Great Big Sea - Come and I Will Sing You (The Twelve Apostles)

[@stixywixy]

It’s December of 2020, and I hadn’t heard any Christmas music yet this season. Naturally, this was the video I sought out first.

[@aidendebruler]

Lol

[@ScottFerguson2015]

I HEAR one of my favorite groups of all time. I SEE bunch of guys trying to act like they're not absolutely freezing!

[@monicasmith3040]

I know eh, i just love it lol

[@williamhardway6436]

We all know how cold it gets here. The fellas are obviously freezing.

[@williamhardway6436]

Im from Ontario. I only ever visited the East coast in summer. My grandparents live in Moncton. I cant imagine how cold it gets on the coast in winter. -30 ish is normal for ontario for a cold day. Watch you newfies say -50. Fuckin hell

[@TravisLoneWolfWalsh]

That’s Newfoundland my friend

[@jeremybeamer3029]

That’s why Doyle is bouncing the way he is - just trying to keep the blood flowing!

[@NorthJettaTDI]

Found the video after a -404- redirection from the mail list message. Was worth the search. Reminds me of Christmas growing up near Thunder Bay on the north shore of Lake Superior. Merry Christmas everyone and safe travels if you are headed to your heart's content during the Holiday season.

[@notilluminati1295]

This is raw music. So great. Always love Great Big Sea.

[@superlite177]

Why in the hell is there only 24k subscribers, people this band is fantastic, and yes this is coming from an American big fan since 1998.

[@robinwild1]

Love this pure music, sung from the heart. I have followed GBS from the first time I saw those very young men singing at a small Cultures Canada performance outside the National Gallery in Ottawa. How far they have come! Bravo to making your music career in Canada and keeping to your roots.

[@HayleyLovesHaters]

Saw GBS last night in Winnipeg! I've been listening to them for all the 14 years of my life! Best night ever!

[@gdgest]

Genevieve Lehr noted that "this cumulative song, known also as the Ten Commandments And The Twelve Apostles, has enjoyed much popularity among folksingers in the southwest of England and throughout North America. Though it has been extensively collected, it is still a curiosity and somewhat of a puzzle to folksong scholars." Thanks for sharing. :-)

[@Prophetbunny1]

Every time I watch this I want to "like" it again.

[@BrokenBatWings]

I saw them in concert a week ago and they sang this song; I swear, Bob has lungs of steel!

[@citykingsofficial]

Just watching GBS videos to pass the time until I go out to see them tonight in St. John's.

[@seanacameron8940]

Miss you ever so, laddies. My sons and I still have most of your CD`s et. al. Do pray for your good health and do hope to meet up with you again. Love the Mum from Prince George, and lots of hugs from Mike and Liam By the by, `tis a grrrrrrrrand song xoxoxoxoxoxoxo

[@memphisbandman]

Twelve, twelve Apostles, Eleven is the eleven that went straight to heaven, Ten the Ten Commandments, Nine the bright eyed shiners, Eight Gabriel angels, Seven, seven stars under the sky, Six, the six pallbearers, Five ferrymen under the bush, Four Gospel preachers, Three of them were drivers, Two of them were lily white babes, clothed all in green-o, One the one that's all alone and ever more shall be so!

[@somewhereupthere785]

I swear that's not what he sings at 7.

[@jrhawk]

Thanks brother 13 is the one who shed blood for you and me

[@Patntaf2010]

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[@wilhelmquodsolitarius8169]

It's October. I'm drunk. Loved you fellas since I was a littlkid . Mum loves you guys. I grew up listening to you fellas

[@caro136911]

my absolute favorite @Christmas ! and I can sing every word along too !!

[@charlesjenkinson5020]

That glint in the eye at 1:29 has made my freaking day, Mr Bodhran.

[@RorHemi]

Saw them in London, ON. just a month or so ago. They were excellent!

[@DovahGirlie]

Canadian pride is here. :) Loving the music, guys!

