YouTube fan will do "mash-up" of both versions...?? (hint hint) Now that would be a real treat. Happy Holiday everyone... Merry Christmas and God bless.
@why4444 well.. I dont think David Phelps sang this well when he was 21, as Josh is in this video. soooooooooo. yea. You might feel differently if you heard him sing it now.
His voice is absolutely beautiful, but in this version, the accompaniment is a bit too loud. They should have toned it down and had his voice be more prominent.
The most beautiful rendition of this song ever. His rich, majestic, pure, clear, powerful voice can reach low notes and especially the high notes with a very big manly voice, sustaining it without problem. Other singers have to change the pitch to reach the high notes thus sounding squeaky. Josh sings it beautifully,perfectly. This is how the song should be sang and sound like.
This is the best modern day Christmas song in my opinion, only second to Nat King Cole the Christmas song of course. I just recently heard the new version of "O holy night" from Lea Michele? from Glee and it is incredible. She has a beautiful voice the song gives me the goosebumps :P
He has the most beautiful voice I have ever heard on this earh I wish I could take my mother to see him she is elderly and has macular degeneration and she cant see very well but she loves beautiful music
@broadwayjunkie123 No, just, just, just ....yawn... bored. I know JG is very well liked by many folks just not my cup of tea. I'm sure he is laughing all the way to the bank.
"This man is talented beyond belief. This rendition is the type of thing that anyone can appreciate due to it's simple yet expertly crafted form. May God Bless him and the World each and every day. May we also remember that Christmas is about Jesus', the messiah's, birth...the birth of a life which he chose to save us all with. God bless your Christmas season. Always remember him and may this song always bring it to a heartfelt reverence in you mind."
Everyone says that he does the "greatest" version of this song. That is very far from the truth. He is hitting the wrong notes during the high parts!! Just listen to it again... for some reason he can't hit the notes during high part when he says "night" or "devine"
Now, do you guys really want to hear the only version of this song? John Berry does it. No one and I mean NO ONE can compete with his version. NO ONE has done it right except him.
@sannitig God, I listened to it and it SUCKED so bad. Wtf, how can you possibly like that crap over this? Josh Groban sings like a man, it sounds like John Berry's got a vagina, wth.
Most beautiful voice ever. Powerful yet very pleasing to the ears. He has the most awesome, gorgeous quality of voice. Best rendition of all time. This is how it should be sung. No straining of voice. PERFECT!
I like this song and Groban does a great job singing it, but God quit interfering with humans when he put single cell organisms on earth billions of years ago.
There are 100 billion galaxies in the universe, all likely with humanoids or some kind of evolve creature, so I don't think God is spending time tuning up Josh's vocal cords.
Josh Groban has talent and ability that come only from God. Some singers are made. Some like Josh are born. He has taken that talent and run with it. This is my favorite Christmas song. It is not an easy song to perform well. He does it here. I can only hope he will have many, many years to share his songs with us. God bless him.
@BPTemmel316 I just watched the David Phelps version and it is really good. One thing you have to remember though is that David Phelps is a tenor with an extraordinarily enormous vocal ranges where as Josh Groban is a Baritone who can sing only a few notes in the lower Tenor range. They both have amazing voices for their vocal parts and ranges. Just realize, Phelps may be able to hit high notes Groban cannot, but Groban can reach some of the lower Bass notes that would be hard for Phelps.
It may be true that Josh is a baritone, but while for solo singing, one of the most important things to do is to expand your vocal range. Your voice can be taught how to sing a high Db if you do exercises everyday that stretch your vocal chords. The only excuse for not being able to sing high notes is age. Also, high notes are much prettier than low notes. Again, Josh is a good singer, but I think David is better.
Josh is a good singer, but there is no doubt in my mind that David Phelps is better. David goes up to a high Db and then sustains a Bb for 10 full seconds. Plus, he does it all in chest voice. I can hit every note Josh sings without straining. Also, I David Phelps has a much better stage presence. Josh kinda just stood there the whole time without much facial expression. He's a good singer, but I think David Phelps is much better.
