I've listened to this song 100 times, but I just listened to it while looking at the lyrics. I probably had to look up a dozen words or phrases that I didn't know. My appreciation for this song just grew immensely, this band clearly put a lot of time and effort into writing this song!
The lyrics are actually a poem from 1890, a New York writer went down to Texas and wrote the "Cowboys Christmas Ball" based on his experience, trying to give his New York readers a taste of the West. The Killers adjusted the lyrics a bit to move it from Texas to Nevada :-) The Killers aren't the only ones to put the poem to music, Michael Martin Murphey also has a well-loved version that's more country music th-cam.com/video/Mx5XuwNo2iM/w-d-xo.html
Agreed. One of the best Christmas songs that is newer that I have heard in a long time! This is one of the best bands of this generation. That is for real.
The Killers, are so amazing. I love how Brandon narrates the story with that smile on his face the entire time. Christmas isn't christmas without the Killers.
Way out in Old Nevada, where the Truckee's waters flow, Where the cattle are "a-browzin'" an' the Spanish ponies grow; Where the Northers "come a-whistlin'" from beyond the Neutral Strip; And the prairie dogs are sneezin', as if they had "The Grip"; Where the coyotes come a-howlin' 'round the ranches after dark, And the bluebirds are a-singin' to the lovely "meadow lark"; Where the bighorns are a-grazin' and the lonely plovers call - It was there that I attended "The Cowboys' Christmas Ball." (whoo!) The boys had left the ranches and come to town in piles; The ladies - "kinda scatterin'" - had gathered in for miles.. The room was togged out gorgeous - with mistletoe and shawls, And candles flickered frescoes, around the airy walls. The women folk looked lovely - the boys looked kinda treed, Till the leader got to yellin': "Hey, fellers, let's stampede!" And the music started sighin', an' awailin' through the hall As a kind of introduction to "The Cowboys' Christmas Ball." Their leader was a feller that came from Swenson's ranch, They called him "Windy Billy," from "little Deadman's Branch." His rig was "kinda careless," big spurs and high-heeled boots; He had the reputation that come when "a fellers shoots." His voice was like a bugle upon a mountainous height; His feet were animated an' a mighty, movin' sight, When he commenced to hollerin', "Now, fellers stake your pen!" "Lock horns with all them heifers, an' russle 'em like men. "Salute yer lovely critters; now swing an' let 'em go, "Climb the grape vine 'round 'em - all hands do-ce-do! "You Mavericks, join the round-up - Just skip her waterfall," Huh! It was gettin' happy, The Cowboys' Christmas Ball Don't tell me 'bout cotillions, or Germans, no sir'ee! That whirl at Carson City just takes the cake with me. I'm sick of lazy shufflin's, of them I've had my fill, Just Give me a frontier break-down, backed up by Wild Ol' Bill. McAllister ain't nowhere, when Windy leads the show, I've seen 'em both in harness, and so I sorta know - Oh, Bill, I sha'n't forget ya, and I'll oftentimes recall, That lively gaited soiree - "The Cowboys' Christmas Ball." Oh, Bill, I sha'n't forget ya, and I'll oftentimes recall, That lively gaited soiree - "The Cowboys' Christmas Ball."
The Killers need to make a Christmas album, comprised of all every Christmas song they've made, I would be playing that album all Christmas long, amazing band, that makes fantastic music, they really bring the sentiment, and spirit of Christmas to their songs.
There are hundreds of reasons why more artists should aspire to be like The Killers. Quirky, unique, fun, songs that connect; and then songs like these, which culminate all of that, and are done for charity, not profit. I can honestly say it's not my favorite Christmas song put out by them, but I'll still buy it.
Not many bands take the time, energy and generosity to adapt and record a Christmas song for charity ! this is one of the many reasons I am proud to be a Killers fan !
