"The Little Drummer Boy" (originally known as "Carol of the Drum") is a pop… Read Full Bio ↴"The Little Drummer Boy" (originally known as "Carol of the Drum") is a popular Christmas song written by the American classical music composer and teacher Katherine K. Davis[1] in 1941.

It was recorded in 1955 by The Trapp Family Singers[2] and further popularized by a 1958 recording by the Harry Simeone Chorale.

This version was re-released successfully for several years and the song has been recorded many times since.

[1] Other spelling: Katherine Kennicott Davis
[2] Other spelling: Trapp Family Singers

The Little Drummer Boy
The Harry Simeone Chorale Lyrics

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Come, they told me pa-rum pum pum pum
Our newborn King to see, pa-rum pum pum pum
Our finest gifts we bring pa-rum pum pum pum
To lay before the King pa-rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
So to honor Him pa-rum pum pum pum
When we come

Baby Gesu pa-rum pum pum pum
I am a poor boy too, pa-rum pum pum pum
I have no gift to bring pa-rum pum pum pum
That's fit to give our King pa- rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
Shall I play for you, pa-rum pum pum pum
On my drum?

Mary nodded pa-rum pum pum pum
The Ox and Lamb kept time pa-rum pum pum pum
I played my drum for Him pa-rum pum pum pum
I played my best for Him pa -rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum (pa -rum pum pum pum)

Then He smiled at me pa-rum pum pum pum
Me and my drum

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Little Drummer Boy narrate the story of a young boy who accompanies the Wise Men to visit the newborn Baby Jesus. The song starts with the boy being told to come along with the Magi to see the new king. He is instructed to bring fine gifts to lay before the King. The chorus "pa-rum pum pum pum" is a rhythmic drum beat made by the boy's drum. The song then takes on a more personal note when the boy states that he is a poor boy and has no gift to offer to the King that is fit for Him.

The boy then suggests playing his drum for the Baby Jesus as a gift. Mary nods her approval, and the boy proceeds to play his drum. Interestingly, the animals present at the manger, the Ox, and the Lamb, keep time with the boy's drumming. The last verse is the most moving, where the boy says, "I played my best for Him." The final line is particularly poignant where the boy says, "Then He smiled at me," implying that the humble gesture of playing the drum for Jesus was appreciated and recognized by Him.

Overall, the lyrics of The Little Drummer Boy present a message of giving and humility. The boy, who had nothing material to offer, gave his best in the form of the drumming, and it was accepted and appreciated by Jesus. It shows that one need not have great wealth or resources to give something valuable to others.

Line by Line Meaning

Come, they told me pa-rum pum pum pum
I was summoned to meet the newborn King with a rhythmic sound

Our newborn King to see, pa-rum pum pum pum
To witness the King who has taken birth, we were informed to play a ditty

Our finest gifts we bring pa-rum pum pum pum
We present the best of our offerings with a rhythmic sound

To lay before the King pa-rum pum pum pum
We come to give our tribute to the King with a rhythmic sound

Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
Beating my drum with a steady rhythm

So to honor Him pa-rum pum pum pum
To pay our respect, we drum in the rhythm with a heartbeat-like sound

When we come
As we arrive with our beat in sync with each other

Baby Gesu pa-rum pum pum pum
As we see the little Baby, we drum with our instrument

I am a poor boy too, pa-rum pum pum pum
Although I am not wealthy, I am here to pay my respects to the King with my drum

I have no gift to bring pa-rum pum pum pum
I might be poor but at least I can play a rhythm on my drum

That's fit to give our King pa- rum pum pum pum
This is my heartfelt tribute, playing my drum for the King

Shall I play for you, pa-rum pum pum pum
May I play a rhythm with my drum for you, dear King?

On my drum?
Can I tribute you with the rhythm I play on my drum?

Mary nodded pa-rum pum pum pum
As I played my drum, Mary gave me permission with a nod

The Ox and Lamb kept time pa-rum pum pum pum
As I played my drum, the animals around me kept the beat

I played my drum for Him pa-rum pum pum pum
I played my rhythmic drumbeat as a tribute to Him

I played my best for Him pa -rum pum pum pum
I played my drum to the best of my ability for Him

Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum (pa -rum pum pum pum)
Still playing my rhythmic beat, taking pauses in between

Then He smiled at me pa-rum pum pum pum
After playing my drum, the King smiled at me with gratitude

Me and my drum
Leaving behind just me and my drum, as I humbly pay tribute to the King

Lyrics © Kanjian Music, INTERNATIONAL KORWIN CORP, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harry Simeone, Henry V Onorati, Katherine Kennicot Davis, Lorenzo Definti

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01Christmas Prelude: Sing a Song of Christmas / Angels We Have Heard on High / Away in a Manger / What Child Is This / Gloria, and Joy to the World6:16

02The Little Drummer Boy3:25

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The Harry Simeone Chorale

03Masters In The Hall1:55

04Do You Hear What I Hear?

