The King's Singers: Billy Joel arr. Bob Chilcott - And So It Goes

Find it on #GOLD: radi.al/KingsSi...
Bob Chilcott’s great arrangement of Billy Joel’s poignant love song, “And So It Goes”' is a much-loved KS favourite from throughout the generations. It appears, with 59 other tracks, on the brand new album GOLD.
The King's Singers:
Patrick Dunachie
Timothy Wayne-Wright
Julian Gregory
Christopher Bruerton
Christopher Gabbitas
Jonathan Howard

[@jayyeetmoto711]

Its 2023 who is still drawing strength and hope from this beautiful arrangement?

[@Roarshark12]

six months late but right there with ya ;)

[@ericanspach1532]

I still cry every time I hear this song.

[@gregoire8376]

2024 as well !

[@laverageguymc7297]

Absolutely! And I will in 2025 surely

[@MariaEskelinen]

So there still is this amazing beauty in this world with so much hate and rage. If we all listened Kings Singers all the time there would be no wars. Just tenderness. And so much fun!

[@magzdilluh]

this is a healing balm on the horrible wound that is 2020

[@mzheather4u]

Your comment brought tears to my eyes... Because, it's so true.

[@jayyeetmoto711]

Im here from 2022....start the video from the beginning again please.....we need it.

[@dabi7342]

Actually for the entirety of the 2020’s so far

[@jla3bc]

2020. 2021. 2022. 2023. And life in perpetuity going forward, I fear.

[@kathrynmcmorrow7170]

The great reset. The AI boot on the face stamps ever harder. ​@@dabi7342

[@thelinuxcolonel7292]

I sang this arrangement with my high school jazz choir my senior year, and every one of us would tear up in rehearsal. Come our final concert, we were crying while singing, and we even saw our director start crying about halfway through the song. The level of emotion that the song allows to be put into it in terms of musicality and lyrical delivery, especially with a group of talented singers, is breathtakingly beautiful, and the end result is even more so. One of my most memorable experiences making music.

[@wackyd]

I also sang this song my senior year and was similarly moved. In eight years of choir (junior high through college) I think that this song and a song called Homeward Bound (Marta Keen arr Jay Althouse) were the two that were most emotionally resonant for me.

[@Councilchair1]

We’re playing to sing this. Just me and 4 other friends for Vocal Jazz and pops and our schools talent contest. I’m in love with it.

[@CherryHana-d2v]

In every heart there is a room A sanctuary safe and strong To heal the wounds from lovers past Until a new one comes along I spoke to you in cautious tones You answered me with no pretense And still I feel I said too much My silence is my self defense And every time I've held a rose It seems I only felt the thorns And so it goes, and so it goes And so will you, soon, I suppose But if my silence made you leave Then that would be my worst mistake So I will share this room with you And you can have this heart to break And this is why my eyes are closed It's just as well for all I've seen And so it goes, and so it goes And you're the only one who knows So I would choose to be with you That's if the choice were mine to make But you can make decisions too And you can have this heart to break And so it goes, and so it goes And you're the only one who knows

[@missequestrian3448]

Thank you - I came for this comment!

[@jamesduthie8024]

An almost entirely new lineup, and yet the sound remains almost exactly the same. What musicianship.

[@karinb576]

James Duthie the line up is changing very often these days

[@josephg9465]

They take men who can do the style, including exhibiting the desired expressiveness.

[@bunnymad5049]

@@BoutYoungAnnaLee Incredible feat of missing the point completely....well executed!

[@nicolasguzman09]

@@BoutYoungAnnaLee i sang this piece with the kings singers just short of 2 months ago, and what you hear in this recorded version is exactly replicated, some new members and all. their blend and amazing sound isn't luck, but hard work and patience. It is nothing less than beautiful.

[@EricTheRea]

@@BoutYoungAnnaLee There is zero autotune used here. This is just how good actual tuning can sound when produced classically trained singers. We leave autotune to the pop people.

[@L-M-MOfficial]

This has to be one of the most beautiful examples of vocal harmonisation - and of music itself - that I've ever heard. Absolutely breathtaking...

[@mescko]

That's the King's Singers in a nutshell...my favorite musical group of any kind, anywhere, who I've had the privilege to see and hear in concert a number of times.

