I don't generally like to hear traditional Christmas music rearranged a great deal, but Barenaked Ladies and Sarah McLaclan hit this one out of the park. One of my favorite Christmas songs now.
YES! I heard this a few years ago for the first time and played it over and over again until my family wanted to strangle me! now I can get my eight year old son to sing parts along with me!
Hi, I'm from Chile and people here don´t know this version of Christmas song. When I was in the USA, I was so sorprised that radios played Chistmas songs during the whole month. That was the moment when I discovered this song and I loved it inmediately...I didn't know who sang it and I looked so hard in youtube and finally found it. I don't get tired of it. I love it, specially Sarah McLachlan's voice.
WaffleKrisp I almost did that XD I thought they were saying "God rest these are Mary's gentlemen", but I didn't know for sure so I stuck with "star of wonder star of night" Which was horrible cause there is another song out there (We Three Kings of Orient Are) that has the exact same chorus out there.
+Saturn Star That's actually part of the mix. Works perfectly because both are in minor keys. It's a weird world when one of the best Christmas songs is by a group called "Barenaked Ladies."
Meant to say two yrs ago, BNL's aren't my normal listening, but they hit it out of the park with this album , and showcasing Sarah here...good job gentlemen. This is top of my X-mas playlist, and my big family X-mas party hears this every year. I listen to punk, grew up that way. But can't say enough about this And yes posting in March lol
My understanding is that this song was first performed, unrehearsed, on-stage in Detroit when Sarah (the headline act) was DYING on stage. BNL had just left the stage, then came back out to jam with her and save her set from completely collapsing in front of thousands of fans. The song itself was a Christmas miracle for Sarah. I love Canadian musicians, and this teamwork was amazing to watch.
These guys just don't get enough credit as incredible musicians. The hardest thing in the world to do is update a Christmas classic and they just nailed it.
@@rumcoke9123They are not broken up. The only member that left was Steven Page, to pursue a solo career. I saw them last summer (2022) in Raleigh, North Carolina and this summer in Portsmouth, VA, so they very much are still together and performing and are awesome!
I love this version. It's my favorite Christmas carrol. Usually i don't like it when someone take such liberties with a great composition. This is the exception.
Yes! The best Christmas song by a popular group in years! Folksy, channeling Peter, Paul, and Mary! Sarah M. sounds like an angel here! Thank you! Thank you!
My mother and I paused in the Van ... we finished listening to this song , we knew they were canadian...we knew they were joyful ...we knew our christmas shopping had concluded well with this song...Let’s all go out and be MERRY & JOYFUL CANADA !!!!
Sick of youtube adverts at Christmas time so I created this ad free Christmas carol channel over on Bitchute, listen to this carol and many more for free and ad free on Bitchute: www.bitchute.com/video/RHtLCgGDNo5P/ Merry Christmas!
May you know the peace and joy of knowing Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. John 3:16 John 3:16 (ESV): 16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
With all the truly rotten Christmas songs out there, I cannot believe anyone would give this a thumbs down. Two of my most favorite carols, sung in a medley by some of my favorite performers. Perfection! I just keep looping this one.
It's November 16, 2020. And I just had to visit and listen once more. It always does the job of putting me in the holiday mood. Despite the devastation around the world:-( Peace and Joy for this holiday season. God willing? I'll be back next year, this time, to visit again.
I realize that listening to Christmas music this early in the season is largely frowned upon, but I also realize that I don't care at all, and feel no shame!
+Calvin Maynard Frowned upon by whom? I listen to Christmas songs whenever I want to, especially Josh Groban's version of O Holy Night. Christmas songs offer something the world is in dire need of: Hope.
Rhaegar Targaryen I love Christmas. I Christmas so hard, you don't even know. I just get alot of that "It's not even Thanksgiving" guff from my friends, and it bugs me.
This song written in the mid 1800s and still so prevalent to this day. So descriptive of what its about and the trio NAILED IT connecting all the voice to 1 angelic sound #1
Sick of youtube adverts at Christmas time so I created this ad free Christmas carol channel over on Bitchute, listen to this carol and many more for free and ad free on Bitchute: www.bitchute.com/video/RHtLCgGDNo5P/ If you have any specific requests for other Christmas songs to add, send it to me and I will add them. Merry Christmas!
Sarah makes this song. Her voice gives me goosebumps especially at the part when she comes in. Her voice is that of wolf in a pine forest crying to the bright moon on Christmas Eve night.
Very good rendition of this song. Catchy, powerful and touching. Should be more than "just a Christmas song" this version especially. I just praise God that I came across it sometime ago. Lifts the spirit and changes the attitude and somewhat of the atmosphere around you. You know?
