This has quickly become my ALL TIME favorite Christmas song....and ONLY Andy Williams does it justice! Seriously, the man could sing a phone book & it would be beautiful. This song gives me chills & literally makes me fall on my knees in gratitude for Christ our Lord & Savior. That deep bass voiced back up singer is amazing too!
To me IF you can't appreciate this truly magnificent performance of Andy Williams at his absolute BEST you don't understand the complexities of singing this song or know very little about REAL music. Two hundred and nine people here who voted this down aren't very intelligent!
His Christmas specials were always much anticipated when I was growing up. The music was great and the sets were always beautiful. I remember watching him sing this, spell-bound by the beauty of his powerful and crystalline voice. Andy never "over sung" a song, he let the beauty of the music stand on its own. When he sang a hymn, it was done in a respectful and tender manner. Andy Williams was a gentlemen's gentleman - a class act all the way! RIP, Andy. Your beautiful voice lives on.
@@ronderulijkummar7453 YEP, We watched all of these specials as a kid with the parents, the King Family, Andy Williams. Dean Martin etc. They were the best of days.
My absolute favorite Christmas song and my favorite version performed by Andy Williams. It was an honor to watch him and the choirs perform this to close one of his Branson Christmas shows in the 90s. A true American legend.
To me this beautiful carol is Christmas. It touches something deep inside, makes me feel warm, happy and sad all at the same time. Andy's voice is simply stunning. RIP.
I feel sorry for people who can't appreciate the beauty of a voice like his. I posted this on Facebook last year and older people gave it a thumbs up but most younger people were saying stuff like, "OMG, YUCK, LAME". At first it made me kinda mad but then realized how shallow and musically empty they are and I felt pity.
I am sorry that you feel this way, and that the young people around you don't appreciate this sort of music. Especially, Andy Williams,Eartha Kitt, FrankSinatra, John Lennon and many others. However, my mother herself is young, but she grew up on old music and movies and I, myself have come to appreciate the beauty of this sort of music. Where they use their talents and REAL instruments and NO synthesizers. But I appreciate ALL music and I AM one of those young kids. And PLEASE know that NOT ALL of us say any of those comments. Just those that don't know the message of the songs.
I did say "MOST" younger people [that posted a reply]. I know there are younger people who appreciate real music but it's getting fewer and father in between. Actually I too grew up liking older music. Though I was born in the early Rock & Roll era [and I love rock music] but I still listened to big band swing, classical and pretty much all kinds of music growing up. But I've been in several bands in recent years with guys only a few years younger than me and they can't even appreciate the Beatles, much less someone like Andy Williams. Very frustrating for me.
I grew up in a home that had Andy Williams, Perry Como, Vaughn Monroe, Ray Coniff, and many other albums (yep, albums...that's how old I am, haha) that gave me a wonderful appreciation for music that I still carry with me. I used to play my Grandma's Andy Williams albums every time I was at her home, when I was about 8 or 9 years old!
Silver Jag By the way, I am Dwight's wife and I wrote the reply above! Silver Jag...don't pay any attention to the thumbs down, if they weren't exposed to great classics like Andy, they never learned to listen and appreciate him and all the others folks have mentioned in this comments section. Thank's for posting this song!
Actually though I understand your point, I wasn't "exposed" to older music either. I grew up waaaaay out in the country with the nearest neighbors over a mile away, didn't even know who they were. My parents only listened to news, they never even owned a record player. And my older siblings only listened to top 40 rock. So my appreciation of music was totally of my own volition. But my point is, kids of the "hip hop" era seem to only care about Cell phones and video games and their accompanying "plastic" sound tracks. But as you originally replied, some younger people can appreciate music but I'm wondering what disciples of the Hip Hop generation will be listening to???
Andy Williams was a great part of me and my husbands life. He worked away from home , and at weekends when he came home he would bring an LP of Andy Williams, and there would always be a special song just for me on it, We have a great collection , priceless they are too. Thankfully we got to see him in concerts when he came to England 4 times. Great memories and greatly missed.