I was born and Raised in Nevada, Still live here in Las Vegas. I have acctually seen Brandon Flowers here and shook his hand at a sports club here. He is a very awesome and nice guy. They all perform here a lot and they live in Las Vegas. That is why their logo is all lights and a lot of their Videos have to do with Nevada. I love it here and to know that Brandon flowers wrote a damn song about it is awesome :D
I'm straight, but i have to say Brandon is soooooo *___* Merry Christmas to The Killers and all my brothers fans Christmas live forever and the birth of baby Jesus
Mir wurde ein Song von der Band angezeigt & dabei ist mir eingefallen,dass es noch ein Weihnachtssong gibt.😊🎉 Jetzt höre schon Ende August 2023 den Weihnachtssong!😅 Der Song ist ein Ohrwurm!🎶❤
Brandon is just so beautiful ::cries:: And the music is incredible and I love The Killers as a whole, but srsly, Brandon. You are so... Distracting 0_0
says 2011,,,ive never heard it myself till the other night on sky,,,,,brilliant xmas song,,,,great at a party etc,,,,,top band showing another side to them,,love it
![Ed Sheeran & Elton John - Merry Christmas [Official Video]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/Q_yuO8UNGmY/mqdefault.jpg)
Can't deal with Brandon on this video, why is he sooo perfect ???
+FordRockefeller OMG I agree.... jezus I can't stand how amazing he looks.
I HAVE TO agree... However I'm straight... He just looks so freekin happy
Sia chri
I think this is an underrated The Killers Christmas song😃 Sometimes I find this actually the best of them all.☺
If you guys didn't know the killers always make a Christmas song and donate the proceeds to a charity almost every year
That's awesome!!
Since 2006.
This year they didn't upload a song :'(
@@ramstek100 they stopped doing it :(
@@Joao_alex98 why?
Damn Brandon Flowers! How is it possible to be that good looking?
Absolutely brilliant, if an old man in his seventy's enjoys it, that says it all, keep posting guys hope you have a lot of success.
I've listened to this song 100 times, but I just listened to it while looking at the lyrics. I probably had to look up a dozen words or phrases that I didn't know. My appreciation for this song just grew immensely, this band clearly put a lot of time and effort into writing this song!
The lyrics are actually a poem from 1890, a New York writer went down to Texas and wrote the "Cowboys Christmas Ball" based on his experience, trying to give his New York readers a taste of the West. The Killers adjusted the lyrics a bit to move it from Texas to Nevada :-) The Killers aren't the only ones to put the poem to music, Michael Martin Murphey also has a well-loved version that's more country music th-cam.com/video/Mx5XuwNo2iM/w-d-xo.html
@@bradmcgovern954 fascinating, thanks for letting me know!
Agreed. One of the best Christmas songs that is newer that I have heard in a long time! This is one of the best bands of this generation. That is for real.
I'm still amazed at how the killers can sound like a british punk band yet still capture the sound of the southwest so perfectly.
They generally sound very British
I work at target and this is in the Christmas song rotation and sometimes it’s the only thing that makes me smile on those hellacious busy days.
Am I the only one who thinks Brandon looks like a different person in every video they post?
Yvan Subbotin yeah, kind of
Hrs really into costumes
SERIOUSLY. I saw a still of this video on an image search for him and absolutely insisted this wasn't him.
Most men that naturally have good bone structure are lucky bastard that just gets more handsome with age like a bottle of red!
Yes
Still listening
December 2019
Mayer Summi why would you not listen
A family favorit
I've just discovered it and love so much🥰 - September 2020 😅
October 20🤣
@@alicja1233 yep roll on a killers Christmas and a covid free new year 🎅🤶
The Killers, are so amazing. I love how Brandon narrates the story with that smile on his face the entire time. Christmas isn't christmas without the Killers.
Way out in Old Nevada, where the Truckee's waters flow,
Where the cattle are "a-browzin'" an' the Spanish ponies grow;
Where the Northers "come a-whistlin'" from beyond the Neutral Strip;
And the prairie dogs are sneezin', as if they had "The Grip";
Where the coyotes come a-howlin' 'round the ranches after dark,
And the bluebirds are a-singin' to the lovely "meadow lark";
Where the bighorns are a-grazin' and the lonely plovers call -
It was there that I attended "The Cowboys' Christmas Ball."
(whoo!)
The boys had left the ranches and come to town in piles;
The ladies - "kinda scatterin'" - had gathered in for miles..
The room was togged out gorgeous - with mistletoe and shawls,
And candles flickered frescoes, around the airy walls.
