I was no where around, not even in the making when they sung this song, but I have an appreciation for good music when I hear it. With that said, I absolutely LOVE this song!!!
I was just on a walk telling a friend about Boney M. Like most people, had never heard of them. If you've never heard Boney M's Christmas songs, check them out, they're awesome (2 days til Christmas). Despite this song not being associated with the yule tide, I had to listen to it as it's one of my favorites from their work decades ago (before my time; but still great today).
Psalm 137 1 By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. 2 We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. 3 For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying, Sing us one of the songs of Zion. 4 How shall we sing the LORD's song in a strange land?
The term Tzion came to designate the area of Jerusalem where the fortress stood, and later became a metonym for Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem, the city of Jerusalem and generally, the World to Come.
@ashmasyus - babylon was located in ancient assyria NOW iraq .. if you ever heard of the hanging gardens of babylon; its part of that great city. (im assyrian so i know all about it) google it and you'll understand. it's a very ancient city im talking BC days. cant help you with the "zion" part though :)
@ashmasyus Zion (also transliterated Sion, Tzion or Tsion) is a place name often used as a synonym for Jerusalem. The word is first found in Samuel II, 5:7 dating to c.630-540 BCE. It commonly referred to a specific mountain near Jerusalem (Mount Zion), on which stood a Jebusite fortress of the same name that was conquered by David and was named the City of David. It also refers to the City of God in the World to Come.
Made a mini-mix of Boney M songs in memory of "Mr. Farrell". Here's the link to the mix to listen and download for free: soundcloud (dot) com/slashfiction/boney-m-mini- mix-slash-fiction
Roberto "Bobby" Alfonso Farrell died the evening of December 29, 2010 in a hotel in Saint Petersburg. His agent John Seine said Farrell was complaining of breathing problems after performing with his band the evening before. The cause of death is still unknown
OMG where did you find this??? I first herd it in Iceland in 1975, God I feel old... but I love them, cant find there music any where in the states, got any suggestions?
Oyeahh really luv it.. I luv u all. Tnx to upload this music vedio.
Philkore0990 1 week ago
I realy love this song :-)
leonnn12354 2 weeks ago
I was no where around, not even in the making when they sung this song, but I have an appreciation for good music when I hear it. With that said, I absolutely LOVE this song!!!
butterfly201066 1 month ago
I was just on a walk telling a friend about Boney M. Like most people, had never heard of them. If you've never heard Boney M's Christmas songs, check them out, they're awesome (2 days til Christmas). Despite this song not being associated with the yule tide, I had to listen to it as it's one of my favorites from their work decades ago (before my time; but still great today).
betelgeuse68 2 months ago
@betelgeuse68 i grew up in romania, and was telling a black friend (in usa) about them. he never heard of them. i was like whhhhaaat?
secutorclaudius 1 month ago
This is from the bible, the lyrics
Manny2damax 2 months ago
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TACULAR !!!>>>GRACIAS POR HACERME FELIZ BONEY M !!!!
hualhayoc 3 months ago 3
Psalm 137
mofo123CH 3 months ago
Omg that was the year that I was born! I love this video
Menmaralfi 3 months ago
I first heard this on the radio in Guatemala, Central America in the early 90's...
slashudson1987 3 months ago
sweet one
Roberto33131 4 months ago
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Psalm 137 1 By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. 2 We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. 3 For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying, Sing us one of the songs of Zion. 4 How shall we sing the LORD's song in a strange land?
GraceBarkwell26913 5 months ago
The term Tzion came to designate the area of Jerusalem where the fortress stood, and later became a metonym for Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem, the city of Jerusalem and generally, the World to Come.