05A Simple Prayer3:47

06Christmas Interlude: Good King Wenceslas / We Three Kings / Lo, How a Rose / Bring a Torch / Deck the Halls5:52

07The Love Star2:58

08Christmas Postlude: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen / O Little Town of Bethlehem / Coventry Carol / Ding Dong Merrily on High / Hosanna and While Shepherds Watched / The First Noel6:47

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Comments from YouTube:

@edgetaker

3y↑167

Brings tears to my eyes..reminds me of my youth and family and friends no longer with us. Beautiful.

@harryjones2420

2y↑7

I got this 45 rpm record when I was around 6 or 7. Brings christmas thoughts to me.

@bbs5ekata

1y↑16

Yes. I'm sitting here, a 58 year old man, weeping for the past, lost Christmases and family now gone. The lovely innocence and beauty of those Christmases.

@franky528

1y↑4

Christmas always does that. I find myself driving bye there house's on Cristmas Eve even though their and there family's arent there anymore

@colonelfire6404

1y↑7

Definitely brings tears to my eyes as there are many family and friends no longer with us that shared my memories as a child

@donaldmarusak6501

1y↑2

AMEN!

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@DuneWest

2y↑133

I believe this to be the best, most humble Godly rendition of the song "Little Drummer Boy"---very very powerful. There are many other versions sung by other choirs and singing artists, but none come close to the way the Harry Simeone Choir performs it. I hear many other newer versions of the song over the radio stations, and none sound or are performed as good and as heavenly divine as this one does. Merry Christmas and God bless you all and your families. Mark Luke 2: 8-20 John 3:3

@dancingtrout6719

another man recorded it with the same choir..so there you go

@livelifeincolour

1y↑2

Completely agree with you!... My grandmother had a record of it and it just stuck with me all these years as the best version.

@lucilledavidson4502

1y↑4

You are right, this version sounds spiritually inspiring.

@joylewis8929

45w↑2

Well said 👏 👌 👍 🙌 😌

@quasimodo5405

18w↑3

Well said and 100% correct.
There has NEVER been anything close to this ever sang before or after.
This is the Godly perfection.

@kodiakbearson8815

2y↑64

Well, here it is, the most angelic version of this song. How very beautiful. Been listening to this for 60 years. It has the same effect it did as the first time I heard it,....... Butterflies in the stomach, joy in the heart and tears running down the cheeks. Simply beautiful and timeless song.

Merry Christmas everyone.

@bbs5ekata

1y↑1

I feel the same.

@franky528

1y↑1

Wow! Its that old 1959!..I was 2yrs old! my third Christmas

@roberteckler177

2y↑128

This is the very first version of this song that I ever heard, and it has always been my favorite. No other version has ever come close to this one.

@davidrofulowitz7538

2y↑13

Exactly the way it should be sung, IMO...too many other versions try to put a different spin on it, but for me this is the definitive version. And hard to believe it's live, too...

@FORDRANGERFAN

1y↑2

Same here, my favorite version by far.

@dtnetlurker

The Vienna Boys Choir version from 68 is the only other version that comes really close for me.

@livelifeincolour

The build up before the last line is the best part.

@vivecacrews8915

Me too! We played it over and over!

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@debdessaso

3y↑86

The women's voices are in complete harmony; you can't tell who is singing soprano or alto...which is the way a professional should be.

@mescko

1y↑2

I would also point out that by many people's standards, this is a 'small' choir, as was the Roger Wagner Chorale (Little Drummer Boy and Joy to the World being far and away my two favorite Christmas records). Messiah likewise was not written for 5000 voices. My father (and I, I will admit) disdained the 'wall of sound' that you hear from the likes of MTC, blend becomes lost and irrelevant. The pleasure and joy I receive from hearing a superlative, 'normal' choir with precise diction and practiced and seamless blend leaves the 'stadium' sound of a giant choir in the dust. The same reason I love top-tier small ensembles like the King's Singers (who I have been fortunate to hear in person a number of times).

