Christopher Lee - Ghost Riders in the Sky

Christopher Lee sings the Ghost Riders In the Sky
Best version ever, isn't it...
An old cowboy went riding out one dark and windy day
Upon a ridge he rested as he went along his way
When all at once a mighty herd of red eyed cows he saw
A-plowing through the ragged sky -- and up the cloudy draw!
Yippie yi yay
Yippie yi ooh
The Ghost Riders in the sky!
Their brands were still on fire and their hooves were made of steel
Their horns were black and shiny and their hot breath he could feel
A bolt of fear went through him as they thundered through the sky
For he saw the Riders coming hard -- and he heard their mournful cry!
Yippie yi yay
Yippie yi ooh
The Ghost Riders in the sky!
Their faces gaunt, their eyes were blurred, and shirts all soaked with sweat
He's riding hard to catch that herd, but he ain't caught 'em yet
'Cause they've got to ride forever on that range up in the sky
On horses snorting fire -- as they ride on hear their cry!
Yippie yi yay
Yippie yi ooh
The Ghost Riders in the sky!
As the riders loped on by him he heard one call out his name:
"If you want to save your soul from Hell a-riding on our range
Then cowboy change your ways today or with us you will ride
Trying to catch the Devil's herd -- across these endless skies!"
Yippie yi yay
Yippie yi ooh
The Ghost Riders in the sky!
The Ghost Riders in the sky!

[@JimmySteller]

My jaw dropped when I heard his country drawl. For a brief moment I thought it was a joke, but wow. Christopher Lee could really do whatever he wanted.

[@bewmdogg]

It's not CL you fucking idiot

[@JimmySteller]

Did you see the title of this video? Also, it IS his voice. Look at this: www.metal-archives.com/albums/Christopher_Lee/Sings_Devils,_Rogues_%26_Other_Villains_%28From_Broadway_to_Bayreuth_and_Beyond%29/377903

[@SoiledWig]

i think some people just aren't happy unless they call someone a "fucking idiot" at least once a day, even when it's clearly unwarranted.

[@HashimAziz1]

On the other hand, you actually ARE a fucking idiot.

[@MsXizan]

I think Burl Ives made the original recording back in the 1940s... .

[@06burhan]

That voice will not sing again, but its mark shall remain forever. R.I.P. Sir Christopher Lee.

[@nilesclifford1544]

Burhan İzgin no one's ever ever ever ever ever really really really really really gone.

[@duncreg]

WE HAVE THE TECHNOLOGY TO MAKE HIM SING AGAIN

[@ThorAxeleon]

@@duncreg But it's not the same.

[@aceofspadesguy4913]

Never thought I would’ve heard Christopher Lee singing like he’s from Texas.

[@MBahadrhanDincaslan]

May he forever ride his steed along with the Odin's horde, yelling the war cry with his enchanting bass voice.

[@Yuri199621]

M. Bahadırhan Dinçaslan Hail !

[@fettahozan]

Abi Christopher Lee'nin müziklerine bakıyordum, kanala bir baktım senin adın var. Cidden çok kültürlü bi insansın.

[@gingermcfall7455]

M. Bahadırhan Dinçaslan Fitting farewell.

[@gueracatolica2899]

M. Bahadırhan Dinçaslan That's such a lovely and powerful line to remember him.

[@orderphonix24]

M. Bahadırhan Dinçaslan Anısını hatırlayan birilerinin olması güzel dostum :)

[@TruNordics14]

Lee had no problem channeling something of the Macabre. From witnessing a guillotine execution in France in the presence of a euphoric cheering crowd at the age of 17, to serving as an intelligence officer in WW2, he had plenty of real life experience to draw on for imbuing his dark and serious characters with the visceral and real. R.I.P. Sir Christopher Frank Carandini Lee, descendant of Charlemagne, 6'5" larger than life talent and legend in your own time.