@BPTemmel316 well mate, when you look at the musical score, I don't believe it says hold the Bb for 10 seconds, 4 or 5 at the most. Sounds like David Phelps strains a lot to me. Impressive though.... But I like Placido Domingo's version or Juan Diego Florez.
True, the music doesn't call for a 10 second Bb. BUT, you can't just sing the regular score because it's been around too long. You HAVE to change it. David just did it in a way that shows his incredible vocal power. I don't think Josh's arrangement was much different from the original, and didn't really "show off" his voice. I'm not saying Josh is bad, because he really is good, I just think David is better.
As amazing as his voice is, I am disappointed that the music is so loud that it drowns it out for most of the song. It is much much better at the Rockefeller tree lighting ceremony. First time I heard that one, it brought tears to my eyes.
Yeah, and you even take your time to capitalize pronouns that refer to him even though that would be grammatically incorrect. Talk about scoring major points for the afterlife, and I agree that Josh Groban, the one above all that deserves our praise, doesn't get it.
This man is talented beyond belief. This rendition is the type of thing that anyone can appreciate due to it's simple yet expertly crafted form. May God Bless him and the World each and every day. May we also remember that Christmas is about Jesus', the messiah's, birth...the birth of a life which he chose to save us all with. God bless your Christmas season. Always remember him and may this song always bring it to a heartfelt reverence in you mind.
Josh Groban...I adore you. You mesmerized and awed me with your incredible perfomance of this very Christmas song (my favorite holiday song of all times). Simply magnificent. Such great honor it must be for you to performed at one of the most venerable places on Earth. God bless you:)
Simply amazing. I love listening to Josh Groban sing his version of this song over other atrists. I like the other artists' versions but I personally like his the best. This really relieves me from stress work brings on during the day. Pure talent.
If you love Josh singing this please check out Chris Pinnella singing O Holy Night- even if you go to just 3:26 of the song- thanks!!! A dedicated Mom who thinks Chris voice is truly amazing and LARGE!
He is great.. I heard a guy like him, but a tenor in concert last year in Pa.I thnk his name is Matthew Rush. Anyway really really fantastic. Big voice just like Josh's.
He has the voice of an angel. im absolutly convinced he is an angel because when he sings this song its amazing. he is made to sing holy music it fits him. we sing these songs to praise the Lord and he is an angel sent by Him so it fits perfectly . please say " I AGREE" if you agree with what im saying and beilive he is an angel sent by by God himself
Josh Groban is an brilliant singer and interpreter, and this is a beautiful version. But what David Phelps does in that Holy Night posted here is out of this world. I agree with you, it is flashier, but its also near impossible to do with those key changes and holding those high notes like that. These things are always a matter of particular taste, but don't put down the Phelps version, because it really is near impossible for any singer to pull that off, I believe Josh G would agree on that.
Toss up between Josh and John Berry. Both are absolutely gorgeous.
Michael52176 2 months ago
Thank you God for the gift of Josh Groben's voice. Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without it!
burk512 2 months ago
This guys is so good!!! and this song is the best interpretation i have heard of this song. Too sad they don't have it in itunes :( anybody knows where can I find it? I mean, by Josh Groban.
Gbellamom 2 months ago
What kind of a diseased mind would dislike this song and singer. There are not enough words to describe how great this video is. Thank you so much for the upload.
philliptjr1 2 months ago
@philliptjr1 .....I truly agree with you because who in his right mind would dare to dislike this wonderful song interpreted by no less than the operatic tenor josh groban...thumbs up
MrAljuns 2 months ago
Only once in a life time do we get to see a talent good enough to sing a song of such inspiration!
teaforone64 2 months ago
@teaforone64 true
MrAljuns 2 months ago
I don't normally like a lot of vobrato but Josh Groban is amazing! He has an amazing, deep, rich voice!
sadicaoleary 2 months ago
Aw! Zack on the piano! brings back old memories....