It must have been hard to sing. I'm trying to write it into a score for our small trio, and have realised that the timing and rhythm is unbelievably complex. It took a singer of his calibre makes it look deceptively simple. Wonderful man.
Andy didn't need whistle notes and trills to make this sound majestic. He stated in an interview this was a difficult song to sing but he makes it sound effortless and uncontrived. He always included at least one solemn Christmas song in his annual tv Christmas special to remind us of the reason for the season. Class act.
Tears every time, especially with the video since it reminds me of being a kid in the 70’s and watching the Christmas specials on TV with Andy Williams, Perry Como, Dean Martin, Bing Crosby, etc. Those days and that true, humble, respectable and respectful TALENT are long gone.
A FOND FAREWELL to Andy Williams--Andy, you brought much joy into our homes through your weekly TV show, and most especially your Christmas shows. Your God-given talent was showcased in your thoughtful and uplifting song selections. Your music was real--pleasing to the ear--not contrived as so much music is today. We will miss you, Andy! :-)
Our family always gathered around the Tv to watch his Christmas special ,to me it is the standard of class ,and beautiful Christmas music ! And always will be ❤️
I shiver and my eyes well up every time I hear Mr. Williams sing this piece. The set feels like a cold winters night but Mr. Williams looks so beautiful, radiating a loving warm glow. His voice is strong, tender and comforting all at once. He moves with grace. It is a joy to watch him. It is a joy to hear him.
Andy Williams always made it everything much brighter and beautiful. If' I'm having a sad and weird day, this song and Moon River always did it for me. Love you Andy, wherever you are.
Just heard of his passing. So sad. Many of the "great" ones are no longer around. I grew up listening to Andy Williams. Loved watching his show. R.I.P. It was a pleasure watching you all those years.
Andy covered more classic Christmas songs and made them his own more than any other singer--he respected these songs and really gave great intelligence and power to their lyrics that had not been accessed before....it was a perfect match.
He represented every thing good about Family! and we looked forward to The Andy Williams Christmas Specials! everyone would sit around the TV to watch, and he really expressed the feeling of the true meaning of Christmas! he will be missed! Rest in Peace our Brother.
This man had the velvet voice their were only a few. I was fortunate enough to have been able to listen to him all through my childhood. Very sofe voice. Its 2019 and still sounds fresh and new to me. And I am now 62.
Andy to me will always be the one singing this song. I really miss those Christmas specials he did. It was becoming a tradition with me. God bless you Andy & like Ronald Reagan said his voice is a national treasure.
This reminds me of my childhood my mother had an album with different singers singing Christmas songs she had this one with Andy...I love his version the best!
Makes me cry and think of my Dad who I miss so much. This takes me right back to my childhood, and wonderful memories with my family. Seemed like a simpler time back then. Didn't have a lot, but we had everything. MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE OUT THERE!!!
Loved Andy's voice, so clear and beautiful. We played his Christmas album every year while putting our Xmas tree up and my Dad would make us all Gaelic Coffee's. I cry when I hear/watch this as my Dad was also a lead Tenor in Glasgow Cathedral's Choir and he would sing this every Xmas Eve midnight mass. Fab memories xx
This was the first time i ever heard this wonderful song,Andy was a true tenor,and had the pipes to hit a high-c,especially,in the Godfather song which has a high tesitura,almost a soprano,Andy williams was great his music will live on in his great albums,may he rest in peace with our saviour,in Heaven,he sure earned it.When I was a young lad in the 1960's is when I first heard Oh,Holy Night,and I started crying because I knew who they were talking about,and what he did for humanity.Bless and praise his Holy and Righteous Name.
my heart breaks due to the fact i missed one of my favorites perform live in branson mo. for two years i tried to see him and the first year we missed on the dates we were in branson. the second year last year we missed him due to his illness. i remember seeing him at the moonriver grill and i was starstruck. may God bless u forever as u sing in the presence of God in Heaven.
