CHRISTMAS TRUCE (Sabaton) - Tommy Johansson

[@dingodelta]

Tommy absolutely slayed that riff, almost like the Sabaton guitarist

[@AlvenmodFoto]

Wait what? Can't tell if people are joking or not anymore...

[@razzledazzleist]

They also look almost alike, too 🤭

[@TTkingsman]

@@razzledazzleist 🤣🤣

[@TTkingsman]

Almost...🤣🤣

[@TTkingsman]

@@AlvenmodFoto It's that Christmas Spirit...

[@nesmohten]

this and the original is the only 2 christmas songs the world needs

[@ReinXeed]

And the Christmas album from Majestica! 👍

[@nesmohten]

WOW a whole new door just opened up for me ty

[@iscatel1726]

Tommy is now officialy a disney princess

[@fredvincent7967]

My history class has been learning about WW1 and I convinced my teacher to play this song when we learned about the Christmas truce

[@Checkmate1138]

How did it go? Did it help convey the history to the class?

[@merryrose6788]

Yes, if you get time, how did it go? There were very good results in the English literature, language, and American Studies classes. They said it was important to know about this war and this event. Students also liked The Making of Christmas Truce (as if they had been the producers, what would they need to make this video?) And they really liked watching the various reactors. One of my favorite reactors was "Tribal People React to Christmas Truce."

[@g.b.255]

Many young people do not know what happened in 1914 during the war. It was a once in a lifetime event. It's supposed to happen again. This is my Christmas wish this year.

[@peterheider6557]

Tears come to my eyes every time I hear the song. 😢 I love it, probably BECAUSE it hurts so much to listen to. I don't know any other song that describes the madness of war better and at the same time gives hope for a little moment of peace. "Peace on earth" is the christmas message. You just have to lay down your arms. The true criminals sit at their desks and do not lie in the trenches. Tusen tack Tommy for doing this awesome version. 🙏🙏

[@Nico_BlackForest]

Thanks for your words, man… you wrote down what many of us think. Greetings from Germany 🤘 *Fck*War*

[@a.b.317]

That generation that honoured that truce on Christmas Day is gone. They were an admirable generation. Todays generation has blue hair and tattoos on their face and would whine like babies if they were asked to defend the country they were born in and taught to hate

[@Nico_BlackForest]

@@a.b.317 if nobody starts a war, nobody is in need to defend! Don’t judge the blue haired stupids… judge the stupids who start wars

[@YearZero96]

Fucking tarlouse

[@derekperkins57]

@@a.b.317 this way turned many into anarchists and other forms of libertarianism (for example: Tolkien and C.S. Lewis). There is never honor in war. It is a hell of the wickedest evils and I pray no one ever has to witness the hells. I'm glad my generation doesn't want to go fight in the damned wars we've been fighting. The US has taken so many innocent lives let alone massive war crimes including SA on kids to get their family.to give up information on enemies.

[@Kiki_248]

I feel like Tommy's voice suits the overall christmas spirit and epic vibe more, while Joakim's voice really adds to the heavy meaning behind the song. Both versions are absolute bangers 🔥

[@okame_jp]

Sabaton's "CHRISTMAS TRUCE" is one of my favorites, your version is so beautiful and soothing in today's bleak world that it brings tears to my eyes.🎄

[@dzeku5593]

I think Tommy absolutely won that christmas truce competition. Hope he will play with Sabaton one day. Oh, wait a minute.

[@LenkaB.]

🤣

[@mbarr627]

Probably the most beautiful, and saddest christmas song I've ever heard. Tommy's voice is immaculate and carries so much passion. (I love the original too, obviously)

[@Starfirere]

Tommy, you did it again. This was absolutely amazing 😻 Thank you

[@elenaescocia2479]

Fills my eyes up with tears everytime!

[@0KiteEatingTree0]

Shivers, tears, and I now want Brian May to duet this with Tommy This song should be on the radio for Christmas

[@RobWinfield]

This song hits me hard because my Great Grandfather fought in that war and it changed him sadly he turned to alcohol my dad told me that he had a bottle in his back pocket and never said a word about his experience with that awful war 😢 😞 Thank you Tommy for sharing your incredible talents

[@g.b.255]

I know that too. My grandfather served in World War II. Nobody spoke about his experiences. He drank a lot of alcohol because he wanted to forget the cruel experiences. But after a few years he took his own life. It wasn't until many years later that we children understood why he did it.

