Jessye Norman Christmastide TV special (1988)

This Christmastide,
Composed by Donald Fraser, Jane McCulloch
with Jessye Norman, Empire Chamber Ensemble,
Conducted by Robert de Cormier

[@mareisland6425]

RIP Ms. Norman...there will never be another like you.

[@jstats13]

I guess you know that you have "made it" as a singer when peope start writing Christmas carols for your voice. Who needs to die and go to heaven to hear an angel sing? We have Jessye Norman right here on earth!

[@jla3bc]

God, how I miss this woman. She and her beautiful voice saved me, getting me some of the most difficult times in my life. The fact that she is no longer with us absolutely crushes my heart. Thank you, Miss Norman, and “Merry Christmas.”

[@alwellus]

I remember seeing this way back in 1988 - that year had the best Christmas Specials - and this is still true to today.

[@16dutch]

This is probably what the angels sound like. A humble, God-given voice, and this diva knows it. I love her.

[@ieguy3]

I first heard this while I was visiting Denmark some years ago at Xmas. It was stunning then and even more so now that i've been able to find it again.

[@tonyjay]

Yeah, this is my absolute favorite Christmas song too. Although, I listen to it all year long.

[@mikekuhn214]

Words cannot begin to describe how this song makes your soul feel. May u RIP Jessye Norman!

[@andrecliquot489]

This always brings tears to my eyes and warmth to my soul.

[@louisesmith2130]

So beautiful and so timely. Always melts my heart and the tears start to flow.

[@talisaaa]

we sing that in our choir, but this is unreachable..amazing..

[@jermainejones3611]

This is my favorite song of all time literally.

[@guetary]

A heart-stoppingly beautiful performance. Quite wonderful.

[@joshuahemmingway1014]

Norman, you're an Angel from Heaven that leads the choir there...thanks for coming to Earth and sharing your voice with us.

[@zellenesmith5695]

Her voice transcends her beauty breathtakingly so much so it’s very hard for me to hold back the tears. Our Father God so lovingly gifted

[@cyk6636]

I wish I knew this special collection earlier. So touching.

[@conkal9]

Miss you. What a gift you brought us.

[@saywhat157]

I listen to this when ever I just need to sit and be still. It is a reflective peice, Ms. Norman's voice is so soothing and the music is pure.

[@fenrir4099]

shockingly beautful

[@PennTrafford]

Exquisite... This carol is also popularly known as "Jessye's Carol", composed as a tribute to her by Donald Fraser.

[@irishmom58]

So lovely.....tears well up....thank you

[@eddiecat]

Between this and Ms.Norman's version of O Holy Night,talk about heavenly!

[@bgroovy2]

What A beautiful Christmas song. I had never heard this till I saw the american boy choir a couple of years ago. Truly a standad!

[@itchycoopark2]

I have been looking for this for years ... Bless your heart for posting it ..so beautiful ..

[@twhditto]

How beautiful! Why can there not be more like her and these sorts of songs?

[@Rafed1221]

Jessye is one of the finest singers in the world,and listening to her sing, is like watching God create the Heavens, and the Earth. Her voice is simple the sound of Glory!!

[@pilgrimelona3041]

Thank you for sharing this, one of best carols of ever, sung by one of our greatest singers, about the greatest Gift of all

[@higharch]

Gorgeous

[@kenmina08]

Her rendition of Strauss' Last Four Songs are amazing, too!

[@orvtimlaw]

Such warmth and beauty in this performance. Miss Norman has always been one of my favorite singers.

[@m.antoniosims342]

What beautiful lyrics! What a beautiful melody! This is simply a beautiful piece of music & to add the magnificant, heavely voice of the great Jessye Norman is a feast for the ears and the heart! Thank you!

[@ernlwjr2]

Absolutely beautiful!!!❤

[@nthotomosikili1653]

Amazing indeed...

[@elenakinani]

Love her so... So much... 😭😭😭😭

[@mark200457]

Nice comment Mike. I'm an American passing through UK soon - will try to get to Ely. Looks so beautful! Love Jessye too--what a voice and spirit!

[@AdolphoLegnaro]

sempre fui apaixonado pela voz de Jessye Norman; estaé uma verdadeira canção de ninar para meus ouvidos

[@Emellasofioli]

Nella semplicità... straordinario !

[@misspaddylee]

Lovely.

[@fenrir4099]

the person that disliked this has no life

[@reivilo]

blasted beautifully... new favorite xmas song this one!

[@MzShugr]

Preach it...LOL...I totally agree

[@ninnashark09]

kl song. btw my grandma wrote the lyrics. lol. honestly.

[@fenrir4099]

im a tenor 1 and this is challenging for me

[@jstats13]

Someone dislikes this?!? YGTBK!

[@kenmina08]

Rendition mean a performance or an interpretation....

[@edwardlyden7902]

Not very religious but Jessie is the best