Bryson won a Grammy Award in 1992 for his performance of the song "Beauty and the Beast" with Céline Dion and another in 1993 for "A Whole New World" (Aladdin's Theme) with Regina Belle.
Peabo's greatest solo hits include 1978's "Feel The Fire" and "I'm So Into You" and the 1984 hit "If Ever You're In My Arms Again". In 1985, he appeared on the soap opera One Life to Live to sing a lyrical version of its theme song. Bryson's vocals were added to the regular theme song in 1987 and his voice was heard daily until 1992.
Among his duets:
* "Here We Go", with Minnie Riperton
* "Beauty and the Beast", with Céline Dion
* "Light The World", with Deborah Gibson
* "The Gift", with Roberta Flack
* "A Whole New World (Aladdin's Theme)", with Regina Belle
* "Tonight I Celebrate My Love", with Roberta Flack
* "The Best Part", with Nadia Gifford
* "Lovers After All", with Melissa Manchester
* "You Are My Home" (from The Scarlet Pimpernel) with Linda Eder
* "By The Time This Night is Over" with Kenny G
Bryson has also performed in theater and operatic productions, most notably the tenor role of "Sportin' Life" in the Michigan Opera Theater of Detroit's version of Porgy and Bess.
In 2002, Bryson's "Beauty and the Beast" music video was included on the platinum and Blu-ray edition of Beauty and the Beast. His "A Whole New World" music video was included on the platinum edition DVD release of Aladdin. Bryson's CD, Missing You, was released on October 2, 2007 on Peak Records, a division of Concord Music Group.
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Peabo Bryson Lyrics
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With the kids jingle belling
And everyone telling you "Be of good cheer"
It's the most wonderful time of the year
It's the hap -happiest season of all
With those holiday greetings and gay happy meetings
When friends come to call
There'll be parties for hosting
Marshmallows for toasting
Caroling out in the snow
There'll be scary ghost stories
And tales of the glories of
Christmases long, long ago
Long ago
It's the most wonderful time of the year
There'll be much mistltoeing
And hearts will be glowing
When love ones are near
It's the most wonderful time of the year
[Interlude]
There'll be parties for hosting
Marshmallows for toasting
And caroling out in the snow
There'll be scary ghost stories
And tales of the glories of
Christmases long, long ago
It's the most wonderful time of the year
There'll be much mistltoeing
And hearts will be glowing
When love ones are near
It's the most wonderful time
Yes the most wonderful time
It's the most wonderful time of the year
Peabo Bryson's song "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" is a timeless classic that captures the joyful spirit and warm traditions of the holiday season. The lyrics express the excitement, happiness, and love that people feel during this festive time of year. The song celebrates the many cherished activities and customs that take place during the holiday season, from jingle belling to caroling to hosting parties and sharing stories of Christmases past.
The song opens with the line "It's the most wonderful time of the year," setting the tone for what follows. The second line references children jingling bells, an image that connotes the sound of the holidays. The next stanza emphasizes holiday greetings, happy gatherings, and the arrival of old friends. The repetition of the phrase "hap-happiest" reinforces the idea that this time of year is one of pure joy and happiness. The third verse details some of the typical activities that take place during the holiday season, such as toasting marshmallows and caroling. It also references the telling of tales about Christmases long ago, adding a sense of nostalgia to the song.
Peabo Bryson's "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" is a song that captures the spirit of the season like few others can. Its lyrics are a tribute to the many rituals and customs that make the holidays such a special time for millions of people around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the most wonderful time of the year
The best time of the year is here
With the kids jingle belling
Children are ringing bells in celebration
And everyone telling you 'Be of good cheer'
People are encouraging others to be happy
It's the hap-happiest season of all
This is the happiest time of the year
With those holiday greetings and gay happy meetings
People are joyful and friendly during the holiday season
When friends come to call
Friends are coming to visit
There'll be parties for hosting
There are gatherings to celebrate
Marshmallows for toasting
Marshmallows will be roasted over a fire
Caroling out in the snow
People are singing Christmas songs in the snow
There'll be scary ghost stories
People will tell scary stories
And tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago
Stories will be shared about past Christmases
There'll be much mistletoeing
People will be kissing under the mistletoe
And hearts will be glowing
Love and happiness will be felt by all
When loved ones are near
Being close to family and friends brings joy
Yes, the most wonderful time
This absolutely is the best time
It's the most wonderful time of the year
The holiday season is truly the best time
Contributed by Aaliyah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@abraham8573
It's the most wonderful
Time of the year
With the kids
Jingle-belling
And everyone telling you
Be of good cheer
It's the most wonderful
Time of the year
It's the hap-happiest
Season of all
With those holiday greetings
And great happy meetings
When friends come to call
It's the hap-happiest
Season of all
There'll be parties
For hosting
Marshmallows for roasting
And caroling out in the snow
There'll be scary ghost stories
And tales of the glories
Of Christmases long, long ago
It's the most wonderful
Time of the year
There'll be much
Mistletoe-ing
And hearts will be glowing
When loved ones are near
It's the most wonderful
Time of the year
@thedecimator980
I heard this on the radio and I had to search through all the covers of the song because neither Shazam or sound hound could identify it, im glad I found the artist because he has a beautiful and enchanting voice!
@leniebabe44
He has an amazing and distinctive voice
@manuelorozco7760
I know this from KOST 103.5 FM
@markrubin376
That's so funny you said that ...I had to pull over in the side of the road after hearing this on the radio, and go to the stations website and look up who sang this. I'm a singer, and this rendition was simply stellar!!! Happy holidays!
@Carpediem6706
I agree 200%
@eh288
Pebo Bryson is one of my favorite vocalists! I had to search for this version as well. I knew Johnny Mathis sang this originally, and his is amazing as well, but this one is my favorite!
@condorito692
Such a wonderful voice, great version and rendition of such classic Christmas Song, I would say as good as the famous version from Johnny Mathis!!
Excellent version!!
@corinneoliver436
Best version ever!!! The feeling when I hear his version makes me feel like its Christmas!!
@wickedout2010
What a beautiful Christmas song! One of my all time favorites during the Xmas month 🎄🎅🏼🎄
@manuelorozco7760
Peabo Bryson has an amazing voice! A beautiful version of a Christmas classic