The Band "Christmas Must Be Tonight"

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  • @karenreardon5398
    @karenreardon5398 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    It's Christmas day 2024 and I'm listening to this beautiful song tonight.❤❤❤

  • @JebBass-c9x
    @JebBass-c9x 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +65

    It's December 19, 2024, I'm 48 and this is my first time hearing this awesome song with a Christian meaning. Wow !!!

    • @edanderson6021
      @edanderson6021 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      A little older but same here. Great song! Merry Christmas

    • @lauragreaser3461
      @lauragreaser3461 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      I’m 50 and it was my first time hearing this week.

    • @echeller
      @echeller 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      I’m 58 and today was the first time hearing this too!

    • @ahdcehs
      @ahdcehs 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      Dude, right there with you, I'm 62.

    • @robertmchugh5996
      @robertmchugh5996 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      I am 51 and this was the first time I heard this song this week.

  • @lostboys_uk
    @lostboys_uk 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +31

    The most underrated Christmas song of all time

    • @juliedoss4147
      @juliedoss4147 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      I SO Know!!! I just discovered it a few years ago, And I'm a fan of the BAND!!

  • @davidford7064
    @davidford7064 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I'm not very religious but something about this song brings me back when Xmas meant so much!!!

    • @eveie7252
      @eveie7252 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Exactly right.

    • @hannejeppesen1809
      @hannejeppesen1809 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I read Robbie's book he does not come off as being religious, his mother was Mohawk and Cayuga and his real father who died before Robbie was born was Jewish. In his book he writes a lot about his childhood and teenage years, never mentions going to church. However, I think he was spiritual, based on some of his music, especially after he left The Band, and also some of this writing and interviews he gave.

  • @sue6454
    @sue6454 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Merry Christmas to all and to all Good Night!

  • @StrummaChick
    @StrummaChick 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Who has kept me from this song for my 41 years?
    I’m just doing research for a gig I’m playing on the 17th.
    What a great find.
    Thanks
    The Band

    • @j.johnson2792
      @j.johnson2792 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have you heard the alternate version?

    • @1doug62
      @1doug62 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      ​@@j.johnson2792Yeah, the alternate version is Crap in my Opinion! Their Original Version is a Masterpiece!

  • @lightlyone
    @lightlyone 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    What a song! They were so delightful, with their rustic, unique voices and wooden music.

  • @04DynaGlyde
    @04DynaGlyde ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Frist time I've heard this song, and it made my eyes water. What a great song.
    It's ALL about Christ Jesus, The Savior of the world. 🙌🏼
    Merry Christmas from Texas Y'all 2023‼️
    🙏🏻☝🏻📖 ✝️ ❤

    • @marchaney
      @marchaney 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I had not heard this song until I listened to Joan Osborne's Christmas album. Not taking anything away from The Band, nobody like them, but she did an outstanding job on this beautiful song as well.

  • @brandonstrickland8234
    @brandonstrickland8234 6 ปีที่แล้ว +409

    Most underrated Christmas song ever!!!!!

    • @alessandromegadino926
      @alessandromegadino926 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Not really bud only in your mind..

    • @margaretszuky6768
      @margaretszuky6768 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      **YOU GOT THAT RIGHT, MY FRIEND!!

    • @anthea330
      @anthea330 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Agreed, and it's much better than many of the other Christmas songs that's out there. This song has meaning pertaining to the son of God, who was born on this earth, however is present in our spiritual lives for ever.

    • @nativeblueeyes1
      @nativeblueeyes1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I very much agree!!!

    • @mericavlog4148
      @mericavlog4148 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      This is fantastic!!

  • @killerfrank8974
    @killerfrank8974 7 ปีที่แล้ว +566

    I'm not a very religious person and I usually don't get choked up over a song; however, there's definitely something magical about this song, something wonderful and beautiful beyond words that keeps me coming back again and again every year. Merry Christmas everyone.

    • @CryptoGrizzly710
      @CryptoGrizzly710 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      you are genuine the man was precious yes god/jesus is real

    • @ColonelNegative
      @ColonelNegative 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      KillerFrank Merry Christmas :)

    • @Tonetwisters
      @Tonetwisters 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Rather than being "religious," it is best to be righteous, gained only by repentance of sin and and confession that Jesus is Lord and belief that He bled and died on a miserable cross for YOUR sins (and mine, of course). Jesus said, You must be born again (spiritually), to get into God's kingdom, since HE is a spirit. Merry Christmas, and God bless!