@holtridge7337

21w

Yeah

@josemartinez-nl8dn

3y↑62

The best version ever from the little drummer boy

@josemartinez-nl8dn

3y↑5

The best Christmas Melody

@RobertSilvestri86

2y↑3

I agree with the exception of The Vienna Boys Choir as featured on The West Wing.

@laraschauble

Yep

@gentrystinnetti8277

17w↑2

This is the best original song of the little Drummer boy

@richardrice40

3y↑143

It wasn't Christmas 'til dad broke out the Harry Simione chorale album. Memories of a simpler(for me) time.😀🎄

@kevinguitar1224

3y↑5

I had the album as well, wish i still had it!

@geraldhague6170

3y↑4

Agreed my dad love this album it gave me goose bumps& still today it does

@geraldhague6170

I think i have this album not sure

@richardrice40

3y↑5

@@geraldhague6170 My dad wore this record out, we dreaded(lol) the holiday season knowing dad was going to play this non stop. Boy I miss those days.🙁

@dean9235

2y↑7

Nothing is simple about life nowadays. It just gets more and more stressful as the noose tightens around the neck of the human race I'm sorry to say. I hate it.

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@andreaf.6572

4y↑106

I’ve heard this for years at Christmas on the radio. Love to see the actual group performing it. Thanks for posting.

@josephschauster3689

3y↑7

Same with me

@janiebear7

3y↑9

I know right?! This is lovely!

@xavierdh2000

3y↑6

Amen

@Phoenix85006

3y↑5

Agree 100%!

@johnknight4435

3y↑8

Was thrilled to find this as well. I've grown up with this version.

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@arippleeffect3415

2y↑20

Hands down the best ever.. Chokes me up everytime I hear it. Complete harmony and the baritones in the background are fabulous.

@AP-gl3ki

2y↑32

Not only do I find this to be the timeless and best version of this song, its simplicity in arrangement belies the message of the song itself: you don't need gifts to celebrate Christmas. We ourselves are the gifts we give to each other. If you listen closely to this version, their original 1958 version, and any other version of this piece worth its salt, there is and should be a pause between the boy's drum playing and baby Jesus smiling in approval, and that, for me, is the magic of Christmas, and the specialness of this song.

All the boy could do was play his drum, and that was enough.

@Celluloidwatcher

18w↑1

Thank you for the Ed Sullivan Show appearance of the Harry Simeone Chorale singing The Little Drummer Boy (original version) on the December 20, 1959 telecast on CBS-TV. Another wonderful find. The voices behind the classic Christmas song.

@judithgraham7218

1y↑1

Me too wish I could go back I turned 79 today by the Grace of God have a good Christmas everyone 🎄

@jimh4005

1y↑16

That part beginning at the 2:52 mark: "I play my drum for Him, I play my best for Him." always touches my heart. 💖

@allanbard6048

18w↑3

And can you imagine the baby Jesus smiling at you?

@uuuultra

18w

@@allanbard6048adult

@christinasarmiento503

1y↑5

My father would play these song on his record player every Christmas holiday. It must of been 1975. By far these is soo beautiful n makes me 😔 cus father ..Korean war vet has passed n now i cry as i listen to these version...miss him sooo much papi. I still listen to your favorite christmas songs..

@uuuultra

18w

❤

@rgd963

3y↑21

best Version ....EVER!

@dawnlowenstein8825

3y↑20

This is such a sweet little song and certainly the Harry Simone Chorale does a stupendous job in singing!

@jerseytomato100

22w↑3

"Then He smiled at me, me and my drum" ...gets me right in the feels.

@ivanstruiksma6369

1y↑9

I remember when my second grade teacher, Mrs. Hart played this song on the record player. I immediately wanted to hear it again. Precious memories of a period of time when you were allowed to play Christmas Music.

@gaynorpatterson2915

2y↑9

By far the best version of this beautiful song.

@nettiegurl

1y↑7

omgosh I agree with everyone here... the first time I heard this on the radio, it brought me to tears it's so untimely beautiful. The ladies singing in perfect harmony to tell who's high or low voiced. The men in perfect sync with their "rum pum pum'"s. Like a professional choir ♥

@janieg8287

3y↑27

I was one year old when this song came out. When I was about five or six it was my favorite Christmas song, so my parents bought me ttheir album for Christmas LOL

@MsRocka92

3y↑21

It’s so beautiful! Perfection. Beautiful voices.

