I work at target and every year I play this on the speakers in electronics. People get excited at first to hear Christmas music and by the end they’re losing their minds. 😂
Nothing in the world has ever made me laugh so hard...and to laugh so hard so many times. I can't even express how thankful I am for that. Your rendition here is quite honestly like a gift that keeps on giving. Thank you, Steve!
Today, at Christmas dinner at my house, we had three generations of people with tears running down our cheeks, snorting eggnog out our noses, and generally just laughing so hard that we nearly lost our dinner. Even my divorced parents were united in laughter thanks to this song. Thank you, Steve, for this amazing song and for the merriment and cheer you brought to my family today. :)
I was deeply moved by this heartfelt rendition. Full of pathos, emotion, dynamic contrasts and an exciting build up to the powerful climax where the suffering of Christ is so well expressed.
Hey, if it makes you feel any better, I know how you feel. My sister passed away about a year ago and I cry every time I hear a song she liked too. You're not alone.
@@oliviajones1043I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope in time songs like this bring a smile to your face when you remember her. I will say a prayer for you and your loved ones tonight.
Steve, I listen to your version every year at Christmastime and I scream laughing every time. I literally HURT from laughing so hard. You are an inspiration ROFL
From American Idol train wrecks to tone deaf wannabes on TH-cam, none of them even comes close to capturing the unique blend of sincerity and wretchedness you managed to convey with this song two decades ago. It's sort of the gold standard of bad singing; a distinction for which you should be exceptionally proud. I wouldn't count on this thing ending anytime soon. It's going to be a Christmas tradition long after most of us have taken our last breath. It's your eternal gift to the world!
Steve, I cannot tell you how many times this track has given me good, hearty laughter over the years. I return to it every Christmas and celebrate it with my friends. It truly makes me crack up every time I hear it and I can't thank you enough for that. Glad that you've been found out after all these years! Best on all your future endeavors.
The first time I heard this was back in 2005 or 2006. The Mikey Show on 105.3 played it, and I had to leave my office because they kept playing it and EVERYBODY was dying laughing! It has been our family tradition now every year to play the song and laugh our asses off! Thanks for the great belly laughes over all these years!
You nearly killed my uncle -- I shared the link to the original song to a family site, and my aunt came running to check on him: he was laughing so hard she thought he'd had a stroke. XD
I just had my middle school choir kids give feedback and talk about all the different vocal "techniques" you were using lol. Thank you for doing this. I have gotten into the Christmas Spirit every year starting with this arrangement! I absolutely love the track by the way. I am a huge huge fan of the Gaither Vocal Band and watch all the Gaither Homecomings. Even been to a concert before. Thanks!
Your rendition of this song has literally pulled me out of suicidality at my worst times. I'm sad that I only discovered it after my mom died, a few days after Christmas a few years ago, and I couldn't share it with her. But this helps to keeps me from sinking during Christmas time. If she could hear the song, she'd be rolling over in her grave laughing.
I remember my dad had a tape of this and he would play it for us kids in the late 90's early 2000's. Was always a lot of fun and the whole family would always laugh our brains off to this.
Christmas is about sharing joy and happiness to others. This song certainly does that. If your belly doesn't ache from laughter while listening to this, then there may be something really wrong with you. I laughed hard, and so did everyone else who heard your version. Steve, Merry Christmas sir.
Listened again tonight with the grandchildren. The 6 year old turned and said very quietyly "he's not very good". Out of the mouths of babes... glad to hear the story... lots of joy over the years!
Steve, your singing at my next gig lol!!!! I loved it then and you still have me in stitches today ... oh God, get me off the floor!!!!! -LLMMAAOO!!! Thanks Steve! Your my American Idol lmao!!!! One million stars, your going to O-Holy-wood! Lmao!!!! xo & hugs Steve!
When I heard this yesterday, my first thought was, "This HAS to be a serious artist, somewhere, who made this after too many shots of tequila". It still rocks :)
Once again, I have laughed until I cried! The best ever! My husband has a specific appreciation for the motive in all the measures leading up to the "big ones." (We listened to all the parts of your radio/phone interview.) He's seen way too many people come into the studio and do all the "wrong" things accidentally on purpose, if you catch my drift. He says your rendition is spot-on! :o) Thanks for the heads-up & Merry Christmas!
Very funny, gave me a good laugh. also you seem like a really genuine nice bloke. I can see from your responses to comments that family and music are the important things in your life - a man who has his priorities right. Thank you, from England.
I've been a fan for many years, Steve, so thanks for making this and telling the story of the song. I knew even then that only a highly skilled singer could have managed to include every potential problem, including bad taste with such style. Thank you for blessing us all these years.
Yes I was. Paul and Tre Corley at Oak Tree Studio can confirm that. I was singing to my producer's copy of the tracks that I produced for Christ Church Choir.
@@stevemauldin6133 Anyone with half a brain can hear that it's you in real time. I think Dave H. was making a crack at the fact that your performance can hardly be considered "singing".... 😂
YESSSS!!! It is such a pleasure to see the face attached to the voice that has brought so much joy into my life. Literally, no other comic material has made me laugh as consistently through the years as this recording has. I hope you get a chance to see my lip sync tribute (it should be one of the related videos to the right). Imitation truly is the sincerest form of flattery, in this case. THANK YOU FOR REVEALING YOURSELF!