I can see why Andy was called "Mr. Christmas" among so many other wonderful names. He really was Christmas. I had a dream of him. He was in this log cabin beautifully decorated with Christmas decorations. It reminded me of what Santa's house must have looked like. All through out the house you could hear Andy's beautiful voice singing Christmas songs and there I suddenly saw Andy. He said that "THIS" was his new gig (He had already died) living here and singing to God.
Andy,you will never be forgotten, you're always be in my heart I love listening all your songs. Andy you may be gone, but your music and memories still linger around in every corner of the world. thank you for entertaining us....Rest in Peace,,,.
Andy Williams' voice is like being wrapped in a soft, warm blanket, sitting next to a fireplace. It just totally warms your soul.
Andy Williams’ version of this song is one of the most stunning recordings ever made
Totally!!!!
I used to look forward to it every year when I was a little kid. ❤
Perhaps the greatest version of Holy Night I have ever heard. Truly moving.
Not perhaps, it is clearly the most moving Christmas song ever performed. 🥲
It’s great but go listen to John Berry’s version it’s outstanding
There will never be a voice like Andy Williams.
I was a fan for 50 years and I miss him. This is beautiful.
Andy William, a man who understood his gift came from God and used it to praise Him.
He was pure class. Christmas has never been the same without his specials.
I watched his show every week until it went off air.
His voice takes me back to being a kid at Christmas. He exemplifies what Christmas should sound like.
Daycee Caughill Same here. I like watching his Christmas specials from way back.
absolutely
me too-when i was a kid-i'd have my parents play this over and over-love it
@@alwaysdonnie72 Still really good and always will be. Merry Christmas!
Well said
This has quickly become my ALL TIME favorite Christmas song....and ONLY Andy Williams does it justice! Seriously, the man could sing a phone book & it would be beautiful. This song gives me chills & literally makes me fall on my knees in gratitude for Christ our Lord & Savior. That deep bass voiced back up singer is amazing too!
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But bibg crosby is 1% better always
I say the same thing, he could sing the phone book and sound amazing.
Andy's version is amazing, this is true, but I feel that Perry Como's version, just about sneaks it. Both truly great though
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To me IF you can't appreciate this truly magnificent performance of Andy Williams at his absolute BEST you don't understand the complexities of singing this song or know very little about REAL music. Two hundred and nine people here who voted this down aren't very intelligent!
This is what perfection sounds like ...... Thank you .
One of the kindest and sweetest humans I've ever known. I loved this man. To hear him sing was truly a gift.
His Christmas specials were always much anticipated when I was growing up. The music was great and the sets were always beautiful. I remember watching him sing this, spell-bound by the beauty of his powerful and crystalline voice. Andy never "over sung" a song, he let the beauty of the music stand on its own. When he sang a hymn, it was done in a respectful and tender manner. Andy Williams was a gentlemen's gentleman - a class act all the way! RIP, Andy. Your beautiful voice lives on.
Special memories
even from an athiest standpoint, I think christmas is the best time of year, and this music defines the season. absolutely fantastic.
Andy Williams was UNDERRATED as a singer. He makes THIS song roll in a very angelic way.
Christmas day 2020. Peace ✌ to all. This lifts me up.
He was incredible.
His voice can bring me to tears.
and probably will again and again every time I hear him sing this song
Beautiful song beautiful man
Each year before Christmas season I stop by to listen to this beautiful masterpiece
I cry every time. How powerful is that to do that to someone.
No one sings this song better than Andy Williams, so beautiful! My favorite Christmas song, gives me chills, the best!
What A Beautiful Song ! It takes me back in the 60's watching The Andy Williams Show and I was a kid in my PJ's in front of our tv....
Heaven has another Angel's voice.
He always described this as one of the most difficult songs he ever sang , and yet he owns it . I've never heard a better version … Merry Christmas !
Merry Christmas! 2023!
This is by far the best version.
Incredible voice!
This song was made for Andy Williams. No one sings it better. No one.
I totally agree! Andy Williams deserves the moniker of "Mr. Christmas.". His voice was pure perfection! Rest in Peace Andy.
Ever heard Josh Groban sing it?