[@lorriredmon8212]

😢💔

[@bankabaver4583]

Thank you for the service, fighting for our freedom ❤

[@pietromeloni6486]

Respect to your grandpa and to all the heroes of every war, no matters their side.

[@kristinthayer4086]

You took an already AMAZING Sabaton song and somehow made it even better! Your talent is unbelievable. I got to sing this along with you at the Minneapolis show and will always remember it.

[@silviamueller5968]

Ich bin erst 65 Jahre alt, aber das war immer schon und ist es immer meine Musik, das kann mir keiner nehmen. Ich habe wieder " Gänsehaut" I love it

[@LenkaB.]

I listen to this song over and over again.☺ You sing it so feelingly and tenderly. Joakim and Pär really composed and wrote a beautiful song. ❤❤❤ Thank you for this version of this song. 😢

[@hannehammer4603]

A beautiful, sad, hopeful song that makes me cry every time.... 😢 I fully agree with Peter Heider's words. Thank you Tommy, for this wonderful version. 🙏

[@merryrose6788]

Each time I hear this song, different meanings arise. With the Sabaton verson, Joakim brings out the sadness and anger of soldiers stuck in a losing fight, even if their side is "winning." Today, your version adds poignancy to the words and music, moving the song from a general lament of soldiers to that of a single soldier. Thank you for these extra layers of meaning in a truly great piece of music.

[@apyr1439]

And don't forget the symphony version, I get a feeling like seeing the battlefield from outside, the peace at that moment, the same silence the song describes on the start

[@merryrose6788]

@@apyr1439 Sure, I'll listen to that version. Interesting perspective you describe.

[@apyr1439]

@@merryrose6788 honestly it's even more clear if you hear the history version, as it starts with that as the background for the narration before the song

[@merryrose6788]

@@apyr1439 I might have bought the history version. This is the year that I discovered Sabaton, have been ordering CDs like crazy, and realize that I have 20 years of music to revel in!

[@pascalerivier4827]

Thank you so much Tommy for your intimate and beautiful interpretation of Sabaton tribute to all these young men who were sent to World War One so that we never forget them. In this period of Advent you honour them and the strength they showed to choose to celebrate Christmas together during these few hours out of time instead of killing each other. 👏💖

[@PiaEklund-g5s]

❤

[@alancarter41]

One of the most amazing events in Human history, presented in an epic and unforgettable song. Truly a song for the ages.

[@vlinder6329]

Are you going to do this really Tommy?? Make me crazy..... this is unbelievable. This was my most beautiful Christmas song last YEAR ˚₊⋆♥︎₊˚ We're all.... We're all.... We're all.... We're all.... 🎶🎵 FRIENDS 🤝🤝🤝 🙌 respect 🌻

[@demonoid924]

...I WASN'T READY TO CRY TODAY Absolutely beautiful, thank you, Tommy.

[@IrinaSkrybina]

A beautiful song, I love it very much! Tommy's performance sounds very lyrical and no less epic. Thank you, Tommy 🇷🇺❤🇸🇪

[@BluevesPL]

No cap this guy should become a Sabaton's guitarist

[@helen_hellfire_dixon]

He looks just like 1 they have already

[@aluer]

Оригинал песни шедеврален! Эта переделка очень достойна. Одно из лучших творений группы.

[@triforceofpower7676]

Saw them perform this song in Nashville. One of the most amazing things I've ever seen.

[@Don_Ratski]

I saw them in Philadelphia so pretty much right at home

[@billthecupcake]

Saw them in Pittsburgh it was just incredible! We're all brothers!

[@Don_Ratski]

@@billthecupcake Yes. Yes we are

[@karolykovacs6719]

Dear Tommy, this was one of my wishes from you. Thank you very very much! 🙏🙏🙏🙏 Thank you for making this video for me and for us. I saw last year's youtube video from Sweden about Musikhjälpen 2021. There you played an "The Christmas Truce" acoustic version and you played the piano. Now you have shown that there is another interpretation of the song too. Amazing video, presentation and guitar solo! You granted my second wish. Thank you for the 16th gift! 🙏🙏🙏

[@jregns]

Chills during the a cappella breakdown! Amazing version of an already epic song! Thanks again, Tommy! 🤘🏻🤩🤘🏻

[@Mystic-WTF]

What a beautiful sentiment that I wish could be felt all year and not just at Christmas.... "Today we are brothers, today we are friends.", should be an everyday thing. Thanks for such an inspiring song during such turbulent times, Tommy and Sabaton. Peace and blessings to you all. 😇🙏✨️🎄🎼🎶🎸✌️🤘🌹🥰