    • @pous3r
      @pous3r 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Merry Christmas!!!

    • @derekmoody1358
      @derekmoody1358 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Merry Christmas brother and to all!

  • @conniesuggs5551
    @conniesuggs5551 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I heard this song for the first time tonight. And it is very beautiful and has the meaning of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ who died on the cross. Hallelujah price the lord

  • @snodgrassgerald2352
    @snodgrassgerald2352 5 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    For 45 years I can’t get enough of this song during the holidays.

    • @blueschewy2558
      @blueschewy2558 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nor can I.

    • @rockers7889
      @rockers7889 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ya mon iree

    • @yankee2666
      @yankee2666 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I think you're all fullasht. This song stinx.

  • @suewarner1781
    @suewarner1781 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    This is May 21, 2024. I love this song and The Band! I can listen to this song anytime of the year. The Band is the greatest! Thank You!

  • @scottblanton5220
    @scottblanton5220 4 ปีที่แล้ว +190

    Robbie Robertson wrote a Christmas masterpiece right here, yes sir!

    • @rockingrolling3503
      @rockingrolling3503 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Absolutely 🎄Merry Christmas 🎄

    • @georgereeves438
      @georgereeves438 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@rockingrolling3503
      Love t.his song

    • @ninjavigilante5311
      @ninjavigilante5311 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      First listen to this on June 2021.. way after Christmas lol, but have to say this song is beautiful.. Bob Dylan style lyrics awesome acoustic guitar and rick killing it with the vocals.

  • @DEBRAHamilton-u1j
    @DEBRAHamilton-u1j 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have long known this song. I am not a practicing Christian - tho a big fan of Jesus. For some reason, I just now started singing This must be Christmas, must be tonite." Oh - I know what prompted it: a FB message that prayed that the Christ child be born again in us tonight. I love this song, and the later teachings of that little baby boy.

  • @edohop1997
    @edohop1997 2 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    I heard this song for the first time yesterday 12/23/2022 on Sirius radio. I was getting ready to change the station when I heard that it was a Christmas song done by the Band. That got my attention and I decided to listen to it. To the Band I say Thank You! Thank you for recognizing the true meaning of Christmas. I loved the fact that a rock band has the faith to produce such a great Christian Christmas song! It is a great Christmas song and I will listen to it every Christmas that I am alive. Merry Christmas to all, and especially to the members of the Band.

    • @danielmorehouse9116
      @danielmorehouse9116 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Robbie was jewish on his father's side. His birth name is Jaime Flugelman.

    • @sargentwaag1483
      @sargentwaag1483 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I tell people the reason you havnt hear it before is because it is too powerfull

    • @musician7w
      @musician7w ปีที่แล้ว

      Christmas is Pagan not Christian ...

    • @neilwhitaker6284
      @neilwhitaker6284 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@danielmorehouse9116 irrelevant, Robbie Robertson wrote a Christian Christmas song. Deal with it.

    • @hannejeppesen1809
      @hannejeppesen1809 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@danielmorehouse9116 Robbie was given the name Jaime Royal Robertson. His real dad was Alex Klegerman, but he died before Robbie was born, by the time Robbie was born his mother (who was Mohawk and Jewish) had married Robbie's stepfather, Jim Robertson. Robbie didn't know that Robertson was not his real dad, until he was 13, when his mother left Robertson, because he had become very physically abusive to both her and Robbie.

  • @Kayannh1961
    @Kayannh1961 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Greatest rock Christmas anthem. Ever. RIP Robbie. You gave us beautiful music. Go delight the angels!

    • @edie9938
      @edie9938 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Amen to that. Beautiful song, and so so The Band. What sound!

  • @paulanation283
    @paulanation283 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Listening on August 10,2023 Rest In Paradise Robbie

  • @Zimmy907
    @Zimmy907 4 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    Levon, Richard and Rick three of my all time favorite vocalists. May they live forever.

    • @MariaMartin-ob7ro
      @MariaMartin-ob7ro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The holy trinity

    • @howardstern666
      @howardstern666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@MariaMartin-ob7ro Amen.