[@susans8355]

It’s Nov 2021 and I just discovered this treasure. And I can’t stop listening to it. And one day, I wish to visit Newfoundland at Christmastime. ❤️🎄

[@barontaylor7139]

One of my favourite songs of theirs along with Good People, Feel It Turn, Goin Up, and Ordinary Day

[@jeremybeamer3029]

2:46 the power of their voices knocks snow off a roof!

[@kingdevil4]

I seen them in Regina on Saturday. They are amazing. Loved this group since I was little.

[@bobmitchell4532]

They were featured on a CBC broadcast tonight, the entire hour.. I had never heard them before. I even thought The Great Big C not Sea.. Now I know! Fantastic show! Love their music! 🎶

[@bernieryan2093]

I hope you lads long appreciate how good this is. Thank you!

[@gregkral4467]

Ohhhh, that was so good... thank you all for filling the days of my life with joy... and beauty, and history, and giving my own poor voice a reason to sing to my newborns... they love your voices too...... thank you, and merry Christmas 2019. Much love out there for ya. I think this is better than the album version, but still, love the instruments as well on the pro version, but this was all you.... love it so. Bless you, from Alberta.

[@monicasmith3040]

I love you. Lol I countlessly listened to your music since ... forever lol I just want you all to know you're amazing and Thank you for your music ♡ This song is awesome lol

[@knottedowl]

Fantastic, Saw them in Ann Arbor!!!!!! Must SEA!!!!!

[@MouthOfTheUnknown]

I always smile at the eleven of them went straight to heaven part ;) Great video guys!!

[@racheec2398]

🤗🎵🥁🎻🎤😍 Loving you all from Northern Ontario🙋🏼‍♀️

[@michellechedore]

Fantastic! They performed this song while in Moncton April 24th, it was AWESOME!

[@observerlink4124]

Magnificent! This is lately my favorite clip to play at holiday time!

[@timwimbleton8549]

Awesome!!

[@Quirqs]

im going to see them next thursday! GAHH im excited!

[@nicoleraven6917]

Christmas 2022..I wake up singing this song. Love it.

[@mause1947]

I love this snow and all and the artists looking so real, not all perfect, I live in Pa USA and am from S. Germany

[@jockellis]

I get the shivers when I see those guys outside.

[@aminduary4178]

One of the very best songs, very amusing

[@awonderfulillusion]

Love love love everything about this.

[@StephandMarc]

I just love this song!!! Great job guys!!

[@dobwat]

Fantastic... festive greetings to you and yours ... so looking forward to March 10th

[@brigids9]

Oh yeah...well better than 12 days of Xmas. Informing too, total comedy love.

[@judithl1171]

First time seeing this and I Love It!!

[@eepruls]

I was there too! I was surprised they didn't do When I'm Up and End of the Word but still, a fantastic show!

[@lolo9421]

God, looking at their older videos and its crazy how much they've aged... Time flies..

[@rickpelletier5830]

I love this...great musical talent on all levels.👏

[@somegalfromcan]

Yay - they finally made a video of this!

[@wilhelmquodsolitarius8169]

Love you guys. Hope everyone's well

[@annacorbett6813]

I love this song

[@dalepoulette]

Gotta tell my boy Krayzie Bone and Bone Thugs N Harmony to rethink their history of fast rapping. Mi'kmaq new found lander's are the true legends.

[@Afronadian]

Just love this song.

[@hailfairgoddess]

Bob, you are my fave. 😀

[@nicolekenny5579]

Me too

[@angelinaballerina742]

Agreed

[@DenPratt]

Saw 'em yesterday at the Waiting Room Lounge in Omaha, Nebraska. :D

[@n307-r3u]

I am related to the one singing he is one of my cousins and I'm so happy now I figured of today and I love the song

[@clockworkNate]

but they are all singing, unless they are all your cousins?

