Straight No Chaser - The 12 Days of Christmas (original from 1998)

Straight No Chaser performs their unique "12 Days of Christmas" for the first time, on December 7th, 1998, in the Musical Arts Center at Indiana University, in Bloomington, Indiana. For the most current tour dates, visit www.SNCmusic.com/tour
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[@sarabeth641]

Randy of Straight No Chaser This is so wonderful

[@chelsiecotten995]

Please come to Florida!

[@user-si6lu6oy3y]

Loved the song!

[@asdfffytr]

I'm leaning that song for are school play

[@italianlovecake]

Someone on Tumblr linked to this video so I had to see this for myself

[@OfeliaCohenOdiaga]

"You'd better not shout, you'd better not cry, you'd better not --- in a pear tree"

[@ashuhlea]

The fact that when I first heard this I cringed like "oh damn they messed up," now I can't hear Africa by ToTo without singing Christmas in Africa.

[@brandonc4960]

same

[@Mr402TA]

Harmony is hard enough, but organizing chaos so perfectly is freakin amazing.

[@bakondude2233]

I never knew i was singing it wrong

[@acethegenderfluiddisaster]

Right, you learn something new everyday

[@JoshBG20]

"I had Christmas down in Africa, FIVE GOLDEN RINGS!" That falsetto is amazing, love it!

[@bonquiqui874]

this is fucking iconic. Whenever he says, "I have a little dreidel", I lose my shit.

[@otter395]

I'm sorry, but the part with the dreidel absolutely killed me...

[@mikem4818]

Ian Macdonald same

[@sheilaroberts5150]

Kk

[@fionamaack4338]

My choir is attempting to do this and I am completely terrified. This is so complicated, and they do it so well!

[@OneTrueBelmont]

So I'm curious, how did it go?

[@fionamaack4338]

It went really well! We went caroling and drew quite a crowd :)

[@bobadotjpg]

My mom used to play this song all the time during Christmas when I was a kid and I remember being so shocked finding out Africa wasn't a Christmas song

[@bmouch1018]

Now, this is downright funny, and not a bad mashup

[@ross4fun966]

I died at the Dradle part, cause it was so off! XD

[@lucicorinne297]

right omg

[@SkyWingFeather]

My high school elite choir did this once...they even acted confused as the song “fell apart.” Since this has been one of my favorite carols since childhood I loved every bit of it.

[@legonick357]

This is a panic attack in musical form

[@nickola9749]

The carol of the bells part is my favorite part

[@mariar.4893]

When you only have 4 minutes left to live and you want to listen to a Christmas song but can’t decide which one

[@RavenShadows]

All these years later this is still amazing.

[@hollydavis9301]

Dr. That One Guy right 2016 and its still LOVED 2 INFINITY AND BEYOND!!!

[@rfresa]

My brother is a high school choir teacher, and I just heard this at their concert! The boys were singing, "they were milking just for me!" so dramatically that everyone burst out laughing.

[@andreabartongurney8778]

I have been living under a rock that I have never watched this brilliance before.

[@ojmcmuffins8019]

I've only had a handful of panic attacks and this video manages to encapsulate the feeling of all of them happening at once

[@Harpie84]

It really isn’t Christmas until I’ve had the annual listening of SNC’s 12 Days of Christmas.

[@hannahwimberley8570]

the black guy when they're singing I had Christmas down in Africa lol

[@XXgamehighlightsXX]

Christmas down in Africa gets me everytime.....genius

[@ChezFeroce]

I love that 5 golden rings solo, yaaaaas

[@Angelbratt87]

this is literally brains after christmas music starts playing on the radio and you keep wanting to TURN OFF YOUR BRAIN

[@jalejo7]

that's just crazy, never seen a group doing such a complicated thing!

[@laurynblake5379]

When they go into Africa and you're like..."aaaaaaaaaah".