    • @blueschewy2558
      @blueschewy2558 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Masters of their craft who will never be duplicated.

    • @scottmontague9782
      @scottmontague9782 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Mine too. And they're all gone now.

    • @blueschewy2558
      @blueschewy2558 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@scottmontague9782 No, Robbie and Garth are still with us.

  • @JMarkJones
    @JMarkJones 5 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    Robbie says that Rick Danko was incapable of singing a bad note...he was always spot on. I never heard this before, so beautiful!

  • @stevenrowe8124
    @stevenrowe8124 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is because it's the truth and it's joyus, don't question the word of the lord, smile

  • @richardlpivin6230
    @richardlpivin6230 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I found this in the 80s I live by Woodstock where a member of the band lives I was lucky enough to hear him play this solo at a bar restaurant I WILL never forget the time I heard my favorite Christmas song

  • @jmets1
    @jmets1 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The best Christmas song ever written performed by the best band ever!

  • @AndrewHindley
    @AndrewHindley 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Christ LORD and saviour adored by billions throughput the ages.The rock of ages.

  • @beverlymoore7354
    @beverlymoore7354 3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    I'm embarrassed to say I've never heard this before. It has now been added to my Christmas playlist. Love it!

    • @vrinda5303
      @vrinda5303 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @Beverly Moore Better late than ever.

    • @thomasbertsch7270
      @thomasbertsch7270 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Right!!How is this not more popular? Shame on Rock Stations that don't play this. Only heard this once before and such an awesome song

  • @MikeNeer
    @MikeNeer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I just heard this song for the first time recently and it is one of the most beautiful and pure Christmas songs I’ve ever heard.

  • @1doug62
    @1doug62 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    One of the Best Christmas Songs ever Written! Only Garth is still with us! RIP Robbie, Rick, Richard and Levon!

  • @beniciomoldenado2315
    @beniciomoldenado2315 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    At 74 years of age I have always considered myself a big fan of The Band, and yet I have never before heard this song. This is amazing, but not surprising. After all, it's The Band.

    • @rickyketcham5338
      @rickyketcham5338 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I haven't heard it either. Glad i heard it

    • @skipacuff5104
      @skipacuff5104 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same here. 73, fan of The Band since Big Pink, but somehow forgot about this song until tonight 12/24/19, but I don’t remember thinking it was this great back in the day. It’s a gem.🎄🎄🎄

    • @melindasmith2779
      @melindasmith2779 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Wow I don’t remember ever hearing this song. My new fave Christmas song and to top it off it’s The Band doing it, doesn’t get any better than this....I’m 65 and still love listening to The Band.

    • @leekosmin8788
      @leekosmin8788 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Glad that you found it. I have loved the song since 1977.

    • @Mioux1
      @Mioux1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ditto... I became a fan in the late 70's when I was in college. I never heard this song from The Band until a few days ago. Better late than never... fabulous holiday song.

  • @TheMajesticUncle
    @TheMajesticUncle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Listening to this in 2022…..shit still bringing tears to my eyes….and I ain’t even religious,
    But I’ll say this….Merry Christmas to you all!!

  • @marylittle4682
    @marylittle4682 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow, I just found this in 2021. I swear, it sounds like Angels came down in 1975. Thank you!!!!!

  • @robertota9840
    @robertota9840 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Jesus came into the world not to condemn it but to save it. Jesus died on the cross for our sins. Jesus is the Reason for the Season. Praise the Lord. Thank you Jesus. Emanuel. HALLELUJAH to the Lamb of God.

    • @Doctortantramantra
      @Doctortantramantra 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Amen to that.

    • @robertota9840
      @robertota9840 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Doctortantramantra God Bless you and your family.

  • @johnearle1
    @johnearle1 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    In a world that is increasingly full of unhappiness and outright hatred, the message of this song resonates ever more deeply. Hate is an exhausting emotion. Like its wingman anger, they wear you out. They’re hard on the body, mind, and soul. We’re not meant to wallow in them. As it is written in Desiderata, “Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.”

  • @brucewayne3602
    @brucewayne3602 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Robbie & the Band Rule --- this is one of many reasons why !!!