+Nick S not even close to Andy...sorry
+Dianne Klemmer ever heard nat king cole sing this,just as lovely
Helen Kitson like Dianne said...No one sings it better than Andy....no one...not Nat, not Josh...not Mariah...Andy is Mr Christmas! !!
Sure makes me miss watching the Christmas specials with my parents when I was a kid.
It just makes me miss the Christmas times when I was a kid. I would give just about anything to relive those days! What wonderful times we had !
@@ronderulijkummar7453 YEP, We watched all of these specials as a kid with the parents, the King Family, Andy Williams. Dean Martin etc. They were the best of days.
why i am crying? I can't just hold my tears when I hear his "Fall on your knees" The best performance of this song.So much real feelings.
I totally agree!
Would have translated better if " fall to your knees "
The days of this level of entertainment are sadly gone. What a great voice.
He has a beautiful voice..love hearing this version!!
The clarity, tone and power of his voice will never be matched in comparison with this holy song. If this does not move you ...nothing ever will!
My absolute favorite Christmas song and my favorite version performed by Andy Williams. It was an honor to watch him and the choirs perform this to close one of his Branson Christmas shows in the 90s. A true American legend.
I miss him...
Hard to believe he is no longer with us :( He was a class act. I always looked forward to his Christmas specials as a child.
Brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful!
My childhood. Love Andy so much.
R.I.P. Andy! One of my favourites! This version of O Holy Night is the best Christmas song ever!
To me this beautiful carol is Christmas. It touches something deep inside, makes me feel warm, happy and sad all at the same time. Andy's voice is simply stunning. RIP.
I heard this on the local oldies station today and it really changed my outlook of this morning for the better.
I feel sorry for people who can't appreciate the beauty of a voice like his. I posted this on Facebook last year and older people gave it a thumbs up but most younger people were saying stuff like, "OMG, YUCK, LAME". At first it made me kinda mad but then realized how shallow and musically empty they are and I felt pity.
I am sorry that you feel this way, and that the young people around you don't appreciate this sort of music. Especially, Andy Williams,Eartha Kitt, FrankSinatra, John Lennon and many others. However, my mother herself is young, but she grew up on old music and movies and I, myself have come to appreciate the beauty of this sort of music. Where they use their talents and REAL instruments and NO synthesizers. But I appreciate ALL music and I AM one of those young kids. And PLEASE know that NOT ALL of us say any of those comments. Just those that don't know the message of the songs.
I did say "MOST" younger people [that posted a reply]. I know there are younger people who appreciate real music but it's getting fewer and father in between. Actually I too grew up liking older music. Though I was born in the early Rock & Roll era [and I love rock music] but I still listened to big band swing, classical and pretty much all kinds of music growing up. But I've been in several bands in recent years with guys only a few years younger than me and they can't even appreciate the Beatles, much less someone like Andy Williams. Very frustrating for me.
I grew up in a home that had Andy Williams, Perry Como, Vaughn Monroe, Ray Coniff, and many other albums (yep, albums...that's how old I am, haha) that gave me a wonderful appreciation for music that I still carry with me. I used to play my Grandma's Andy Williams albums every time I was at her home, when I was about 8 or 9 years old!
Silver Jag By the way, I am Dwight's wife and I wrote the reply above! Silver Jag...don't pay any attention to the thumbs down, if they weren't exposed to great classics like Andy, they never learned to listen and appreciate him and all the others folks have mentioned in this comments section. Thank's for posting this song!
Actually though I understand your point, I wasn't "exposed" to older music either. I grew up waaaaay out in the country with the nearest neighbors over a mile away, didn't even know who they were. My parents only listened to news, they never even owned a record player. And my older siblings only listened to top 40 rock. So my appreciation of music was totally of my own volition. But my point is, kids of the "hip hop" era seem to only care about Cell phones and video games and their accompanying "plastic" sound tracks. But as you originally replied, some younger people can appreciate music but I'm wondering what disciples of the Hip Hop generation will be listening to???
Andy Williams was a great part of me and my husbands life. He worked away from home , and at weekends when he came home he would bring an LP of Andy Williams, and there would always be a special song just for me on it, We have a great collection , priceless they are too. Thankfully we got to see him in concerts when he came to England 4 times. Great memories and greatly missed.
