12 Days of Christmas

12 Days of Christmas
U.S. Navy Band
Sideboys
Performed live in 2013 at DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C.
This version of "12 Days of Christmas" was arranged by Richard Gregory. Gregory first started working on the arrangement while in the Navy in the 1950s. He finalized it in the 1960s when he founded a student a cappella group called the Caterwaulers at the Williston Northampton School in Easthampton, Mass. (information from 2008 interview of Gregory by author Mickey Rapkin)

[@onaydafrancisco4150]

"Are you hurt!?"😧 "Yes-!" 🤕 "...I don't care get up!" 😭💀 That part made me die so bad🤣

[@stormyphillips251]

“Three fat hens and a duck- let’s just get out of here.” 😂 Oh my goodness, I loved this. I laughed so much, and they sounded amazing! The timing of it all was perfect!

[@Dr_Do-Little]

That line was a true killer! 🤣

[@leonieladner8631]

So annoying. If your going to sing stop fucking about and get on with it

[@boaterbil]

@@leonieladner8631 get a life! all in fun

[@jeanthomas5532]

They are so funny! Yes, this must have been difficult to get it all right.

[@jeanthomas5532]

@Leonie Ladner. Get a sense of humor! Otherwise, you really don't have to listen. There are options!

[@calebregister2270]

The best part about this is that they are actually really good.

[@NenadKralj]

@Caleb Register

[@aliciacruz9897]

!!! THE. UNITED. STATES. NAVY. BAND. !!! REALLY. GOOD. FANTASTIC..!!!

[@katyhahn5745]

Yeah! You can say that again!

[@sheilaisaac5889]

They are behaving but they are singing beautifully.

[@gloriakoch4764]

I have heard them sing before. There is also other groups.

[@russellhoward149]

I watch this every year and I never grow tired of it. This is a classic. This has become a Christmas tradition.

[@dawnwelch6579]

I hear you on that! *raises glass* TO YOU AND YOURS - AND MAY THE NEW YEAR BLESS YOU!

[@LisaBaarns]

My first time, but it won't be the last!

[@stemmentor9700]

Such talent. It’s not easy doing something like this and they make it look so easy. Good job Navy band. Love it

[@VirgoGoddess90]

"Are you hurt?" "Yes!" "I don't care, get up."

[@MK-ws4tw]

I thought that was hilarious!

[@franksinatra727]

Why yes, they did say that... Congrats...

[@irish_soldier1248]

The military in a nutshell....

[@johnathanheath6480]

Sounds like a navy chief I was a boatswains mate in the Navy

[@urischic1668]

VirgoGoddess90 I came here to look for this comment lmao.

[@cass7s_hideout]

“ARE YOU HURT?!” “YES” “Eh I don’t care get up” Ahhhh pure genius

[@silverscorpio24]

"I've got some toilet paper in my pocket." "Is it clean?" "Sort of." 😅😅

[@katyhahn5745]

Haha

[@boblinux123]

What an amazing performance ! This one must have been hard to get right, so many details, and i am sure every detail was under control ! Thank you and Go! Navy !

[@jhhjams1234]

My other half he is a Proud Navy Veteran! I am a proud Army Veteran also Proud Army! Thank you for your service

[@aldacharles9417]

Can't watch this with a straight face this is the best Christmas mix up ever😂🤣😗😭

[@moviez-peliz8411]

Yep!

[@asharcher1646]

The real question is how did they perform this with a straight face🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Hyawill434]

Merry Christmas to all the men and women serving here and overseas to protect us. May God Bless all of you and bring you back home safe.

[@GoodKnight71]

God bless our Men and Women in the Armed Forces!!!

[@VyTran-lo5uy]

It’s cool how they fit all of those Christmas songs together.

[@ruthe.2292]

It’s good that the navy has a sense of humor.

[@Veligro]

This is the greatest performance in the history of performances

[@ladydove45]

You guys crack me up!! Definitely Navy style. Thank you all for serving our country.

[@matlnl2064]

They have wonderful voices, this arrangement is gold and I love how confused they look through the all thing it makes it even better! New favorite christmas Carol!

[@fayebottoms6673]

They are a wonderful ban😊

[@kathleengiesbrecht2084]

These four guys are really good 🎶🇺🇸

[@graciepie6641]

This is why no other branch likes the navy. This is also why everyone likes the navy band.

[@zwicksan]

What? I'm a retired Marine Corps Officer who just spent 20 years working as a GS-13/14 with the Navy. There are many of us who love the Navy! Do you realize the Marine Corps Band is known as the President's Own?

[@lisaedgerton3295]

So great

[@nightfall22]

Beautiful! These guys are so awesome! I’m so happy all of this old stuff is re-emerging on KZbin. I would have never found these awesome guys! Go Navy!

[@marycoleman221]

A favorite Navy saying, “You’re killing me”.