Intentional or unintentional, it is still comedy genius. I listen to this every year and I am glad to get the story behind the music. You are my hero!!!
This makes me so happy. Thank you for the video and the hilarious rendition. Got my roommate's family through a rough Christmas after they lost a relative a few weeks prior. They needed a good laugh.
Steve, thanks for the song. I'm glad you finally took credit for it! It made us laugh, and now we can put a face to that voice... so thank you for giving us all a smile.
Hey Steve! My wife and I have been listening to your original recording every Christmas for the past 5 years. You have given us many headaches, wet faces, and sore cheeks from laughing so hysterically, and I just wanted to thank you for your unabashed comedic genius! And you're still just as funny now as you were in '90! All God's best to ya brotha and Merry Christmas!
Have been listening to this song every Christmas for years. And even after all that time, this song doesn't just make me laugh...it makes me cry. Thank you for all the smiles!!
Oh Steve. Words can't express how much joy and connection you've brought to my family. What a gift you've given so many of us. May our most loving and merciful Lord bless you and your family. ♥️
You are a master. This track has brought laughter to our Christmas every year since the mid aughts. You may never have meant for it to be released as widely as it has been, but I'm sure glad that it was. Bought your track today. Merry Christmas.
Steve, Whewie! So you are now part of our hysterical historical musical legacy! I am wowed!!! Love it! This is fun and i enjoyed it as a holiday comedy treat!! Ranks amongst the out-take reels of music fame such as Prophet Omega, Linda McCartney on Hey Jude...etc..Keep up the good work! :-) Laughter doth make a merry medicine!
I am going thru a really ruff time, and you made me laugh so hard the last week. I've been watching it over and over again. LOL I love you Steve KEEP SINGING loool
Steve, thanks for clearing this up! My Worship Planning Team at church listens to this every year while planning our December worship services...just to put us in the Christmas mood! :-)
Howdy, Steve. I like your song (the version that's been floating around the Internet for the last 6 years more than the version you sing here 20 years later). A delightfully hideous version of a timeless classic; it still makes me burst out laughing. I'm glad you finally came out and revealed yourself; the Internet needs more candor. Thumbs up.
Hi Robbie, I am just seeing this post tonight. Thank you for liking my song. That is just a goofy thing we used to do in the studios back in Greenville, SC where I was a studio musician for several studio. It is always funny when a guy sings off pitch to a lushly orchestrated track. As you know, this one was not planned, it was just a spontaneous act, and even though I did not put this on the internet, it found it's way. I would have to say it was a God thing. A lot of people have found joy and laughter in my singing, and I am pleased. I am especially pleased at the thousands of people who have said my song is an annual event at their family get-togethers. I hope this song continues to bring joy to your household in the coming season. Sincerely, Steve W. Mauldin
LozPlaya, I had the same problem. I have a video on my TH-cam channel with Steve's song in it, and a corporation called "The Orchard" flagged it as being the song "Confiding In A Whisper" by Florida band "Hand To Hand". I had to appeal this rule not once, not twice, but *THREE* times. In my third appeal, TH-cam was threatening to erase my TH-cam account. So I informed Orchard that unless they released their bogus claim, I'd contain Steve Mauldin and let him know of Orchard's bogus claim, and recommend that he litigate. They immediately backed off and released their claim, in my case only. LozPlaya, and Steve, I suggest you both start haranguing TH-cam and The Orchard and threaten to litigate unless they fix their broken software (which is giving false positives) and stop claiming that Steve's performance is something they own.
all i can say is thank you for the many laughs you have provided me, my friends and family around the holidays. this is one of my favorite xmas songs of all time and will continue to be for many years to come.
You've brightened a lot of homes and hearts with a holiday song that despite its hilarity, still holds true to its message. Blessings to you this holiday season, and you're a great sport. D
It's first time I come across the "wacky" version and luckily your response to it.Greatest sense of humour! Your body language, I laughed length of time U sang the "wacky"! U sure make yourself happy playing "silly"- in a good sense. Ur not alone! With my daughter growing up, we played SILLY just to have great laughs.Best times with my daughter! Good to know you're out there. As U sang "wacky" version reliving original moment,I bookmarked for more good laughs.Ur response = allay critics.UP YOU!
I think this rendition was better (worse) than the first. Why 30 OTHER people would want to lay claim to this is beyond me... Funny as heck though and is surely part of my holiday-music repertoire.
Holy moly!! I have listened to this song every year at Christmas for a while now, and to come to find out he's from my hometown of Hendersonville?? Makes me proud.
This is one of the few consistently funny tracks that I play every year. No one complains when I play it. Though it does hurt a little when people ask if that’s me singing. 😂 Now I have evidence that it was not me but the great Steve Mauldin. 😊
Steve, I must tell you, when I first heard your version many years ago, I listened on my PC which had a detachable set of small speakers. When the second "Fall on your knees" part came, my cat jumped up onto my computer desk and with one powerful swipe she knocked both speakers onto the floor. I had been laughing heartily up to that point, but when that happened I completely lost control and started convulsing with laughter.