<3 you Josh!!
Tirza777 2 months ago
If this is the same concert hall im thinking of I had the pleassure to sing there for the pope as a part of a choir in 7th grade. BEST EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE!
AssassinsCreed515 2 months ago 2
Define what is in your heart as you experience this incredible gift of a voice.
fmdog44 3 months ago
filmed with a potato
erikfjermestad 3 months ago
That sounds and looks like by best friend's older brother
jdepp102 3 months ago
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talentlover 4 months ago
Has anyone heard Javier Fontana 's version of this in Itunes? It is BEAUTIFUL!
marx2870 4 months ago 7
Don't get me wrong, Josh is wonderful with this song. I love him!
VolleyballQueen2016 6 months ago
Imagine how amazing it would sound if you put Celtic Woman and Josh Groban together on this song. Amazing!
VolleyballQueen2016 6 months ago 2
@VolleyballQueen2016 That would be gorgeous!!!!
KatelinsLife 4 months ago
@VolleyballQueen2016 Very true!
soxpats401a 3 months ago
JOSH GROBAN and CELINE DION both are greatest singers......they are SINGING ANGELS on this earth...........
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Every night when i prey for head Jesus comes down from heaven wearing a bib and blows my dirty limp penis dry mouthed like a heroin whore.
Praise Jesus Amen
drainocleanser 9 months ago
Pls come to Singapore..
jonlim8842 10 months ago
When Josh sings the line "Christ is the lord", it's like his soul opens up and I can see the wholesome, tender boy inside of him. I have the video of Josh Groban singing this song at the Rockfeller Tree Lighting a couple years ago, and it touches me every time. He has the most beautiful voice, and I don't think God could have given his vocal talents to a better person.
Orcaheart7 1 year ago
A beautiful rendition by a man with a masterful voice...the sound qualtiy is terrible though...somebody didn't get that right.!
reachhigh10 1 year ago
Has anyone heard Bryan Hawn's version of this on Itunes? It is FLAWLESS!
MillyJones28 1 year ago
Interesting!!! The singer sings in front of the Maestro!!! Is this the new progression of music. Josh, get in front of the Maestro. That's the way it is done and done well!!
mommacat55 1 year ago
@mommacat55 Not so sure that's true. And besides, what does it matter?
ARbenSRbarGR 1 year ago
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A laughable performance. People pay to hear him?
vpo2g2 1 year ago
Perfect pitch-- and shy of a remix, you don't hear that very often anymore. Not with a live performance.
sandinmyears1 1 year ago
Thank YOU Lord for giving Josh the talent! I feel your presense each time when listening to this performance! Hope we can hear more Christian songs from Josh soon...May God bless Josh and his family!
jsegesta 1 year ago
If we can hear Jesus sing today, it probably sounds like this.
youcubicle 1 year ago 5
Questo video è come una reliquia per noi fan italiani di Josh Groban, infatti, è la sua unica esibizione in Italia!!!! Che scandalo!!!!!!!!
imhotep2600 1 year ago
I love how Josh sings this song!! I only wished it was in his Noel CD.
May God continue Blessing him and his family. Peace and Love for the coming Year
yvelucia 1 year ago
Yes, Josh Groban has been a singer of God's for many lives!!!
enidangel 1 year ago
Really beautiful, very good interpretation.
FantasiaAzul 1 year ago
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Happy Christmas from Ireland
BigAlCavan 1 year ago
everytime I listen to this preformance it brings tears... no other artist has ever touched my heart like this
Lorettasfaith 1 year ago
oh my goodness i'd hear this guy on the radio but i had no idea who he was... i thought he was like a 30 something year old guy with a beard and balding hair. lol
He looks about 18 here!
That's a ridiculous blessing has there. goodness.
