Savino's classical education in music was completed at the Royal Conservatory of Naples in not only composition and piano, but also in conducting for which he became famous in the United States working ultimately for Pathe Records, Kapp and RCA in these regards.
Early in his career in the United States, Savino brought to America the famous silent motion picture star - Rudolph Valentino.
At various times, Savino conducted the CBS Symphony, orchestrated by Paul Whiteman - the famous "Big Band" leader - and Vincent Lopez. Savino became one of the "Big Three" partners in the giant US music publishing firm, Robbins Music. Many of Domenico Savino's popular pieces are published under the pseudonym "D. Onivas," which was simply a reversal of his last name. Savino is credited with composing over 2500 published compositions, most of which are classical or semi-classical in nature, and is responsible for adapting Moonlight Love from Debussy's Clair de Lune. Domenico arranged for many of the most famous names in the music industry during the 1920s through the 1940s, including Hugo Winterhalter and Mitch Ayres.
The First Noel
Domenico Savino And His Orchestra Lyrics
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Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
On a cold winter's night that was so deep.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!
They looked up and saw a star
And to the earth it gave great light
And so it continued both day and night.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!
And by the light of that same star
Three Wise men came from country far
To seek for a King was their intent
And to follow the star wherever it went.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!
This star drew nigh to the northwest
O'er Bethlehem it took its rest
And there it did both Pause and stay
Right o'er the place where Jesus lay.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!
Then entered in those Wise men three
Full reverently upon their knee
And offered there in His presence
Their gold and myrrh and frankincense.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!
Then let us all with one accord
Sing praises to our heavenly Lord
That hath made Heaven and earth of nought
And with his blood mankind has bought.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!
The First Noel is a classic Christmas carol that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. The lyrics tell the story of a star that appeared to the shepherds in the fields where they were keeping their sheep. The star led the Wise Men to Bethlehem where they found the baby Jesus and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. The lyrics encourage all to sing praises to God for creating the world and saving mankind through the birth of Jesus.
The song opens with the announcement of the birth of Jesus by the angels to the shepherds. The shepherds were poor and were living in the fields, where they tended their sheep. The night was bitterly cold, but it was also the night that the Savior was born. The word "Noel" is repeated several times, which is a French word meaning "Christmas" or "the birth of Christ".
The second verse speaks of the star that appeared in the sky, which guided the Wise Men to Bethlehem. The star was so bright that it illuminated the way both day and night, leading the Wise Men to the manger where Jesus was born. The third verse describes the arrival of the Wise Men, who brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. They bowed down before Jesus and offered Him their gifts.
In the final verse, the song encourages everyone to join in singing praises to the Lord, who created the world and humankind, and who sent Jesus to save us all.
Line by Line Meaning
The First Noel, the Angels did say
The angels proclaimed the first Christmas to certain poor shepherds.
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
The angels revealed the news of the birth of Christ to shepherds resting in fields.
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
The shepherds were taking care of their sheep while resting.
On a cold winter's night that was so deep.
The night was very cold and long during the winter season.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Rejoice and celebrate the birth of Christ!
Born is the King of Israel!
The King of Israel, Jesus, has been born.
They looked up and saw a star
The shepherds noticed a bright star shining in the sky.
Shining in the East beyond them far
The star was located far in the east.
And to the earth it gave great light
The star illuminated the earth with its bright light.
And so it continued both day and night.
The star remained visible through both day and night.
And by the light of that same star
The three wise men were guided towards Bethlehem by following the star.
Three Wise men came from country far
Three wise men traveled from a distant land to seek the newborn king.
To seek for a King was their intent
The wise men's purpose was to find and worship the new king.
And to follow the star wherever it went.
The wise men followed the star as it moved towards Bethlehem.
This star drew nigh to the northwest
The star moved closer to the northwest towards Bethlehem.
O'er Bethlehem it took its rest
The star stopped and shone its light above Bethlehem.
And there it did both Pause and stay
The star came to a halt and remained stationary over the town.
Right o'er the place where Jesus lay.
The star shone its light directly above the place where Jesus was born.
Then entered in those Wise men three
The three wise men entered the place where Jesus was born.
Full reverently upon their knee
The wise men respectfully kneeled in front of Jesus.
And offered there in His presence
The wise men presented their gifts to Jesus in His presence.
Their gold and myrrh and frankincense.
The wise men gave Jesus precious gifts of gold, myrrh, and frankincense.
Then let us all with one accord
Let us all join together in agreement.
Sing praises to our heavenly Lord
Sing joyful praises to our Lord in Heaven.
That hath made Heaven and earth of nought
Our Lord created Heaven and Earth out of nothing.
And with his blood mankind has bought.
Jesus shed His blood to save mankind and bring us redemption.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Rejoice and celebrate the birth of Christ!
Born is the King of Israel!
The King of Israel, Jesus, has been born.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: . TRADITIONAL, MICHAEL PHILIP MCGLYNN, PD TRADITIONAL
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