This was, is, will forever be awesome. I've loved this for years. When you make a tradition, serious, joyful, mirthful, any combination thereof, hey: Tradition is tradition, and you've made it and have delighted millions of people in so doing. Thank You !!!
the Bible says, "The Word will not return void." Though I was singing in jest, the truth of the lyric remains the truth. One musician wrote he was in a very dark place and found my song and played it a bunch of times in a row, and suddenly felt better. He said he found it by accident, but I think it was God leading him there, using comedy yet planting the seed of faith in him. Thank you for your very kind words. I pray God gives you a blessed new year and a merry Christmas. Steve Mauldin
@@stevemauldin6133 thank you so kindly ! Indeed, I prefer to think the face of God smiles and laughs frequently. And may He grant You and Yours a blessed new year and Merry Christmas as well ! I can guarantee I will play your rendition again, sharing it with others, and enjoying it myself !
I have loved this for so many years and always post it as the start to my Christmas season. Thanks, Steve, for some of the greatest belly laughs I have EVER had!
oh my dear god!!! i sat here listening to the whole explanation of how hes the original singer. i even told my husband and son to come listen. im soooo sorry. dear god, my ears. i was confused when he started singing. u got me...
I was a Iraqi republican guard commander and I remember hearing this song on American radio at the time you made it. It was extremely popular with my officers and my men. We all got a very good laugh out of it. Bless you, sir
Summer, I am just now seeing this even though you wrote it 9 months ago. It gives me great joy to know my foolishness has brought you joy and is a part of your annual festivities. I particularly am pleased when families say their Christmas season always includes me singing to the gathering of relatives. God did give joy to the world, and thrust me, he is pleased when people laugh especially when it is good, clean fun. It does warm my heart to know you find joy in this recording. By the way, my dad's middle name is Latimer. He was named after a preacher in the Church of God. They just called him Brother Latimer, I don't know his first name. My dad's name was Horace Latimer Mauldin. Thanks for liking my song. Steve W. Mauldin
I just love that you have put a face to this classic :) I truly believe you have brought people a lot of joy and I hope you keep bringing that joy for many more years. Thank you for your reply. You seems like a very sweet and genuine person.
@@stevemauldin6133 It is that time of year again! Hey, where are you from? My dad's family comes from Iowa and Connecticut area before that (we think). My dad does genealogy, but we, unfortunately, don't have anything beyond my Great Great Great Grandfather, George W. Latimer. It would be awesome if we were related! Especially since you actually look a lot like my dad :)
My father's middle name was Latimer. Horace Latimer Mauldin. He was named after a preacher in Georgia with that same last name. If you are related to him let me know stevewmauldin@comcast.net
Steve, you are a good, good man because you have brought such laughter into my life... Your humility and good nature are the last piece I need to just relish rare and complete laughter. Thank you and God bless you! That song is no joke to sing!!!
In all seriousness, my mission on this earth (as I understand it from the spirit of God) is to lift the spirits of men. If you will type #9 God! you will find a serious piece of music I wrote for the closing of my Master's recital in 2009. Sometimes I lift the spirits of men with beauty, sometimes with drama, sometimes with humor. My Master's recital was my life scored to music titled, My Life: A Journey of Musical Experiences. It is the story of my life labeled 1-9 but I think 9 was so long I had to do it in two parts. Laughter is great medicine. I sincerely appreciate the words you shared with me and hope you will check out #9 God! as well as #7 Symfunny. (Which is exactly what it appears to be) Thanks of you comments, Steve Mauldin
FINALLY THE REAL SINGER! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING THIS VIDEO REGARDLESS OF IF YOU SANG THIS SONG FOR REAL OR FOR FUN IT TRULY IS VERY ENTERTAINING. IT IS MY FAVORITE CHRISTMAS SONG! HUMACAO, PUERTO RICO
I only heard the "infamous" version on the last video I saw before this one. And I'm surprised there is any skepticism about it. You are obviously the original "Artist." This take was endlessly funnier in my opinion though! Great job
We've been listening to this over and over in our music department faculty meetings. It's the best way to start or finish a meeting. Thanks for the laughs and tears!
Steve, thank you for sharing the truth. your gift to all of us is a christmas blessing in humor's form. i am listening to you again while i am writing, and i swear to goodness i can't stop laughin...i'm sorry...you're the man....this is great fun, thank you so much -
I remember listening to the original when it first came out and laughing so hard I almost pissed my pants. For years I would send it to my coworkers as my holiday greeting. It got lost to time and multiple pc replacements and thanks to TH-cam I can re-live the memory, send it to my friends, and put a face to that torturous, mind numbing, and earshattering sound, priceless!!
Steve, thanks for all the years of joy that you have brought to the world. I've never really like this song until I heard your version so many years ago. I am absolutely serious. The holiday season is incomplete until I give your original a listen. Thanks and have a Merry Christmas. C
Steve you are a lovely, lovely guy! I first heard this years ago and it has given me endless hours of laughter. God bless you for sharing it and being a great sport about it all! God bless you, friend! David.
