Nat King Cole "The Christmas Song" (1961) | Opera Singer and Vocal Coach REACTION

[@maggiereneemusic]

Happy Holidays B-E-A-U-TIFUL people!! SPECIAL QUESTION FOR YOU: What/who should I listen to next?! 🤔 In today’s video, I show you my reaction, as a Juilliard trained opera singer and voice coach, to the music video of Nat King Cole performing "The Christmas Song". Help make these videos possible: Patreon: Patreon.com/MaggieRenee PayPal: [e-mail] Free Vocal Course for you: skl.sh/3aHdSuy Follow me on Instagram: @MaggieReneeMusic Thank you for all of your wonderful support! 💖🙏

[@rickeygordon5966]

Johnny mathis is better

[@hellmuthschreefel9392]

It's not Christmas until you hear those first few notes of this song. And then, of course, Nat King Cole's magnificent voice singing the perfect Christmas song. Still and always, my favorite singer of all time.

[@BartdeBoisblanc]

Nat King Cole is one of those singers who even in his era was unique. His style is outside of any genre but is recognizable no matter what he sings.🎅

[@dawnemami3089]

Awww Nat King Cole!!!!! Love him! My favorite from him is L.O.V.E.

[@markmclendon8621]

i used to see his brother...he played in a local Atlanta bar for years.....we became acquainted....super guy....sounded like Nat.....good jazz pianist......

[@johnrussell5592]

Back in '73, when I was 5-6 years old, I was convinced that it wasn't really Christmas until my dad pulled the two Nat "King" Cole Christmas albums out and put them on the turntable. It was the most expensive thing in the house, that sound system, and it was a strong automatic changing type. Every hour we would flip the LPs over and play the second sides. I've always associated Nat's voice with Christmas. Thanks for doing this particular song!

[@petermarchi1935]

No one has a voice like Nat King Cole it was ssssmmmmooootttthhhh.

[@IMB322]

I absolutely love this song

[@nightofdevils]

Yep the old classic singers like nat king Cole were the best and hello again Maggie the night has spoken lights out

[@mariomonasterio9454]

Of course, Nat King Cole, who else has this smooth voice? I was literally hypnotized listening, but it was too short!! Glad that your heart was happy, Maggie and thank you Mike for this!! 🎅🎅

[@christinerose4839]

A CLASS SINGER BEAUTIFUL DICTION .♥️.

[@beatmet2355]

This performance and Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas” give me goosebumps, especially on certain notes they hit, combined with the timbre of their voices…it’s irresistible. I love how Nat enunciates every syllable, as if he’s ensuring there’s no chance the lyrics are misinterpreted.

[@mikenolan8044]

This video was made in 1961 but Cole earlier recorded the song with strings in 1946. I remember hearing it around Christmas over the years, playing on that little brown Bakelite tube radio. I am pleased that there is still an audience for this kind of music and very pleased that it made Maggie's heart happy! 🥰 Pengu seemed to enjoy it too. 🎅 Really good reaction and editing.

[@leonilacloud2050]

His one of my favorite Singer.I have a collection of his records its CDs,Long play or vynel and cassettes.

[@davidchidester4792]

When my mom was a little girl, she got to sit at the piano with Mel Tormé and sing this song with him. My grandfather was laying carpet in Mel's home, and had to bring my mom along because it was summer. Mel loved kids, and had a wonderful time keeping her distracted.

[@sguinn91]

Wait. The same Mel Torme who sang John Williams arrangement of Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas from Home Alone? I like that!

[@DougFinke]

Love this, one of the best, Nat King Cole 🎅

[@brandonhill2183]

The absolute best version of this song. Nat is one of the greatest

[@davidthieman8020]

Maggie thank you for your reactions to Nat King Cole and his classic Christmas song, The Christmas Song. It was great to hear it again and ask yourself how wonderful that Nat's voice and The Christmas Song do marsh perfect together.

[@maggiereneemusic]

Thank you for your lovely comment. Will you be there for my 195K Subscriber Celebration Live Stream tomorrow?

[@Talban]

When it comes to smooth, you simply cannot beat Nat "King" Cole.

[@jeffdetmer4681]

Nat King Cole was magic. Two of my faves are Lazy Crazy days of summer and Mona Lisa. Nat singing Christmas music is an absolute must every year along with Bing Crosby. Thanks Maggie. Have a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. You look extra adorable in your Santa hat btw.

[@markcall1982]

this is the Sound of Christmas. Love it. The way he sings. He has a way to tell a story in song. so Amazing to hear.

[@charlespeterson7502]

Definitely a one of a kind voice.

[@lindawarden-burglund9603]

I've always loved Nat King Cole! I was 11 years old when he sang that song! He had such a beautiful voice! Please react to him and his late daughter, Natalie Cole (She and I shared a birthday!), sing "Unforgettable" in a duet. Thank you for reacting to this classic!

[@leftcoaster67]

I also love the bass in this song. It's epic. Along with the voice and the strings.

[@roguemerlin1969]

Thank you for another B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L reaction. Nat was the King and had many hits. Nat was an early influence on Ray Charles before he found his own style. If you haven't already watched it, you need to check out the movie biography Ray, which starred Jamie Foxx in the lead. The director didn't know that Jamie had studied classical piano in college when he was cast for the part. Jamie ended up doing his own singing and piano playing for the movie. He also wore prothesis which made him effectively blind during the whole filming. Ray Jr. and Quincy Jones said it was uncanny how much Jamie looked, sounded, and acted like Ray.

[@danalynch8889]

The best Christmas songs are from the past. I grew up Nat King Cole, Burl Ives and others and they sound wonderful.