EkkyFantastic 1 year ago
God's voices and talents descended to earth for us to enjoy.
lewiscenter100 1 year ago
gorgeous perfrormance, this is God-given talent
joeygsmom 1 year ago
davidgreen must be phelp's lover or something..he is very good but nowhere near Grobin...letting an orchestra carry him??? jeez get a clue
kdathomas69 1 year ago
listen to this song by Johnny Mathis too.
youngmindedman 1 year ago
@justinbieberforking You're kidding, right?
LOLOptimusPrime 1 year ago
He's okay, but he can't hold a candle to Justin Bieber.
justinbieberforking 1 year ago
@justinbieberforking ha ha ha, you're funny! That was the joke of the year!
MrsSupermom26 1 year ago
Any one have a better recording of this?
laurajdahl 1 year ago
@laurajdahl Yeah, the best one is on this page with over three million views, much better quality! You probably found it by now.
mustangmom27 1 year ago
@laurajdahl
yes you tube david phelps someone posted it named blitzn777...if you can listen to that and tell me that boy cant sing then.... something is wrong hahaha
XvmerrivX 1 year ago
I love Josh Groban so much...
kyrakate 1 year ago
yawnnnnnn ahhhh this is a sorry version i feel NOTHING from him. he cant even hit the power notes...he lets the orcrestra fill in.
go watch David Phelps version and the POWER and feeling he puts behind that wonderful song. then come back to this weak version and yawn
XvmerrivX 1 year ago
@XvmerrivX ...lol...I love when people who have no idea about what music is, what music theory is and people with an IQ less than that of Physarium Polycephalum are making a criticism about a musical savant. Obviously, this person has no musical knowledge whatsoever.
davidgreen74 1 year ago
@davidgreen74
oh BTW...you do realize what "projecting" is right? :D
XvmerrivX 1 year ago
@XvmerrivX David Phelps is a joke-pure and simple. He does not have perfect pitch like Groban. Do you know what perfect pitch is? Probably not. I am a savant, not in music, but I am a musician and do have perfect pitch. I am a savant in Science and Mathematics. The comment of Groban's voice being a gift from God is about as close as it gets to being the truth. So please before you post anything, have a clue as to what you're speaking of. It's appreciated...:-)
davidgreen74 1 year ago
@davidgreen74 You say you are a savant in science and math. It would be interesting to read anything you have written on either subject. Do you have an opinion on Groban's singing, or Maria Callas, Kiri te Kanawa, or any other of the great voices. Do you have an opinion on Beethoven or any of his compositions? Fire away.
libertasdon 1 year ago
@davidgreen74
this is even more hilarious!!!!! rofl!!!!!!! the guy is letting an orchestra carry him because he has to keep his "perfect pitch"??? hahahahaha this wimp can sing his way out of a wet paper bag! next to David Phelps! I think your "savantness" has kept you from letting your fingers do the walking over to that video and giving it a listen. Because if you had..you wouldnt be embarrassing yourself with your reply. bowing to your savantness hahaha what a JOKE!
XvmerrivX 1 year ago
@davidgreen74 here I'll make it easy for your "savantness" im copying a link over to the site
h t t p : / / / watch ? v = x I d j Y Q x b T I U & feature = related
now ya got to listen to the whole thing..you cant wimp out and critique the first three notes...
see if you can come back here and say this guy is better after listening to this ;) I dare ya!
XvmerrivX 1 year ago
@XvmerrivX
and I do mean the Live Version "by blitzn777" you can get a real feel for how people can really sing Live. David Phelps "Oh Holy Night"
XvmerrivX 1 year ago
I listen to this song year round. This is the most beautiful version of this song that I have ever heard.