I first heard this on a local radio station. Think it was Kim Peterson who played it. I LOVED this version! I was glad to find it on TH-cam and every Christmas I play it at the family dinners. The reactions are funny. Devout, loving Christians can't stop laughing! Unbelievers don't like it. Odd, huh? O Holy Night is my favorite Christmas song and I am a Christian. We know God has a great sense of humor; He created us didn't He? :) Thank you Steve and Merry Christmas 2010!
I heard this rendition several years back, and I'm telling you it has become 'tradition' every December to play it at our house! It's so bad it's great! God bless you Steve!
Haha!!! LOVE this!! You are DEFINITELY the guy...NO ONE can fake that voice, HAHAHA! We had always heard it was an audition tape for Disney. Boy were we wrong. I have played this song every Christmas since I first heard it 10 years ago & trw I will be showing your video! FUNNY, FUNNY, FUNNY!!! BTW, I LOVE the "serious" version's voice. BEAUTIFUL!
In 1974 my entire high school sang this at graduation - over 1000 girls. I still think it is the most beautiful Christmas song I've heard. I've spent many, many years torturing my children with my rendition, considering it my finest moment as a singer. My family have other opinions. They obviously don't appreciate my talent. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful rendition. I laughed so hard I cried :)
Thanks for stepping forward, Steve! My favorite part (aside from the song itself) is the following quote: "The whole era was cheesy, therefore the track was cheesy." Hope you're well, friend. Randy Johnson
I feel like I've found the Holy Grail. I've been trying to find out who the original singer of this gem was for 10 friggin' years!!!! Every year I've been e-mailing it to everyone I know, blasting it on my cubicle speakers each day in December so the whole office can hear it, and worshiping its awesomeness without knowing its source.
I think I first heard this on the Mikey Show in San Diego about 7 years ago. Ever since, it has been MY tradition. I can't thank you enough for your version of this song. I love watching people listen to it for the first time :D
Nice one Steve! We sing this song every Christmas in Church when we have our Carol Service. It is a very emotional song and always brings a tear to my eyes. Your version is funny and brought different tears to my eyes! Good one mate!
Some years ago before we knew who you were, we were creating CDs of Christmas music for friends and family. As a bit of a joke, we slipped your track right in the middle of the CD. We later heard that more than once people actually checked their speaker systems when your song came on thinking something was wrong! Thanks for the laughs!
Thank you Steverino: greatest Christmas gifts you can give: joy and music. cannot HELP but smile every time I hear this gleeful song. Greatest. Carol. Ever Recorded.
Steve, I've been a fan of both this video and your original recording for many years. I love the story behind it! Have a safe and Merry Christmas season!
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I work at target and every year I play this on the speakers in electronics. People get excited at first to hear Christmas music and by the end they’re losing their minds. 😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭 HILARIOUS
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This is my absolute favorite Christmas song EVER. My entire family groans every year when I play it and laugh so hard I cry.
SAME!! I do this during Christmas time, and it always starts so beautifully, and then he starts singing and everyone is like 'oh god dammit'
I will probably NEVER stop crying from laughter at this (and even if I go deaf, all I'd have to do is think about it)
Nothing in the world has ever made me laugh so hard...and to laugh so hard so many times. I can't even express how thankful I am for that. Your rendition here is quite honestly like a gift that keeps on giving. Thank you, Steve!
I played this song, and both my dogs left the room.
Allison Uhler THIS Is the FUNNIEST COMMENT LOLOLOL *LoveThisSong&Singer
+Allison Uhler Muhahaha sing it for me I won't leave ;)
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ya, my cats weren't too happy about this either. what do they know, humph!
Today, at Christmas dinner at my house, we had three generations of people with tears running down our cheeks, snorting eggnog out our noses, and generally just laughing so hard that we nearly lost our dinner. Even my divorced parents were united in laughter thanks to this song.
Thank you, Steve, for this amazing song and for the merriment and cheer you brought to my family today. :)
I was deeply moved by this heartfelt rendition. Full of pathos, emotion, dynamic contrasts and an exciting build up to the powerful climax where the suffering of Christ is so well expressed.
Definitely suffering!
Suffering of all people
I cry everytime I hear this. It sounds like my older brother who had his own unique singing style. He passed in 2018. I play this every year.
Hey, if it makes you feel any better, I know how you feel. My sister passed away about a year ago and I cry every time I hear a song she liked too. You're not alone.
I’m sorry for your loss.
I hope this song helps you remember some good times with your brother, and maybe eventually a smile when you think of him.
@@oliviajones1043I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope in time songs like this bring a smile to your face when you remember her. I will say a prayer for you and your loved ones tonight.
Steve, I listen to your version every year at Christmastime and I scream laughing every time. I literally HURT from laughing so hard. You are an inspiration ROFL
From American Idol train wrecks to tone deaf wannabes on TH-cam, none of them even comes close to capturing the unique blend of sincerity and wretchedness you managed to convey with this song two decades ago. It's sort of the gold standard of bad singing; a distinction for which you should be exceptionally proud. I wouldn't count on this thing ending anytime soon. It's going to be a Christmas tradition long after most of us have taken our last breath. It's your eternal gift to the world!
