“Chinese”: Lily Allen covered by Capital Children's Choir

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  • @erinm7469
    @erinm7469 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    We need a 2023 version with these kids today!

  • @tuanoful
    @tuanoful 8 ปีที่แล้ว +293

    I come back once or twice a year to this video... always moves me.

    • @PaulZink
      @PaulZink 8 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      You're not the only one who does that.

    • @catbhoy
      @catbhoy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      JustThaor snap :-)

    • @kimmyb767
      @kimmyb767 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      JustThaor Same here. This version is so hauntingly beautiful. Always makes me miss having my mom around.

    • @Alexshistudio
      @Alexshistudio 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      same here.

  • @SherBB
    @SherBB 4 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    still one of the most beautiful sounds I've ever heard

  • @fumus4z
    @fumus4z 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    This video is the same age as me. I like to come back to him from time to time to remember the time when I was very little. I don't know why, but the voices of these children make me miss my family and those who are no longer there. I wish everyone peace in the world.

  • @JaneAdeleG
    @JaneAdeleG 13 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    "You wipe the tears from my eye, and you say that all it takes is a phone call. I cry at the thought of being alone in bed I wonder how long it will take till I'm home again."
    When that little girl sings this part, I get chills bad.....Wow. I am always overcome with their amazing sound...BEAUTY.

  • @lfree3961
    @lfree3961 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'm just an old Southern truck driver and not sure the attraction to this song. But I've saved and watched
    it for years. I love it and now my grand daughters do too.

  • @PippiMay92
    @PippiMay92 11 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    The girl in yellow as she sings louder and her smile grows.... so sweet!

  • @marijose1416
    @marijose1416 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I suddenly remembered this video today and I’m so glad it’s still up!! I used to listen to it all the time!

    • @thiacari
      @thiacari ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same!

  • @h0k13
    @h0k13 12 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    The opportunity that these kids got, the obvious joy on their faces for getting the chance, their voices, the lyrics, their laughter at the end? That's what life is all about. There are no words.

  • @madeleinegindorf-hasty4653
    @madeleinegindorf-hasty4653 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    ive been watching this every so often since 2010, when i was 15. now im holding my newborn daughter and rewatching it , hoping she feels as fondly toward the arrangement someday, as i do ❤

  • @alyserendipity
    @alyserendipity 9 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    I remember my teacher showed us this video in class, in grade 8. Now I'm 2nd year at University. Man time flies :')

  • @timoybudhyarto2503
    @timoybudhyarto2503 5 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    Anyone still watch this in 2019? I really love this since 2010..

    • @heideggerdowson
      @heideggerdowson 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep me and its nearly 2020 Love this

    • @raylong9139
      @raylong9139 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am still enjoying it in 2020.

    • @TheL1to
      @TheL1to 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      2020

    • @nellkells3290
      @nellkells3290 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      2020 Can't really count how many times I've listened to that

    • @lifeeternal3440
      @lifeeternal3440 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've watched more than 50 times. I found this since 2012. I loved it too.

  • @DebbieDooKidsTV
    @DebbieDooKidsTV 12 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    This is a beautiful arrangement of such a wonderfully simple song... I have watched this clip with my two children many, many times. They absolutely love it and so do I. Angelic.

  • @aimeerenee
    @aimeerenee 10 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Years later and I'm still coming back to this video! Love it

  • @occamsrayzor
    @occamsrayzor 9 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Ye gods, this is beautiful. Maybe I'm an old softie, but I can't ever listen to this choir without welling up - I lasted until the soloist at 1:38 and that was it.

    • @222loobyloo
      @222loobyloo 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That's the part I always start crying at!! Every single time:(

  • @SuperRadfords
    @SuperRadfords 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I still come back to watch this. Absolutely love it. I must watch it at least 10 times a year.

  • @martinhorvat7654
    @martinhorvat7654 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Even after 13 years, this version brings tears to my eyes. It reminds me of memories I never experienced and dreams I hoped to come to pass.

    • @lmq0209
      @lmq0209 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It brings tears to my eyes too, this song is so visual

  • @averyantitory4626
    @averyantitory4626 11 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Lily Allen always appears to me as a nice, intelligent woman...How could she not be flattered by this, it's beautiful?

  • @joeraciti
    @joeraciti 15 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Wow. Superb arrangement/production. Green shirt girl at 1:38 is really good.

  • @wenglishsal
    @wenglishsal 15 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Listened again... blubbed (cried) again and remembered my lovely mum Joyce, who passed away 2002, who would have adored this... I still miss her everyday... Love ya Mum :0)x
    What a lovely tribute to Lily Allen, who wrote this fantastic song... :0)x

  • @lillyallenisamazing
    @lillyallenisamazing 15 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I'm extremely impressed! Chinese is such a beautiful song, made even better with this great arrangement.
    Well done and Keep singing!