  • @badbadmanly903
    @badbadmanly903 7 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I taught Sunday school, kindergarteners, for eleven years. I learned a lot about Christianity then, and this song captures the essence of the Holy Nativity better than most. The Miracle was not for kings and the wealthy, the Angels told simple herdsmen, "fear not, but rejoice in the newborn Christ.". The end of the beginning--- to explain the true miracle to five year olds, I would tell them that people lived in fear, and the miracle of Jesus was people could live with hope. This is one of my all time favorite Christmas songs, right up there with Noel or Sliver Bells. Happy holidays to all, for peace on earth and goodwill to all.!

    • @CryptoGrizzly710
      @CryptoGrizzly710 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      the best christmas song ever

    • @rattified
      @rattified 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah. This, and also O Holy Night.

  • @WandaBurchell-z5y
    @WandaBurchell-z5y ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Heard this first time this year..my favorite

  • @tedkyster5890
    @tedkyster5890 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I heard this song at a Christmas fair a few years ago and I have to play it every Christmas - it brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it!

  • @jimferguson3863
    @jimferguson3863 3 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Well written and performed Christmas song!
    The Band was truly ahead of their time!
    Thanks for the memories boys!

    • @ninjavigilante5311
      @ninjavigilante5311 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hopefully this will be on a Christmas movie someday

  • @GuyFawkes15
    @GuyFawkes15 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for all the songs, Robbie. R.I.P.

  • @paulferranti8536
    @paulferranti8536 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Garth Hudson plays perfect on this, he was a musical genius. The Band would have been legendary without him, with him they ascend into the heavens.

    • @philiphalpenny3783
      @philiphalpenny3783 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Well said. Celestial...

    • @FRATZROCKET
      @FRATZROCKET 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Was? He still is.

    • @mathewidicula6425
      @mathewidicula6425 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ronnie Hawkins found himself some good one, never will there be another.

    • @1doug62
      @1doug62 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Ronnie Hawkins hired Garth Hudson because he was a Classically Trained Musician with a Uiversity degree in musical theory. Ronnie figured Garth could elevate everyone and add some polish to there Act! Good Call! RIP Robbie, Rick, Richard and Levon!

    • @MalcolmMacPhail-mt1gt
      @MalcolmMacPhail-mt1gt 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      The only surviving member of The Band.

  • @boarini2003
    @boarini2003 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    "Son of a carpenter". Jesus is King.

    • @BIG_BOSSMAN
      @BIG_BOSSMAN 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Negative Levon helm is king

    • @Simpsonpledge
      @Simpsonpledge 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BIG_BOSSMAN I’d say All the boys in The Band are kings. Danko, Levon, Robbie , Manuel and Garth.

  • @misterspitfire6564
    @misterspitfire6564 5 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Only discovered this today. I'm up to about six plays so far! What a wonderful, charming and extremely moving song. Quite possibly my new favourite Christmas song. Seasons Greetings everyone x

  • @mindyschock1660
    @mindyschock1660 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    My favorite Christmas song. Thank you The Band for this gift of music.

  • @hannahlynch8278
    @hannahlynch8278 5 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Just discovered this song, and it's everything I'd hoped for.

    • @Bofner
      @Bofner 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Probably my favorite Christmas song. My family plays it every year at our xmas eve party. We aren't even religious or anything, we just appreciate beautiful music

    • @snodgrassgerald2352
      @snodgrassgerald2352 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hannah Lynch been listening to this for over 45 years. Still can’t get enough.

  • @Womanofsmallwinds
    @Womanofsmallwinds 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Back again! This is my favourite Christmas song of all time. Love the Band❤

  • @rileycpo
    @rileycpo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One thing great about youtube and XM radio. You hear music you would have never heard before. God be praised! In all things, His name lifted up!

  • @nickem440
    @nickem440 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Here it is 2 years later. This song was buried on my computer for years, lost and forgotten. Today I found it (it found me) and I was never so moved! God bless us all!

  • @amandamccullough1072
    @amandamccullough1072 9 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    my husband and i sing this every year at our church Christmas Eve service!! love it........

    • @CryptoGrizzly710
      @CryptoGrizzly710 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i would too

    • @wandrew48
      @wandrew48 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Merry Christmas, cousin.