@toddholmes4480

2y↑7

This is one of the most spine tingling, tear inducing Christmas carol ever!

@user-oq5bv8ue4c

18w

That is hands down, the absolute best version of drummer boy . Chocks me up every time

@bbs5ekata

1y↑3

The definitive version. It goes right to my soul and heart. The gentleness, and kindness and the kind mood it evokes is much needed, so precious.

@captainfanta8641

19w↑1

Thank you for the song and memories. Been listening to this version for all of my 48 years, with many more to come.
Respect to all of you, living and past.

@uuuultra

18w

❤

@stevephla

3y↑22

Gold Standard

@edithwadley1360

18w↑1

This reminds me of my choir class in elementary school.WE had to dress like that..THANKS MRS MIRAH Robinson A Good MUSIC TEACHER.. CHATTANOOGA TN

@jthyme7940

4y↑48

I always thought the female voices were little kids. LOVE this video. LOVE the song. My late mom's favorite Christmas song.

@livelifeincolour

I never realized it was a choir... I thought it was just one woman

@mescko

1y↑1

@@livelifeincolour That's what makes a great choir.

@philippesauvie639

2y↑5

I’m 63 years old and this song is unequivocally my all-time favorite Christmas song, for epiphany. it is so beautiful it is heavenly! The lyrics and the characters epitomize for me what Christmas is all about, a recognition that God became incarnate and somehow it was the simplest of peoples, the poor shepherds who are the first to know this great news.

@allenjones3130

1y↑5

Harry Simeone and his Chorale introduced this revered sacred carol in 1958, and their version is haunting yet also stirring.

@007smithson

18w↑1

Without ever researching I always thought it was a boys choir. At any rate it is very beautiful.

@jerrycoleman5448

1y↑2

The definitive version--------period.

@shamuspeters3734

3y↑7

When TV was TV !!!!! Greatest show going at the time !!!!!!!

@josephschauster3689

3y↑49

Sounds exactly like the original and it's live too. Cool

@shyman99

3y↑6

They slowed the tempo quite a bit, but it sure does sound like the original recording otherwise.

@josephschauster3689

3y↑3

@@shyman99 agree

@RobertSilvestri86

2y↑2

@@shyman99 They did. It should sound like the original. They did it in '58. 🎶😉

@shyman99

2y↑3

@@RobertSilvestri86 - You may have missed my separate comment underneath this video where I detail the date and personnel.

@jaredjds2011

2y↑2

Play at 1.25x speed :)

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@emilyh.8704

18w

This is my all time favorite Christmas carol ever..it brings bittersweet memories of a child of 7 singing along with the radio..and every time the word "drum" would sing out.. that child pronounced it "drra-ummm" my beloved mama never forgot those days and many years later when she and I would hear it play..she would remind me of when a child sang her heart out to her favorite Christmas carol and how she said.."me and my draa-ummm" I so miss you my beloved mama.. Merry Christmas from me on earth to you in heaven..😔🙏❤️🙏

@claudettelewis-smith1133

2y↑6

One of my favorite Christmas songs. They don't make music like this anymore.

@ragnapodewski4694

1y↑2

I believe, I have heard this version in summer (!) 1961 in Italian radio on the road to Venice and I never forget it.

@partridgefamilybus2021

26w↑2

NEVER GOT OLD. JUST BEAUTIFUL.

@erickregalado4671

2y↑3

My Mom used to play the vinyl of this choir every Christmas....
It wasn't Christmas without it... Missed those moments with family and friends..

@9090Glenn

18w↑1

scintillating performances all around ... there is this surreal sense when you watch people sing like this - you see their mouths moving but you just cannot imagine that such a sound could possibly emanate from people - that is what watching this live does to you - how is it possible

@albondiga6267

1y↑3

Ever since I was a little girl, this version always chokes me up.
So beautiful.

@jasonwilliams1708

1y↑4

Christmas music isn't made like this anymore, and hasn't been for a long time. Nothing beats the old school Christmas music....Nothing...

@uuuultra

18w

❤

@BradCarlMusic

1y↑2

This is beautiful. I hope it never gets taken down.

@fuzztubeyou

3y↑15

This was my father's favorite version of his favorite Christmas song, and our first year without him. Thank you for uploading!