[@christopherbricker2607]

I got the “five golden rings” part as a solo in my choir and I am so happy to listen to this again.

[@nogigin9790]

That dude going full soprano out of NOWHERE is my favorite one. SKILLS.

[@lisaperry4095]

"The 12 Days Of Christmas" On the 1st day of Christmas my true love gave to me A partridge in a pear tree On the 2nd day of Christmas my true love gave to me 2 turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree On the 4th day of Chris On the 3rd day of Christmas my true love gave to me 5 golden rings! 4 calling birds, 3 french hens, 2 turtle doves And a partridge in a pear tree On the 9th day of Christmas my true love gave to me (On the 8th day of Christmas my true love gave to me) 9 ladies dancing, 8 ladies dancing (8 maids a-milking, 7 maids a-milking) 7 ladies dancing, 6 ladies dancing (6 maids a-milking) 5! Better not shout, you better not cry You better not, in a pear tree On the 9th No! On the 8th No! On the 7th day of Christmas my true love gave to me (Deck the halls with boughs of holly) 7 swans a-swimming, 6 geese a-laying (Here we come a-wassailing, among the leaves so) 5 golden rings! (Fa la la la) 4 calling birds, 3 french hens, 2 turtle doves (Here we come a-wassailing among the leaves so green) The boar's head in hand bear I bedeck'd with bays And partridge in a pear tree On the 11th day of Christmas my true love gave to me 11 pipers piping, 10 lords a-leaping (Ding, dong) 9 ladies dancing, 8 maids a-milking (Ding, dong) 7 swans a swimming, 6 geese a laying (Ding, dong) 5 golden rings, 4 calling birds 3 french hens, 2 turtle doves And Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer! On the 12th day of Christmas my true love gave to me I have a little dreidel, I made it out of clay And when it's dry and ready, a dreidel I shall play Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel Sorry... On the 12th day of Christmas my true love gave to me On the 12th day my true love gave to me 12 drummers drumming like Olympus upon the Serengeti 11 pipers piping, 10 lords a-leaping! 9 ladies dancing they were dancing for me 8 maids a-milking, they were milking just for me I had Christmas down in Africa I had Christmas down in Africa I had Christmas down in Africa (5 golden rings!) I had Christmas down in Africa (5 golden rings!) I had Christmas down in Africa (5 golden rings!) Gonna deck the halls and do the things we never had Partridge in a big pear tree Partridge in a big pear tree

[@lynnmitzy1643]

Lisa Perry ...well, now , the partridge is in a big pear tree 😂🤣🎶

[@blueashke]

This will always be my favorite Christmas song.

[@joey5893]

I usually just listen to this song on spotify, but sometimes I watch this video for the audience’s reaction so I can try and recapture some of the pure joy I felt when I heard it the first time.

[@bessiedog236]

When my choir teacher told me to look up this song as we were doing it for a concert, I thought it was going to be a boring rendition of the 12 Days of Christmas. That attitude disappeared about 18 seconds in. Now I am a fan.

[@carolatroncoso8493]

don´t ever delete this video please... I look it up every now and then because I just love it!

[@PhoenixBorealis]

This is to date the best Christmas song I have ever heard in my entire life.

[@DudeGlenn]

As an FYI, I watch this almost daily. All year long in fact. Especially when I need a smile - works every time.

[@haliensexist]

Still. After all these years. This still gets me grooving and smiling from ear to ear! This is and will forever be unforgettably and iconically brilliant! These are the little things in life that keep me going! Much love to Straight No Chaser!!

[@ajnujjet4397]

Still my favorite arrangement of all time. It's been a while old friends.

[@Avrysatos]

+AJ Nujjet I just came back to this after showing it to my cousin's kids. Still one of the best christmas songs ever.