    • @EMJE272
      @EMJE272 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      if I could only sing !

    • @listenup8660
      @listenup8660 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Record it on video footage and upload it on you tube

    • @angelicaluce3230
      @angelicaluce3230 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@EMJE272 You can! Just SING it - Close your eyes, open your mouth and SING!! It's kinda like ... "Only takes one step to start a journey!"
      Doesn't matter what is "sounds" like - you'll get better over time ... Happy New Year 2020

  • @henrypym4619
    @henrypym4619 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    It's a shame that they don't play this on any radio station. Yet we hear country warblers and new age panting singers. Train does a version but this is so much better. RIP guys and Merry Christmas wherever you may be.

  • @syrupman2292
    @syrupman2292 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Rick danco had the voice of an angel! Amazing 👏

  • @alessandromegadino926
    @alessandromegadino926 5 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Christmas 2019 in Northern Ontario with this playing in the background...

    • @soxwina
      @soxwina 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      and cold-cold-cold~~From NH-Merry!

    • @angelicaluce3230
      @angelicaluce3230 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      "Christmas in Northern Ontario" - fills me with longing. "Happy New Year 2020" - from the desert in Southern California. I LOVE this song!

  • @gerggbergr8976
    @gerggbergr8976 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    we are in a global pandemic May 2020 .7 months from Christmas and yet this song is exactly what I needed.Lord help us all and God be with you

    • @randytate2755
      @randytate2755 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Baby Jesus listened to you and now he is trying his best to share Christmas Joy with you, me and everyone on earth. God Bless Us!

  • @larrylucas8570
    @larrylucas8570 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Merry Christmas 2022... Peace on Earth.

  • @adventureinkbookstore
    @adventureinkbookstore 5 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Rick's singing with Robbie's lyrics - it doesn't get any better than that.

  • @williamblack30
    @williamblack30 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    This song gives me chills every time I hear it

    • @simonblack358
      @simonblack358 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Bill I so agrre with you!

  • @bethbeyer8441
    @bethbeyer8441 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    I’m 59 and have never heard this beautiful song❤️

  • @tomstackhouse6099
    @tomstackhouse6099 7 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Nice to hear Rick Danko's voice once again

    • @mr.timjohnston546
      @mr.timjohnston546 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      ya think, try listening to the guy who wrote it.

  • @janethall571
    @janethall571 7 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    My favorite Christmas song. The words are the true meaning of Christmas....

  • @kowanawalsh9103
    @kowanawalsh9103 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    This song is amazing. The words, the beat and the group that sings it. One of my new favorites.

  • @danallshaw1131
    @danallshaw1131 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Its Christmas even tight now (Dec 24th 2021). Bob, thanks for the glimmer of hope during this damn bug.

    • @BobBarry4
      @BobBarry4  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome, Dan. Merry Christmas!

  • @MalcolmMacPhail-mt1gt
    @MalcolmMacPhail-mt1gt 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Rick Danko sweet voice was just perfect for this song.

  • @tomsletter9472
    @tomsletter9472 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    No other modern Christmas song like it,a masterpiece...
    Merry Christmas,folks!

  • @LosAlamosHogrider
    @LosAlamosHogrider 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I cannot hear wonderfilled song this without my eyes leaking. I cannot sing this without my voice cracking. Truly my favorite Christmas song.

  • @soxfan1957
    @soxfan1957 8 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    A song the radio stations should be playing with all the other classics that get played this time of year.

    • @bradsmith1934
      @bradsmith1934 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This song does get airplay, I heard it yesterday!
      Try K-FUN 99.5 or CKWR 98.5 & for sure on CJOY 1460 AM I heard it on one of them & I believe all 3 have on their playlists.

    • @soxfan1957
      @soxfan1957 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Brad Smith Great to know it's being played somewhere. I'm on the east coast. Those are obviously better stations than what we have here.

    • @bradsmith1934
      @bradsmith1934 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I heard it again yesterday on 1460 CJOY
      & also another great Christmas song, by Ian Thomas; Because It's Christmas, "(think about it)" CJOY & CJCS 1240 both have listen online functions.

