LITTLE DRUMMER BOY - For King & Country | CHRISTMAS SONG REACTION (day 1)

[@Caligrammi]

This song is SO popular they play it at EVERY concert ALL year long

[@NathanWert]

I've seen these guys in concert several times....they put on an amazing show. This song is the best!!!

[@takingtimewithtricia]

Greetings, Viking. These guys came with their family from Australia. They are a contemporary Christian group. All their music is amazing and full of energy. Their music videos are powerful and well made. They did a gorgeous rendition of Silent Night. Check these songs out as well. "Joy" , the live version is epic and would be a good one for a Christmas song." Shoulders," God only knows. For starters. Thank you for your reaction. You are a favorite reactor of my family. Ps, we have been listening to this song all year. Pss, the official music video of this song is amazing as well.

[@SmallTownMusicFreak]

Excellent reaction, Viking! I’ve loved For King And Country for years now. Loved seeing it fresh through your eyes! Please consider reacting to any of Tommy Johansson’s Christmas songs, especially Allt Jag Önskar Mig and Christmas Time, or any of the songs from the A Christmas Carol album that he did with his band, Majestica.

[@lisasnyder5597]

What a great rendition of The Little Drummer Boy! I like For King & Country and they played the heck out of this song!

[@AuntDandy]

You said it best Viking, “Proper start to the Advent Calendar!”💜💜💜

[@juliaburnette1455]

So fun!!! Im lookjng so forward to your Advent Calendar reactions!

[@umarae27]

I've enjoyed every artist's version of this song, throughout the years, but this is the 1st version I've ever loved. Epic!!!

[@connieclarke8552]

My favorite performance of this song ever. Great reaction! I am a big fan of For King + Country. They have so many amazing Christian songs.

[@Rebelshade]

I am so excited that you started this with for King & Country! Joel (short hair) and Luke (long hair) are brothers, and yes you will see some of their band members switching locations and instruments throughout the song. This is always the energy they bring to every concert, whether it's Christmas or their regular concerts. Always high energy, especially Joel. They are amazing musicians and men. I highly suggest checking out everything of theirs.

[@carolaO-v2d]

Oh, that was so much fun... I love drumming... Thank you Viking for this first door in the Advent season. I'm looking forward to the second one.

[@zsuzsanna1416]

Me too 😊

[@kristipierce4735]

I LOVE for King & Country!!! YES! This song just pierces the soul- epic, but also tender (in an epic and heart-pounding way). The two main singers are brothers. I would love to go to a concert of theirs!

[@jonellamoore960]

This was just excellent! Thanks for doing the Christmas music all month! We need light in this dark world to beat back the darkness all around us! All praise to God and to Jesus Christ the Lord! 🙌🏻

[@user-JLV700]

Yes a great start for the season and calendar. Awesome pick and reaction.

[@spazmom40]

They are so kind and fun. I got to see them live Dec 2023. All their songs are amazing.

[@tjw1972]

You have to watch the video in the thumbnails with the little boy and a drum with King & Country! This group is awesome with their musicianship and showmanship!! Thank you for starting out the advent with this! ♥♥

[@gailmerriken1275]

I enjoy your reaction videos most of the time. Advent is a great time of year. I would like to recommend an old video from 1977 with David Bowie and Bing Crosby singing Peace On Earth / Little Drummer Boy. It may not make one of your reaction videos, but in contrast to King and Country I think you may like it. God Bless you and your family in this season of peace and wonder.

[@divab63]

This is a beautiful version. I second this request❤

[@Kazeemi2810]

They are a Christian band but sing great messages without being preachy. Luke & Joel are brothers. Aussie family living in Nashville US from kids. Check out Shoulders, Joy & Burn the Ships after Christmas 😎🇦🇺🐨

[@farmerann]

My favorite version of my favorite Christmas song! Great start. Nice robe, too.

[@shilohauraable]

They are so very awesome! 💖

[@margot.J]

So powerful ! An amazing performance !

[@Almcosta25]

Brilliant version! Thank you. Greetings from Porto.

[@ruthleehernandez3344]

Late to the live stream. This band is Fantastic. I've listened to their Christmas songs before and I always get goosebumps and leave with a truly beautiful experience. Viking I love your responses.

[@kathleenguth2193]

Had to come back to listen . This is just so beautiful!