[@pascalerivier4827]

Thank you so much Tommy for your intimate and beautiful interpretation of Sabaton tribute to all these young men who were sent to World War One so that we never forget them. In this period of Advent you honour them and the strength they showed to choose to celebrate Christmas together during these few hours out of time instead of killing each other. 👏💖 Pascale from South of France

[@vlinder6329]

And Today we we're all Brothers tonight with our Friends....🫂 A moment of peace ☮️✌️ You made it happen, I could just sing along softly. Of course this will stay in my head all day, but that's okay. Thank you Tommy, you should be proud of yourself....this was beautiful ✨✌️

[@rahtimisu]

❤ I am mesmerized. ❤ So beautiful, so touching. ❤ Thank you Tommy 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@phoebe6992]

There's only one word to describe this .... PERFECTION I love this song so much (one of my fav Sabaton songs). your version brought tears to my eyes and I had chills all over my body from the first to the last second. Absolutely amazing 🎙🤘🎸 Thank you sooooooooo much Tommy for this.

[@alexisdiamond1105]

Tommy, I was right there with this premier, and I will say this as I always do, you took an already amazing and truly incredible song and just made it absolutely phenomenal! Total and complete CHILLS. I listen to the original all the time and it always brings me to tears and the same can be said here. I'm just blown away. Utterly impressed. I'm so, so happy with this. (as if I wouldn't be, it's you after all) Tommy finding you when I found your cover of Phantom Of The Opera was the best thing to ever happen to me... you literally saved my life, my mind and emotions were in a DARK place, but you, your voice, and your passion for music brought me out of that and shed a light so bright I couldn't help but to be drawn to it like a moth to a flame. As always I send you love, light, happiness, and joy this holiday season, you are TRULY an unparalleled gift to us and I couldn't be happier for finding you.

[@NegiTaiMetal011]

I listened to this outstanding Sabaton song many times, but hearing Tommy singing it is just memorable and beautiful in it's own way. Happy, blessed Yule, to Tommy and all of Sabaton.

[@GunterBaneman]

Красивейшее исполнение. Голос божественный!

[@Tanjacs]

Yay!!! Christmas Truce!!! 🤩😍🥰🎄🎁❤️❤️❤️ Super goosebumps song!!!

[@annemalinen460]

We have "Heavy Xmas" in Finland. Traditional christmas songs played by heavy metal style. This would be a perfect song for those concerts.❤

[@Isabelle.Emerit]

I can't wait !! This song is just beautiful and so touching 😥... 🎄❤️🤘🇲🇫🎄

[@GalinaUsoltseva-z1f]

Слушаю,а слёзы текут... Ни дня без Томми❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@heenie85]

I thought Christmas truce couldn't be made any better because it's already perfect, but it beats it by quite a bit. Wow.

[@sayaphantom6385]

Instant goosebumps... damn. I absolutely love the original, and it hits me in the feels everytime. But this one? Hits different. I salute you, Tommy, for creating a second absolutely amazing version of this song. I'm literally crying from both the emotions of this song and the happiness I feel while listening to it.

[@mariecarmenW3578]

Hello Tommy. TÄCK !!! ❤️ one of my favorite Sabaton songs… you bring a more sustained touch of ballad and sweetness. The slight change in tempo magnifies the message. That’s sublime. The song is magic and you are the magic of this song. We need peace and dialogue… not destructive conflicts… Thanks for all the soul you put into your work. See you tomorrow… Greetings and love from France. 🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️🇫🇷

[@babbsan123]

From here on out this will be an official Christmas song in my family

[@alexberthgen1962]

Atm we have 30-50 cm snow and -16 Celsius. Cant imagine how horrible it must've been to fight a war in this kind of weather. Thank you for this amazing version.

[@Kanefan701]

I love this song a lot. Have a wonderful Christmas Tommy.

[@Talvi_Sota]

It’s COMPLETE different from the original. It sounds different, it feels different, it looks different….but makes me cry in the exact same way, it’s as beautiful as the original and I friggin love it. Tommy, I say it again and again, but you and that voice of yours that can’t be described with any other word then godlike are absolutely incredible and every single word you sing is packed with volume and emotion. You are hands down one of the most incredible artists there are (and hell, I need to see your paintings, where can I find them) and over all amazing. Keep being amazing and please, don’t ever stop making Musik and blessing us with your voice. Frohen 4. Advent.