  • @kistradingjournal6313
    @kistradingjournal6313 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I still remeber watching this when it came out and loved listening over and over. It's still just as amazing.

  • @swalagirl
    @swalagirl 9 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    This is what music from a better world would sound like~

  • @DxDutch
    @DxDutch 15 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    omg.
    dont know what to say
    I love it. Watched it 5 times and still speechless...

  • @flynnjspain
    @flynnjspain 8 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Lovely "Smoking Kills" T-shirt. Very appropriate for a filmed song XD

  • @meirelesemerson
    @meirelesemerson 10 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    i can't understand how there are 77 of people that dislike this video. it's so amazing

  • @Keybumpz
    @Keybumpz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Omg I just remembered this video 😭😭

  • @medsamid
    @medsamid 10 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    4 years ago, I was in Love with this video !

    • @XandeGraziani
      @XandeGraziani 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      me toooooooooooo

    • @Alexaderosa
      @Alexaderosa 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same! Except 5 years. Haha.

  • @he8471
    @he8471 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    unbelievable. i heard this song in my primary school’s chorus team ten years ago and finally i found it again

  • @mojoman273
    @mojoman273 15 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love this and it seems Lily does too - she tweeted her appreciation

  • @vsnaiduqc
    @vsnaiduqc 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Excellent i have watched morethen 20 times with my son

  • @charlescfap
    @charlescfap 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    it makes me weep for the hope, beauty, and joy in it

  • @higherKey
    @higherKey 12 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love watching the enjoyment on everyone's faces. From the girl in yellow similing as she transitions to the girls with the staccato notes to the laughter after the performance. Such pure talent.

  • @johnm.8446
    @johnm.8446 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The Capital Children"s Choir are so musically talented and great to listen to .The choral tribute "Chinese" is a favorite of mine.

  • @pfcontrabass2
    @pfcontrabass2 15 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    This is an amazing arrangement of the song - I was moved to tears the first time I heard it!
    By the way, is the elephant at 2:34 supposed to be Rachel's very personal way of telling Lily that it's for her? I remember watching a video in which she said that the first song she got Lily to sing was from Dumbo.
    That makes me want to cry even more. How sweet.

  • @throne988
    @throne988 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow, I'm speechless at how great this turn out to be...beautiful...thank you.

  • @Hehe-jm1yj
    @Hehe-jm1yj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    4 years ago my music teacher showed this to me and now I’m across the country.

  • @schmuckcw
    @schmuckcw 15 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I love that they show a girl with a "Smoking Kills" t-shirt during the cigarette line.

  • @vitaltruth1
    @vitaltruth1 11 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This is the greatest, very talented and fantastically organized. This is your best performance. It tops all of your other ones. Though, they are all exceptional.
    The Capital Children's Choir is the best choir I have ever heard.

  • @cellovideos
    @cellovideos 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is one of those few cases when the arreglement is way better than the original version. The tribute of Lily Allen became a tribute to the music, and the thousons of times we watch this video become a tribute of this wonderful choir. The cuality of the music and the purity of the kids behivor feeds our souls an make us to reflect about the life. Thanks Chapital Choir.

  • @A1EyeDCatppn
    @A1EyeDCatppn 10 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    The music is beautiful... the interpretation and execution of the song is amazing... but for me, the highlight is the wicked sense of humour of the girl wearing the smoking kills t-shirt.

  • @worldpeace32
    @worldpeace32 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This performance deserves the golden buzzer

  • @thedvsmonkey
    @thedvsmonkey 15 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This makes my soul smile and I shamelessly cry every single time I listen to it! Thank you!

  • @davidwatson3188
    @davidwatson3188 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I watch it occasionally and it always makes me cry, perhaps even more so during Covid 19.

  • @brishonu
    @brishonu 11 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    ...attacking the replay button...nuff said... :D

  • @OLBAxSAM
    @OLBAxSAM 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    After all these years of browsing thousands of videos on TH-cam... this video made me create an account just to express how much these kids inspired me and how they reminded me so much of my daughter son and wife whom I haven't seen in weeks. I am in awe. Thank you all, the lovely kids, musicians, sound engineers and youtube for this moment of solitude turned hopeful, far away from home in an airport somewhere on this planet waiting to fly back to my kids and wife. Thank you.