2482Diana 1 year ago
This was the favorite Christmas carol of my Dad, whose passing was not as recent as it feels. And mine, as well.
rvcrvc2 1 year ago
What's up with the 22 people who "dislike" this?!?!?!?! One other singer that, so far, no one has compared Josh to is Pavarotti! They both give me the chills!!!!!
santagirl91 1 year ago
What a great voice singing a great song.
mbofny 1 year ago
Putting aside the bias of me being a Josh Groban fan, I think this is the best version of "O Holy Night" I've ever heard." It's almost like this song was written for him to sing...
blueicychill 1 year ago
His voice really can give a very sensational feeling.very soothing ,makes you feel like floating on thin air.very well done Josh Groban..
jossiee55 1 year ago
I just like the song; not a Groban or a Phelps fan. I just listened to both versions. My unbiased verdict: Groban is very good, Phelps is great. True, additional years of experience probably brought Phelps to greatness (on this song at least), and Groban can "catch up".
dromcaden 1 year ago
They shoulda put this song in Harry Potter... =)
USMCrecruit09 1 year ago
I agree the Josh Groban rendition of this song is amazing. His rich voice moves mountains. Another version well worth a listen is by Mariah Carey, she hits every note effortlessly, like a songbird. Simply said it takes your breath away, and will move you to tears. I would love to see them perform a duet of this song... or perhaps a talented YouTube fan will do "mash-up" of both versions...?? (hint hint) Now that would be a real treat. Happy Holiday everyone... Merry Christmas and God bless.
NYCBrat 1 year ago 2
David Phelps blows Josh Away with this song. It is not even a competition.
why4444 1 year ago
@why4444 well.. I dont think David Phelps sang this well when he was 21, as Josh is in this video. soooooooooo. yea. You might feel differently if you heard him sing it now.
cintigisme333 1 year ago
some singers just bring such light to the world...and he is one...god given talent that uplifts us all.....!!!
billsurf101 1 year ago
His voice is absolutely beautiful, but in this version, the accompaniment is a bit too loud. They should have toned it down and had his voice be more prominent.
balfourgrl 1 year ago
The most beautiful rendition of this song ever. His rich, majestic, pure, clear, powerful voice can reach low notes and especially the high notes with a very big manly voice, sustaining it without problem. Other singers have to change the pitch to reach the high notes thus sounding squeaky. Josh sings it beautifully,perfectly. This is how the song should be sang and sound like.
grobanfan2 1 year ago 2
This is the best modern day Christmas song in my opinion, only second to Nat King Cole the Christmas song of course. I just recently heard the new version of "O holy night" from Lea Michele? from Glee and it is incredible. She has a beautiful voice the song gives me the goosebumps :P
wq1299 1 year ago
19 people are Jewish.
musicluva13579 1 year ago
He has the most beautiful voice I have ever heard on this earh I wish I could take my mother to see him she is elderly and has macular degeneration and she cant see very well but she loves beautiful music
lucylou314 1 year ago 2
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Is there anyone worse than Josh Groban? How on earth did he get to the Vatican!
InClaraVoce 1 year ago
@InClaraVoce Let's hear you and your terrible voice and ugly face sing you little douchbag.
musicluva13579 1 year ago 2
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lmcgee 1 year ago
May God bless him
fela677 1 year ago
Oh boring....
dljones33 1 year ago
@dljones33 somebodys jealoussss
broadwayjunkie123 1 year ago
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dljones33 1 year ago
@broadwayjunkie123 No, just, just, just ....yawn... bored. I know JG is very well liked by many folks just not my cup of tea. I'm sure he is laughing all the way to the bank.
dljones33 1 year ago
I won't be home so, as I said last year.
"This man is talented beyond belief. This rendition is the type of thing that anyone can appreciate due to it's simple yet expertly crafted form. May God Bless him and the World each and every day. May we also remember that Christmas is about Jesus', the messiah's, birth...the birth of a life which he chose to save us all with. God bless your Christmas season. Always remember him and may this song always bring it to a heartfelt reverence in you mind."
wilddog1985 1 year ago 2
Truly a gift from God................ what a wondefull voice.