[@marinkalampreht4139]

Glasovi, ki se zasidrajo v duši

[@melodiam8843]

I love hearing countertenors. Almost as much as I love basses.

[@dinkleberg9732]

Melodiam this is literally the most accurate thing EVER

[@KSfan4ever]

Me too, especially David Hurley, the former stunning KS countertenor.

[@metcalfemusicstudio8719]

It's amazing to see how humanity is starting to revert back to the quality harmony of the 14th & 15th centuries

[@kamelhaj6850]

I think we all wish we could sing both those parts.

[@holitipu]

I hope Billy has heard this version ..he d be like a proud Dad..

[@siyabongapatrick2257]

Hits different when you've had a serious heart break

[@London755]

The KZbin algorithm has figured out that I will click on this video nearly every time they suggest it, so it now sits near the top every time I log in.

[@itsjustthatsimple628]

hahhah

[@gregoire8376]

That is a good result from the algorithm!

[@lordsxman]

Please tell me I'm not the only one tearing up after hearing that!!

[@hebejeebee]

You should try singing it... I can never get past the line 'and you can have this heart to break' without getting completely choked up..

[@sarac.3259]

You're not. Beautiful.

[@prinkulwatno5061]

I love singing along with the countertenor part, so sublime

[@jenswetter251]

I'm rather late, but: no you're not 🤲

[@kennewicksheri]

"So I would choose to be with you That's if the choice were mine to make But you can make decisions too And you can have this heart to break" thank you for sharing this glorious tender song....... thank you

[@kristinmarkgraaff5592]

My ex introduced to me Kings Singer's. We're still friends I miss him

[@deusexmusica803]

Take care! :)

[@sandygames07]

I introduced my ex to the King's Singers. She fell in love with them. Despite having always listened to them long before I met her, I now can't help but think of her every time I listen to them. My first Christmas gift from her was tickets to see them. We saw them two times more. I miss her.

[@brandonm1708]

Gabriel Sandoval imagine if the original comment was from your ex

[@Gablesman888]

If he introduced you to these singers, then you guys are destined to come back together.

[@kacydrouin1582]

One of the most amazing moments of my singing life was being selected as part of a small group choir to sing this song WITH The King's Singers at a concert they did in Portsmouth, NH in the 90s. I think we sang this and two other songs with them and it was incredibly magical. I'll never forget it.

[@rebeccadand7720]

Amazing ❤

[@kellysmith9150]

We saw the Kings Singers last night, 2-24-94 in Opelika AL. They performed this song, and a couple of others, with the local community choir. Two men from that choir had solo parts during this number. They did a very commendable job, and I thought it was quite gracious of the KS to give these men the thrill of a lifetime. Congratulations on your chance. I'm sure it is something to be proud of!

[@cassandramadill7669]

Perhaps the greatest song ever written about vulnerability, love and loss. And this is the most beautiful performance of it. The 4 part harmony gives me chills every time. ❤️ Thank you for sharing!!

[@BrooklinFunkProject]

5 in parts! agree beauty

[@judylearn7971]

I agree with you. It is an absolutely perfect performance of the truest song about the cost, the bravery, in loving someone, ever written. You have to have loved, risked, and lost, to fully hear and feel this song in your own heart.

[@laurenashley462]

I love this recording of Billy Joel's greatest song, in my opinion! I sent it to Andrew Scott (Irish Actor )in a letter to let him know this is what I feel, for his birthday last year knowing, it would be meaningful to him. In 2021 the pain of loss and love is still raw.

[@timvanderburg6039]

We've fought, we've gone to neutral corners, I've realized my mistakes, and I know the relationship is over, but... I'll let you take a final shot, if you feel you need it.

[@nagyesszep]

liquid gold pouring down into my ears

[@bereantrb]

In an interview, Joel said this was one of his personal favorites.

[@jeffyen]

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[@markokassenaar4387]

That this is not the national anthem of the entire world yet, is beyond me.

[@佃航平-v6m]

i'm japanese. i love king's singers. this chorus is so beautiful!!!

[@Schneter]

I'm not sure why we needed the information about your heritage but I'm sure they appreciate it.