[@JamesTKirk-wg4dh]

He's also the only member of the cast that met JRR Tolkien in real life and got his permission to play gandalf

[@alien_666]

i feel silly for replying to a 5 year old comment, but its true. Christopher Lee was truly the most bad ass and coolest man of modern times, if not of all time

[@leltrash5683]

Sir Christopher Lee really wanted to be in a movie with Clint Eastwood, they both had very awesome accolades and life stories. Ik I am six years late to the reply but Sir Christopher Lee really admired Clint Eastwood and I wander if he ever inspired him or if Sir Christopher Lee was inspired by cowboys he met back in the day when he was younger. guess I'll never know. Anyways cheers this is an awesome gem of a song.

[@Aron-ru5zk]

@@JamesTKirk-wg4dh he played Saruman.

[@JamesTKirk-wg4dh]

@@Aron-ru5zk I know he played Saruman but he spoke to Tolkien before the movies were made and Tolkien told him he had his blessing to play Gandalf.

[@Losrandir]

An old wizard went riding out one dark and windy day Upon a ridge he smoked as he went along his way When all at once a mighty herd of fellbeasts he saw A-plowing through the ragged sky and up the cloudy draw Their eyes were still on fire and their fangs were made of steel Their horns were black and shiny and their hot breath he could feel A bolt of fear went through him as they thundered through the sky For he saw the riders coming hard and he heard their mournful cry Yippie yi ooh Yippie yi yay Ringwraiths in the sky Their faces gaunt, their eyes were blurred, their faces veiled in mist He's riding hard to catch that ring, but he ain't caught it yet 'Cause they've got to ride forever out from Minas Morgul's gate On horses snorting shadow As they ride on hear their cry... As the riders loped on by him, Strider heard one call his name: If you want to save the West from hell a-riding in Mordor, Then ranger, change your ways today or with us you will ride Trying to catch the One Ring, across all Middle-Earth Yippie yi ooh Yippie yi yay Ghostriders in the sky Ash nazg gimbatul... Nazgûl in the sky

[@dennishancock6931]

A lone Nazgûl went out riding one dark and windy day, upon a ridge he rested and met 8 there on the way.

[@scotthamp384]

Oh, a wise guy, eh?

[@rowangreymantle]

Most Excellent!

[@znmckague]

This song would be an hour long and be sung by Matt Pike with Sleep

[@KiyanushKaranjia]

This is masterful

[@junheceta268]

Good lord, Christopher Lee's southern accent is perfect! There was nothing this magnificent actor couldn't do. Rest in peace, Sir Christopher. You are greatly missed.

[@dylanlewis3038]

The more I learn about Sir Christopher Lee, the more I wish he was still alive. With all these biographical movies coming out, there should be one about him.

[@MrBiggles53]

As Pee Wee Herman said, “he lived it." I bought two of his auobiographies, “Tall, Dark and Gruesome", one for my Dad and one for me.

[@widgren87]

Imagine if Sir Lee and Johnny Cash had done a duet on this song... I can't even begin to do it.

[@GeneralGavin2000]

Him and the highwaymen would have been legendary

[@KiljiArslan]

Ride forever in the sky. God bless Christopher Lee.

[@Judas_1989]

Meanwhile in Isengard...

[@defaultuser9423]

lol

[@kanrup5199]

saruman singing karaoke

[@NoDoubt-ChillOut]

deleted scene

[@plzletmebefrank]

... dang it, now I need LoTR edits with this audio superimposed...

[@JimmySteller]

Now I'm imagining Saruman jamming out up in his tower until he hears the Ents showing up to Isengard.

[@BushiBato]

This is how Saruman deceived the Hobbits.

[@lindildeev5721]

@Nancy Massi You shouldn't : according to the books, Saruman greatest charm is his voice.

[@Bonegrinder]

There'll never be a man as talented as Sir Lee ever again!

[@joshuaaragon7110]

Christopher Lee, a man of admirable accomplishments.