God blessed you Josh !!
grooverheliboy 1 year ago 2
Great singer/song...but he looks like an ape when he hits that really high note.
musicluva13579 1 year ago
Everyone says that he does the "greatest" version of this song. That is very far from the truth. He is hitting the wrong notes during the high parts!! Just listen to it again... for some reason he can't hit the notes during high part when he says "night" or "devine"
Now, do you guys really want to hear the only version of this song? John Berry does it. No one and I mean NO ONE can compete with his version. NO ONE has done it right except him.
sannitig 1 year ago
@sannitig You're kidding right? Have you never heard of David Phelps? watch?v=xIdjYQxbTIU&feature=share
FacetiousJosh 1 year ago
@sannitig God, I listened to it and it SUCKED so bad. Wtf, how can you possibly like that crap over this? Josh Groban sings like a man, it sounds like John Berry's got a vagina, wth.
keititatsudoshi 1 year ago
he looks like rafael nadal
lame13579 1 year ago
Celine can't touch this guy. I totally agree, best rendition ever.
philliptjr1 1 year ago 2
Most beautiful voice ever. Powerful yet very pleasing to the ears. He has the most awesome, gorgeous quality of voice. Best rendition of all time. This is how it should be sung. No straining of voice. PERFECT!
grobanfan2 1 year ago 2
beautiful but i have to say celine dion is still better
homebase65 1 year ago
I like this song and Groban does a great job singing it, but God quit interfering with humans when he put single cell organisms on earth billions of years ago.
There are 100 billion galaxies in the universe, all likely with humanoids or some kind of evolve creature, so I don't think God is spending time tuning up Josh's vocal cords.
Basoflakes 1 year ago
two words, David Phelps baby!!! o.k. three words
donadthegonad 2 years ago
Oh, my, how beautiful.
Rangerett 2 years ago
Gotta love that Ringo!
tommerrigan1956 2 years ago
beautiful!
michaelsball 2 years ago
Not a big fan of H.G but his version of this song is definitely the best ever... (imho)
uwi2 2 years ago 3
No way Celine Dion was far superior.
UltimoLatino 2 years ago
Josh Groban has talent and ability that come only from God. Some singers are made. Some like Josh are born. He has taken that talent and run with it. This is my favorite Christmas song. It is not an easy song to perform well. He does it here. I can only hope he will have many, many years to share his songs with us. God bless him.
denlee42 2 years ago 51
@denlee42 i cant possibly express it better than you have....merry christmas...and god bless!!!
billsurf101 1 year ago
@denlee42 bet you didn't know he was jewish...
neverine2000 1 year ago
Merry Christmas, all!
EllyZelly1 2 years ago
A Perfect interpretation of one of my all time favourite religious songs. No theatrics just passion and reverence.
donniewonnie 2 years ago
beautiful singing ...
bikersolo7266 2 years ago
@BPTemmel316 I just watched the David Phelps version and it is really good. One thing you have to remember though is that David Phelps is a tenor with an extraordinarily enormous vocal ranges where as Josh Groban is a Baritone who can sing only a few notes in the lower Tenor range. They both have amazing voices for their vocal parts and ranges. Just realize, Phelps may be able to hit high notes Groban cannot, but Groban can reach some of the lower Bass notes that would be hard for Phelps.
IsshinRyuBB 2 years ago
It may be true that Josh is a baritone, but while for solo singing, one of the most important things to do is to expand your vocal range. Your voice can be taught how to sing a high Db if you do exercises everyday that stretch your vocal chords. The only excuse for not being able to sing high notes is age. Also, high notes are much prettier than low notes. Again, Josh is a good singer, but I think David is better.
BPTemmel316 2 years ago
Depends on your tessitura though.
seektheforce 2 years ago
As for Noel, If you call screaming singing then Phelps is you man.
Josh sing this song with a lot of feeling and at the perfect tone. This youtube sound is far of the quality of a cd and Josh still sounds good.
ottagothen 2 years ago 2
Josh is a good singer, but there is no doubt in my mind that David Phelps is better. David goes up to a high Db and then sustains a Bb for 10 full seconds. Plus, he does it all in chest voice. I can hit every note Josh sings without straining. Also, I David Phelps has a much better stage presence. Josh kinda just stood there the whole time without much facial expression. He's a good singer, but I think David Phelps is much better.