Steve,
I cannot tell you how many times this track has given me good, hearty laughter over the years. I return to it every Christmas and celebrate it with my friends. It truly makes me crack up every time I hear it and I can't thank you enough for that. Glad that you've been found out after all these years! Best on all your future endeavors.
The first time I heard this was back in 2005 or 2006. The Mikey Show on 105.3 played it, and I had to leave my office because they kept playing it and EVERYBODY was dying laughing! It has been our family tradition now every year to play the song and laugh our asses off! Thanks for the great belly laughes over all these years!
I first heard it from the Mikey show too. Good memories
You nearly killed my uncle -- I shared the link to the original song to a family site, and my aunt came running to check on him: he was laughing so hard she thought he'd had a stroke. XD
I just had my middle school choir kids give feedback and talk about all the different vocal "techniques" you were using lol. Thank you for doing this. I have gotten into the Christmas Spirit every year starting with this arrangement! I absolutely love the track by the way. I am a huge huge fan of the Gaither Vocal Band and watch all the Gaither Homecomings. Even been to a concert before. Thanks!
Your rendition of this song has literally pulled me out of suicidality at my worst times. I'm sad that I only discovered it after my mom died, a few days after Christmas a few years ago, and I couldn't share it with her. But this helps to keeps me from sinking during Christmas time. If she could hear the song, she'd be rolling over in her grave laughing.
You are loved. I pray you are doing a lot better now.
Forget Elton. Forget Celine. THIS GUY needs to headline Caesar's Palace.
I remember my dad had a tape of this and he would play it for us kids in the late 90's early 2000's. Was always a lot of fun and the whole family would always laugh our brains off to this.
Christmas is about sharing joy and happiness to others. This song certainly does that. If your belly doesn't ache from laughter while listening to this, then there may be something really wrong with you. I laughed hard, and so did everyone else who heard your version. Steve, Merry Christmas sir.
Listened again tonight with the grandchildren. The 6 year old turned and said very quietyly "he's not very good". Out of the mouths of babes... glad to hear the story... lots of joy over the years!
When he starts the sound - he almost sounds like "ah, this will be nice..." Then the tumult begins.
Steve, your singing at my next gig lol!!!! I loved it then and you still have me in stitches today ... oh God, get me off the floor!!!!! -LLMMAAOO!!! Thanks Steve! Your my American Idol lmao!!!! One million stars, your going to O-Holy-wood! Lmao!!!! xo & hugs Steve!
When I heard this yesterday, my first thought was, "This HAS to be a serious artist, somewhere, who made this after too many shots of tequila". It still rocks :)
Steve may be a Southern Baptist, so no tequila. Probably more like too many helpings of beef casserole ;-)
Once again, I have laughed until I cried! The best ever!
My husband has a specific appreciation for the motive in all the measures leading up to the "big ones." (We listened to all the parts of your radio/phone interview.) He's seen way too many people come into the studio and do all the "wrong" things accidentally on purpose, if you catch my drift. He says your rendition is spot-on! :o)
Thanks for the heads-up & Merry Christmas!
The first time we heard this, we listened to it over and over and over again, and laughed until we were exhausted. Thanks for the background.
My 5 year old just said her ears are bleeding 🤣🤣🤣
I can't breathe from laughing so hard!
Oh my goodness how I respect the effort!
Very funny, gave me a good laugh. also you seem like a really genuine nice bloke. I can see from your responses to comments that family and music are the important things in your life - a man who has his priorities right. Thank you, from England.
I've been a fan for many years, Steve, so thanks for making this and telling the story of the song. I knew even then that only a highly skilled singer could have managed to include every potential problem, including bad taste with such style. Thank you for blessing us all these years.
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Micaela Lupi Here's the original, the famous version he recorded many years ago - th-cam.com/video/Mk4woNRD7NQ/w-d-xo.html
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Thanx a lot!
He really is remarkable
You have to be a good singer to sing that so poorly. :D
"See, I'm singing."
No you're not. haha But I'm glad you created this gem.
+Dave H lol I thought the same thing. :-)
+Dave H first time someone made me listen to this i thought goofy from disney was singing xDD
Yes I was. Paul and Tre Corley at Oak Tree Studio can confirm that. I was singing to my producer's copy of the tracks that I produced for Christ Church Choir.
@@stevemauldin6133 Anyone with half a brain can hear that it's you in real time. I think Dave H. was making a crack at the fact that your performance can hardly be considered "singing".... 😂
I just realised what Dave H. meant. LOL I was wondering how you could dispute the authenticity.
YESSSS!!! It is such a pleasure to see the face attached to the voice that has brought so much joy into my life. Literally, no other comic material has made me laugh as consistently through the years as this recording has. I hope you get a chance to see my lip sync tribute (it should be one of the related videos to the right). Imitation truly is the sincerest form of flattery, in this case. THANK YOU FOR REVEALING YOURSELF!
I'm a believer! Thanks for this (especially the original which has given my family many laughs every Christmas!
God Bless.
Intentional or unintentional, it is still comedy genius. I listen to this every year and I am glad to get the story behind the music. You are my hero!!!
This makes me so happy. Thank you for the video and the hilarious rendition. Got my roommate's family through a rough Christmas after they lost a relative a few weeks prior. They needed a good laugh.
