Donna Summer - O Holy Night (Live TV, 1982)

Classic christmas tune

[@MrDonanthony]

I remember seeing this the night it aired. I was already a fan, but she blew me away with this performance! The only artist to win a Grammy in four different categories....R&B, Rock, Gospel and Dance.

[@stevepaniagua1825]

I agree with you, I heard it that same evening and it has been my favorite ever since!!!❤

[@johnhaun4575]

I remember the night this aired. I came home and turned on the TV just as she started singing. Had not seen it again until just now. I just found it here on KZbin, but I remembered the stage, her dress, hair and of course her delivery of O Holy Night. What a treat to see it again after thinking about it for 41 years. Donna Summer was the best !!!

[@thomascovenant665]

Donna just might turn me into a Christian with that heavenly voice...Wow!

[@Suecasehall]

Love it when she hits that 'divine' high note twice!!! So effortless!!! Such an underrated vocalist it's a shame. My favorite Christmas song is sung to absolute perfection here. I guess that's what 'divine' is all about!!!

[@JimmieJamOfTheDay]

No vocal runs needed. Just pure heartfelt belting and power. #MyFavoriteSinger

[@tiffsaver]

I met Donna in Las Vegas, where I bought one of her paintings. A sweeter and more compassionate person you will never meet.

[@abevillanueva1974]

My goodness...Donna's voice projects without effort!

[@michaelmappin4425]

Holy night indeed. I'm so glad I found this. Fantastic!

[@justjackjordinjustin]

YES, I AGREE.. I REMEMBER WITNESSING THAT. Donna sang it live... She was a special Guest... I wanted to hear it again... I didn't have a vcr yet :) If i were in that audience - i would have been on my feet with applause!! :) Thank you for posting!

[@lilmanforu]

Perfection is the only way to describe Donna's vocals on this incredible performance.

[@ronaldhowlett9314]

My favorite song sung beautifully by the legendary Donna Summer

[@roki6467]

Can't celebrate Christmas during the pandemic this year, but I can still celebrate this remarkable performance by one of music's finest voices.

[@spinztarella]

Nobody sings this like Donna Summer. So effortless, so strong, so powerful, so beautiful

[@mhworld5541]

She was much more than the disco queen. She was an AWESOME singer.

[@JimmieJamOfTheDay]

I think when many think of Donna Summer, they think of Disco and many people didn't like Disco, despite its popularity (or because of it). The woman could be soulful, rock out as hard as Springsteen, touch your soul with a ballad and, of course, make you get up and dance. She is The Queen Of Music to me because she could sing anything.

[@hijinxs76]

This is my favorite version of this song hands down ❤

[@buckjohnson1119]

Donna does an absolute beautiful, rendition, and so full. The Norwegian singer Sissel who was also the voice throughout the movie, ‘Titanic,’ has also an incredible moving rendition in her native Norwegian. It’s her 2009 version on utube, and is a powerful Joy. It’s worth listening to,

[@rocklandrockland2680]

So true! Gone too soon and greatly missed!

[@dsummer1]

I saw this on TV as well and was blown away! I have NEVER heard this sung with such grace and reverence!

[@joebarcelona]

The beauty of her singing is the power and resonance of her voice. She really refrained from a lot of contrived embellishment, and forced emotion. She is most relaxed when she is singing, and the sounds she makes, are resonant and relaxing. Yet her voice was very emotionally. She did her own thing, and she is GREAT! There is no one like her, however, the screetchers and yellers, are a dime a dozen.

[@robertwilson214]

You can imagine old people in the audience saying 'oh no its that disco woman' then being blown away.

[@chriscoyne9717]

One of the best voices of all time. Wish she did more Adult Contemporary type music. Because she has the voice of a balladeer, not just disco/dance music

[@Ready2ReadU]

35 years after I first fell in love with this woman's voice, I am discovering her al over again, and it's amazing. Sych beauty, such style and such an INCREDIBLE voice. Man, I miss her.

[@garyg2063]

Such a pure, clear quality to her voice. I love how she sings the song without a bunch of runs. She hits the note and she holds it, the mark of an outstanding singer. She just sails through those notes, effortlessly standing by those amazing set of pipes. She was indeed blessed to have such a rare gift.

[@Titan52berg]

I remember this Christmas special on TV! I used to have the entire show on a recorded VHS tape! One of the absolutely BEST renditions of 'O Holy Night' I have ever heard! Thank God that somebody posted this video! I loved it back then... and love it even more today! I truly miss Ms. Summer's gift of song! She was a legend!

