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We Three Kings, written by the Reverend John Henry Hopkins Jr in New York City in 1857, began life as part of a Christmas pageant, and still has that combination of theatricality and forward movement that gives it its clear narrative and characteristic vigor.
It creates the characters of the three kings, foreshadows those aspects of Christs life which are symbolized by the gifts: gold a kings gift myrrh for the easing of suffering and pain and frankincense used for the adoration of a God, and tells the story of their epic journey.
This beautifully imagined instrumental version perfectly captures the atmosphere of that spirited and magical quest.
The driving rhythms of cello and guitar impel the cavalcade onwards; the pianos delicate melody embodies the reflective mysticism that guides the travellers, as the stately royal procession winds its way over the dunes a distant trumpet shakes a vivid banner against the sky, and the deep humming chorus of determined humanity stubbornly follows a distant and elusive star. Definitely some of the best christmas music online!
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Notable Recordings
The Beach Boys recorded a version with an orchestral arrangement by Dick Reynolds on their 1964 album The Beach Boys' Christmas Album.
The Barenaked Ladies and Sarah McLachlan did a version of this song which they combined with another carol, " God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," for their 2004 Christmas album Barenaked for the Holidays.
Harry Connick, Jr. on his 2008 album What a Night! A Christmas Album.
Odds originally recorded a version of the song on the 1991 A Lump of Coal compilation. It reappeared most recently on their 2000 greatest hits album Singles: Individually Wrapped.
Kamelot played an instrumental of "We Three Kings" on their first live album.
Burl Ives sings this song on his album Christmas at the White House (1972).
Aly & AJ did a cover of this song on their 2006 Christmas album Acoustic Hearts of Winter.
Toby Keith covered the song on his 2007 album A Classic Christmas.
Patti Smith - A Very Special Christmas 3 album, (1997)
Bradley Joseph - solo piano arrangement on his 2008 album, Classic Christmas.
Andrew Parrott and the Taverner Consort on their 1993 EMI album The Carols Album 2, using the original arrangement.
John Rutter and the Cambridge Singers on their 1997 album Christmas Star
Martin Neary and the Choir of Westminster Abbey on their 1997 album Christmas Carols from Westminster Abbey
Antony Pitts and Tonus Peregrinus on the 2003 album The Naxos Book of Carols[2]
Lycia on their 2001 release Compilation Appearances Volume 2
Jonas Brothers recorded "Joyful Kings," a combination of this song and "Joy to the World" for the Target exclusive Christmas album All Wrapped Up.
Blackhawk covered the song in 1998 on the "Country Cares for Kids" album.
Overboard recorded a dance remix version for their 2008 holiday album, "Tidings".
Steve Ouimette recorded an instrumental version of "We Three Kings" as a playable track in the video game Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock.
Rob Halford covers this song for his solo album Halford III - Winter Songs
Tori Amos recorded a version of the carol for her solstice album, Midwinter Graces
Percy Faith included the song in his 1954 "Music Of Christmas" LP.
Ella Fitzgerald in the 1967 religious standards LP "Ella Fitzgerald's Christmas".
Blondie recorded the song in 2009
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cplfwsl 2 months ago
Excellent, joolsscott! Love it! Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year, mate. -RichFinCM :)
richfincm 2 years ago
very very nice song !
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DreamPiano 2 years ago
clever idea :0)
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BarrysDaughter 2 years ago