[@tonepersson1652]

Jag älskar Sabatons originalversion, gråter när jag hör den. När jag började lyssna på den här versionen, fick jag gåshud på armarna med en gång. Älskar denna också.

[@ЮлияЧ-й1ы]

Очень красиво! Спасибо, Томми, сегодня просто особенное наслаждение от Вашего творчества! Ходить и напевать целый день)

[@tomaslopez2940]

Hope Russians and Ukrainians can celebrate Christmas peacefully this year

[@ЮлияЧ-й1ы]

@@tomaslopez2940 Where are you from?

[@tomaslopez2940]

@@ЮлияЧ-й1ы Texas

[@g.b.255]

@@tomaslopez2940 I agree. The soldiers face each other as enemies although they could be friends. Many people appreciate the words peace and home more now.

[@ЮлияЧ-й1ы]

@@tomaslopez2940 Thanks for your good wishes. This war is a civil war, because before 1991 it was one country, USSR. Все очень сложно, к сожалению.

[@Tanika_Danilova]

One of my favorite songs! So sad, but giving hope. Thanks a lot, Tommy!

[@katijasola5232]

Oh my god ,i cried through the whole video but they were tears of happiness from a great performance. Beautiful show👏👏🙏❤

[@g.b.255]

Some things become habit. Like the daily coffee, I hear this song over and over again. It is a call for everyone to remember how short the distance can be between war and peace or hatred and friendship.

[@serenavitto8077]

Absolutely the Christmas song that I listened to the most this year. It is a beautiful song full of emotions ❤❤

[@titaniumman_22]

Tommy is a master of his craft!

[@francescabircher4679]

Wow, I love that song ❤ Your version is beautiful! I was at the concert in Frauenfeld, Switzerland, where you went and bought a piano to perform Christmas Truce for us. Thank you😃!

[@ΚοινωνικόςΟρθολογιστής]

One of the greatest songs Sabaton have ever produced and this solo version is very cool. We'll done. Merry Christmas Tommy and everyone. 🎄🎄❤️🙏👍

[@TTkingsman]

No use to find any new praising words. Tommy's Christmas Calendar is just a huge Christmas present.

[@timcsy1974]

Bravo!👋👋👋👋I can not find words!!This is beautiful Tommy! Your singing voice is soft but powerful! I really like Sabaton too!Thank you for this wonderful show!

[@margitandersson]

Helt underbart…🙏❤️

[@annalyndsey2269]

I love this. So emotional. Makes you think of those who have fought or fallen in battle. Such a nice reflective Christmas song. Thank you Mr Johansson and of course Sabaton too ❤🙏

[@davidgilmartin7578]

This is the most phenomenal song and video ever done and the most powerful and poignant Christmas song ever the atmosphere and emotion created was mind-blowing massive salutes to you and your fellow sabaton band members for not only producing such an amazing song but for paying such a beautiful tribute to those who had the courage to honour the truce there really are no words to do this one justice 👊have a fantastic one my friend stay safe take care all the very best from Scotland to you 👊 👍 and again thank you for sharing this one 🙌👊👍

[@maranello1979]

Ooch... This sends chills down my spine. 😮😮😮😍😍😍

[@piaschleifer]

😭😍❤️ this IS so beautiful and powerful song ❤️ I love both versions so much. Thank you Tommy ❤️ you have done so much Work for this calender and IT shows!!!! ❤️ We love These songs/videos so much!!!

[@elizabethofstainlesshearts]

Now we have 3 unique fantastic versions of this beautiful song. The original is so powerful, the Musikhjalpen version is so peaceful and heartfelt, and this one adds that pure-hearted joy that you pour into all you do. Thank you again (..and here's to hoping we'll someday get an offshoot Sabaton album with your vocals!)

[@ОльгаРоманова-в4й]

So beautiful! No words - just emotions 🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🎸🎼🎼🎼❄❄❄ Breathtaking❤❤❤"And the battle will commence "....

[@ljusfen]

Gråter alltid när jag hör denna låt. Man känner sorgen, maktlösheten, längtan hem och eländet i både hjärta och själ. Sååå vackert tack finaste Tommy för att du delar din stora musikaliska talang, lyser upp vår vardag, ger oss glädje, hopp och julefrid 🌟🎅🌟❤🌟🌲🌟🙏❤ du är bara bäst 🙏❤💯🤘

[@GingerAsgardian]

Hauntingly gripping and beautiful at same time.