[@BrendaKruger-o5n]

Great pic viking. Have heard this many times. But this gave me goosebumps. Thank you sweetie ❤ Mary b.

[@suepoole8323]

An Advent Calendar I will truly look forward to every day. Loved this thank you Viking, the red suits you.

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

I absolutely love this version and I am so glad you reacted to it, great to see you expressions of joy was wonderful.

[@Gwyn-a-veer]

Season’s greetings Viking. 🎄Wow, what an amazing worship song. 🎶 Loved how the drums and bass were dominant with harmonies sitting on the top and with light and shade from the other instruments. Proabably wouldn’t haven’t heard this without you. Loved the energy. Thanks a bunch 💐

[@kathleenguth2193]

Oh my gosh this is way beyond awesome! Thanks Viking for doing this reaction!

[@coletedeux]

This would not put a baby to sleep but, OMG I love this. So much fun. Thank you, Viking and requesters.

[@NativeTexan-fm5dy]

Love this cover! I never heard this one before. It will definitely go on my Christmas playlist. Thanks for reacting!

[@john.s.fmcneal6583]

Love this version. First time hearing it, no wonder you have had so many requests for it. Loved the play between the drummers. Like you this is going on my Xmas play list, there again the rest of the year play list. Roll on number 2

[@GrandmasGotGraceLW]

Thank you HUGELY for reacting to this very special For King and Country version of the song! It's been my favorite since I heard it when they first posted the rewrapped video, back in 2018. It's also my husband's favorite, and that's saying a LOT, since the song itself is his favorite Christmas song, EVER! He goes around all year-round, singing it. Seriously! Great reaction to a great video. Thanks again! 😀

[@divab63]

This was amazing! Never heard of this group but it is a kind of music I love! Thanks for this reaction ❤.

[@CelestialKitsune13]

Have you ever heard the MercyMe version of O Holy Night? Absolutely one of my favorite versions of the song. Also if you'd like a little bit of rock in your Christmas playlist look up the Thousand Foot Krutch version of the song Heat Miser. It's awesome! 😉

[@ellenduebrynjulfsen3394]

This one was good. I love drums. Used to play drums, like the one the singer plays. In Norway we call it “paradetromme” tromme = drums

[@sandycox2058]

Thanks, Viking. I love this song and play it a lot. I do think the dark-haired singer looks a lot like FearTheBeardo.

[@zsuzsanna1416]

😅

[@kathleenreid7027]

Love this. 🤘❤️🙂

[@roxannkopydlowski9024]

Favorite version. Thank you! Bing Crosby and David Bowie version is great also but more mellow.

[@SylviaCovington-g1i]

Wonderful! Love For King & Country! Thank You!

[@RutLow]

That is truly amazing Thank you Viking.you are the best

[@karinkrenn]

Such an awesome rendition 💖

[@rebeccacurtis6680]

For King and Country is one of my favorite Contemporary Christian groups. I hadn't heard their version of Little Drummer Boy until your reaction and neither the song nor your reaction disappointed. 😊 A Christmas livestream with Viking and the horde reacting to this song... What a great way to begin December and the Christmas season. Love that Santa robe, Viking. Merry Christmas to you all! 🎄Bring on the eggnog.😄

[@elizabethfisher4911]

This became my favorite version as soon as I heard it.

[@Anna-xx1lv]

One of my favorite!!!! ❤️🎄

[@brittjannesath2539]

Beautiful vocal harmonies Amazing performance 😀

[@Loovalee]

WOW! What a great version!! Really enjoyed it! Thank you, Viking

[@carolynl.higgins6206]

Thanks for the great reaction. They collaborate with many artists from Dolly Parton to Kirk Franklin and Tori Kelly (see God only Knows). I found them from watching young Jaukeem sing their song God Only Knows on the Voice. And YES they do have so much style, talent, spirit and showmanship. Check out more of them. You'll want to keep going ...

[@sherryramirez6329]

oh THANK U !! I am sick and you made my day bro

[@mjackson780]

An a cappella group called Home Free has been around for years. They have a fantastic selection of Christmas songs. My favorites are "Do You Hear What I Hear" and "Mary Did You Know".

[@firelite5338]

i totally loved that...

[@HelmaOsmond]

Thanks Viking! ❤

[@berg220-t5o]

Awesome treat to start the Advent season. It got me in the mood to set up our outdoor tree in our gazebo today. Can't wait to see what you have for us tomorrow!

