The Monkees - Riu, Chiu

The Monkees sing an acappella rendition of an Old Spanish Christmas Carol, "Ríu, Chíu". Followed by a Christmas Message from the cast and crew.

English Translation:

River, roaring river, guard our homes in safety,
God has kept the black wolf from our lamb, our lady.
God has kept the black wolf from our lamb, our lady.

Raging mad to bite her, there the wolf did steal,
But our God almighty defended her with zeal.
Pure he wished to keep her so she could never sin,
That first sin of man never touched the virgin sainted.

River, roaring river...

He who's now begotten is our mighty monarch,
Christ, our holy father, in human flesh embodied.
He has brought atonement by being born so humble,
Though he is immortal, as mortal was created.

River, roaring river...

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Monkees
• Micky
• Dolenz
• Davy
• Jones
• Peter
• Tork
• Michael
• Nesmith
• Christmas
• 1967

[soxalltheway2007]

This song is just absolutely beautiful. Their voices blend so perfectly, and it makes me forget everything, just for a few minutes.

[MrsSuratt]

Induct them into the R&R Hall of Fame them now! While they are all still with us.

[IrOnBrAiDz15]

@kiwiawsom1 we are too!! i luv this song!! lol

[GeeeKay]

@thoughtnot1

It says in the Credits. Four names, including the ever-present Chip Douglas.

[thoughtnot1]

Does anyone know who arranged the harmonies ?

[kiwiawsom1]

WE SANG THIS IN OUR CHOIR!!!!

[Gidget521]

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!

[lovelyshadeofred]

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.

[jaslinc1]

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 ...

[brightphoebus]

Wow! Serious Monkees! And very nice!

[Musicmore1000]

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! :)

[Pandex1217]

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.