Steve, thanks for the song. I'm glad you finally took credit for it! It made us laugh, and now we can put a face to that voice... so thank you for giving us all a smile.
Hey Steve! My wife and I have been listening to your original recording every Christmas for the past 5 years. You have given us many headaches, wet faces, and sore cheeks from laughing so hysterically, and I just wanted to thank you for your unabashed comedic genius! And you're still just as funny now as you were in '90! All God's best to ya brotha and Merry Christmas!
Have been listening to this song every Christmas for years. And even after all that time, this song doesn't just make me laugh...it makes me cry. Thank you for all the smiles!!
Every year we get another laugh out of this - Merry Christmas
Oh Steve. Words can't express how much joy and connection you've brought to my family. What a gift you've given so many of us. May our most loving and merciful Lord bless you and your family. ♥️
You are a master. This track has brought laughter to our Christmas every year since the mid aughts. You may never have meant for it to be released as widely as it has been, but I'm sure glad that it was. Bought your track today. Merry Christmas.
Thank you for your support. I gives me joy to know that it makes Christmas a happy time for so many people.
Steve, Whewie! So you are now part of our hysterical historical musical legacy! I am wowed!!! Love it! This is fun and i enjoyed it as a holiday comedy treat!! Ranks amongst the out-take reels of music fame such as Prophet Omega, Linda McCartney on Hey Jude...etc..Keep up the good work! :-) Laughter doth make a merry medicine!
I am going thru a really ruff time, and you made me laugh so hard the last week.
I've been watching it over and over again.
LOL I love you Steve KEEP SINGING loool
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Steve, thanks for clearing this up! My Worship Planning Team at church listens to this every year while planning our December worship services...just to put us in the Christmas mood! :-)
Howdy, Steve. I like your song (the version that's been floating around the Internet for the last 6 years more than the version you sing here 20 years later). A delightfully hideous version of a timeless classic; it still makes me burst out laughing. I'm glad you finally came out and revealed yourself; the Internet needs more candor. Thumbs up.
Hi Robbie, I am just seeing this post tonight. Thank you for liking my song. That is just a goofy thing we used to do in the studios back in Greenville, SC where I was a studio musician for several studio. It is always funny when a guy sings off pitch to a lushly orchestrated track. As you know, this one was not planned, it was just a spontaneous act, and even though I did not put this on the internet, it found it's way. I would have to say it was a God thing. A lot of people have found joy and laughter in my singing, and I am pleased. I am especially pleased at the thousands of people who have said my song is an annual event at their family get-togethers. I hope this song continues to bring joy to your household in the coming season. Sincerely, Steve W. Mauldin
... an absolute pinnacle of hilarity. thank you!
LozPlaya, I had the same problem. I have a video on my TH-cam channel with Steve's song in it, and a corporation called "The Orchard" flagged it as being the song "Confiding In A Whisper" by Florida band "Hand To Hand". I had to appeal this rule not once, not twice, but *THREE* times. In my third appeal, TH-cam was threatening to erase my TH-cam account. So I informed Orchard that unless they released their bogus claim, I'd contain Steve Mauldin and let him know of Orchard's bogus claim, and recommend that he litigate. They immediately backed off and released their claim, in my case only.
LozPlaya, and Steve, I suggest you both start haranguing TH-cam and The Orchard and threaten to litigate unless they fix their broken software (which is giving false positives) and stop claiming that Steve's performance is something they own.
Thank you, I appreciate you listening to it. Glad it brings you joy.
Well, I played this song and not only did my dogs start howling, but my family and I got an irrepressible urge to join in the howling.
all i can say is thank you for the many laughs you have provided me, my friends and family around the holidays. this is one of my favorite xmas songs of all time and will continue to be for many years to come.
You guys do know he's just doing a gag, right? Stop hating on him for trying to give a couple folks a little giggle!
You've brightened a lot of homes and hearts with a holiday song that despite its hilarity, still holds true to its message. Blessings to you this holiday season, and you're a great sport.
D
It's first time I come across the "wacky" version and luckily your response to it.Greatest sense of humour! Your body language, I laughed length of time U sang the "wacky"! U sure make yourself happy playing "silly"- in a good sense.
Ur not alone! With my daughter growing up, we played SILLY just to have great laughs.Best times with my daughter! Good to know you're out there. As U sang "wacky" version reliving original moment,I bookmarked for more good laughs.Ur response = allay critics.UP YOU!
I think this rendition was better (worse) than the first. Why 30 OTHER people would want to lay claim to this is beyond me... Funny as heck though and is surely part of my holiday-music repertoire.
Holy moly!! I have listened to this song every year at Christmas for a while now, and to come to find out he's from my hometown of Hendersonville?? Makes me proud.
Hysterical!
The woods would be awfully quiet if only the best birds could sing.
This is one of the few consistently funny tracks that I play every year. No one complains when I play it. Though it does hurt a little when people ask if that’s me singing. 😂 Now I have evidence that it was not me but the great Steve Mauldin. 😊
Steve, I must tell you, when I first heard your version many years ago, I listened on my PC which had a detachable set of small speakers. When the second "Fall on your knees" part came, my cat jumped up onto my computer desk and with one powerful swipe she knocked both speakers onto the floor. I had been laughing heartily up to that point, but when that happened I completely lost control and started convulsing with laughter.