[@johnrobinson6112]

Enjoy! 😁😁

[@davrothelegend]

Nothing wrong in saying where he's from. Interesting choice of thumbnail on your part, though.

[@heliolux6904]

@@Schneter hes just saying this choir appeals to not just the primarily english speaking countries which is cool.

[@lindquistjp]

Absolutely breathtaking. Such expression, such unity. A nice balance of retaining some character of the old recording while adding fresh ideas

[@floracapostagno2391]

Yes, my feelings too. So good to have our contemporary KS singing this lovely song - but I confess to liking the "old" version too - honoured to have the choice, well done guys!

[@DJK3115]

Billy Joel song - Great! Chilcott arrangement- Wonderful! King Singer's performance - Fantastic!

[@danmcglaun1]

The song is amazing, Billy Joel is amazing, the performance is amazing, the chord at 3:23 is amazing. Just nothing but...amazing. Thank you, King's Singers!!!!

[@regroberts325]

yup ! 3.23 is the one ,Mr Joel himself would love this but would the 157 tone deaf individuals that disliked this please turn their computers / smartphones off and go and live in a cave !!! . ( I think I have been quite measured in my response there :))

[@jdguitar1040]

Yup... It's all about that Ab. Every time it comes around I'm like, "Ahhhhhhhhhh... Thank you." LOVE it!

[@patak60]

Agreed!

[@claireschweizer4765]

Still doesn't change the fact he was 34 when he wrote it... for a nineteen year old 🥲

[@niklasbecker5364]

In every heart there is a room A sanctuary safe and strong To heal the wounds from lovers past Until a new one comes along I spoke to you in cautious tones You answered me with no pretense And still I feel I said too much My silence is my self defense And every time I've held a rose It seems I only felt the thorns And so it goes, and so it goes And so will you soon I suppose But if my silence made you leave Then that would be my worst mistake So I will share this room with you And you can have this heart to break And this is why my eyes are closed It's just as well for all I've seen And so it goes, and so it goes And you're the only one who knows So I would choose to be with you That's if the choice were mine to make But you can make decisions too And you can have this heart to break And so it goes, and so it goes And you're the only one who knows

[@JoyfulHearts1000]

Thank you for posting these lyrics

[@janetoldham8692]

Beautiful. I love it.

[@musk5delp]

My favorite Billy Joel song! Now, this… with Chilcott! King Singers! Playing it again… and again.

[@hanyghazy5479]

Thx

[@MrGumby385]

Maybe the saddest words of any song ever written.

[@cecik5578]

“And if my silence….made you leave” phew goosebumps….

[@adrianmedero9436]

Un saludo desde Uruguay ,exelente son

[@joannaszczepanska-antosik4449]

I would like to hear this masterpiece when dying... Pure heaven.

[@Evan_Sternquist]

I sang this in chorus and my teacher showed me and my classmates this and I instantly fell in love and bought the song off ITunes instantly

[@lostmoon77]

Billy Joel's 90s-style tunes are the best.

[@ericgardner3140]

I remember this song from High School concert choir. I have always loved this song. Of course, we were no where near the skill level of these gentlemen, but we sure tried to get there! I still can't believe I used to sing counter tenor.

[@michaeltutty1540]

When I was in highschool our biggest choir was 212 voices. We also had a chamber ensemble, Men's Choir, Ladies' Choir, and Junior Choir. On top of that we had a Senior Orchestra, Junior Orchestra, Jazz Band, and Chamber Orchestra. Of the 1,300 students, 750 were in the music program. We did some incredible pieces, including Beethoven's Hallelujah Chorus. It is magical making music come to life this way.

[@duprattcarol]

It is nice to hear the 2nd baritone singing a solo so that we can hear his full timbre instead of searching for it in the harmony.

[@faithkunda2182]

No auto tune needed, very nice voices

[@foghornblue]

Bob Chilcott is an absolute master of his craft. Sun, Moon, Sea and Stars stands out as one of the most distinctive choral arrangements in recent memory.

[@cliffordlewis8100]

Tugs at the heartstrings. Such beautiful harmony. Thanks guys.

[@nancyjacobi]

This harmony is exactly what the world needs now.