The women folk looked lovely - the boys looked kinda treed,
Till the leader got to yellin': "Hey, fellers, let's stampede!"
And the music started sighin', an' awailin' through the hall
As a kind of introduction to "The Cowboys' Christmas Ball."
Their leader was a feller that came from Swenson's ranch,
They called him "Windy Billy," from "little Deadman's Branch."
His rig was "kinda careless," big spurs and high-heeled boots;
He had the reputation that come when "a fellers shoots."
His voice was like a bugle upon a mountainous height;
His feet were animated an' a mighty, movin' sight,
When he commenced to hollerin', "Now, fellers stake your pen!"
"Lock horns with all them heifers, an' russle 'em like men.
"Salute yer lovely critters; now swing an' let 'em go,
"Climb the grape vine 'round 'em - all hands do-ce-do!
"You Mavericks, join the round-up - Just skip her waterfall,"
Huh! It was gettin' happy, The Cowboys' Christmas Ball
Don't tell me 'bout cotillions, or Germans, no sir'ee!
That whirl at Carson City just takes the cake with me.
I'm sick of lazy shufflin's, of them I've had my fill,
Just Give me a frontier break-down, backed up by Wild Ol' Bill.
McAllister ain't nowhere, when Windy leads the show,
I've seen 'em both in harness, and so I sorta know -
Oh, Bill, I sha'n't forget ya, and I'll oftentimes recall,
That lively gaited soiree - "The Cowboys' Christmas Ball."
Oh, Bill, I sha'n't forget ya, and I'll oftentimes recall,
That lively gaited soiree - "The Cowboys' Christmas Ball."
Brandon is effing perfect. What the hell? I'm like angry at how perfect he is.
My FAVORITE Killers Christmas song ever!
+mffl413 My favourite Christmas song ever.
This song makes me happy. The culture of this lingo is so unique. This could possibly be the best Christmas song ever
I can't stop listening to this, and it's July.
5 years later, a different July, I’m right there with you
2022 ;)
The Killers need to make a Christmas album, comprised of all every Christmas song they've made, I would be playing that album all Christmas long, amazing band, that makes fantastic music, they really bring the sentiment, and spirit of Christmas to their songs.
Good news, they have! It's called "Don't Waste Your Wishes." I only wish it were available on Amazon Music without us having to purchase unlimited.
This was fantastic
My favorite Christmas song
Still my favorite Christmas song😢
This song never gets old. No matter the season, no matter the month, no matter the mood, this song has a special place in my eardrums!
Totally
Brandon is sexy af
He is looking EXTRA delicious in this video clip!! Yumm 😍👅
+jayde louise OMG I know!!!! AF
He is o: #NoHomo
Hottest man on the planet
I think they sound different in every song. Each has their own unique sound, and that's why they're my favorite band of all time.
Brandon Flowers in this video is perfection. ♥️
英語がわかるわけではないけど、こういうクリスマスソング大好き！
聴いてて元気出る！
トラッキー川の水が流れるオールド ネバダに出て、
牛が「a-browzin」であり、スペインのポニーが成長する場所。
ニュートラル ストリップの向こうから北部の人々が「口笛を吹く」場所。
そして、プレーリードッグはまるで「ザ・グリップ」を持っているかのようにくしゃみをしています。
暗くなってからカヨーテが牧場の周りをうなり声を上げてやってくるところ、
そして青い鳥は美しい「草原のひばり」に合わせて歌っています。
ビッグホーンが放牧され、孤独なチドリが鳴く場所
私が「カウボーイズ・クリスマス・ボール」に出席したのはそこでした。
少年たちは牧場を出て、積み重なって町にやってきた。
女性たちは、「ちょっと散らかっている」ように、何マイルにもわたって集まっていました。
部屋はヤドリギとショールで豪華に飾られていました。
そして、風通しの良い壁の周りで、ろうそくがフレスコ画を揺らしました。
女性たちは可愛らしく見えたし、男の子たちはちょっと木のように見えた。
リーダーが大声で叫ぶまでは:
そして、音楽はため息をつき始め、ホールを通り抜けました
「カウボーイズ・クリスマス・ボール」の一種の紹介として。
彼らのリーダーは、スウェンソンの牧場から来たフェラーでした。
彼らは彼を「リトル・デッドマンズ・ブランチ」から「ウィンディ・ビリー」と呼んだ。
彼の装備は「ちょっと不注意」で、大きな拍車とハイヒールのブーツでした。
彼は「フェラーズが撃つ」ときに来るという評判がありました。
彼の声は山のような高さのラッパのようでした。
彼の足は活気があり、力強く、動く光景でした。
彼が大声で叫び始めたとき、「さあ、野郎どもがお前のペンを賭けろ！
「すべての未経産牛と一緒に角をロックし、男性のように「騒ぎ」ます。
「あなたの素敵な生き物に挨拶してください。さあ、スイングして放してください。