You gotta love Andy. He once said this was one of the hardest songs he ever sang. Thanks Andy for this beautiful rendition and also for Moon River.
It must have been hard to sing. I'm trying to write it into a score for our small trio, and have realised that the timing and rhythm is unbelievably complex. It took a singer of his calibre makes it look deceptively simple. Wonderful man.
It is difficult to sing, just like the Star's Spangled Banner.
Interesting to learn this. Ty
Clear and beautiful voice!
Andy didn't need whistle notes and trills to make this sound majestic. He stated in an interview this was a difficult song to sing but he makes it sound effortless and uncontrived. He always included at least one solemn Christmas song in his annual tv Christmas special to remind us of the reason for the season. Class act.
What a gifted voice that the Almighty gave him! He was the best of all the contemrerary singers. God bless him.
I'm not a religious man... But this singers version brings me to tears every time...
Beautiful... my favourite Carol sung by my favourite singer.
What an amazing voice. Smooth, strong, pitch perfect with a beautiful vibrato.
Wonderful man with a terrific voice.
Part of the soundtrack of my (and my family's) life. God bless, Andy. You will live forever in our minds
Tears every time, especially with the video since it reminds me of being a kid in the 70’s and watching the Christmas specials on TV with Andy Williams, Perry Como, Dean Martin, Bing Crosby, etc. Those days and that true, humble, respectable and respectful TALENT are long gone.
My mom loved him. I grew up to all of his records. My gratitude to her for his man's talent.
A FOND FAREWELL to Andy Williams--Andy, you brought much joy into our homes through your weekly TV show, and most especially your Christmas shows. Your God-given talent was showcased in your thoughtful and uplifting song selections. Your music was real--pleasing to the ear--not contrived as so much music is today. We will miss you, Andy! :-)
Our family always gathered around the Tv to watch his Christmas special ,to me it is the standard of class ,and beautiful Christmas music ! And always will be ❤️
absolutely Love this song and Andy Williams
I shiver and my eyes well up every time I hear Mr. Williams sing this piece. The set feels like a cold winters night but Mr. Williams looks so beautiful, radiating a loving warm glow. His voice is strong, tender and comforting all at once. He moves with grace. It is a joy to watch him. It is a joy to hear him.
Another beautiful voice is now in heaven.....thanks for the memories Andy:)
I can't help but admire this
Song " MERRY CHRISTMAS "
to all of those listening ❤
Andy Williams always made it everything much brighter and beautiful. If' I'm having a sad and weird day, this song and Moon River always did it for me. Love you Andy, wherever you are.
Lucy Sharvet Definitely. How great is this and Moon River?
Andy Williams has the greatest timbre of any pop singer EVER. He was born to sing this stuff!
Just heard of his passing. So sad. Many of the "great" ones are no longer around. I grew up listening to Andy Williams. Loved watching his show. R.I.P. It was a pleasure watching you all those years.
Andy covered more classic Christmas songs and made them his own more than any other singer--he respected these songs and really gave great intelligence and power to their lyrics that had not been accessed before....it was a perfect match.
Very well said, thank you.
No one in the whole world does this like Sir Andy Williams.....he was the best!
This song is so special and hearing it sung by Andy Williams seems so fitting and truly such a wonderful experience.
The unforgettable voice of the great Andy Williams. What a blessing!
What a voice. This song was made to be sung by Andy. I miss him at Christmas time.
He represented every thing good about Family! and we looked forward to The Andy Williams Christmas Specials! everyone would sit around the TV to watch, and he really expressed the feeling of the true meaning of Christmas! he will be missed! Rest in Peace our Brother.
Who's still listening to this in 2019...love him!!!
what bout' 2020!
@Chocolate Donut yup!
I am always,Love Andy Williams
Andy always sings with such compassion
2020 baby!
Andy Williams will always be my favourite. Always has and always will be
This man had the velvet voice their were only a few. I was fortunate enough to have been able to listen to him all through my childhood. Very sofe voice. Its 2019 and still sounds fresh and new to me. And I am now 62.