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GraceBarkwell26913 5 months ago
Super Bravo from romania!!!!!!!!!!!!
nelusrujoiu1 5 months ago
FROM 2:09 BEST PART ...ONE OF THE GREATEST HITS OF 70S...LOL
27031988ful 5 months ago
That's tWO people are so idiots :D :D jajajajaI MEAN, THAT'S 2 PEOPLE THAT DONT LIKE THIS SONG JAJAJA
arquimar25 6 months ago
what are the rivers of babylon supposed to mean? are they talking about israel. what does remembered "zion" mean? what is "zion" ? anyone know?
ashmasyus 8 months ago
@ashmasyus - babylon was located in ancient assyria NOW iraq .. if you ever heard of the hanging gardens of babylon; its part of that great city. (im assyrian so i know all about it) google it and you'll understand. it's a very ancient city im talking BC days. cant help you with the "zion" part though :)
r0t0rfreak 8 months ago
@ashmasyus Zion is the mountain of Gerusalem. This song is very Biblical and has a very strong meaning for the people of God. God bless the psalmist!
bledarius 7 months ago
@ashmasyus Zion (also transliterated Sion, Tzion or Tsion) is a place name often used as a synonym for Jerusalem. The word is first found in Samuel II, 5:7 dating to c.630-540 BCE. It commonly referred to a specific mountain near Jerusalem (Mount Zion), on which stood a Jebusite fortress of the same name that was conquered by David and was named the City of David. It also refers to the City of God in the World to Come.
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original version:
עַל נַהֲרוֹת, בָּבֶל--שָׁם יָשַׁבְנוּ, גַּם-בָּכִינוּ: בְּזָכְרֵנוּ, אֶת-צִיּוֹן.
ב עַל-עֲרָבִים בְּתוֹכָהּ-- תָּלִינוּ, כִּנֹּרוֹתֵינוּ.
ג כִּי שָׁם שְׁאֵלוּנוּ שׁוֹבֵינוּ, דִּבְרֵי-שִׁיר-- וְתוֹלָלֵינוּ שִׂמְחָה:
שִׁירוּ לָנוּ, מִשִּׁיר צִיּוֹן.
ד אֵיךְ--נָשִׁיר אֶת-שִׁיר-יְהוָה: עַל, אַדְמַת נֵכָר.
KING DAVID - psalms
shaharmos 5 months ago
i love this song :) brings back childhood memories
SKUMBAG89 9 months ago 2
see psalm 137
mhanahoe 11 months ago
This song has a stromg meaning
benzerolla 11 months ago
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This song has really hurt my soul!!! What is wrong with you people?!
MegaPinkDinosaur 11 months ago
This song has really hurt my soul!!! What is wrong with you people?!
MegaPinkDinosaur 11 months ago
This song has really hurt my soul!!! What is wrong with you people?!
MegaPinkDinosaur 11 months ago
R.I.P. Boney M.
MrUndersolo 1 year ago
j'écoute très passionnement cette chanson.
terguesh 1 year ago
Liz Mitchell has to be one of the most beautiful women in the world! Inside and out!
ferrisphotography 1 year ago
Made a mini-mix of Boney M songs in memory of "Mr. Farrell". Here's the link to the mix to listen and download for free: soundcloud (dot) com/slashfiction/boney-m-mini- mix-slash-fiction
Enjoy!
mdimaria 1 year ago
Roberto "Bobby" Alfonso Farrell died the evening of December 29, 2010 in a hotel in Saint Petersburg. His agent John Seine said Farrell was complaining of breathing problems after performing with his band the evening before. The cause of death is still unknown
ezwind13 1 year ago
How can anyone not like this.
hcanuck7 1 year ago 7
@hcanuck7 LOL there is 0 dislikes...
Darko2625 1 year ago
awesome
anamkb 1 year ago 3
Great Memories of a Great Group. Still love them after all these years......
floralpixie 1 year ago
awe....love it...very sweet memories...thank you much...great upload......
quiltbee 1 year ago
OMG where did you find this??? I first herd it in Iceland in 1975, God I feel old... but I love them, cant find there music any where in the states, got any suggestions?
memoboopeep 2 years ago 3
Ebay or Amazon?
fritz51175 2 years ago
@fritz51175 Is Ebay in the US?
daniel987878 7 months ago
@memoboopeep I found the first four Bony M. cd's at chapters.ca
BADBIKERBENNY 1 year ago
@memoboopeep I just got "Night Flight to Venus" at Amazon. Go for it!
fallinmichigan 2 months ago