This is hilarious, especially if you have ever played in churches. We play for people who sound like that all the time. Lol.
This was, is, will forever be awesome. I've loved this for years. When you make a tradition, serious, joyful, mirthful, any combination thereof, hey: Tradition is tradition, and you've made it and have delighted millions of people in so doing. Thank You !!!
the Bible says, "The Word will not return void." Though I was singing in jest, the truth of the lyric remains the truth. One musician wrote he was in a very dark place and found my song and played it a bunch of times in a row, and suddenly felt better. He said he found it by accident, but I think it was God leading him there, using comedy yet planting the seed of faith in him. Thank you for your very kind words. I pray God gives you a blessed new year and a merry Christmas. Steve Mauldin
@@stevemauldin6133 thank you so kindly ! Indeed, I prefer to think the face of God smiles and laughs frequently. And may He grant You and Yours a blessed new year and Merry Christmas as well ! I can guarantee I will play your rendition again, sharing it with others, and enjoying it myself !
This is what you use to extract confessions.
"O HEEAARRRR THE ANGEL VOOIIIIICESSSSS...." Alright, alright I did it! Please make it stop!!
I have loved this for so many years and always post it as the start to my Christmas season. Thanks, Steve, for some of the greatest belly laughs I have EVER had!
oh my dear god!!! i sat here listening to the whole explanation of how hes the original singer. i even told my husband and son to come listen. im soooo sorry. dear god, my ears. i was confused when he started singing. u got me...
Poor guy.... he sounds like a 13 year old boy going through puberty.
I was a Iraqi republican guard commander and I remember hearing this song on American radio at the time you made it. It was extremely popular with my officers and my men. We all got a very good laugh out of it. Bless you, sir
I just want you to know this has brought so much joy to many Christmases throughout my adult life. thank you :)
Summer, I am just now seeing this even though you wrote it 9 months ago. It gives me great joy to know my foolishness has brought you joy and is a part of your annual festivities. I particularly am pleased when families say their Christmas season always includes me singing to the gathering of relatives. God did give joy to the world, and thrust me, he is pleased when people laugh especially when it is good, clean fun. It does warm my heart to know you find joy in this recording. By the way, my dad's middle name is Latimer. He was named after a preacher in the Church of God. They just called him Brother Latimer, I don't know his first name. My dad's name was Horace Latimer Mauldin. Thanks for liking my song. Steve W. Mauldin
I just love that you have put a face to this classic :)
I truly believe you have brought people a lot of joy and I hope you keep bringing that joy for many more years. Thank you for your reply. You seems like a very sweet and genuine person.
@@stevemauldin6133 It is that time of year again!
Hey, where are you from? My dad's family comes from Iowa and Connecticut area before that (we think). My dad does genealogy, but we, unfortunately, don't have anything beyond my Great Great Great Grandfather, George W. Latimer.
It would be awesome if we were related! Especially since you actually look a lot like my dad :)
Oh! I see you are from Tennessee.
My father's middle name was Latimer. Horace Latimer Mauldin. He was named after a preacher in Georgia with that same last name. If you are related to him let me know stevewmauldin@comcast.net
Steve, you are a good, good man because you have brought such laughter into my life... Your humility and good nature are the last piece I need to just relish rare and complete laughter. Thank you and God bless you! That song is no joke to sing!!!
In all seriousness, my mission on this earth (as I understand it from the spirit of God) is to lift the spirits of men. If you will type #9 God! you will find a serious piece of music I wrote for the closing of my Master's recital in 2009. Sometimes I lift the spirits of men with beauty, sometimes with drama, sometimes with humor. My Master's recital was my life scored to music titled, My Life: A Journey of Musical Experiences. It is the story of my life labeled 1-9 but I think 9 was so long I had to do it in two parts. Laughter is great medicine. I sincerely appreciate the words you shared with me and hope you will check out #9 God! as well as #7 Symfunny. (Which is exactly what it appears to be) Thanks of you comments, Steve Mauldin
FINALLY THE REAL SINGER! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING THIS VIDEO REGARDLESS OF IF YOU SANG THIS SONG FOR REAL OR FOR FUN IT TRULY IS VERY ENTERTAINING. IT IS MY FAVORITE CHRISTMAS SONG!
HUMACAO, PUERTO RICO
Thank you, Steve! It's after Halloween aka time for me to start binging on your beautiful composition! 😁
The hilarious roundness of your tone is sooooo funny. And the way you're able to maintain the flat pitch. That's tough to do on purpose! Bravo!
I listen to this every year, several times.
I only heard the "infamous" version on the last video I saw before this one. And I'm surprised there is any skepticism about it. You are obviously the original "Artist."
This take was endlessly funnier in my opinion though! Great job
We've been listening to this over and over in our music department faculty meetings. It's the best way to start or finish a meeting. Thanks for the laughs and tears!
Steve, thank you for sharing the truth. your gift to all of us is a christmas blessing in humor's form. i am listening to you again while i am writing, and i swear to goodness i can't stop laughin...i'm sorry...you're the man....this is great fun, thank you so much -
I play this at least once a year. I laugh so hard my stomach hurts :)
Top marks. Love the intent, explaination, and the whole ball of wax. Well done. Merry Christmas.