@priscillagonzalez4882

2y↑3

the Harry simeone choir singing in heaven 😍 with the angels 😇 💖 🙏

@larrywoolridge5359

1y↑2

This is the best version of the little drummer boy period

@kevindevine6780

2y↑3

Whatever else they did ,they knocked it out of the park with this!!!

@t-bo-lesotho

18w

The first time I heard this song was when was in first grade and the sixth graders performed a Christmas program for us. One guy played the drum while the rest sang. This was in Los Angeles, a place you're not likely to see Christmas celebrations taking place in public schools anytime in the near future. I loved the song from the first listen.

@nicholasbartonlaw341

1y↑2

Very delicately and beautifully sung with tremendous feeling. Great choir.

@jimkreider9997

1y↑2

What a beautiful rendition of this marvelous song.

@yolandajohnson8685

1y↑2

so this them. I loved them and still do for many decades. I have always thought this was such a classy song

@Greg763

1y↑2

Holy smokes! That was absolutely beautiful

@deborahsouth

3y↑11

Absolutely love this so much!! Thank you for posting it! The singers look wonderful and so do the trees. Great memory!

@ffilchtaeh

1y↑1

Always my favorite since childhood. Brought their recordings all around the world in my military days give me the feeling of peace. Thank you for posting this.

@toddthomas4674

1y↑1

Beautiful, and enchanting. What a treat finally seeing this gem performed live.

@mickyalberta3484

20w↑1

First saw this on black and white TV Christmas 1958 but the visual was a dancer with a drum.

@user-le1gw1gl5p

21w↑1

They are singing to the recorded version however this is timeless. Perfect. Few things tear me up, this is so beautiful it does.

@mrwhite8444

2y↑3

We had this album in the 60s in Bethlehem Pa my dad would put speakers outside and played it soft around Christmas time

@jrutt2675

20w

Hey neighbor!

@cocoaorange1

18w

Honestly,I was born in the late 60's, and heard this all my life. I thought it was an all boy choir. This is my first time time seeing them.

@normangeuder7806

3y↑6

Very nice to see the group! Thank You!

@angelajohnson9542

4y↑20

🌲 MY. 🌟 FAVORITE. 🌲 CHRISTMAS. 🌟 SONG , 🎵 ,🎶, ,🎵 ,🎶 🎵 ,,💐🥰

@jk22222sd

1y↑3

My absolute favorite Christmas song! ❤🎄

@jamesslick4790

2y↑2

WOW!!! This was EPIC had to watch twice, I was blown away! Best version! (Live television MAKES it so REAL!) Sad what TV has devolved to. Our TVs are now the BEST EVER, Our TV shows are now the WORST ever! Sad!

@kikogarces

2y↑5

Lo mejor en ejecución, armonía, belleza, paz, una versión entrañable, se siente la atmósfera navideña plenamente; evoca grandes momentos familiares. Saludos desde Monterrey, N.L.

@bigbnecole1979

2y↑6

Simply beautiful! 💞

@mikeclark8875

2y↑5

a time in america that we so need in present day america

@jf9488

2y↑1

Sadly this country is too far gone. Jesus will return soon. ❤️

@sonnysoldies5288

20w↑1

Beautiful...Merry Christmas.

@shyman99

3y↑63

Such a historic video. The legendary recording was released the prior year in 1958, but there is no known video in existence earlier than this one in 1959. So there's a good chance that most of these performers were responsible for the vocals on that timeless recording.

@KMK7355

3y↑8

Any idea who any of the singers are? Any articles? I would think
most of the singers are gone but would like to know.

@shyman99

3y↑10

@@KMK7355 - I wish I knew. In another posting of this recording on YouTube someone stated a relative was part of the group, but I could not get a reply back from him. I keep hoping relatives will spot a loved one in this video and speak up.

@donaldmarusak6501

The TRAPP FAMILY did the original in 1951.

@shyman99

@@donaldmarusak6501 - I never stated they didn't.

@larryjojola3652

3y↑9

Love this Song, since early child hood days in School in the 60's Our Christmas Program Song..We used to Sound just like them..Beautiful Song brings back the Good Old Days...

@violator791

19w

My all time favorite Christmas song and the greatest a cappella song ever made.

@jacobbump1282

3y↑39

This is THE version for me... the rendition by this group that I grew up listening to; and thank you so much for posting, so that we may see this group perform it live. :-) Also, I think the Robert Shaw Chorale appeared on this show as well. Do you think you could post one with his group singing live? I would be so grateful; would love to see them too.