[@lexusmaxus]

Wow I’m here in 2024

[@craigstoneman2959]

me too

[@davelf2]

I can't imagine a bettter blend of voices for Chilcott's version of this love song. And now, having just lost my partner, the arrangement, which brings out the dissonances and suspensions of Billy Joel's accompaniment, helps me grieve even more and more completely, so that I can get on with the next chapter of my life.

[@shimi_raikkonen]

Thank you, all, for continuing the beautiful tradition, and for me, a very important part of my musical journey, from my high school days to the present.

[@chasemcclain607]

When I hear music like this it gives me hope because my generation isn't the best for music. I love listening to this music and hearing people enjoy the same passion that I do.

[@annerhodes6689]

These guys are easy on the eyes and ears! Im tingling

[@florentine1986]

Les harmonisations sont magnifiques et la justesse juste incroyable. Et pour la cohésion des voix, je n'ai plus de terme adéquat.... Bravo

[@TheWendable]

What just happened to me?.....Where the **** has this been all my life? I need to sit down.

[@steveharley5181]

I had the pleasure of meeting all these men today and trained with them. They sound even better without microphones.

[@leahfalater5828]

We’re singing this as a high school for our spring concert yeeee

[@scfstudents4375]

😢 what would the world be without music..? Thanks for beautiful performance!!!

[@cjcvraalten2703]

I can’t wait to sing this in my choir. It’s gonna make me cry, I know it. Such a beautiful melody, heart-wrenching lyrics.

[@nicholaswardle]

Are there really 39 people who didn't like this? Amazing.

[@johnmelendez4551]

I woke up to this song playing on the radio this morning. First time I've ever heard it. I couldn't be more thankful for such a lovingly crafted piece of art. A very heartfelt, "Thank you" to everyone involved in this production.

[@karstenberg3954]

You can see AND feel they are not just singing, but they are really feeling it!

[@adelefarough5123]

I'd like to hear The King's Singers do Billy Joel's "For the Longest Time." I bet they would do a super job on that!

[@artusdreimalneun2595]

IIRC, that exists...

[@coloraturaElise]

Well, BJ's original version would be pretty similar, since he does it as a solo over a male close harmony group.

[@caroleclarke4091]

So moving wonderful song by very talented singers.

[@billyjenkins7266]

First time hearing these guys yet it feels like the fifth time

[@MustyHero510]

the gift of emoting with music is something we should never take for granted.

[@ryanschmoll343]

Un freaking believable

[@Fantamony]

Lovely harmony!!

[@tjh-o3u]

Feels like church. Nice.

[@marklastes312]

Bravo! Like the King's Singers of old!

[@holgerschafer4583]

I have just hit the 3000 likes. Although you deserve a billion times more thumbs up i am very proud for having been that person. Sublime!!! Greetings from Germany

[@joshlerdunseph7367]

My high school was invited to sing with the king singers and high schools /secondary schools for the 50th anniversary of something at Carnegie hall, one of only 2 invited and not auditioned. I'm pretty proud

[@christine-yt6mk]

They are incomparable ... uniquely perfect in harmony ... and a marvellous piece from Billy Joel !!!

[@RhondaVelazquez]

Get chills every time I listen to this arrangement...this "new crew" carry on the amazing Kings Singers tradition!!

[@brucehalen1453]

My choir has had two opportunities to sing in Concert with TKS. They are equally wonderful humans and vocal musicians. The overtones are a thing of beauty.

[@mescko]

Lucky you!

[@LacXav]

Quel chant magnifique, qui apaise le cœur et l'âme.

[@gardenquilts]

What an incredibly beautiful song and the harmonies they're using are perfect. They blend and balance their voices wonderfully. I'm very glad that I got to experience this tonight.

[@Foxglove_fairy]

Dear Garden Quilts, Laura here. Just wanted to say, SO TRUE. Kind regards, Laura.

[@WaKaSaWaKaSa]

One of my all time favorites 💕❤️

[@catherinedakin2451]

Beautiful. I've loved the Kings Singer's versions of this since the early 1990s. The CD is still in my car. Beautiful and important music

[@andreguerne9713]

Une pure merveille !. Je vous suivrai toujours parce que la perfection est à votre portée.. Comment vous remercier, chers King's Singers ??

