It was founded after World War II in England. One of its co-founders was Denis Stevens (b. 1922), a British musicologist and viola player who joined the BBC Music Department in 1949 and developed programs of Renaissance and early Baroque music. The other was John McCarthy (b. 1919), a professional tenor soloist.
They organized and created the Ambrosian Singers as a small professional chorus in 1951. Ambrosian Singers has participated in numerous Christmas albums, appeared in albums with such pop and rock artists as Neil Diamond, Grace Jones, Julie Andrews, etc.
It has participated in various soundtrack´s film score as Brainstorm, Krull, Chariots of Fire, , and The Secret of NIMH, and in some albums of italian films: Film Scores of Ennio Morricone and Nino Rota (conducted by Henry Mancini, collections of Miklos Rozsa scores, and original scores from MGM Classic Musicals.
We Wish You A Merry Christmas
Ambrosian Singers Lyrics
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We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin;
Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding;
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding;
We won't go until we get some;
We won't go until we get some;
We won't go until we get some, so bring some out here
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
"We Wish You A Merry Christmas" is a simple but cheerful holiday tune that dates back to the 16th century in England, but it wasn't until the Victorian era that it became a popular carol. The lyrics start with the singers' wish for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, and they convey good tidings to the audience and their kin. The song then takes a more playful turn as the singers ask for a figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer. The repetition of the phrase "we won't go until we get some" adds a humorous touch to the song and creates a sense of anticipation, as if the singers won't leave until they are satisfied with their Christmas treats.
The carol displays the joy and festivity of Christmas, as well as the tradition of sharing and gathering with loved ones during the holiday season. It also highlights the importance of hospitality and generosity, as the singers express their desire for figgy pudding and good cheer from their hosts. Overall, "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" is a beloved Christmas song that conveys the spirit of the season through its simple yet cheerful lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We express our sincere desire for you to enjoy a joyful and happy Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We repeat our sincere desire for you to enjoy a joyful and happy Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
We also wish you a prosperous and happy New Year along with a joyful Christmas
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin;
We bring good news and best wishes for you and your family
Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Our good news and best wishes are for a wonderful Christmas and a prosperous New Year
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding;
We politely request a traditional, delicious figgy pudding
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding;
We politely repeat our request for a traditional, delicious figgy pudding
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer
We politely request a traditional, delicious figgy pudding and a cup of something that brings joy and happiness
We won't go until we get some;
We will not depart until we receive what we have politely requested
We won't go until we get some;
We reiterate our intention to stay until we receive what we have politely requested
We won't go until we get some, so bring some out here
We firmly express our intention to remain here until we receive what we have politely requested, so please bring it to us now
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We extend our sincere wishes for a joyful and happy Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We reiterate our sincere wishes for a joyful and happy Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
We once again wish you a wonderful Christmas and a prosperous New Year
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Written by: Art Harris
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