I work at Wal-Mart, where this entire month the store has tortured me with unceasing Christmas music. The is the only, and I mean ONLY song in my store's rotation that makes me not feel like vomiting when it starts. Thank you BNL. Thank you.
It's December 13th, and I just had to come and listen to this. Thanking GOD! almighty for another blessed Christmas to be. For Jesus is the reason for this season. Happy Holidays to all. And to GOD:-) be the glory.
This song captivated me each time it was on the radio, no matter how many times they played it this Holiday. And I can't believe I didn't recognize Sarah's voice, it took me ages to track it down (keep on getting Pentatonix).
Morgan M you're so right!! Like when I found that song, I was at such peace with myself... I think I've been conditioned tbh.. But yes music is a tool, and a very effective one if done right 😊💯👌🏾 I love Enya (sorry I'm all over the place with this comment😂)
Just pure genius. I can hardly believe how utterly fantastic this rendition is. I can't stop listening to it and think I might listen to it all year long.
@@knightsedge7379 oh yes, I have that version on my play list too lol but the version with Sarah Reeves and Tenth Avenue is a treat. It's a new twist on an old classic and it is phenomenal
This rendition almost takes you back in time to the actual event! I am so impressed and thrilled to hear it. Thank you artists for this beautiful arrangement and display of talent!
When I first heard this, I thought the apocalypse is on us, when one of the best Christmas arrangements around is by a group called Bare Naked Ladies. These two minor key songs, the snappy rhythm and the mix of male and female voices are just plain superb.
![Josh Groban - O Holy Night [OFFICIAL AUDIO]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/hJw-ey1DPRA/mqdefault.jpg)
The way they snuck We Three Kings in there was just exquisite. And who else but Sarah McLachlan to sing that part? Just beautiful.
That really made this my favorite version of this song
You're so right. This is by far my favorite Holiday song. ❤
Still great on Christmas Day 2023--well done!
Only version of this song there needs to be
You really gonna forget Bing Crosby like that?
@Mr-Trox no just absolutely love this cover of the song. I love Bing Crosby lol 😆
How did the Bare Naked Ladies get an angel to sing with them!!!
Canadians, that's how lol
My favorite version of this song. Sarah McLachlan's voice is angelic.
Me too
Me three!
Mine, too!
Yes indeed. Beautiful!
Opplpp
I don't generally like to hear traditional Christmas music rearranged a great deal, but Barenaked Ladies and Sarah McLaclan hit this one out of the park. One of my favorite Christmas songs now.
+William Styers YUP
+William Styers - this was recorded many years ago in Detroit, backstage after a concert - they just opened up a jam, and ta da! Pretty awesome :-)
YES! I heard this a few years ago for the first time and played it over and over again until my family wanted to strangle me! now I can get my eight year old son to sing parts along with me!
+Jack Calvert Ditto!
William Styers
Hi, I'm from Chile and people here don´t know this version of Christmas song. When I was in the USA, I was so sorprised that radios played Chistmas songs during the whole month. That was the moment when I discovered this song and I loved it inmediately...I didn't know who sang it and I looked so hard in youtube and finally found it. I don't get tired of it. I love it, specially Sarah McLachlan's voice.
They start playing these songs in October.....
You write English very well.
You have an angel’s ear
❤it is beautiful
She makes it an immediate classic.
Sarah's voice in this song can bring tears to this old man's eyes
Spazcan yes!
Spazcan right
Or a howl to a dog's mouth
I first thought this was sung by Garth Brooks.
And a umm... young...ish man's
I spent 30 minutes searching for this song with the words "star of wonder star of night" as my only lead.
It was worth it.
omg me to lol
+Saturn Star i did "save mary's gentleman" xD
WaffleKrisp I almost did that XD I thought they were saying "God rest these are Mary's gentlemen", but I didn't know for sure so I stuck with "star of wonder star of night"
Which was horrible cause there is another song out there (We Three Kings of Orient Are) that has the exact same chorus out there.
+Saturn Star That's actually part of the mix. Works perfectly because both are in minor keys. It's a weird world when one of the best Christmas songs is by a group called "Barenaked Ladies."
+Saturn Star I accidently typed god bless ye merry gentleman
Sarah's voice absolutely makes this song. The staggered chorus at the end is pure genius.
Meant to say two yrs ago, BNL's aren't my normal listening, but they hit it out of the park with this album , and showcasing Sarah here...good job gentlemen. This is top of my X-mas playlist, and my big family X-mas party hears this every year.