[@davepower7170]

I remember singing this at primary school in the late 50s early 60s

[@EmilyLipkowski]

Awesome

[@satzrunningonadream260]

Love it!!

[@redcoat4ever323]

Totally cool!!

[@beckyc.4945]

Yay Bob!

[@tinamanjaly261]

This is one of the best. Loves a bit on spotlight on Bob.

[@mikewong6773]

Tina Manjaly No special effects, no computer graphics, no background singers or dancers, no lip syncing, this is just good music. May the Maitimes live long!

[@leslieandfam]

the snow falling from the roof @ 2:46. Epic. Must be the awesome band playing in front of the building. ;)

[@BadWolfAndTimelords]

Yeah! Send some snow here! Share it with the other Canadians!

[@BuddyWithTheSideburns]

Let none doubt the lungs of Mr. Bob Hallett.

[@RyanMacNeil]

Merry Christmas from South Africa Lads!

[@ME-xq8bg]

I love Sean’s face in this.😎

J'adore !!!!

[@Canadiaceara]

Wonderful! Merry Christmas!

[@Shadowbear1955]

That is an extremely Good song.

[@josiepettorelli5198]

Absolutely LOVE these guys!!! Happy Holidays Everyone! Much Love from Canada☃️🌲💚❤💚🥁🎶

[@gringo5]

can't believe i found this on youtube we sing it a bit differently in Trinidad

[@JackGilbertJr]

Aries Placide how do you sing it? What are the differences?

[@jackocallahan8967]

Incredible.. Merry Christmas 2015

[@MsOriginalxD]

Love this .... :D

[@wolfzalin]

Saw them sing this in Omaha 2013. It was great, Bob forgot the words for a moment at #6, Alan and Sean had to remind him!

[@brigids9]

Nice in every way!

[@MrJackjnr]

Good song😄

[@williamhardway6436]

Nothing to block the wind on the entire island

[@deborahallen3349]

Still a sound I'd follow

[@rejeannedicaire3919]

Love it..❤❤❤😊

[@dpcnreactions7062]

The 12 days of Christmas Newfoundland style!

[@nicolekenny5579]

Im from Newfoundland

[@shaywerner9849]

I like!

[@Johnnythemick]

good memory

[@MusicalLover99]

True Canadians right here!

[@Eeraleye]

Merry Christmas guys!

[@BrandenRennie]

Insight stirring. Happy.

[@ajmalcolm2599]

I like it

[@QuickGearhead]

Great song guys!! Did anyone notice the small avalanche on the roof at 2:46 in the song? I love the snow this time of year!

[@darrylchicoine2787]

Love gbs

[@bagpipingbykaren]

I want to knit hats for all of my Great Big Sea newfies!

[@redscrochetedstuff3266]

I was thinking the same thing, but crochet. Lol.

[@SunshineTwilight]

these guys kill me, I love it lol

[@bonelessbuffalowingsplease6772]

I love this song. My sister babysat for Alan Doyle.

[@anouk3840]

Wait, seriously?

[@JoelyGallant]

Merry Christmas!

[@GBSislove]

Oh how I love thee!!! Zomg 64 days!

[@GerrieBerrie]

Awesome :)

[@hazelault2323]