The voice of a fallen angel! Steve - we love you!
I play this every Christmas. It is soooo fun to torment my family with this one
I remember listening to the original when it first came out and laughing so hard I almost pissed my pants. For years I would send it to my coworkers as my holiday greeting. It got lost to time and multiple pc replacements and thanks to TH-cam I can re-live the memory, send it to my friends, and put a face to that torturous, mind numbing, and earshattering sound, priceless!!
Thank you, I take that "torturous, mind" as a term of endearment. Merry Christmas. Steve Mauldin
Steve, thanks for all the years of joy that you have brought to the world. I've never really like this song until I heard your version so many years ago. I am absolutely serious. The holiday season is incomplete until I give your original a listen.
Thanks and have a Merry Christmas.
C
Steve you are a lovely, lovely guy!
I first heard this years ago and it has given me endless hours of laughter. God bless you for sharing it and being a great sport about it all!
God bless you, friend!
David.
I can't tell you how glad I am to find out that this was done as a spoof! What a relief!
LOL makes me laugh every time i hear it, its become a tradition listening to your version Christmas time!
My toddler started crying when she heard you sing. :D
LMAO!!!! That is awesome, and yes, it is a spoof, just clowning around, love it, lol
I first heard this on a local radio station. Think it was Kim Peterson who played it. I LOVED this version! I was glad to find it on TH-cam and every Christmas I play it at the family dinners. The reactions are funny. Devout, loving Christians can't stop laughing! Unbelievers don't like it. Odd, huh? O Holy Night is my favorite Christmas song and I am a Christian. We know God has a great sense of humor; He created us didn't He? :) Thank you Steve and Merry Christmas 2010!
I heard this rendition several years back, and I'm telling you it has become 'tradition' every December to play it at our house! It's so bad it's great! God bless you Steve!
Haha!!! LOVE this!! You are DEFINITELY the guy...NO ONE can fake that voice, HAHAHA! We had always heard it was an audition tape for Disney. Boy were we wrong. I have played this song every Christmas since I first heard it 10 years ago & trw I will be showing your video! FUNNY, FUNNY, FUNNY!!! BTW, I LOVE the "serious" version's voice. BEAUTIFUL!
In 1974 my entire high school sang this at graduation - over 1000 girls. I still think it is the most beautiful Christmas song I've heard. I've spent many, many years torturing my children with my rendition, considering it my finest moment as a singer. My family have other opinions. They obviously don't appreciate my talent. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful rendition. I laughed so hard I cried :)
Thanks for stepping forward, Steve! My favorite part (aside from the song itself) is the following quote: "The whole era was cheesy, therefore the track was cheesy." Hope you're well, friend.
Randy Johnson
respect. That original serious version is stunning and powerful! And yeah, "the moment we've been waiting for"...it's YOU!! So awesome!
I think you might be the only one who would make such an effort to claim this...musical phenomenon.
True. I thought it was cringe at first. But then it’s just sad that he has to defend his works.
I feel like I've found the Holy Grail. I've been trying to find out who the original singer of this gem was for 10 friggin' years!!!! Every year I've been e-mailing it to everyone I know, blasting it on my cubicle speakers each day in December so the whole office can hear it, and worshiping its awesomeness without knowing its source.
i love you steve. just hit christmas in australia and am listening to this as i always do on christmas.
I think I first heard this on the Mikey Show in San Diego about 7 years ago. Ever since, it has been MY tradition. I can't thank you enough for your version of this song. I love watching people listen to it for the first time :D
Thanks for posting this. I needed a good laugh.
Nice one Steve! We sing this song every Christmas in Church when we have our Carol Service. It is a very emotional song and always brings a tear to my eyes.
Your version is funny and brought different tears to my eyes! Good one mate!
Some years ago before we knew who you were, we were creating CDs of Christmas music for friends and family. As a bit of a joke, we slipped your track right in the middle of the CD. We later heard that more than once people actually checked their speaker systems when your song came on thinking something was wrong! Thanks for the laughs!
Thank you Steverino: greatest Christmas gifts you can give: joy and music. cannot HELP but smile every time I hear this gleeful song. Greatest. Carol. Ever Recorded.
fantastic! thank you for your amazing and very hilarous contributions then and now :)
Still listening to this year's later. It's a family classic now. 3 generations 46, 27, and 7
Steve, I've been a fan of both this video and your original recording for many years. I love the story behind it! Have a safe and Merry Christmas season!
I am so glad I came across this original version. The effort makes this even more hilarious.
It is nice to be appreciated. Thank you for your support. Steve Mauldin
Steve, your original always gives me such a laugh. Thank you for revealing yourself and giving it another go! Keep doing your thing.
All I could think the whole time… that’s gotta hurt. 😂😂😂 But it’s him!! It’s really him! I’m star struck!!
Thank you SO much for doing this! I remember when my youth pastor first played this, and we could not stop laughing. God bless ya, brother!
I just about died with laughter the first time I heard this. It is an annual tradition for me to listen to. Thanks Steve!