  • @ainisyalala
    @ainisyalala 8 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I see you from the sky
    And I wonder how long it will take me to get home
    I wait for an hour or so at the carousel
    I have a cigarette to pass the time
    Cause the traffic's hell
    I don't want anything more
    Than to see your face when you open the door
    You'll make me beans on toast and a nice cup of tea
    And we'll get a Chinese and watch TV
    Tomorrow we'll take the dog for a walk
    And in the afternoon then maybe we'll talk
    I'll be exhausted so I'll probably sleep
    And we'll get a Chinese and watch TV
    You wipe the tears from my eye
    And you say that all that it takes is a phone call
    I cry at the thought of being alone and then
    I wonder how long it will take til I'm home again
    I don't want anything more
    Than to see your face when you open the door
    You'll make me beans on toast and a nice cup of tea
    And we'll get a Chinese and watch TV
    Tomorrow we'll take the dog for a walk
    And in the afternoon then maybe we'll talk
    I'll be exhausted so I'll probably sleep
    And we'll get a Chinese and watch TV
    I know it doesn't seem so fair
    But I'll send you a postcard when I get there
    I don't want anything more
    Than to see your face when you open the door
    You'll make me beans on toast and a nice cup of tea
    And we'll get a Chinese and watch TV
    Tomorrow we'll take the dog for a walk
    And in the afternoon then maybe we'll talk
    I'll be exhausted so I'll probably sleep
    And we'll get a Chinese and watch TV

    • @reha4775
      @reha4775 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tomorrow we'll take the dog for a walk and in the afternoon we then maybe we talk, I'll be exhausted so I'll probably sleep,I cry at the thoughts then being alone again,I wonder how long it will take till I'm home again

    • @gagarance
      @gagarance 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nurul Aini I DONT NEED THIS I KNOW THIS BY heart always been my fav since I was 5

  • @lethecrazyout
    @lethecrazyout 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I watch this video and then Untrust Us cover, and I noticed how this little girls have grown. Always keeping that lovely voice. It's sweet!!

  • @dennis67sf
    @dennis67sf 15 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love this arrangement and it is sung so beautifully by a group of diverse and talented young ladies and gentlemen. I think what I feel when I listen is a sense of the innocence of childhood. The words are wonderful, but some of the best parts of the piece are the beautiful sounds and musical phrases without words.

  • @Bl4CK.S1TE
    @Bl4CK.S1TE 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the few Goldpieces i every time come back to.

  • @VulcanTrekkie45
    @VulcanTrekkie45 14 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This song makes me think of my own mum. Brings a tear to my eye (in a good way).
    Posted it to her Facebook for Mother's Day.

  • @MsPixoy
    @MsPixoy 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have loved this song for years, and have loved this choir since I heard it's performance of "Shake it Out" a few weeks ago. This combination is nothing less than perfection.

  • @mara12999
    @mara12999 11 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    The little piece of heaven ;)

  • @xkneecoal
    @xkneecoal 15 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the solo's were stunning & altogether BEAUTIFUL.

  • @mauvemagnolia
    @mauvemagnolia 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I see my mom everyday but the song still make me feel sentimental

    • @JustJuma
      @JustJuma 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Charlotte this makes my mom cry every time she watches and here I am, watching it while crying thinking about her

  • @Skarok
    @Skarok 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When I see them and listen to them I get so amazed! Knowing that they're much older now, all living their lifes, I only wish that they are doing fine. It's crazy how much I get personally attached to those people by just seeing them sing together in one room. Performance of a lifetime.

  • @stragulp
    @stragulp 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    joy in singing, donates joy in listening... great work

  • @procinito5605
    @procinito5605 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Aww the kids look so cute and they have an angelic voice I love how they adapted this ep from ‘it’s not me it’s you’

  • @daniwasabi
    @daniwasabi 13 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i feel in heaven every time i go to the park and hear this sound while im doing excercise...
    by the way, probably people wich mark "don't like" they do it by a mistake, i dont think seriously nobody can do dislike to this song....

  • @PingwinOla
    @PingwinOla 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I ABSOLUTELY LOVE how the girls are genuinely HAPPY to sing! it's simply beautiful..

  • @rc93yo6
    @rc93yo6 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Such a beautiful piece!!!

  • @crapionerdo
    @crapionerdo 14 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this video is so amazing firstly due to their voices and the fact that everyone is enjoying the song with a smile makes me so happy to just watch them sing

  • @foxface.1662
    @foxface.1662 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You are all amazing, so beautiful. I'm crying, not usually me ♥

  • @michaelotazu
    @michaelotazu 15 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish Lily Allen would perform this song with the choir in one of her concerts.Amazing angelic voices! You did her proud for sure.

  • @camilapacheco8113
    @camilapacheco8113 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    2017 and I still in love with this song

  • @majasteinchen
    @majasteinchen ปีที่แล้ว

    TH-cam says this video was uploaded 13 years ago. I still come here regularly and the song pops up in my mind at least once a months... but more like once a week.
    You created an everlasting peace of art!