[@yourtravelswithbruce]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@neclark08]

...a haunting, elegiac song - proving, Once Again, that a good piece of music (at least) RETAINS - if not exceeds - its `chill up the spine' qualities of the original when it is re-imagined...

[@jeremiahlyleseditor437]

Excellent rendition. The man had a broken heart when he wrote that. It might still be broken. But he's the only one who knows . . .

[@edmontoninuit6489]

i continue to come back to this, over and over again....PURE. Thanks for your combined talents.

[@rgee5952]

well done boys - from canada

[@nellahashimoto1342]

Beautiful. Thank you.

[@jimmyheckler4329]

Oh my GOD! People downvoted this???? Rubbish. Simply gorgeous. The Kings Singers tradition lives, and shines brightly.

[@Foxglove_fairy]

I think not

[@Foxglove_fairy]

RUBBISH is right! Does ANYONE in this new generation, so glued to screens, and used to listening to robots on the radio, do any of them, these youths, have ears to behold such divine falsetto? NAY.

[@colorona8456]

Well some people don't like how this new generation of king's singers feels a bit too sleek and just not genuine compared to the previous ones. Musically they're amongst the best and they have great voices but this constant overacting and the styled through performances just have some uncanny valley vibe coming off of them. So it's too much content production, too little focus on music. Most stuff they sing nowadays is just clickbaity pop music, so nothing the king's singers once stood for.

[@ettahasnogoats7250]

Some people are born to perform beautiful music. Some people are born to 👎beautiful music.

[@loltroll7950]

I cried.

[@YassoKuhl]

You're not alone, my friend!

[@sunshinethesunflower]

Yes!!! Yes!!! Yes!!! Do you know how much I have been wanting this:???!!! I've been having dreams about it since I heard you're putting out a new album. THIS IS THE BEST!!!!!!! It's 1 a.m where I am, and I am going to listen to this at least 5 times before I sleep. I love you guys. This song...men. THIS.SONG.

[@olofalriksson2464]

Fantastic singing from this famous group! Bravo!!!

[@robertlucas6745]

I feel like their voices are absolutely amazing, even angelic! Would love to hear some old hymns by them, like "How Great Thou Art" or "Amazing Grace." I can imagine the songs would be extremely popular at that point.

[@patbowman9959]

An audible definition of loving enough to let go.

[@melissaschroeter161]

we look but do we find...... the love ... that is right for us......... to love....

[@YassoKuhl]

Is this a poem?

[@marthaontape]

oh my god I want to cry I am crying oh my god

[@therealhaemony]

I've been following the King's Singers for a long, long time.........this is marvelous.

[@s1lverspurs]

So transcendent. So beautiful.

[@dfangirl72]

Beautiful an underrated billy joel song

[@samuelstoner5651]

That was lovely, as choral music usually is. This performance left me teary-eyed.

[@northdevonsands907]

❤

[@mariopiccioli9336]

Perhaps the most beautiful work of Bob Chilcott

[@markaustin4370]

The precision is elegant Vowels so pure they sing like one being

[@iana6530]

my middle school choir teacher had us sing this song every year he taught, and used this recording to introduce the song every year. my 8th grade year he retired.

[@hsmith6281]

This is so lovely. Listening with tears.

[@lucindajolly4195]

wow -joel next level harmonies

[@nestlinggirl]

So beautiful on the eve of the 3rd anniversary of my husbands departure into Eternity. And so it goes...

[@RosamundeWind]

Wonderful!❤

[@suenortje3183]

is this the loveliest rendition of this ? I think so ...its pure beauty .... beautiful

[@cmaitre2]

One of the most beautiful song ! Thank you.

[@edmontoninuit6489]

I LOVE this particular group singing this wonderful arrangement. I listen to it so often. Thanks very much!

[@lydiamacdonald6917]

So pure!

[@rosyanelinton7795]

This is such a beautiful song. but it's so sad too. I love this song so much i'd pay extra to go and see it.

[@emilytolman8014]

Wow so beautiful and heartbreaking this one really gets me in the gut!!

[@hermajestyannamalfoyqueeno7708]

This song helps me in a hard time