[@Emmygata]

I saw her sing this on TV that night so long ago now. Since then, her version is my favorite Christmas song. I've heard this song by many other people since then, obviously, but no one has sung it better than Donna.

[@normandy567]

Seul à pouvoir chanter si bien en live sans effort voix puissance clarté justesse . Donna sommer. Merveilleuse

[@lynniedog]

What an amazing voice. She has been one of my favorites for many years. I have never heard anyone sing this beautiful song like she can.She also sang this song on a program called Solid Gold which is where I first heard her sing it. Donna Summer you are amazing!!!

[@SWSimpson]

This has to be the best rendition of O' Holy Night ever.

[@kenny1886]

I have loved this clip of her singing this since I saw it originally aired on Solid Gold. No one sings it as well as she does! Love you Donna forever!

[@MyBiddie]

I once hears her do this accapella on radio one when she was a guest underrated singer and a sad loss

[@mateomelendez3733]

I also remember the original airing. Ms. Donna was EXCELLENT!

[@caninbar]

What a wonderful voice. She had such a solid vocal technique and naturally resonant voice which resulted in beautiful legato and seemingly effortless singing! Thanks Donna! You're a legend!

[@YouSPI]

@italianman004 Greetings. Your comment about Donna Summer's 'O Holy Night' was over a year ago but I've just found it here on KZbin - and I could have written it myself! I remember the show, the performance, and have thought of it for years. I too bought the album and also feel there is no comparison. There is something about the tone of her voice as she begins. Absolutely amazing. Glad to see I'm not alone in that thought. Happy holidays!

[@KrissyCollins87]

I saw her sing it on Solid Gold about the same time (is this that show) and I too fell in love with the way she sang it. It's been my favorite Christmas song since. Very beautiful.... it is real Christmas.

[@davidmcgrath6581]

The GREATEST version I have ever heard. God Bless the Queen xx

[@giovannipoggi8374]

Che artista completa .....nessuna come lei

[@bruceholroyd7063]

I have always loved the way Donna Summer sang this Christmas hymn from the very night I saw her perform it on the "Solid Gold" Christmas Special in 1982! It still remains as one of the most beautiful and powerful vocal deliveries of this beloved song as ever! Since hearing her sing her amazing rendition, "O Holy Night" has remained my favorite Christmas hymn !

[@sabrinawhiteman3396]

I remember her appearing on a Christmas special and doing a rendition of O Holy Night. It gave me chills. Its still my favorite version. Her voice is so gorgeous and like everyone else I miss her dearly.

[@stevepaniagua1825]

AMEN, I miss her as well in 2023!

[@CactiTrio]

Summers, contrite, at prime with modesty & reverence. It is a stunning piece of work.

[@TheoriginalMach2000]

No sweat, no nothing... Crystal Clear and this song is so unbelievably difficult to sing this way... She's missed

[@PaulFagundes]

You’re right- sheer perfection!

[@joebarcelona]

This performance blew me away back in '82. Just unbelievable. And when I finally got to see her, after many years, in 2004, she sounded JUST LIKE THIS. She just wrapped her voice around you. I love her.

[@feminineone9610]

Can I love this woman anymore…im obsessed… RIP Beautiful one🥰🌺🙏🏽

[@DJOUTRAYG]

So inspiring - can you really name anyone who had such a strong voice yet such beauty - a wonderous chameleon she was - "acting" vocally as she felt the song required - but NEVER into the crazy vocal acrobatics and runs that are so unneeded - just an extremely POWERFUL and MOVING singer - I wish I had the chance to have told her what a true friend her talent she was to me - especially growing up (or inward???) in the second half of the 70's - every release seemed to speak to me - especially my favourite lp of all time "once upon a time" - it's like all her music was released only for me!!!! Aside from her amazing voice - the thing that drew me to her was her SMILE - to me, the most sincere and beautiful in showbiz ; - ) Still cry and miss her dearly - she really was a true friend to me....maybe now she's able to know how I, and so may of us, really feel about her!!!

[@eternalstud1]

This version is even better than her cd version! Donna Summer is one the very few artists who sound live even better than on cd (at least most of the times). That means she is a REAL singer, a very rare kind of artist :)

[@Caroline84fighter]

Wow! she is unique and I can sense the presence of the Holy Spirit in her and her song strongly!

[@Ronald-hx5ob]

One of the most beautiful renditions. Donna has one of most beautiful voices out there

[@setanta1954]

A Beautiful song,sung by a beautiful person. LOVE IT DONNA

[@dsummer1]

No one has ever sung it better!