I listen to punk, grew up that way. But can't say enough about this And yes posting in March lol
She’s amazing
Beautiful woman and voice indeed
My understanding is that this song was first performed, unrehearsed, on-stage in Detroit when Sarah (the headline act) was DYING on stage. BNL had just left the stage, then came back out to jam with her and save her set from completely collapsing in front of thousands of fans. The song itself was a Christmas miracle for Sarah. I love Canadian musicians, and this teamwork was amazing to watch.
These guys just don't get enough credit as incredible musicians. The hardest thing in the world to do is update a Christmas classic and they just nailed it.
they get a ton of credit...everyone musician knows how good they are. Too bad they broke up .
@@rumcoke9123They are not broken up. The only member that left was Steven Page, to pursue a solo career. I saw them last summer (2022) in Raleigh, North Carolina and this summer in Portsmouth, VA, so they very much are still together and performing and are awesome!
When Sarah’s voice breaks on the high notes it just gives me chills. 🥰🕊🎄
Yes!!!!
Lol how does she do that shit?! The girl from The Cranberries does it a lot too
Goosebumps on the arms...
I love this version. It's my favorite Christmas carrol. Usually i don't like it when someone take such liberties with a great composition. This is the exception.
THE BEST VERSION EVER! ❤
It’s 2024. And this is still my favorite Christmas song. Of all time. Hands down.
Same!
Same too!!@@n.d.1796
Yesssss
Best rendition EVER!! And the addition of Sarah McLachlan, brings so much to the beauty of the song!
Check out the version with Sarah Reeves and Tenth Avenue North. It is just as good if not better 😄
Abigail Lafield respectfully, that's impossible
@@bboooobbyy Check it for yourself.. but that is my opinion. I am not saying I don't like this version, I just like a different version better
Pentatonix-? TvT
@@abigaillafield4643 lpp9
Just now discovering this group, LOVE them!!!
One damn fine group. You ever watch the Big Bang Theory T.V. show? The series opening song are these cats.
No I wish I had though!@@Joseph-oz2ih
They are excellent, glad you found them!
yes me too!@@beriogelir779
Yes! The best Christmas song by a popular group in years! Folksy, channeling Peter, Paul, and Mary! Sarah M. sounds like an angel here! Thank you! Thank you!
My mother and I paused in the Van ... we finished listening to this song , we knew they were canadian...we knew they were joyful ...we knew our christmas shopping had concluded well with this song...Let’s all go out and be MERRY & JOYFUL CANADA !!!!
Merry Christmas from San Diego. Canada - our best friends. Some of us haven't forgotten.
Sick of youtube adverts at Christmas time so I created this ad free Christmas carol channel over on Bitchute, listen to this carol and many more for free and ad free on Bitchute: www.bitchute.com/video/RHtLCgGDNo5P/
Merry Christmas!
@@heywoodjablome619 I'm from San Diego too but i did forget that Canada was our best friend. 😔
A little Jewish Buddhist boy here who just loves this song and ends up crying every time. ❤️
Jesus Christ in you.
May you know the peace and joy of knowing Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. John 3:16 John 3:16 (ESV): 16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
Christmas isn’t Christmas til I hear this song 🎄
Jim Creeggan is the unsung hero of this song. That bass is so evocative.
Am I listening to this in March? Yes.
Am I ashamed? No.
My goodness how lucky are we to have the pleasure of hearing Sarah’s voice 2:30-2:35 absolutely mesmerizing….my all time Canadian-made Christmas song…
This song brings me so much comfort and joy. No lie. Love this version.
If only everyone singing and hearing this song could truly believe in the Christ and be saved to eternal life.
It's not even Halloween and I'm already listening to this bop
I started last week too...lol
Amber Burroughs I waited till now 😂
Same here.
I didn think it started until Tgiving
This song is so good, I'm gonna listen to it all year long no matter the season
So were you listening to it in July, just by curiosity?
i do
Is your pic the amazing and perfect Andrea Pirlo?
I've been doing that for years.
With all the truly rotten Christmas songs out there, I cannot believe anyone would give this a thumbs down. Two of my most favorite carols, sung in a medley by some of my favorite performers. Perfection! I just keep looping this one.
It's November 16, 2020. And I just had to visit and listen once more. It always does the job of putting me in the holiday mood. Despite the devastation around the world:-( Peace and Joy for this holiday season. God willing? I'll be back next year, this time, to visit again.
It's that time of year again; hope you're doing well and have had a good year 😊
Hope you're ok! Glad to have made it through the last two years to celebrate the Savior's birth once again.