[@theoriginalmomomike2869]

It's the middle of August, and Tommy's got me feeling like it's the Christmas season. God bless you, Tommy Johansson. 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@alannaturner6758]

Very beautiful & touching song & your voice Tommy ⚜️ is just pure magic, Christmas magic🌟🎄🎅🤶luv ya Tommy Brilliance ⚜️💙 & Rock on Sabaton💥🤙

[@freyallarganswald4746]

A very moving song, I lost two great grandfathers in the trenches of WW1. This is an amazing song and I love this arrangement from you. Im totally loving tommys ode to advent. 💕🤗💕🤗

[@chameleonhal0]

Already know this is going to be EPIC! Soooo close to 100k!!

[@luisebritta6139]

One of my absolute favorite Christmas songs and a Sabaton masterpiece!❤❤

[@raptorsnaarea829]

this is a nicest version of the song that a heard,thanks Happy Christimas and Hanukkah for all!

[@kaelynshea5533]

Tack så mycket Tommy för det. My swedish is not good enough yet to tell you my thoughts yet. But this was so emotional so beautiful. You and Joakim must do a duet out of this one. You guys are just so good and I believe that would be just incredible. One of the best Christmas songs ever and one of your best covers so far. So incredible. 🥰❤

[@michaelpettersson4919]

Luckily we swedes are expected to be bilingual in English so it is ok.

[@kaelynshea5533]

@@michaelpettersson4919 jag är från Tyskland och jag försöker mitt bästa 😀

[@michaelpettersson4919]

@@kaelynshea5533Bra jobbat.

[@Eugene-wk6ff]

Let's Rock!

[@kristiinamerilahti]

This song really hits home, totally awesome!! Makes me speechless...🎶🎶👃💫

[@agnieszkagawronska]

Thank you Sabaton for this song . Words are redundant ♥️

[@terenceivarsson9960]

One of Sabatons best song ever.The tears always come listening to this

[@michaelkulow6643]

Hearing this in Chicago was absolutely incredible!!! But hearing Tommy's version... Idk what to say... Fantastic job Tommy!!!

[@marisolesteban7937]

simply amazing

[@SHDUStudios]

Finally! I loved you guys in Dallas, you’re still my favorite Tommy.

[@ingerbjorkman6373]

Helt fantastisk och underbart 🎅 Tommy 🎅 Gåshud och gråtvarning på den här 😢

[@rahtimisu]

Even though it isn't christmas time now... I have certain need to listen this, sing along. At least couple times per week. The lyrics of this song is sametime beautiful, but serious and very talkative too. And so current topic every week. 😢 Tommy have sing this in a beautiful storylike way, with his beautiful voice. ❤

[@brigittebonidon2592]

Such a lovely song ! such a moving song ! such a great singer ! Love from France

[@asabatonfan905]

Can't wait

[@mcrmommy]

This song makes my heart burst. I absolutely love it! Gorgeous 🤩🤩 xx

Gillar båda versionerna, denna och Sabatons med Joakims röst. Rösterna bidrar med olika djup i låten.

[@Steffe240]

Finner faktiskt inga ord för hur otroligt vackert detta var, helt enkelt makalöst briljant, tack Tommy 😊

[@Sarimari_-]

MY heart melts ❤ this amazing song from Sabaton and even more amazing Tommy 🎼❤🎼

[@lordpleskinator]

Yes!!! Thank you, Tommy!! Thank you! 🤩🤟

[@RadostinaMihaleva-tj2bt]

I love everything about Tommy's musical talent.

[@klara--m.]

OOOOMMMMGGGG! How crazy awesome is this song 🤘🤘🤘 This version is magical angelic emotional and STUNNING! Tack så mycket! 👏👏👏🎉🎉🎉

[@edinhorock1983]

Top das galáxias! Howwwwww Feliz natal!🥳🧑‍🎤🥰

[@lena.jansson04]

Gråter alltid en skvätt när jag hör sången. Det här är inget undantag! Tusen tack Tommy😭🌟❤️

[@beatehofmann9022]

That's so beautiful💖and heart breaking💔Thanks Tommy.

[@loismiller7742]

Omgosh, this is so sadly beautiful. If only it could all end. Such a hopeful song of peace.

[@christianwallertz6820]

Finner inga ord för hur vacker version. Denna version borde spelas live för musikhjälpen för slut på krig i Ukraina och andra krig i världen. 🙏

[@piaschleifer]

I really love this calender... So much different style of christmas songs!!! Can you Tommy please take this to tradition that you make us calender every year! *Puppy eays* please! 😍

[@strikefire3448]

Beautiful