    • @carlmcnamara5396
      @carlmcnamara5396 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      CKUA

    • @loffredoloff8866
      @loffredoloff8866 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      First time I heard this was on music choice

  • @tammyesposito3868
    @tammyesposito3868 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'd like to say I forgot all about this song . But thanks to the Summit in Akron Ohio I got to hear it again

  • @peterlogerfo3343
    @peterlogerfo3343 8 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    One of the best Christmas songs. Robbie has written some great stuff.

  • @teritreiger7662
    @teritreiger7662 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    By far, this is my favorite Christmas song and I agree w/Brandon S. It is the most underrated Christmas song EVER.

  • @Tonetwisters
    @Tonetwisters 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love that folk-rockers knew enough to write and sing this great song about our Savior.

  • @misterspitfire6564
    @misterspitfire6564 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don't care if it's February - I'm listening to this right now ...

  • @halfaday1
    @halfaday1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Come down to the manger, see the little stranger
    Wrapped in swaddling clothes, the prince of peace
    Wheels start turning, torches start burning
    And the old wise men journey from the East
    How a little baby boy bring the people so much joy
    Son of a carpenter, Mary carried the light
    This must be Christmas, must be tonight
    A shepherd on a hillside, where over my flock I bide
    Oh a cold winter night a band of angels sing
    In a dream I heard a voice saying "fear not, come rejoice
    It's the end of the beginning, praise the new born king"
    I saw it with my own eyes, written up in the skies
    But why a simple herdsmen such as I
    And then it came to pass, he was born at last
    Right below the star that shines on high

    • @Olhamo
      @Olhamo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lo, the Prince of peace,
      And behold , wise men...
      the song, this version, can sustain such langage.

    • @johnhopkins4074
      @johnhopkins4074 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Appreciate the lyrics God Bless

    • @at_brunch3836
      @at_brunch3836 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you and Happy Holidays.

  • @billysepulveda2349
    @billysepulveda2349 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    My new favorite Christmas song.

    • @misterspitfire6564
      @misterspitfire6564 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You are not alone. First heard it 2 days ago, and I simply cannot get it out of my mind! Merry Christmas to you!

    • @jackies.1338
      @jackies.1338 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I heard Blue Rodeo do it and it blew me away.

  • @abw48
    @abw48 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a BAND, truly a fantastic collection of five amazing men with so much feeling in their voices and so sad that only two of them survive today...
    Im not a Christian though I grew up in that faith, and I believe Jesus was a Jew studying both the Buddhist and Hindu faiths and then put his own spin on that and did a great job in doing so.
    Merry Christmas one and all.

  • @anthonyfrancis6914
    @anthonyfrancis6914 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "The Band" Christmas done right
    nothing else needs to be said

  • @jchis9852
    @jchis9852 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Two songs I listen to every Christmas, this and "Jesus Christ" by Big Star. ✡️ ✝️ 🎄

  • @lilsusieq100
    @lilsusieq100 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Rest in Peace Robbie Robertson, thank you for all of your contributions. 💔😢💖🙏💖

  • @kuriabraham
    @kuriabraham ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a Christmas song so beautiful, it should be a Hymn. 🙏

  • @Frank_Cohen
    @Frank_Cohen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    What I love so much about this Christmas song more than others in popular forms of music is how the Band manages to actually incorporate the story of Christmas in the song. It is told with artistic grace and melodic and lyrical warmth, making it an ideal, sonic Yuletide delight.

    • @AsInLifeSoInMusic
      @AsInLifeSoInMusic ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely!

    • @1doug62
      @1doug62 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      The Original Version here, is a Masterpiece! They recorded an Alternate version later on, it doesn't have the same Rythm, Flow and Feeling! It's Crap in my opinion!

  • @sjplwc
    @sjplwc 7 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Embarrassed to say that as a lifelong Christmas music aficianado I was completely unfamiliar with this one until it turned up my cable channels "Songs of the Season", afternoon of Nov 1, 2017. What a great song. Lovely melody and, most importantly, powerful lyrics. Listen closely, think on what they are singing, and your life can be transformed forever. Good stuff. What the holiday is supposed to be all about.

    • @JamesVWatts
      @JamesVWatts 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Steve Pauwels welcome to the magic that is Richard Danko and The Band

    • @flugzeugfuhrer
      @flugzeugfuhrer 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Steve, I found this song the same way, here in December 2018! Something about this song just resonates with me.....Merry Christmas everyone!