[@annag886]

My choir is singing this... ive got the "on the 12th day" solo :)

[@1nt3rga1atic2]

Straight no chaser

[@michellet9432]

Anna Gabrielle What choir do u go to because my choir is also doing this

[@CrowHousePress]

the Black guy that makes the Black power fist is my favourite lmao

[@cartoonhigh9990]

I love this so much. Best rendition of the 12 days of Christmas ever!

[@djzman]

+Cartoon High I agree i have been coming back to this year after year. its great.

[@pennilesspilot3390]

+Cartoon High Same, I love this version

[@megankarow2328]

we’re singing this in my choir for my school’s winter concert, my teacher played the song and i was literally crying with laughter over the africa section, because we did africa last year. it’s amazing. i love it sm.

[@haleyhernandez5808]

Watching this for the last Christmas of the decade ;)

[@inktrinket]

Love it, 10/10 would travel back to 1998 to see this performance.

[@HanaBryanne]

I just astral projected so hard my third eye opened

[@hansdear4878]

Heard this song on the radio last year and had a blast with the replay button LOL. Love these guys, one Christmas rendition i never get tired of hearing.

[@alisagossage3973]

Still love this

[@janastiffler9903]

Truly one of the best straight no chaser songs

[@abbym5037]

I love your song so much I listen to it about five million times each Christmas L😅L

[@abbym5037]

Well this and Christmas can can lol

[@isabeldavila3091]

I saw these guys in music class, I THOUGHT THEY WERE AMAZING!!!!!!!!I loved how they did the melodies all together to make a beautiful piece of music.

[@Randy_Stine]

We just finished a run of five shows in California: Los Angeles, Bakersfield, Santa Rosa, Modesto, & Palm Desert

[@truenorth2977]

Who in the world doesn't like this?? It's brilliant, fun, & cheerful!

[@josephfrainee5337]

I need a full version of Christmas down in Africa

[@The19COBRA93]

HILARIOUS! Heard this on the radio so... Why not search it?

[@kaelacolding267]

Me too

[@fatherbread455]

got that right same here

[@egdg20]

Me too, and I laughed out loud in my car.

[@TaekwondogirlAj]

Amen sister!

[@phillies4100_mainsite]

+iluvkittys10 Same1 My radio station played it and I was laughing so hard! And I hate this song typically!

[@natisinvisible]

Just heard this on the radio and looked it up. Amazing.

[@dri.m.5031]

natisinvisible I did the same.

[@robinblythe5045]

This NEVER EVER gets old - LOVE IT!!!

[@anniplenge1200]

My mom showed me this a few years ago. I keep coming back to this every Christmas and I still remember the words 😂 one of the best Christmas songs

[@djudestarr]

This song always makes me smile. No matter how many times I hear it.

[@76JStucki]

I love these guys. This never gets old.

[@Gatorspeed]

Watch this every year, and more of this group. Excellent vocals and timing. Not the holidays unless I see these great vocal performers and their holiday renditions.

[@iRenz0]

This is my favorite of all their performances, definitely their prime here.

[@arejaye]

EXCELLENT!! Being a singer myself, I can only say that what these guys do is beyond just hard to do and keep it all together. Great performance guys!

[@jamiepark888]

So good! I listen to this every Christmas season 🎄❤️❄️🤣❤️

[@queenderpplayz3257]

I am singing this for my chorus! Its AWESOME!!!!

[@graceling386]

I remember being shown this around 6 years ago in elementary school by my music teacher....hahaha

[@deinonychusraptor]

Grace Chong i heard this on my radio

[@Kerrmunism]

Grace Chong same here but it was about 3 years ago for me.

[@tala_icaronycteris]

2018 and still fantastic, it’s always been my favourite Christmas music ever since I was a little kid and I don’t think that’ll ever change

[@marksme]

This is played every Christmas now and for always! Thanks Guys!

[@claudiaelasivich9350]

No master how many times I watch/listen to this, I always laugh when the one man sings a nonchristmass song. Best video ever! ♥

[@katieflanagan3877]

Geez this video is as old as me! This is so nice to listen to in July

[@Randy_Stine]

We are playing Cleveland RIGHT NOW, at intermission. We have a 2nd show this evening.