[@Suecasehall]

'O Holy Night' indeed. I remember this performance as if it were yesterday. If I didn't have a reason to love this woman before she blew me away with this wonderful performance of my favorite Christmas song on that 'Solid Gold' night. Never forgot it. So beautiful, resonant and reverent. Wow! Still gives me chills. What a talent. May she rest in HEAVENLY peace.

[@wsddrama8735]

wow- effortless high notes- just stunning

[@JorgeHernandez-yr2xr]

watching and listening to her made me cry, she was unique,able to transmit any emotion in the purest way.

[@giovannipoggi8374]

Troppo tardi ho scoperto il suo talento.....meraviglioso....infinito.

[@SCSsurfer87]

Great voice; great song. Donna Summer is just one reason why the 80's were so awesome.

[@garyb7326]

So beautiful! I love the way she sings the song so effortlessly. She sings it straight without runs, so refreshing. She had all the vocal prowess to do any kind of gymnastic, but instead she opted to sing songs as they are written. Really a wonderful version of this lovely song.

[@jeromemarlee7506]

Gary b effortlessly indeed ! No face scrunching up and has to move the microphone away from her during the power notes so as not to blow out the speakers 😘😉😇

[@richardfazakas462]

Donna, surely did a Beautiful version of Oh Holy Night. one of the best ever !!

[@richardfazakas2470]

Nov. 2014, I did not know she had passed away, I'm so sorry to hear that. I saw Donna sing this on TV back in 1982, I thought it was one of the Best Songs she ever sang. I miss you Donna, God be with You.

[@JaydeVox]

I cry every time I hear your voice Donna, I wouldn't be singing if it weren't for you. Perfection is the only way to describe her voice.

[@renesluijter]

Thank you much for all these wonderful moments. I like this version so much. No one can ever replace you in every way.

[@joebarcelona]

Goose bumps, here 2:07. Massive dopamine release, here 2:15

[@dgmonsanto]

La navidad nunca va a ser igual sin nueva música de Donna.

[@lunnouxhinds8464]

Her Christmas CD is a must have. You will not be disappointed.

[@charlesjohnson253]

She was divine!

[@jamesburke3929]

I remember seeing this when it first aired. Then I spent the next many years trying to hear it again. She was an absolutely stunning powerful singer! This and her album cut, I believe, are the greatest versions of this hymn ever recorded.

[@jillbursell9356]

I thought it was just me James. I tried for decades to find something recorded by her for Christmas thinking surely she would do this song. Never did. What album has this on it?

[@jamesburke3929]

Its a christmas album from the 90's Jill .Absolutely one of the best! I think its called Donna Summer christmas is here.

[@kenallan7152]

The album is from 1994, Christmas Spirit, a reissue is called 20th Century Masters, Donna Summer, Christmas Spirit. You can find on Amazon.

[@ktse840058]

i wish i had a CD of this version. It's incredible and Donna's voice is once again uncomparable!!!!

[@jeromemccabe5449]

unbelievable how her voice is so beautiful😇

[@jillbursell9356]

I know. She gave me the chills when she was on this program and she gives me chills now. I didn't know she could do that. It's surprising how good some of the most popular stars were. We thought they were strictly rock or R & B. It seems many of them hide this ability to shine in more than one genre.

[@BRENOPESSURNO]

fantastic, wonderful, lovely, sensational, beautiful, exquisite....what else can be said?light to the world, light, light, more light, more light......she's a comet.

[@michaelrachels8785]

I miss DONNA SUMMER everyday

[@cdioaa]

It moves me in a way that can't hold my tears. It was a special night indeed and a great performance.

[@anastasiacooper2567]

a true lady of song, greatly missed, one of the best version's of this song, this is singing unlike most today

[@charlesmiller9004]

Definitely she was the best singer ever

[@WilliamHill-in6yz]

I was brought up in the 70s and my uncle was a teenager then so I was accustomed to Donna summer and fell in love with her.

[@dgm4738]

Just sublime - her full voice was simply glorious!

[@Scavullo9]

A MASTERCLASS PERFORMANCE FROM THE HIGH PRIESTESS OF SONG

[@garyb7706]

Beautiful! She has such a great voice. I love how she sings the song straight, not all those riffs trying to find the note, sorry Christina. She hits the note and holds it. She has a clarity to her voice that rings like a bell. And, she seems to do it effortlessly. Making it look easy when you're singing a song that has a range like O Holy Night means you've got a range and vocal control that is rare indeed. You, and your incredible talent, are missed.