    • @sargentwaag1483
      @sargentwaag1483 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@flugzeugfuhrer Its too powerfull to be played on radio. They will stick to Santa, snowman songs. I come back to this song all year round.

    • @imannonymous7707
      @imannonymous7707 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me too

    • @nich317
      @nich317 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@flugzeugfuhrer I just found this song too, Dec. 2018. I love it!!! I downloaded it from Itunes, and I play it over and over again.

  • @icohen82
    @icohen82 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Here's why I think this song is so great; it's personal. The man singing the song is there. It's happening and he doesn't really understand and he takes us there with him. That moment when He was born. It's the only Christmas song that's sung in the first person. I love this song.

  • @joelarkin3714
    @joelarkin3714 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I had never heard this before tonight. I was watching Dylan's Christmas album and after a while I ended up here and I'm glad.

  • @billpayer928
    @billpayer928 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Like others here I had never heard this before. Great lyrics - "Son of a carpenter; Mary carried the light."

  • @wandaschmitz4775
    @wandaschmitz4775 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    this is the most beautiful song!!

  • @adm2868
    @adm2868 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Perfect. You can feel the good Lord with this one. Perfect.

  • @MrOcwelch
    @MrOcwelch 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    beautiful song from many years ago. spent 51 years of my life listening to the band

  • @zoradougherty5080
    @zoradougherty5080 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Love this

  • @bernieritters7206
    @bernieritters7206 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    This is such a great song!❤🎄

  • @danvitale1825
    @danvitale1825 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Levon's drum chops are are always so tasty. I never hesitate when people ask who is my favorite band.

  • @amandaforrest7697
    @amandaforrest7697 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I actually heard this song for the first time as a Robbie Robertson cover in the Eighties. Love it!! Love the lyrics!! Happy holidays, all!!

  • @theresaloos1485
    @theresaloos1485 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    My all - time favorite Christmas song.

  • @ilas8675
    @ilas8675 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    The band,,,,God bless you for recording and singing such a beautiful,precious , and oh so timely song!!! I find it hard to stop playing it,,,,it is the holiday season,,,November of 2019 ,,,,as I wait eagerly for Christmas day, I have chosen from my collection of Christmas songs, must be chtistmas tonight to be forever one of my favorites!! Jesus is the reason for the season, as this beautifully sung song tell the world!! Thanks,band!! 😊😊😊

  • @andershjalm13
    @andershjalm13 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Best Christmas song ever!

  • @KendrickHarrisKenfinity
    @KendrickHarrisKenfinity 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Our unparalleled Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is the "stranger" that was born in that little Manger. Sinch a calming and strong ballad for the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.🙏🏾🙌🏾🤝🏾💪🏾👏🏾🏃🏾‍♂️🎄💞🌊🌅 Merry Christmas, stay safe and encouraged everyone!

  • @olefosshaug5565
    @olefosshaug5565 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I can listen to this all year round

  • @lawlesskm
    @lawlesskm 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    "Mary carried the light" Exquisite! The song still brings tears and smiles to my eyes.

  • @JJG86
    @JJG86 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Band could really get into your soul. What a beautiful song. Merry Christmas!!

  • @chrismcrae8838
    @chrismcrae8838 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A thread that weaves our countries together. Love from Canada, I hope you all have a wonderful holiday

  • @artawc
    @artawc ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Never head it either, love it!!!

  • @judyconsilio8853
    @judyconsilio8853 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I loved this band. I loved their era.

  • @John-nf6mc
    @John-nf6mc ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A favorite for many years. Thanks, Robbie, for this and so many others. RIP.

  • @miketheshanmanmangan
    @miketheshanmanmangan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    From TheDays of THE HAWKS to Big Pink as BOB DYLANS backing group There is no other BAND Like THE BAND !

    • @blueschewy2558
      @blueschewy2558 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Nor will there ever be.

    • @ninjavigilante5311
      @ninjavigilante5311 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also the greatest swan song concert ever the last waltz

  • @patriciasoebagio1035
    @patriciasoebagio1035 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A true gift, this beautiful song.When i first heard it, it felt like that's what had been missing all the years before. It brings you back to the meaning of Christmas