@lydialangfordjoiner765

3y↑8

Amazing!

@arturopg9600

19w↑1

Someone said it below...this is such a humble and virtuous version of this classic, qualities which I feel are central to its message: true gifts come from the heart, not from riches, or stores, or anywhere else. Many other versions are louder, over-produced, uber orchestrated, modernized, and in those arrangements the essence of the song is lost. This is about doing your best, and it being good enough. Even for a Newborn King.

@uuuultra

18w

❤

@beverlynavarro213

3y↑4

Beautiful Song From A Beautiful Time! God Bless Everyone!😘

@fuggedaboudit223

24w↑2

Classy as it gets both in appearance and performance. Would that young people of today emulated this

@gregelkins8178

2y↑5

So beautiful!

@irish9boy

3y↑6

Completely wonderful Beautiful voices

@doracervantes2788

18w↑2

Que el niño Dios Reine en nuestros corazones y en nuestros hogares !!!

@tammyjohnson2509

18w

It’s the baritones and Tenors for me… I hear the altos as well..I sang alto years ago .. this is THE BEST DRUMMER BOY EVER!!!!! 😍😍😍👍🏾 just love it!! 🌺🌸🌼🌹🌷🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌼🌻🌻🌻

@cherixbiggs5819

2y↑2

My Mother's favorite Christmas song. I remember when it was released in 1958. I was 6.....and it is my favorite Christmas song, too. Harry Simeone Choir -- nobody could ever do it like they did.

@dancingtrout6719

1y↑1

another recording was done by another man using the same choir.. so its a good choir ..smiles

@cherixbiggs5819

@@dancingtrout6719 God bless🙏🏻

@priscillagonzalez3601

1y↑2

Harry simeone chorale singing with the angels

@VIDEOHEREBOB

2y↑2

One of my all-time favs. Beyond great.

@1HappyGolfer

1y↑1

Last Christmas of the 50s was my first Christmas 👼

@stavm1909

2y↑4

Beautiful that where do you get singers of that calibre today.

@pegbars

2y↑1

That was the time when you had to be good to be a professional - and if you weren't good or didn't stay on top of your game, you didn't get the job. Before the participation trophy generations.

@user-hy5mb6pk6g

18w

This is so beautiful…❤

@jeffreywooliver8268

1y↑2

Great memories beautiful group of people

@stephenulmer3781

2y↑4

Love this so much ❤

@michaelkennedy4444

3y↑4

Merry Christmas 🎄, everyone .

@tuxitalk1World

Same to you!🎄❄❤

@holtridge7337

21w↑2

They originally sung this in 1958 according to records.

@peterrealangel

21w

Very beautiful … 🥇🏆🙏🏽💖☀️ ❣️

@greggross8856

18w

It’s not Christmas until I hear this.

@allenmurray7893

3y↑9

It's great to watch them oerform. I've never seen them for real. I just wish there wasn't so much extraneous noise behind them.

@KMK7355

3y↑4

Any detail on-line about any of the singers? Such a classic they deserve some recognition.

@allenmurray7893

3y↑3

@@KMK7355 I don't know of any. Same with the Mike Curb Congregation. I like them but there is no info about the individuals except Kathleen Coleman.

@shannonjenkins9251

3y↑2

Yes.. near the end someone sneezed.. lol .. still a great recorded version of this song.

@dtnetlurker

Yeah some off camera noise. It's the only real proof it was live actually. They were so good it would be hard to tell otherwise. They slowed it up just a bit. It's still so good that it's hard to believe it's live. I know even back then they had to lip sync on some performances for the Ed Sullivan show, just because of the limitations to broadcast equipment, but I'll give this group the benefit of the doubt just because it is indeed slower paced and does sound just a bit different. If it was lipsynced they would have just been lipsynced to the exact same speed as the record. Why slow it up? Also the background noises from the audience would be less evident.

@HMurphy

17w

my favorite all year round

@leemiller3216

19w

Love this ❤❤❤❤❤❤

@matts156

I've always loved this song, ever since I was little and I've performed it several times in my choir. Never got to see the Harry Simeone choir perform it until now. It brings such a sense of nostalgia. Too bad there was a tuberculosis patient in the audience but in 25 years of choral singing, I seldom had a concert without one.