[@kendallhockeriv]

This is a truly naval operation. Great job, BZ! GO NAVY!

[@codymartin9703]

Best 12 days of Christmas I've ever heard lol

[@kithurasmith9517]

The best version

[@vickieglass1578]

OH MY GOODNESS.....AMAZING PERFORMANCE!!! I can just imagine how hard it was to get this down!!! You all are AWESOME!! GOD BLESS!!! Just love you guys!!

[@bcarlisle2575]

Seriously...only the discipline and dedication of the members of our armed forces could pull this off. Bravo.

[@perriwenplays9215]

Actually, this has been done by Straight No Chaser in an almost identical manner going back to the 1990s.

[@SingingSpock]

This isn't even their song, it's a Straight No Chaser song that they're covering, as have countless other groups. Musical groups have discipline and dedication too, you know.

[@Jellopuff_TAS]

@@SingingSpock They're covering Richard Gregory, not SNC. The only exception is the use of "I Have a Little Dreidel", which IS a part only in SNC's version of 12 Days.

[@Dr_Do-Little]

Only the discipline and dedication of truly great professional musicians and signers.

[@cobtuna7474]

@@SingingSpock This arrangement has been around since the 1960s. So it doesn't belong to straight no chasers ether.

[@MsBear9-ls8bg]

Thanks Psalm 105&106 🎄😊 Praying 🎄 😊 🙏 😊😊 Praise God 🎄 😊 😊 Merry Christmas! & Happy New Year! 🎉🎉😊😊

[@hearttoheart4me]

That pretty much covers every Christmas song.

[@cynthiat6505]

Actual musicians! And actually very funny. “Not proper leadership Chief”. LOL!

[@donaldphilip6496]

Hello beautiful

[@bryanyau2001]

This arrangement is actually so good

[@ruthkorb694]

It's 2021 and this still is my go-to Christmas song when I want great harmony and a big smile!!

[@piggiesspanishadventures6975]

Fantastic performance from you guys. Love Adams expressions. Lost count of how many times I've watched this and all your others. Love from Spain

[@debabratamazumder2226]

I m from India and really amazed by this impressive performance of US Navy,merry Christmas everyone

[@secretforreddit]

Greatest Christmas medley ever!

[@bl00dsvcker]

"Are you hurt?" "Yes" "Well i don't care, get up!"

[@palatina6626]

7 years later and I will watch it for ever and ever. This was so funny. Amazing voices.

[@corazonabitan7317]

I love these guys...they are joy to watch!

[@palatina6626]

7 years later and I watch it every Christmas. This was so funny. Amazing voices.

[@7Steveski]

This quartet is amazing, and a lot of fun too!

[@carolynjones6457]

Fantastic, they performed that perfectly. God Bless You.

[@LordFloofTM]

Not quite what I was expecting but it was even better than what I was expecting

[@logoseducationalresourcece1936]

Merry Christmas to All from the Philippines!

[@linzigwilt2165]

Absolutely brilliant, I love that 'I don't care, get up!!! ' Would love to watch you guys live but don't think you will ever come to Cheddar in Somerset! !! United Kingdom. I can but dream please stay safe xx

[@mathewjr3766]

beautiful work... Uchechi from Nigeria

[@djth9147]

With the world struggling this year, this is exactly what we need to help put a smile on our faces & lift us up a little bit. Great singing & brilliant comedy, thank you!!

[@helenepelletier894]

THIS took a lot of practice!! GREAT JOB!!!!!

[@garylima743]

This is hysterical! These men are wildly talented. Great job and thank you for your service.

[@judithmaryhill4862]

Love it! Love It! Love It! Your group are so talented. It was a joy to watch. Thank you for sharing 😊💕😊💕😊💕

[@Tillers-ox8ml]

brilliant..what more is there to say about these guys. So talented

[@Cheeselover2626]

this is the first time that I have heard a Christmas song mashup

[@Cheeselover2626]

@Chris Travers post the link and I'll watch it

[@mariaerevia-bruehwiler6162]

Merry Christmas to all the men and women ❤❤❤ that are serving to protect us. May their families have a Very Merry Christmas as well. ❤❤❤❤

[@dqst2012]

My kids discovered this in 2020.. and it is now a favorite of theirs.. we watch several times a year and during christmas many more

[@user-kb1cc1rd2s]

Ive celebrated Christmas without a tree and used red and white poinsettias too. Merry Christmas to you all. 2023

[@user-iz5en1vn6w]

Phenominal, they are the next street no chaser

[@dscottsw1]

That was brilliant. Thanks for taking a tired old Christmas song and making it seriously entertaining. Loved it!

[@pattistilwell7424]

Hi, how are you doing today. Merry Christmas to you.