2024 calling back to 2020 to say we survived. Beat up and traumatized, but we're still here.
The Barenaked Ladies did a great job with the song.
I❤bopping to this song! BNL and Sarah did an incredible job!
Sarah sounds like an angel on this song. What an absolutely beautiful, inspiring, healing voice! Powerful
when Sarah’s voice breaks it’s so angelic, it makes the song sm more pretty
Best version of this song. Nothing else even comes close.
👍👍👍👍👍👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋
Which song do you mean? They jammed two of them together. And no, neither song here is close to the best of either.
Totally agree!
AMEN!!!
Debatable, but it is one of the best hands down👌
I NEED a longer version of Sarah McLoughlin singing this in full.
Vox
It's perfect the way it is.
Who's still listening for 2024 Christmas season 🎄🎁
Every Christmas
Me! This is one of the best ever!
@vickiebailey2679 My most favorite!!! 🎄
🙋
Top 3 Christmas tunes for sure!!! It isn't Christmas time until I jam out to this song 🎄❤️🥰
Sarah's harmonies are literally angelic, this is amazing.
The greatest rendition of a Christmas song ever!
Raising hope brought me here......but the love of Jesus keeps me here : )
This is how these carols should have always been sung; absolutely beautiful!!
I realize that listening to Christmas music this early in the season is largely frowned upon, but I also realize that I don't care at all, and feel no shame!
+Calvin Maynard Frowned upon by whom? I listen to Christmas songs whenever I want to, especially Josh Groban's version of O Holy Night. Christmas songs offer something the world is in dire need of: Hope.
Rhaegar Targaryen I love Christmas. I Christmas so hard, you don't even know. I just get alot of that "It's not even Thanksgiving" guff from my friends, and it bugs me.
+Calvin Maynard I listen to Christmas music year round, if anyone frowns that is their shortcoming. Be proud my brother in Christ.
+Calvin Maynard I like you.
Alysse Jacobs Much appreciated -- Merry Christmas!
Sarah's vocals gave me happy chills! So clear and strong! Love the upbeat performance!
As soon as November 1st hit, this has been on repeat
It doesn't have to be Christmas for you to enjoy this one! Listen to it all through the year.
It’s not Christmas until I hear this beautiful song.
How can someone dislike this? It's a real piece of art!
I know right!!!!
@Robert This Jew still loves this arrangement.
This is the only version of this song I will listen to
me too
They could set the phone book to music and Sarah McLachlan would make it sound incredible 🙂
Sooo great a rendition it just wouldn't be Christmas without this version!
Agreed!
This is the best arrangement of this song I have ever heard.
This song written in the mid 1800s and still so prevalent to this day. So descriptive of what its about and the trio NAILED IT connecting all the voice to 1 angelic sound #1
Sick of youtube adverts at Christmas time so I created this ad free Christmas carol channel over on Bitchute, listen to this carol and many more for free and ad free on Bitchute: www.bitchute.com/video/RHtLCgGDNo5P/
If you have any specific requests for other Christmas songs to add, send it to me and I will add them.
Merry Christmas!
They hardly ever play this version on the radio but when they do I freak out. XD
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Sarah makes this song. Her voice gives me goosebumps especially at the part when she comes in. Her voice is that of wolf in a pine forest crying to the bright moon on Christmas Eve night.
The definitive version of this song - far and away! No better way to start the season
I love this rendition :)
Also me
I've been looking for this version!! 🥰🥰
There is a small list of actual good Christmas songs that I wish radio stations would play but they never do. This song is on that list.
They do play it. Why do you think I'm playing it now
I despise most modern Christmas music but this one is nothing short of fantastic!! WOW, I'm impressed!!
It's a cover of a centuries old song.
@@Science-ev1he But a very modernized rendition.
Amen.
@@Science-ev1he I'm well aware of that. Most modern covers are absolute shit. This version would make piss trickle down Bing Crosby's leg!!
Because it's not overplayed.
Staple at Christmas Sarah is holding this one.
Very good rendition of this song. Catchy, powerful and touching. Should be more than "just a Christmas song" this version especially. I just praise God that I came across it sometime ago. Lifts the spirit and changes the attitude and somewhat of the atmosphere around you. You know?
Still one of my top 10 Christmas songs! Go Jesus...Go Jesus...it's your birthday... it's your birthday!
The harmony is so beautiful...and then when Sarah comes in...bliss!
This song is amazing. The way they sing this is just beautiful. I listen to this throughout the year but really look forward to it at Christmas.
I work at Wal-Mart, where this entire month the store has tortured me with unceasing Christmas music. The is the only, and I mean ONLY song in my store's rotation that makes me not feel like vomiting when it starts. Thank you BNL. Thank you.