BPTemmel316 2 years ago
@BPTemmel316 well mate, when you look at the musical score, I don't believe it says hold the Bb for 10 seconds, 4 or 5 at the most. Sounds like David Phelps strains a lot to me. Impressive though.... But I like Placido Domingo's version or Juan Diego Florez.
seektheforce 2 years ago
True, the music doesn't call for a 10 second Bb. BUT, you can't just sing the regular score because it's been around too long. You HAVE to change it. David just did it in a way that shows his incredible vocal power. I don't think Josh's arrangement was much different from the original, and didn't really "show off" his voice. I'm not saying Josh is bad, because he really is good, I just think David is better.
BPTemmel316 2 years ago
As amazing as his voice is, I am disappointed that the music is so loud that it drowns it out for most of the song. It is much much better at the Rockefeller tree lighting ceremony. First time I heard that one, it brought tears to my eyes.
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nilbud 2 years ago
why does he look similar to Jackson Rathbone????
SyaoranXiaoLi 2 years ago
Thanks for sharing this. I love watching live perfomances and this one is pretty spectacular. :)
SunflowerAim 2 years ago
If jesus had a voice, It'd be Josh Groban's.
the1whoSeesAll 2 years ago 8
that really makes no sense.
kingv911 2 years ago
Wouldn't he miss it?
nilbud 2 years ago
Funny how you dont capitalize Jesus, but you do Josh Groban. The one above all that deserves our praise and He does not even get it.
xxthemessenjahxx 2 years ago
Yeah, and you even take your time to capitalize pronouns that refer to him even though that would be grammatically incorrect. Talk about scoring major points for the afterlife, and I agree that Josh Groban, the one above all that deserves our praise, doesn't get it.
the1whoSeesAll 2 years ago
@xxthemessenjahxx
Not everyone believes in worshiping Jesus.
I think Josh is a good singer, and I'm not religious.
AlexTheGreat89 2 years ago
This man is talented beyond belief. This rendition is the type of thing that anyone can appreciate due to it's simple yet expertly crafted form. May God Bless him and the World each and every day. May we also remember that Christmas is about Jesus', the messiah's, birth...the birth of a life which he chose to save us all with. God bless your Christmas season. Always remember him and may this song always bring it to a heartfelt reverence in you mind.
wilddog1985 2 years ago 3
this is wat christmas is really about. not gifts...JESUS.
Dramamama235 2 years ago
This is my favorite version of this song! Merry CHRISTmas!
dtrane09 2 years ago
Josh was blessed with such a beautiful voice
bluegrl12491 2 years ago
Josh Groban...I adore you. You mesmerized and awed me with your incredible perfomance of this very Christmas song (my favorite holiday song of all times). Simply magnificent. Such great honor it must be for you to performed at one of the most venerable places on Earth. God bless you:)
selina2856 2 years ago
Breathtaking. I'm an atheist; this makes me want to pray.
jem77469 2 years ago 3
Then pray, friend. Don't ask to whom, don't think of what to say. Just pray.
redwyvern8688 2 years ago
Hope you have a great prayer.
GenesisforJESUS 2 years ago
Josh Groban has the best redation of the O Holy Night.. Peace on Earth, Merry Christmas to all man kind.
ninamelia 2 years ago
Simply amazing. I love listening to Josh Groban sing his version of this song over other atrists. I like the other artists' versions but I personally like his the best. This really relieves me from stress work brings on during the day. Pure talent.
Speedy94Retta 2 years ago
His voice is so overwhelming. It has that Morgan Freeman affect on you.
baconpatrol1 2 years ago 32
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i would say he has more of a James Earl Jones kind of effect
unko05 1 year ago
i wanna cry... this song is so beautiful and so right to be sung in front of the vatican at every christmas
tromboneplayer94 2 years ago 2
AWESOME
my3greyghost 2 years ago
Its fitting that Josh would be singing this at Christmas in the Vatican. He does the song and the location proud.