[@LauraGumina]

Right here in Michigan!! 14 years ago...oh, to be there! Laura, in Oak Park, Michigan

[@inescosta9595]

As the song says I saw this more than twenty times. They are all amazing but my favourite is always Adam. I simply love him. Of course they are older now but better too. And please Adam dont leave the group

[@donaldphilip6496]

Hello beautiful

[@alyssa562]

Chief got so excited about the dreidel part lol

[@zoomiesx3632]

Love these guys and their humor

[@ukwuomaadaeze1256]

I watched this over and over again. Too beautiful a performance. Entertaining. Kudos fine officers

[@davidguyette589]

Well actually they are enlisted so...they work for a living.

[@readthebible67]

WHAT A HOOT!! They have exquisite harmony, but they are hilarious!

[@Djay_B]

I loved how they just gave up at the end.

[@carlaaustin6054]

I love the humor and their voices - wow- awesome 👍👍👍.

[@patcarter5126]

OUTSTANDING

[@pattistilwell7424]

Hi, how are you doing today. Merry Christmas to you.

[@sydneysmith6471]

Oh my heart. These guys are so funny. I have seen this 11 times and I still laugh my head off. Ben is my favorite. He is so hilarious. Love you guys.

[@enochdanbaba8233]

Bravo, i have been lafing from Nigeria.

[@leeelizabeth7102]

An impromptual acapella one scene pranky drama : this is what I felt while watching. Pranky but very musical and natural and I was given a fun-filled morning wakeup. Thank you. 🌹🙏👍🙏👏🙏❣

[@flowalsh5248]

y’all were fantastic. Merry Christmas and happy new year. Thank you for the service to our country. I greatly appreciate it. God bless the USA.

[@P.C.W.321]

MERRY CHRISTMAS ! Thank you for this merriment... Bless you all!

[@marymcmaster9189]

Thanks guys for the chuckles and for your brave service. You're the best.

[@polyannamoonbeam]

This is very good-so cleverly executed😂😂

[@j.s.lacher5710]

Listening 4 years later in May... Got me laughing out loud literally

[@carolinejones7362]

I keep repeating this even when its not Christmas here in New Zealand. Just love it. You guys are awesome .😅🤣

[@virginialongdason9770]

Love listening and watching them. God bless.

[@avenegas0691]

These guys are really awesome singers and funny showmen!!! Five Star Rating!!!

[@lindak8664]

These guys are fantastic!

[@inescosta9595]

This guys are so good. I can hear and see this song again and again. The four are so talented and nice When I´m writing this I know that Senior Chief Adam Tyler is already retired A great pity. He was one of the best and my favourite. We are going to miss you a lot. Stay safe and God bless you

[@inescosta9595]

Guys you are really wonderful. Each one in their own style, both Michels, Benjamin and my favourite Adam. so talented and nice. I don´t get tired of seeing you over and over again.

[@kyliesbubbie]

My dad was a Navy man! Thanks to him and all you for your service!

[@simondhar7776]

So creative of you gentlemen.

[@martinahemprich5140]

"Are you hurt?" " Yes!" "I don't care. Get up!" 🤣

[@cherylbillett2645]

thanku for your service ...god bless you...love it..thanku for making me laugh

[@windflower233]

I have watched this again and again.. brilliant & funny...👍👍

[@liviatara3408]

You are very good guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!I love you

[@MoiNagaManuAse]

That was awesome. Hats off to you all.

[@stephen0395]

This deserves more views

[@barbarafox5524]

This was great! Priceless! Thank you for your service:)! Merry Christmas to all!

[@arlenefischer2873]

That was awesome!! I'm still laughing😍

[@chrisssnackgame5440]

Great people amazing voices really enjoy watching thanks for sharing.

[@donnestrong2124]

Hysterical with a lot of talent and skill. So very well done.

[@ThePraters]

LOL it's 5 am here and can't stop giggling! You guys are awesome! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@chezan57]

First class, absolutely brilliant well-done guys superb and clever

[@rachelsturm3312]

I love this! Great music and lots of humor! LOL

[@misssangpuii2217]

Best talelented band mo !!! Very beautiful song

[@cntrydj]

JUST TOO GOOD!

[@sarahplainandtall9877]

Hahahahaha! That was GR E A T ! You Navy Men are AWESOME.

[@lysianemartin5677]

Great performance Guys. I know what work it is before do that on stage ! Thank you

[@johnrekus1521]

Love these guys!!!

[@Jigaboo123456]

I'll bet that was REALLY difficult, it must have been very well rehearsed, so easy to get it wrong, but very difficult to get it "wrong" the right way!

[@user-hb8be5wb4q]

Great video, great song, OUTSTANDING BAND AND SINGERS! Bravo'!,,,,,,,,,,,,!!!!!!!!. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE and of course, your very talented entertainment.

[@nannykat1057]

WOW! They ARE amazing!!!!!