Come and I will sing you, What will you sing me? I will sing you one-o. What will the one be? One the one that's all alone and ever more shall be so. Come and I will sing you, What will you sing me? I will sing you two-o. What will the two be? Two of them were lily white babes, clothed all in green-o, One the one that's all alone and ever more shall be so. Come and I will sing you, What will you sing me? I will sing you three-o. What will the three be? Three of them were drivers, Two of them were lily white babes, clothed all in green-o, One the one that's all alone and ever more shall be so. Come and I will sing you, What will you sing me? I will sing you four-o. What will the four be? Four Gospel preachers, Three of them were drivers, Two of them were lily white babes, clothed all in green-o, One the one that's all alone and ever more shall be so. Come and I will sing you, What will you sing me? I will sing you five-o. What will the five be? Five ferrymen under the bush, Four Gospel preachers, Three of them were drivers, Two of them were lily white babes, clothed all in green-o, One the one that's all alone and ever more shall be so. Come and I will sing you, What will you sing me? I will sing you six-o. What will the six be? Six, the six pallbearers Five ferrymen under the bush, Four Gospel preachers, Three of them were drivers, Two of them were lily white babes, clothed all in green-o, One the one that's all alone and ever more shall be so. And come and I will sing you, What will you sing me? I will sing you seven-o. What will the seven be? Seven, seven stars under the sky, Six, the six pallbearers Five ferrymen under the bush, Four Gospel preachers, Three of them were drivers, Two of them were lily white babes, clothed all in green-o, One the one that's all alone and ever more shall be so. And come and I will sing you, What will you sing me? I will sing you eight-o. What will the eight be? Eight Gabriel angels, Seven, seven stars under the sky, Six, the six pallbearers Five ferrymen under the bush, Four Gospel preachers, Three of them were drivers, Two of them were lily white babes, clothed all in green-o, One the one that's all alone and ever more shall be so. And come and I will sing you, What will you sing me? I will sing you nine-o. What will the nine be? Nine the bright eyed shiners, Eight Gabriel angels, Seven, seven stars under the sky, Six, the six pallbearers Five ferrymen under the bush, Four Gospel preachers, Three of them were drivers, Two of them were lily white babes, clothed all in green-o, One the one that's all alone and ever more shall be so. And come and I will sing you, What will you sing me? I will sing you ten-o. What will the ten be? Ten the Ten Commandments, Nine the bright eyed shiners, Eight Gabriel angels, Seven, seven stars under the sky, Six, the six pallbearers Five ferrymen under the bush, Four Gospel preachers, Three of them were drivers, Two of them were lily white babes, clothed all in green-o, One the one that's all alone and ever more shall be so. And come and I will sing you, What will you sing me? I will sing you eleven-o. What will the eleven be? Eleven is the eleven that went straight to heaven, Ten the Ten Commandments, Nine the bright eyed shiners, Eight Gabriel angels, Seven, seven stars under the sky, Six, the six pallbearers Five ferrymen under the bush, Four Gospel preachers, Three of them were drivers, Two of them were lily white babes, clothed all in green-o, One the one that's all alone and ever more shall be so. And come and I will sing you, What will you sing me? I will sing you twelve-o. What will the twelve be? Twelve, twelve Apostles, Eleven is the eleven that went straight to heaven, Ten the Ten Commandments, Nine the bright eyed shiners, Eight Gabriel angels, Seven, seven stars under the sky, Six, the six pallbearers, Five ferrymen under the bush, Four Gospel preachers, Three of them were drivers, Two of them were lily white babes, clothed all in green-o, One the one that's all alone and ever more shall be so!

[@Ryan98063]

This is an ancient carol older than modern English. The song is a mix of Christian and pagan themes and today makes little sense, and has inconsistent lyrics wherever you go.

[@jenniferbryan5775]

Point? There is nothing indicating ownership.

[@el_tristo]

@@jenniferbryan5775 A fun fact?

[@wb8047]

I think the real question, is anything younger than modern english?

[@lakelili]

Has a lot of different versions, most commonly known as "Green Grow the Rushes Oh"... date to at least the early 19th century in this form, but teaching tunes (antiphon -call/answer format) is much older.

[@jonathanpugh2271]

Saint 🍀🇮🇪🍀🇮🇪🍀🇮🇪🍀🇮🇪🍀 Patrick's Day Is, Almost, Here!!! Happy Saint 🍀🇮🇪🍀🇮🇪🍀🇮🇪🍀🇮🇪🍀 Patrick's Day!!!

[@arwenrashka]

Merry Christmas, b'ys!

[@prettypeggy5292]

exalting

[@NorbertNipken]

I want to come to newfoundland

[@JasonTinling]

Sociable!