It's December 13th, and I just had to come and listen to this. Thanking GOD! almighty for another blessed Christmas to be. For Jesus is the reason for this season. Happy Holidays to all. And to GOD:-) be the glory.
So THAT'S who recorded THIS! These guys have SO many sounds.Not to mention, excellent song choice! Merry Christmas!
"BareNaked for the holidays" is one of my favorite albums, period. Just the right balance of holiday reverence and irreverance ;-). A Classic!
It's a cool spin on the classic Christmas song.
Amazing rendition. Sarah’s voice gives me chills.
Every year I remember this song and every year I become re-enchanted by it.
I can only listen to THIS version 💚❤💚❤
Miracle Jacobs same. If I hear either of these songs playing, I'll show people this version because it's bomb ❤️
Why? It sucks!
ThePattycake1313 lol!
Miracle Jacobs same
Me too!
I've been searching for this version for a long damn time.
Ass Kickin' Gryphon me to and kept passing it up
This song captivated me each time it was on the radio, no matter how many times they played it this Holiday.
And I can't believe I didn't recognize Sarah's voice, it took me ages to track it down (keep on getting Pentatonix).
These guys make Christmas tunes hip and cool again!
I love the heck out of this song. Sarah's contributions to it are ethereal.
One of the best versions of this song out there
One of my favorite Christmas songs! Beautifully done Canadian artists!
TOOK ME 4 YEARS TO FIND THIS SONG. I FINALLY FOUND IT. THANK YOU OMG.
Yoshi Sandoval those moments are the best. It took me forever to realize "Only Time" by Enya was what my kindergarten teacher played during nap time
No kidding? My kindergarten teacher played Enya during naptime as well. Maybe there's a secret kindergarten naptime playlist I don't know about? xD
Morgan M you're so right!! Like when I found that song, I was at such peace with myself... I think I've been conditioned tbh.. But yes music is a tool, and a very effective one if done right 😊💯👌🏾 I love Enya (sorry I'm all over the place with this comment😂)
Morgan M I can't prove it to you because we're on TH-cam, but when I saw your comment, I was already playing the piano version on loop😂
Love this mash-up version!!!
i know its not christmas time but every once in a while i come on this page and listen to this song
Just pure genius. I can hardly believe how utterly fantastic this rendition is. I can't stop listening to it and think I might listen to it all year long.
Perfection!! guide us like perfect light.
I am learning this song for church....love the bass line.
Beautiful harmony! Awesome rendition of this Christmas Classic.
Perhaps my favorite Christmas song. I love this version.
One of my favorits of this season
If you like this song, you must check out the version with Sarah Reeves and Tenth Avenue north. It is Amazing!!!!
Abigail Lafield also the Penatonix verion, although its a little stronger it has a couple of moments in it that will chill you to the core.
@@knightsedge7379 oh yes, I have that version on my play list too lol but the version with Sarah Reeves and Tenth Avenue is a treat. It's a new twist on an old classic and it is phenomenal
Abigail Lafield Ill check it out. Thanks and Merry Christmas!
I love this song. Jesus Chirst saved us all, and he still saving us till these days
Yes! Merry Christmas!
Amen
Amen.😊
Amen 100% Truth
Llamacraft05 well there are still people out there who are having trouble and having a hard time so he's helping and saving them too
Sarah made this song awesome.
This is an awesome rendition. Very fun to listen to and I don't get tired of it.
I find this version of the classic Christmas song to be totally outstanding Great job BNL and Sarah.
I love this version. So powerful and moving 🙏
This is by far the best Christmas song EVER! Thanks BNK and Sara for getting me in the Holiday Spirit!
This rendition almost takes you back in time to the actual event! I am so impressed and thrilled to hear it. Thank you artists for this beautiful arrangement and display of talent!
My favorite version. It reminds me of old southern gospel song in parts. 💜
Sing Sarah!! So beautiful.
Hauntingly beautiful. What a wonderful combination of artists.
My favorite Christmas song EVER!
This is the best version hands down. 👀
When I first heard this, I thought the apocalypse is on us, when one of the best Christmas arrangements around is by a group called Bare Naked Ladies. These two minor key songs, the snappy rhythm and the mix of male and female voices are just plain superb.
This is an extraordinary version of this song ... absolutely my favorite. ❤
I like this version a lot. It sounds like a classic!
My absolute favourite rendition. Love Sarah, the harmony, and acoustic guitars.
Wow! Just wow!❤💚🌲🇨🇦🎸🙏❄️👍