Andy to me will always be the one singing this song. I really miss those Christmas specials he did. It was becoming a tradition with me. God bless you Andy & like Ronald Reagan said his voice is a national treasure.
You can not deny that he sang each of these with every fibre of his fibre - truly wonderful .
This reminds me of my childhood my mother had an album with different singers singing Christmas songs she had this one with Andy...I love his version the best!
This version of this song is matchless. Never ever bettered💙
Love him.
And I love this version.
Makes me cry and think of my Dad who I miss so much. This takes me right back to my childhood, and wonderful memories with my family. Seemed like a simpler time back then.
Didn't have a lot, but we had everything.
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE OUT THERE!!!
hey if your still there, its been nine years! :)
I miss seeing the Christmas specials as a kid. What a voice Andy Williams..❤❤
What a voice! I love this rendition of my favorite Christmas song! Andy Williams was a great talent!
What a beautiful rendition!
Loved Andy's voice, so clear and beautiful. We played his Christmas album every year while putting our Xmas tree up and my Dad would make us all Gaelic Coffee's. I cry when I hear/watch this as my Dad was also a lead Tenor in Glasgow Cathedral's Choir and he would sing this every Xmas Eve midnight mass. Fab memories xx
RIP Andy!!! :( Your Christmas albums were a huge part of my childhood. You will be missed!!
After 50 years, Andy Williams' version is the only one that still brings tears to my eyes
try Mahalia Jackson's version: she and Andy have the best versions ever!
My favorite Christmas Carol. I love the way Andy Williams sings it. Tells the true Christmas story. MERRY CHRISTMAS
This was the first time i ever heard this wonderful song,Andy was a true tenor,and had the pipes to hit a high-c,especially,in the Godfather song which has a high tesitura,almost a soprano,Andy williams was great his music will live on in his great albums,may he rest in peace with our saviour,in Heaven,he sure earned it.When I was a young lad in the 1960's is when I first heard Oh,Holy Night,and I started crying because I knew who they were talking about,and what he did for humanity.Bless and praise his Holy and Righteous Name.
praise & glory to the One he is singing about- Jesus!
.Andy William's voice gives meaning to the birth of our beloved savior Jesus the Christ, expressed through Oh Holy Night. Rest in peace Andy.
Nobody does Christmas like Andy Williams.
Thank You Sir Andrew for your beautiful music.........Not Forgotten.......We Still Love You........Rip
The Best........
Merry Christmas for all fans of Andy.......Merry Christmas Andy, wherever you are !¨Thanks for your divine voice.....
Such beauty ! These voices are heavenly ! How could someone NOT love this music ?Even my kids enjoy it
Wonderful to hear his voice again...Thank you so much!
my heart breaks due to the fact i missed one of my favorites perform live in branson mo. for two years i tried to see him and the first year we missed on the dates we were in branson. the second year last year we missed him due to his illness. i remember seeing him at the moonriver grill and i was starstruck. may God bless u forever as u sing in the presence of God in Heaven.
Such a gorgeous voice! I'm sure Andy is singing with the angels right now. :)
Long live this legend!
I can see why Andy was called "Mr. Christmas" among so many other wonderful names. He really was Christmas. I had a dream of him. He was in this log cabin beautifully decorated with Christmas decorations. It reminded me of what Santa's house must have looked like. All through out the house you could hear Andy's beautiful voice singing Christmas songs and there I suddenly saw Andy. He said that "THIS" was his new gig (He had already died) living here and singing to God.
The man was a legend deeply missed wonderful man wonderful voice
Great singer, great version, great everything...
I loved, Andy Williams. He was a talent. Thank goodness for, CZcams. :)
Andy,you will never be forgotten, you're always be in my heart I love listening all your songs. Andy you may be gone, but your music and memories still linger around in every corner of the world. thank you for entertaining us....Rest in Peace,,,.
His gentle voice always makes me calm and sometimes cry a bit.
I have listened to him since I was little girl.Love his voice.I am 64 Still enjoy his music