Jeffredo729 2 years ago
makes me cry every time just beautiful
pumanu 2 years ago
A SUPERB rendition of this timeless French carol!
If you appreciate this version -- then check out Jussi Bjorling's "O Helga Natt".
Bjorling's been dead 60 years and it's still his unsupasserbly flawless version of this song that heralds the beginning of Christmas in Scandinavia!
Pillboxesghost 2 years ago 3
absolutely beautiful, no one sings this song like Josh does
andreab18847 2 years ago 5
This was good but you should come hear Aaron on Dec.5...it will be just as good! at the lenawee christian family center at 700..
chicklee11 2 years ago
the best
AmericanLegend17 2 years ago
wish he'd sing out a bit more. he seems to timid, he needs to belt it out a bit! lol
starlette92 2 years ago
This is sick. Does anyone know what key he sings it in?
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caramelo55 2 years ago
If you love Josh singing this please check out Chris Pinnella singing O Holy Night- even if you go to just 3:26 of the song- thanks!!! A dedicated Mom who thinks Chris voice is truly amazing and LARGE!
bailey291 2 years ago 2
I wish the Vatican would still do these concerts!
michael1916 2 years ago 2
divine!
AllAboutLOVEatYuToob 2 years ago 4
Na. Sounds in tune.
hwtrumpet1 2 years ago
I love Josh Groban's voice.
But Is it just me or is he flat every time he sings the high "Divine" and "Noel" during the chorus.
BluefalconJAR 2 years ago
I think he found the middle of the note at both spots
Schultzee40 2 years ago
He is great.. I heard a guy like him, but a tenor in concert last year in Pa.I thnk his name is Matthew Rush. Anyway really really fantastic. Big voice just like Josh's.
AMEAGLE199 2 years ago
josh actually has a very small voice. it's beautiful, but it's not large by any means.
raigekimaru 2 years ago
@raigekimaru Very true.
tenor220 2 years ago
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you are amazing god gave you a prettey voice you are very cute and I love you Josh groban
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TheElya18 2 years ago 2
2:49.... I get chills.
Germany124 2 years ago 2
Inimitabile Josh Groban!!!! Una delle voci più stupende, con un gusto e un repertorio meravigliosi...
LChris89 2 years ago 2
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ok, check out Steve Thoreson sing this, I think much better!
thorshammergod 2 years ago
He has the voice of an angel. im absolutly convinced he is an angel because when he sings this song its amazing. he is made to sing holy music it fits him. we sing these songs to praise the Lord and he is an angel sent by Him so it fits perfectly . please say " I AGREE" if you agree with what im saying and beilive he is an angel sent by by God himself
child219 2 years ago 2
It's more likely he is a regular human being with an ear for tone and proper body mechanics for singing well. Then years of training and practice.
kingv911 2 years ago 4
Plus, with the looks of an Angel!! haha!!
isabellamatisse 2 years ago 2
It's true. Sorry, child, but Occum's Razor supports king's theory.
RandomZydeco 2 years ago
This guy can sing
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Askaniix3 2 years ago
I think that David Phelps has a better version
MrsPoker 2 years ago
Josh Groban is an brilliant singer and interpreter, and this is a beautiful version. But what David Phelps does in that Holy Night posted here is out of this world. I agree with you, it is flashier, but its also near impossible to do with those key changes and holding those high notes like that. These things are always a matter of particular taste, but don't put down the Phelps version, because it really is near impossible for any singer to pull that off, I believe Josh G would agree on that.
freedermkk 2 years ago
he is just SUTCH a good singer! xD
*hugglez*
shockingeyes777 2 years ago
he sings very good. that's my favorite song
sweetbearybear 3 years ago 2
He has really great voice
J'ai aimé sa voix
Lieberman78 3 years ago
I hope you still love it
InfernoDaBaka 3 years ago
hahahaha I thought the same thing! You loved it? What happened?
BlondeAtlantis 3 years ago