「ぶどうのつるをよじ登り、みんなで力を合わせて！
「マーベリックス、ラウンドアップに参加してください。彼女の滝をスキップしてください」
は！幸せになってきた カウボーイズ・クリスマス・ボール
コティリオンやドイツ人については言わないでください。いいえ、シレエ！
カーソンシティでのあの渦は、私と一緒にケーキを持っていきます。
怠け者のシャッフリンにはもううんざりだ。
Wild Ol' Bill に支えられたフロンティアの内訳を教えてください。
ウィンディがショーをリードするとき、マカリスターはどこにもいません。
両方ともハーネスをつけているのを見たことがあるので、なんとなく-
ああ、ビル、私はあなたのことを決して忘れません。
その活気に満ちた歩き方の叫び声-「カウボーイのクリスマスボール」。
ああ、ビル、私はあなたのことを決して忘れません。
その活気に満ちた歩き方の叫び声-「カウボーイのクリスマスボール」。
They've got a lot more Christmas songs if you'd like to check those out. I recommend "Great Big Sled" and "Don't Shoot Me Santa Claus".
There are hundreds of reasons why more artists should aspire to be like The Killers. Quirky, unique, fun, songs that connect; and then songs like these, which culminate all of that, and are done for charity, not profit. I can honestly say it's not my favorite Christmas song put out by them, but I'll still buy it.
My favourite Christmas song. I have to come back every year.
Easily my favorite Killers Christmas song. It is so catchy and happy I only wish they would play it live.
Sounds like 'Runaways' in the beginning! Lovely song.
And these songs were released in the same year too.
it does sounds like Runaways in the beginning...
To me it sounds more like "What the water gave me" by florence. Weird may that be.
Yeah! It's really the same beginning but a great song anyways.
I have been trying to convince a few people of that. Finally someone else thinks this
Love this song
Am I the only one who gets excited for Christmas with this song ?
Samantha Soriano me too...but we have a long way to go...haha
Not many bands take the time, energy and generosity to adapt and record a Christmas song for charity ! this is one of the many reasons I am proud to be a Killers fan !
This is one of their happier songs! The melody makes me wanna dance around my bedroom! It's so amazing! God bless The Killers
Hi Brandon Flowers n the Killers cannot exist without your beautiful music Thank you
I can't even express my love for this. Why are they so perfect?
Brandon is the most charismatic lead singer, period .
Brandon Flowers and his beautiful smile ♥
Merry Christmas for everybody all over the world =)
I was born and Raised in Nevada, Still live here in Las Vegas. I have acctually seen Brandon Flowers here and shook his hand at a sports club here. He is a very awesome and nice guy. They all perform here a lot and they live in Las Vegas. That is why their logo is all lights and a lot of their Videos have to do with Nevada. I love it here and to know that Brandon flowers wrote a damn song about it is awesome :D
I'm straight, but i have to say Brandon is soooooo *___*
Merry Christmas to The Killers and all my brothers fans
Christmas live forever and the birth of baby Jesus
8 years later, are you still straight? haha
@@NoelBuller haha :D
I just discovered this song, its a great ballad. the alien theme may have something to do with mormon prophesy
@@NoelBuller really yes bro
You sure? Haha
Mir wurde ein Song von der Band angezeigt & dabei ist mir eingefallen,dass es noch ein Weihnachtssong gibt.😊🎉
Jetzt höre schon Ende August 2023 den Weihnachtssong!😅 Der Song ist ein Ohrwurm!🎶❤
I love how this song has that christmas feeling inside of it. Makes you want to get up and dance around christmas tree ! :D
Christmas aint christmas without The Killers
Brandon looks like one of those Old Hollywood stars ;)
The Killers are back !!!!!!!!!! Thanks for continuing to make music.
when brandon smiles my heart melts
The Killers songs are the best!!!!!!!!
i love that brandon sings this to his kids before they go to bed
@Roland Deschain LOL
Brandon looking sexy as ever in red. Fun song, too; I wish they'd do more Christmas songs.