[@petetwells8775]

Never heard Sir Christoper Lee sing before he does this song justice a perfect voice for it. R.I.P. Sir Christopher Lee ... LEGEND!

[@itprocmj]

I have always loved this song but had never heard it performed by the by the deadly baritone, Christopher Lee. Awesome voice! I am intensely impressed!

[@dylanguignion2036]

bass actually

[@LauraFinocchietti]

A legend... Sir Christopher Lee. At his age such voice!!! Amazing.....

[@iberius9937]

Excellent! One of the best versions I've ever heard! A great surprise hearing a legendary British actor singing country music in a Southern drawl!!! Now, imagine changing this song to Nine Nazguls in the Shire.....also Ghost Riders.....:-)

[@vashydana]

RIP you wonderful man.... :'(

[@sentinelbob]

Rest in peace you magnificent man! Thank you for your service in the Winter War in Finland.

[@LiamLoewen]

That is the deepest voice I have ever heard. R.I.P Chris! May we miss your strangely soothing deep baritone!

[@punkrockmartian]

actually his voice is bass and not baritone

[@lindildeev5721]

@@punkrockmartian Absolutely not, a bass voice would be much deeper : listen to Kurt Moll.

[@lindildeev5721]

@@josiahwilson3584 Yes and I tell you for the second time to listen to Kurt Moll and other basses : their voices are way deeper.

[@MultiKamil97]

Christopher Lee was more of a bass-baritone. Remember that his voice was a bit lighter and higher when he was young and got so low only in his older years. A true bass has a bass voice since his teenage years. Christopher kinda turned into a bass, but wasn't one from the start.

[@debopamroy56]

he passed away today. Let this be a fitting farewell to the legendary life he led.

[@Poadlle]

Debopam Roy actually last sunday

[@paullevine1813]

Wow , All these years watching him & Peter Cushing i never knew he could sing & not bad , Dracula !!!! We thank Hammer Films & yea Mr. Lee could do anything he wanted to.

[@MaestroDraven]

Not the first time I've heard Christopher's spot-on Texan accent :) Perfect for this tune.

[@janwaalwijk666]

Rest in well earned peace Dracula, Man with the golden Gun, Count Dooku and Saruman type old dude...........

[@anonymousdratini]

This man is a treasure.

[@miked7295]

RIP Sir Christopher Lee. What a hero.

[@rosfell00]

That moment when Saruman the White defeated Johnny Cash the Man in Black...

[@blainehergenrother2587]

Rosfell can’t defeat cash

[@DoomStarRequiem]

Let's all agree that after a scuffle they'd settle their differences and be total friends for life.

[@keithscott4013]

Fernandez 谭Ryan 小王 agreed

[@jonleonard8883]

And Burl Ives the snowman whupped 'em both

[@Akva77]

Nooo they became friends❤

[@gailjacquelinemrsgray5823]

I love Christopher Lee singing i have several of his CDs and DVDs. a great voice for a tall gentleman. RIP my dear friend.

[@muhammadraflisyfaalghazali7280]

An old cowboy went ridin' out one dark and windy day Upon a ridge he rested as he went along his way When all at once a mighty herd of red eyed cows, he saw Plowed through the ragged skies and up a cloudy draw Their brands were still on fire and their hooves were made of steel Their horns were black and shiny and their hot breath you could feel A bolt of fear went through him as they thundered through the sky For he saw the riders coming hard and he heard their mournful cry Yipie I oh, yipie I ay, ghost riders in the sky Their face is gaunt, their eyes were blurred Their shirts all soaked with sweat He's ridin' hard to catch that herd but he 'ain't caught 'em yet 'Cause they've got to ride forever on that range up in the sky On horses snorting fire as they ride on, hear them cry As the riders leaned on by him, he heard one call his name If you want to save your soul from hell a riding on our range Then cowboy change your ways today or with us you will ride Tryin' to catch the devil herd across these endless skies Yipie I oh, yipie I ay, Ghost riders in the sky Ghost riders in the sky Ghost riders in the sky

[@mercedes9697]

Este señor es fantástico en todos los aspectos nadie lo podrá superar jamás es una leyenda inmortal por siempre y para siempre Bravo christoper lee❤

[@BJSwartz]

Ride on, Sir Christopher!