[@SWSimpson]

There is a lot of power behind her voice, and the tonal quality she had- so much depth to her voice and so rich. She didn't have to run up and down the scales (I can't stand that when it is too much). Even her speaking voice was beautiful. You know, when she sings now, she has to hold back a little because her voice could overpower nearly anyone. I love a singer who can sing FULL VOICE like Donna did, and sing as strong as she did. God, How I miss her.

[@leenock6750]

What a woman she had it all. R.i.p donna never forgotten.

[@jakeinlove]

I still get goose bumps!

[@cybersuebee]

Why don't we hear from this fabulous talented woman anymore?

[@myosotis4819]

Stupenda...da brividi 🎼🦋😘

[@giovannipoggi8374]

Stupenda.....da brividi....

[@myosotis4819]

@@giovannipoggi8374 Buonanotte 🎼😘

[@myosotis4819]

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[@giovannipoggi8374]

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[@myosotis4819]

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[@michaelrachels8785]

she is the bestest ever she makes me cry when she sings

[@Malembee1]

This is definitely the best version!!!

[@diden3527]

gorgeous in voice, gorgeous in looks, gorgeous in personality......have I Ieft anything out

[@shanep1885]

Live too?? Flawless!!!❤

[@dsummer1]

No one will ever top this!!!

[@npo64]

Darrell Russ Proof that this girl could sing more than just disco. She was a talented entertainer.

[@giovannipoggi8374]

Era ed e'la mia Donna Summer e la mia cantante preferita.

[@Flawless19811]

Darrell Russ what Patti labelle

[@JimmieJamOfTheDay]

@@Flawless19811 Nope. Not even Patti. 🙂

[@Flawless19811]

Jimmie Jam Of The Day! Really

[@figsolivesfish]

Top 5 all time favorite performances!

[@jamesturner7728]

I loved this lady god bless you

[@BobbyinNashville]

She was amazing.

[@spookym123]

If I heard "O Holy Night" before Donna sang it I don't remember, but even if I did, this was the first time I really "heard" it.

[@shviewjames126]

I feel the exact same way. I remember seeing this on Solid Gold. This proves that vocally Donna is far beyond any genre of music.

[@TheMajokw]

Had NOT heard this song before she sang it and I haven't heard it the same since!

[@Orlanzepol123]

I remember the Xmas day Mrs. Summers sang this song. It left a lasting memory. I spent years after hoping I could watch her sing it over and over again but this was before the internet so all I could do was replay it in my head. Which is why I remembered the clothes and hair style she was wearing so vividl. I especially remembered the high note (Divine) in the song. When I was finally able to access this video it was exactly how I remembered and even better.

[@diden3527]

whark - never knew that she sung this, and I'm of the `older' category.......frikkin beautiful, and she was absolutely gorgeous......I'm gobsmacked

[@keithburcham1118]

"Perfecto"!"."

[@rikymira1]

superDonna! magical!

[@albertmontoya6413]

Donna Summers could sing anything tobbad she was labled the queen of disco what a great singer she was RIP

[@okraazy1]

Outstanding! Pure and perfect!

[@JorgeHernandez-yr2xr]

Amazing,outstanding and gifted singer,that was Donna Summer and much more,unmatchable !

[@Fractalor]

1st Time I saw her sing this was on a Bob Hope Special in the late 70s- early 80s... just perfect.

[@donnalovesJesus1]

thanks for this Donna Summer gospel Christmas song. merry Christmas everyone!

[@jimfitz3562]

So special, a voice like no other, the best!

[@MealyMouthedLeach]

the voice of an angel will live on in her songs.

[@myosotis4819]

Canzone bellissima...voce d'angelo🎼🎶😇

[@figsolivesfish]

Pure class. what pipes. RIP

[@sonicwarrior213]

@italianman004 Definitely agree with you. I also watched it live then and it chills me to this day. So beautiful.

[@phillycheez6288]

She was so beautiful inside and out. I love her hair in an updo because it shows facial features better. I personally didn't care to always see her hair down covering her face 🤎🫶🏽🔥The Queen of song. Could sing the phonebook..

[@joebarcelona]

She wrapped her voice around you, like a warm blanket. --Linus.

[@jediphan]

I agree. I saw this prodcast and was blown away. I was disappointed with the CD version as well. Rest in peace Donna.

[@michaelrachels8785]

my heart will never heal

[@stevenk79]

THAT VOICE !

[@jmppodcast]

Amazing.

[@heresjoje]

absolutely love donna's version (i know its old) but she had a voice eh? xxxx