Best Christmas album EVER! Yep, I said EVER.
Brandon's smile…HE'S SUCH A HEART THROB!!!!!
this album will forever be playing wherever i may be when it's christmas hahaha
Brandon Flowers and the KILLERS are so talentrd!!!
Brandon looks like he fell asleep outside in the sun bless him.
It has taken me 10 yrs to find this. I hate Xmas songs and anything festive but love this
Right at the beginnign sounds like the intro to "runaways"
I was thinking exactly the same.
I thought so too!
Yes
atl
Totally
The drummer looks like a badass in that costume. He needs to actually be in a western movie.
This song is ridiculous. I love it.
Can't wait for their christmas song this year!
Best christmas song ever
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL CHRISTIANS OF THE WORLD, FROM GREECE
I don't if anyone's made this connection, but the synth at the very beginning sounds just like the synth at the start of "Runaways".
I thought it sounds like miss atomic bomb
This album (red) is the only thing I'm ever gonna listen to at Christmas!!!
I remember this came out...already 8 years ago. God.
This and don't shoot me santa are great clips, nearly spat my tea all over my laptop, they never cease to make me smile!
2017 and still listening...part of my christmas tradition..listening to The Killers christmas songs
Ugh. His voice. I love it!
Holy smokes and here I was thinking I had seen all the most attractive versions of Brandon
Not to mention this song is pure joy
The Killers are the best!
Oh Brandon, could you please stop smiling or my heart's going to explode.
This is my favorite Christmas song
DUDE THIS SONG IS DOPE
Not only was it authentic frontier gibberish, it expressed the courage little seen in this day and age.
The song is awesome, of course. But the thing is... I can't stop looking at Brandon in this video.
Every character that Brandon plays is perfect for him. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
My favorite part starts from 2:15, because then I can see Brandon's smile every few seconds (:
Brandons smile^^
I have to smile with him, when I'm watching it
It is this time agaiiiiin!!!!!!!!!!!! christmas is coming!
this has to be the happiest melody ever made.
Brandon is just so incredibly handsome, my goodness.
Its 1st of June! This song doesn't need to be played on Christmas! best band ever! am I right?
Anyone still listening in 2020 ❤️❤️
Nearly Christmas everyone... we need this cheer for 2020... 🎅🎅🎅🎅
thumbs up if you still hear this song despite the fact that we are no longer at Christmas...
Hola
i love love the killers!!!!!! come back soon!!!!! i´m ready for the next album please!!
Brandon is just so beautiful ::cries:: And the music is incredible and I love The Killers as a whole, but srsly, Brandon. You are so... Distracting 0_0
Christmas Killers are the best Killers!!!!
Why is everyone talking about Brandon? Ronnie looks amazing!
Why are comments so old? This a hidden gem? Well, it's refreshing hearing an original Christmas song for a change.
Brandon looks so handsome!
says 2011,,,ive never heard it myself till the other night on sky,,,,,brilliant xmas song,,,,great at a party etc,,,,,top band showing another side to them,,love it
Dang that Brandon Flowers smile!
THE MOST PERFECT BAND EVER!!
why haven't I heard this song until today o.O ?
this whole video could be only Brandon singing and still I would watch it thousand times..
Christmas is almost here again.
BRANDON FLOWERS IS SO FLIPPIN GORGEOUSS
I want to attend that ball... bad! My favorite i think .......... and they look so amazing
New albums coming soon, cannot wait!!
Quarentine with Brandon
How Come I Can Listen To The Killers All Day, Everyday, Without Getting Tired Of It?