[@andreadee1567]

What a great start into your Advent Christmas series. 🎄🥁

[@EFPol-tq9cj]

Love your reaction ✨️🎶🕯👍

[@eunicebardin9629]

The 2 singers are brothers, Joel and Luke Smallbone. Joel is the energetic one, and Luke is the drummer. Fun fact: They released their first album in 2012. After touring for the album, they decided to do a Christmas tour in 2013. They rented an old empty factory and got the band together for 2 days and came up with renditions of their favorite Christmas carols. Drummer boy became so popular (after their performance on CMA Country Christmas), they have played it as their encore in every single concert year around for the last 12 years! They have won 4 Grammys, and sell out 10,000 - 50,000 seat arenas in every city they play in! They have 4 studio albums and the Christmas album. You can go to a theater near you Dec. 5 - 9 or 12 - 16 to the Live concert cinematic experience! Theaters are selling out, so get your tickets soon! They also have a few original Christmas Songs to add to your list: Baby Boy, Glorious, and Heavenly Hosts. Also O Come Emmanuel is awesome. Live or official videos are good! And if you want the best version of O Holy Night, try David Phelps!

[@sherryramirez6329]

I just went last night with the hubby and it was EPIC

[@zsuzsanna1416]

Hail Viking! Your Christmas decorations and your clothes are cool. I am very happy with your advent calendar this year. The Little Drummer Boy is one of my favourites. I've heard it in several performances. This version is great!!! I loved! Thank you so much 🤩❤

[@sadiemc_63]

their video for this is Awesome too!

[@rose-hk5pm]

Viking Did you hear Bing Crosby and David Bowie's version of the Little Drummer Boy? it is amazing. Tommy Johansson's Ave Maria excellent. and of course Dan's O Holy Night.

[@Jonesbones73]

I highly recommend checking out Tommee Profitt’s album “The Birth of a King.” There’s videos of the live concert. Every song is great! My favorites though are Noel, o Holy Night, and He is Born.

[@susanlowther5993]

This is a great group, came across them last yr. They do an awesome job with this song. If you get a chance, check out the video. Thanks you reacting so special❤❤❤

[@amykienitz6311]

Need to check out the song they did with Dolly Parton. Few year ago called God Only Knows.

[@SarahEA1]

Hahaha, I just said that. And the song Relate.

[@elizabethfisher4911]

Joel Smallbone played Harod's son in Journey to Bethlehem.

[@wesalex19]

For King and Country is a Christian group. They are fantastic in concert. If you journey down the rabbit hole into Christian music, you will discover a brand new world. Need to check your reactions up to Christmas. Looks very promising.

[@stephenkaley384]

You might try Carol of the Bells by Liliac, an all sibling band. I think you would be amazed.

[@jenniferparker5189]

I love Joel and Luke (the guy with the snare drum 🥁 ) Smallbone! For King and Country is an awesome, mostly percussion band and they have an entire album all about Christmas, but this is the Christmas song they are best known for. Another Christmas song I like , which you probably did last year, is Tommy Johannson's Swedish version of O Holy Night; sung completely in Swedish. I don't speak Swedish but I thought it was really beautiful.

[@sherryramirez6329]

The two guys are brothers and they are a christian band

[@angelaprzybylski1425]

Their Sister is an amazing singer also. Rebecca St. James

[@SharonS-fn2ym]

Honestly, Luke(tall brother) is normally the more active brother when not playing snare. Joel is also active and their shows are incredible.

[@creationsbychancecan]

Check out Pentatonix Oh Come all Ye Faithful and Mary did you Know

[@debbieess3670]

Find Gentri's version of this song, also SPECTACULAR and VERY touching

[@bethanyp8847]

This is a great reaction, they have a lot of energy. If you watch the movie Unsung Hero, you'll see the beginnings of them, it's a movie of their family (the two lead singers are brothers). Check out Chase Holfelders major to minor take on Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You with Kurt Schneider, it is VERY good!

[@Anteater6788]

The video is good but you really need to experience it live in concert to fully appreciate it.

[@SarahEA1]

Seriously, check out their other performances. They are amazing. This is a Christian group.

[@SarahEA1]

Listen to their song Relate or God Only Knows with Dolly Parton.

[@Gergei-xi1bs]

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