  • @12abirato
    @12abirato 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The girl at 1:38 is such a magnificent singer, I am so impressed with her and this entire performance. (:

  • @paulharvey2396
    @paulharvey2396 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God bless you each one singing for this amen

  • @Benfzworld
    @Benfzworld 15 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this is one of the best songs in the new album, and i'd say it sounds even better sung by this wonderful choral. well done girls, thank you for that. i truly enjoyed this, emptied my mind during those 4minutes and a half :)

  • @sewbj
    @sewbj 14 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    makes me well up with tears every time I watch this- its truely beautiful- incredible could have this on constant loop

  • @miguelito0o
    @miguelito0o 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    THIS IS TOO AWESOME ! I CAN'T STOP LISTENING ! \o/

  • @30moonglow
    @30moonglow 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This song is so beautiful....sounds like angels are singing!

  • @eorozba
    @eorozba 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    could be really nice if you put this songs in spotify or something like that,
    greetings from COSTA RICA

  • @cfwtalks
    @cfwtalks 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think what makes this so watchable is you get a feeling that all the singers really enjoy what they are doing. It's simply uplifting and it brings a smile to your face.
    Brilliant. Favourite this for a rainy day.

  • @kallalalauwjiiskk2285
    @kallalalauwjiiskk2285 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    so beautiful😢❤ i have tears in my eyes😢

  • @iplu
    @iplu 15 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for putting a smile in my heart.

  • @boojebee
    @boojebee 8 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    am I the only one who notices at 0:50 the girl wearing a "smoking kills" shirt and the lyrics are "I have a cigarette to pass the time because the traffic's hell"

    • @jonBrazilian
      @jonBrazilian 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Lol omg that's true I laughed so hard. that was a clever strategy they used I guess.

    • @Nifelheim1983
      @Nifelheim1983 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Oh that is true, I have watched this video may times and I had not noticed, probably I was distracted with her faces :)

    • @DieGuddes
      @DieGuddes 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sammi Bryant I also noticed immediately 😉

    • @karaddeh
      @karaddeh 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      ha...ha....ha I do too. Frankly I have smoked a lot.

  • @trolltherespawnjeremy6641
    @trolltherespawnjeremy6641 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love this cover so much

  • @horselover23iscool
    @horselover23iscool 15 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    this is really gd.
    i love how just as they say the line
    "I'll have a cigarette to pass the time" they focus on the girl wearing a Smoking Kills t shirt ! =)

  • @Linedanger
    @Linedanger 14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Stumbled on this by accident. Thrilled I did.
    Great recording, Beautiful choir, with great balance and togetherness, considering their numbers and ages range. Professional standard.

  • @kieriandavis722
    @kieriandavis722 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This makes me so happy :)

  • @ronhoek69
    @ronhoek69 15 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely stunningly beautiful. Goosebumps. Thanks for the download also!

  • @abergqvi
    @abergqvi 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Aha now I know how angels sound!

  • @brunesmask
    @brunesmask 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I keep going back to this vid.. Such an amazing cover, wish they would do some more covers.

  • @AverianaBarus
    @AverianaBarus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    2019 still here...

  • @kawaimiku18
    @kawaimiku18 14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    they do sound like angels, beautiful!

  • @williamandersonzamoramarti1811
    @williamandersonzamoramarti1811 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Esas niñas ya han de ser adultas y madres, Que rápido pasa la vida 🤧

  • @kromed01
    @kromed01 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    These kids are just wonderful.
    Who hasnt put this in their favourites!

  • @BOOMitslauren
    @BOOMitslauren 14 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    it's so weird to hear such angelic voices singing lyrics like
    ''you'll make me beans on toast and a nice cup of tea, and we'll get a chinese and watch tv.'' haha
    but this is a fantastic cover
    such a different take on the song :D

  • @maisarah73
    @maisarah73 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This made me cry with happiness. Beautiful

  • @viki1604
    @viki1604 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It's so wonderful! Grüße aus Deutschland!

  • @qvalezka
    @qvalezka 14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    can' t wait to see another video from u guys... I've seen this video more then fifty times, and never get bored yet. amazing voices of angels...!!!!!

  • @extinctopinion
    @extinctopinion 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Tha fuck is this im crying like asshole. Ty alot.

  • @gaz66chris
    @gaz66chris 14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i cant stop watching it. its one of the best compositions ive ever heard!

  • @stefanocaiazzakindergartenchef
    @stefanocaiazzakindergartenchef 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    💫💫💫👏👏👏

  • @cocotheslug
    @cocotheslug 15 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I didn't know this was about her Mum, how awesome! Luv it!

  • @feonjun
    @feonjun 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    TH-cam need more of this than toxic narcissistic individuals.
    I saw this in 2009, and no wonder who the young ladies are all doing now, if they're all have great careers.

  • @roxypookie123
    @roxypookie123 15 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the boy is absolutely AMAZING ! i love him !!

  • @Tel4242
    @Tel4242 10 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I think 81 people pressed the wrong button!

  • @txella
    @txella 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Joy of making lovely music together!!