[@shannon5125]

OMG IVE FOUND IT. I've heard this on the radio like 10,000 times this Christmas and I love it!!!!! This is amazing!

[@godsnintendog]

THIS NEVER GETS OLD!

[@slamminsami2589]

@ 1:55 this song is getting ready to go off! @ 2:25 I get goose bumps!! Still a fav in 2019! ❤️

[@radioactivewizard4660]

I love when the one guy starts singing a Jewish song xD

[@slosh1997]

No matter what season, I still laugh my ass off

[@juliepiggott7304]

This is still gold 😍

[@ajburrr]

On the 11th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me... *sings Carol of the Bells 12DOC style* ...3 French hens, 2 turtle doves, and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 😂 lol

[@jarodmorris611]

Maybe he's getting more recognition now, but wow, Walter Chase is THE man. The brilliance it takes to write and arrange the songs as he does cannot be understood by most people so they don't really appreciate it.

[@elfispriestly]

Dear God! Why have I never seen this before? Why have I never heard this before?this is epic!

[@DungGoblin]

Every Christmas day I come back to watch this video, hope its up forever.

[@sheldonspencer2082]

These guys are just very talented and creative.

[@Randy_Stine]

We have been there many times and we'll be there again December 28th!

[@StevenPerszyk]

If you're sad, just listen to this

[@TaekwondogirlAj]

this should be on a comedy show :)

[@acfanboy1997]

My advanced men's choir class is gonna sing this song for at a town concert before Christmas vacation. I can't wait!

[@johnsfaelos3348]

Brought a large smile to my old face. Creative, musical and so well performed. Only a Grinch would not appreciate the talent of this group.

[@Randy_Stine]

We have played Saskatchewan before, and I'm sure we'll be back someday!

[@TaitRo1018]

I heard this on the radio 2 weeks ago and it blew my mind. I found it again today thanks to youtube and it was just as amazing

[@samgould518]

Wow, what a stunning original composition. It truly brings tears to the eye. Both eyes in fact

[@daffodilsunrise]

This is still my favorite Christmas song. It just never gets old.

[@johnhouse3300]

This is the best Christmas song ever

[@aliblue3605]

The whole performance was Hillarious. Laugh every time, they are so entertaining.

[@sim_ile]

This was made 1 year before I came to Earth and I'm watching it in October 2019.

[@royaltyforever5137]

Never gets old ....beautiful melody 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@nicorizzo5402]

THIS IS NOW MY FAVORITE CHRISTMAS SONG EVER.

[@lord_narnia359]

Me and my group presenting our project

[@helannavanbrakel6537]

It's after Christmas and still, you ROCK!

[@PrimMashups]

Ok but I need to nerd out about this for a second. This might be my new favorite thing. It's chaotic, but still musical, all the musical timing and transitions are spot-on (ESPECIALLY the transition into Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer), all the COMEDIC timing is spot on, and HOW DO YOU EVEN COME UP WITH 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS TO THE TUNE OF AFRICA BY TOTO

[@charlottavon3391]

Every December I watch this several times and it always brings smile to my face. Love it!

[@EstefaniaRuedaCarvajal]

este sin duda es genial! anima el alma en un momento :) feliz noche

[@leahmcgrath6746]

We had a concert at school and the guys choir group performed this, i had never heard the song before and everyone loved it, a girl in my class came in today and said she had found the song on spotify, love it

[@Atleasthreecharacters]

I love how this video is still getting comments to this day. Even with the updated performances of this song that add new dimensions of personality, dancing, and general fun, this original is still the best for just listening. Apart from the obvious, usual, and almost necessary compliments, I just love Dan and Steve in the group at the same time. The "superior tenor," and imo the superior baritone, as well. Not to mention Randy, the superior bass.