[@joseraulalejoslopez46]

Sir Christopher Lee: leyenda eterna

[@tobiaswalker7562]

This man could do ANYTHING! R.I.P. Sir Christopher Lee...and though you are gone...YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN

[@gustavoautran]

cadaverous voice, amazing version. R.I.P master Lee

[@Nomad90000]

R.I.P. Sir Christopher Lee....tks for dracula, saruman and your songs....

[@pemithmithsara7632]

Rest in Power the legend

[@Kev95682]

Useless trivia for the day: Sir Christopher is a trained opera singer.

[@georgebushy]

Didn't he tell that he would've become an opera singer but didn't have the money to actually do it?

[@MsXizan]

Margus Traumann Pretty much. His great grandmother was a well known opera diva in her day so it seems it runs in the family.

[@kevstacey8639]

Margus Traumann And so he becomes a heavy metal singer instead, occasionally dabbling in country and western (as demonstrated by this video), and goes into acting to help him achieve the inroads and wherewithal to music in the meantime, which was bound to work for him because Christopher Lee has got mad skills.

[@MsXizan]

A pretty succinct summary of his skills, Kev.

[@carna-9501]

He was told he could be a world class opera singer because he already had the voice for it at the age of 20, he then decided to make symphonic metal and Christmas metal

[@madniteowl2367]

Excellent! Well done! RIP Sir Christopher Lee

[@satansjihad6353]

man this guy had an awesome voice

[@lavalizard3]

Damn, I wish I could sing that low.

[@MsXizan]

I just wish I could sing, period!

[@gustavooprado]

What a voice oO

[@Herzelied100]

RIP you very talented man.

[@marionlecchi6029]

Christopher was a great singer , not only an actor

[@Sapphiresenthiss]

Great actor, great singer, great human being.

[@brandonwood3836]

Love this song and Christopher Lee. Very good version imo he can sing

[@purplegothicqueen]

Love this song, didn't realise he had such a fine voice. Sharing on facebook :) He was a true legend. Will always be remembered.

[@doomdigi2075]

Rest in Peace Christopher Lee.

[@Russell3267]

May you drink forever in the Great Halls of Valhalla, Sir Christopher Lee!

[@hahahahasaystheclown3831]

Cool Voice😎. Forever Christopher Lee.

[@tracybitchlamandgaystb3593]

HAHAHAHA says the Clown 👍👍👍

[@wyup]

Chris Lee never got retired and enjoyed working until his nineties.. keeping his great voice. Who can say that?

[@Vahki100]

Without doubt the best one !!!

[@leonardohenrique9491]

RIP Christopher Lee... I don't have any other words to say...

[@JADEROBINSONS]

i love this song sung by Sir Christopher Lee

[@RedcoatsReturn]

Christopher Lee could act and it seems also sing...anything...brilliantly! I’ going to learn this one for our Halloween party!

[@LaBizarraRomina]

Me encanta esta versión con don Christopher Lee!

[@timfortune9]

Opera, metal, and now country. Was there are anything this man couldn't do?

[@noxthelukygreek4792]

sehr geil R.I.P Sir Christopher Lee

[@mercedes9697]

Con su voz hacia temblar la tierra su voz pura y unica ❤

[@maltahighjacker9842]

So this is what count dooku does in his spare time haha! R.i.p sir lee

[@gailjacquelinemrsgray.2518]

Christopher has a wonderful voice, i think if he did become a singer i would still follow and love him.

[@weird-core]

You always will be in my heart. Rest in peace noble sir.

[@DezDies]

RIP Legend.

[@richardfox1605]

I looked up his range it's refered to as horror bass. Amazing man and artist. RIP.

[@jackywhipet]

Legend.............