[@Pete-uv4bu]

Maggie you are so adorable. Such a positive personality and your always smiling. You remind me so much of my little sister.

[@virgiliosilva5549]

The most spectacular interpretation of the Christmas song "O Holy Night" Brazilian singer Gabriel Henrique.

[@daveg.6820]

Sweet! brilliant! Thank you. AND, your Christmas atmosphere, little settings and touches, characters, and you, are adorable. That is not just my favorite Christmas Song, the recording is my favorite Christmas performance by the incomparable Nat King Cole. I may have sung this song a thousand times - and it's a seasonal Christmas song . . . . Cheers and Happy New Year, Maggie.

[@george217]

Smooth. Like butter...

[@lunaetsoliel0535]

🎄🧑‍🎄Brings back memories of Christmas past.🧑‍🎄🎄 Loved the reaction Maggie!

[@sudelaine8653]

This is the kind of song/voice that might actually achieve peace on earth if it were played everywhere -- even in places where people don't speak English!

[@srhotie]

NO DOUBT! Best XMAS song of all time on my XMAS list!! GRACIAS=THANK U so much for this classic as always providing such a genuine passIonate reaction thats why Im faithful to ur channel always ....MERRY XMAS & HAPPY NEW YEARS from ur amigo ALBERTO

[@PapaEli-pz8ff]

Charisma! Class! Ultra Cool!

[@TheOriginalRick]

Produced by the late, great Ralph Carmichael. One of my life highlights was being able to shake Ralph's hand at a conference many years ago.

[@thomaskempton5240]

Great Christmas song by Nat King Cole. Nature Boy is a good one too. Burl Ives or Andy Williams would be nice to react to. Thank you.

[@roguemerlin1969]

LOL I'm probably the only person in the comments who actually knows who Brul Ives and Andy Williams were without having to google them.

[@Katie-Didn-t]

I’m a violinist and I just love good music in general without having a preference for genre. My preference is just talent for SOMETHING: music, lyrics, an instrument, inspiring feelings, idk, I just don’t really like music that’s popular just because and not because it’s good lol. So I’m suggesting Lacuna Coil “Enjoy the Silence” or the second choice of “Our Truth”. It’s a goth metal band that’s just beautiful. And since you liked Type O Negative so much I think you’d like them as well as Type O Negative’s later music like “Everything Dies” or “September Sun”, if you’d like to hear some crazy layers of sound you can try listening to “Green Man” but you’ll have to listen more than once to catch everything they’re doing. “Love You to Death” was one of their earlier songs when they were just really starting to see how good they could be.

[@maggiereneemusic]

Thank you for your suggestion. Will you be there at my 195K Subscriber Celebration Live Stream today?

[@lostsoul3535]

Great song by a great singer. It’s sad that you can’t say merry Christmas to people anymore. I said merry Christmas to someone at the supermarket the other day and got a death stare in return.

[@edithdavis2848]

I still say Merry Christmas.

[@cindyp9857]

Screw them. You're wishing love, peace, and prosperity on someone regardless of religion or beliefs. THEY have the problem, not you.

[@miptzi]

Hey Maggie, after you did hoist the colors the same day I asked for it, I know the universe is on my side. So, let's try it again. Dan's Vasc rendition of "BURN butcher burn" from the Witcher series. Dan is a Brazilian singer with a lot of covers on his channel. I tell ya, he's gonna be BIG soon...

[@chetstevens4583]

PENGU makes a cameo! It's not Christmas unless you listen to Andy William's It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.

[@kevinwells4986]

I grew up listening to Nat King Cole, and Jimmy Dean, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Junior, Paul Anka, yeah... I could go on forever. Sorry Maggie! Forgot Frank Sinatra... ooops. I'll try to make your next live show.

[@gary17509]

Me too!

[@timothystrain8155]

Certain songs "belong" to a singer. This is one of them. I've heard others sing this, but absolutely nobody does it better.

[@maggiereneemusic]

Very sweet. Thank you! 😊💖

[@sandralorenz1796]

Check out Nat King Cole's "Unforgettable".

[@george217]

You might like his "For sentimental reasons"...

[@ryananthony4840]

Hi BEAUTIFUL!😊 Do you like Bing Crosby? I absolutely LUV his Christmas music....😁

[@corintomartins5823]

Muito bom 😄

[@edithdavis2848]

Back when they could sing with out electronic help.

[@fredericksharon7494]

hope you can help me Maggie, have you ever heard of an opera singer by the name of Byreen Blacksmith, she was active in the middle 70's at the Augsburg Opera House? Thank... not sure if she is alive now, she would be in 70's.... LOL, how about that.... : >)

[@balianss6378]

🌲🌲🌲🌲❤️

[@CesarGonzalezCR]

Hey Maggie! Hello from Cost Rica. Can you please react to Lovebite`s Swan Song? Please, please, PLEASE!!!

[@rickeygordon5966]

Johnny mathis

[@edithdavis2848]

Tennessee Ernie Ford Children Go Where I Send Thee, Christmas TV show .

[@rickeygordon5966]

Hello

[@Goodvibe4me]

Hi Maggie how are you? react Gabriel Henrique O holy night cover Mariah Carrey, when possible, thanks.

[@alanlawrence6576]

please please please check this one out it's very short i really want your option Diana Ankudinova at "ShowMASKgoon" - "Can't Help Falling in love" please do this for me ps.she just doesn't sing she uses her voice as an instrument

[@wendellvann772]

Who cares about the air

[@patwelch8187]

Enough of the Christmas crap !!!

[@rickeygordon5966]

Johnny mathis is better