[@flarpman2233]

Rest in peace our glorious prince.

[@ovejasnegrasdelamontana1793]

Awsemoe such powerfull version!! Thanks Mr. Lee!

[@donnadierkes3616]

I always loved that song and never know he sang it. So cool! Thanks

[@timfortune9]

So awesome actor, awesome singer, awesome spy. Was there anything this man couldn't do?

[@rachelkristine4669]

His mother was an Italian opera star, in Milan & she taught him well!🥰

[@cinzabeary5226]

Oooooo I love this version.

[@MsBenlane]

I'm a fan. thanks enjoyed this

[@Accesserised]

Wow this is incredible! ^^

[@masoscop]

Badass

[@donsully77]

RIP Christopher Lee, You are alive in my heart FOREVER

[@christianmoralesortiz4688]

O.O.........................dang, he can sing as well as read poetry along with acting, OMG!!!!!!

[@richgray8925]

R.I.P dude.

[@kanrup5199]

nice effect for the ghost rider's voice.

[@Kim-Ohio-Fuzz]

7 Juin 2015 : Sir Lee : Un mythe de siècle du cinéma, Adios Amigos....

[@philipmonihan8222]

I was expecting a very cultured, English folk song. Wow, Christopher Lee could do anything.

[@GunNutproductionsOG]

Well things I never thought I'd hear Sir Christopher Lee with an American accent. Well he was a spy so being able to hide his accent was a skill he had

[@iwasanangryyoungman]

Holy shit!!! Never knew a Shakespearean trained British bloke can nail one of the most iconically American songs of all time!!!

[@Losrandir]

I don't think this is the first time that's happened

[@lindildeev5721]

And he's not the only one : in I saw the Light, another Shakespearean trained British sings songs of Hank Williams (and he even does yodel).

[@iwasanangryyoungman]

@@lindildeev5721 are you referring to Tom "Loki" Hiddleston teaming up with Elizabeth "Wanda Maximoff" Olsen?

[@lindildeev5721]

@@iwasanangryyoungman Yes, indeed.

[@iwasanangryyoungman]

​@@lindildeev5721welcome to the Marvel Country Universe!!!

[@mercedes9697]

Este hombre con esta voz tan varonil enamora enseguida me encanta❤

[@fenrislyulf8861]

Loved you, Sir Christopher Lee.

[@patrickgratier1861]

Une voix incroyable

[@katesquilt]

Damn he could get down low! Would have never dreamed he could sing at all; let alone like this.

[@geraldjohnson4013]

Christopher Lee was quite the versatile actor and singer.

[@beowulf6944]

Christopher lee, what a complete badass

[@andreluizbotelho]

RIP legend.

[@xhinoteque]

Interesting. Hats off to a man of honour

[@arjanterhaar9271]

RIP my friend, I love you

[@juanantonionavarromartonex3990]

De aquí a Lima no hay quien lo iguale no sabía que cantaba es un crack olé ole y ole me quito el sombrero guapo😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@USSRBot]

Wow just wow , love it!

[@jorgeluizrizotho1923]

R.I.P.

[@davidowen2923]

Incredible I love it

[@ZachValkyrie]

This video should be titled: Black Riders in the Shire!

[@thomasraahauge5231]

They crossed the river Isen on midsummer's eve, disguised as riders in black . . .

[@daddybeagleaz907]

He was one of the baddest around, from joining the Finns to fight Stalin's flunkies in the Winter War to hunting Nazi war criminals afterwards he was absolutely fearless. I think President Zelensky is proving to be made of the same stuff in Ukraine as well. God Speed Sir Christopher.

[@sirjanska9575]

His voice alone made this heavy metal

[@ROBERTLUCIAn]

Holly shit this man did it all. Wow just wow

[@LeducdeRicheleau]

WOW!!!

[@Buried1999]

RIP. May the Force be with you, always!

[@ruis73]

Lindo... Obrigado pelos filmes que me deste meu velho...