Smith & Burrows - When The Thames Froze

[@countbiscuit3274]

This song is so damn underrated... Tragic actually. Such a beautiful, poignant, emotional song. Not just a beautiful song, not just during Christmas but anywhere, anytime.

[@LoveBoatPirate]

❤

[@philbytaylor]

Never more relevant than in 2022 - but hope in my heart for 2023

[@philbytaylor]

And things are even worse now, but at least we know where some of the money went :(

[@AdamSmith-qv6no]

Christmas 2024 gang, who's back? Here's to another :-)

[@thepelican69]

I waited all year for others to join comments with me haha :D I've been listening to this song throughtout the year, this is just too good

[@philbytaylor]

Best Christmas song ever imho!😀

[@dagib1006]

Wonderful song, still❤

[@ronaran8420]

Tell everyone that there's hope in your heart or it will tear you apart. Let's hope the next year beats the last... It's up to us basically🌲🕊💕🥂to put some light and truth in this mess💚 Merry Christmas everyone. Let's take strength for the coming year and let's not let the fuckers rule and mess up as they wish. Love from France.

[@wickham5864]

I can’t believe it’s 13 years since I first heard this beautiful song. The lyrics resonated then, but they seem even more appropriate & fitting, in the current climate in the UK. Peaked at No. 31 in the Charts on 24th December 2011, which is an absolute travesty, as it is a wonderful song, with real depth, meaning & relevance.

[@becksy9999]

Aye another year....still the best Christmas song ever.....

[@806cat]

This is the most beautiful Christmas song and I get a lump in my throat every year I hear this again coming up to Christmas time. "The years go by so fast, let's hope the next beats the last" - let's keep hoping.

[@wendyvanthillo8996]

Also one of my favorite Christmas songs

[@65blueandy]

This is one of those rare things - a song that keeps getting better with every year that passes.

[@thijssven7774]

Leuk liedje😛😛😛😛😛😛😛😛😛😛😛😛😛😛😛😛😛😛😛😛😛❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🍧

[@Paapaagirl]

true

[@sarahwidman2693]

I love this song and listen to it often, not just at Christmas.

[@andreajones2371]

Wow, how have I only just discovered this song?? Absolutely blew me away and already up there with my favourites, just stunning ❤

[@martinh8679]

I didn't know this existed either until i heard Dermot O Leary play it on Saturday. It's a wonderful piece of level headed Christmas music that moves you without the saccharine sentiment that prevails at this time of year. Needs more airplay!

[@GerryMghee]

A beautiful song picture of London's people and beauty of England. Scottish geezer here returning to your beautiful city London where my heart lies

[@davidnewman2009]

You don’t hear this much on the radio, same old Christmas tunes played over and over. This, whilst not overtly Christmassy is timeless and utterly brilliant. Hairs on your neck standing up good.

[@DavidNewman-bm2hn]

Spot on … just played it to my daughter and it does make the hairs on your neck stand up …

[@JasperDoodles]

Radio X plays this regular at Christmas ❤

[@jongowshall1737]

It's December - time to start playing the heck out of this beauty again.

[@claraoswald_121]

The best Christmas song. Ever.

[@manhunter_net]

The only one that beats this is the full length version from the album! #Agreed.

[@luukepk]

safe! The song should have more attention!

[@CaptainOatwright]

Totally agree! I’ve just played it for first time this season 🥳

[@sharpym1982ms]

This ain't new jersey is close for sure.

[@stephenvanbaalen]

Maybe one of the best Christmas song written this last decade. It's right up there with all the classics now. Absolutely brilliant!

[@VikingerOnYT]

Still such an amazing song...

[@trebormint35]

This should definitely be number 1 at Christmas. It's the first decent Christmas record in years

[@petervandeweyer517]

Almost ten years old, and it becomes more and more relevant.

[@GrahamHarvey-g7x]

Simple , great song , Tom's a great singer

[@TheSkip1982]

Merry on the train home from Fenchurch Street… 6 days before Christmas. Have a good one all x

[@DavidNewman-bm2hn]

Genius songwriting. One of the best Christmas songs of the last 20-30 yrs … never hear it on the radio though whilst countless crap covers get air time.. ..i love this song.

[@anthonydayjr2339]

Merry Christmas 2020, lets hope next year beats the last!

[@Sootaroot]

It should not be difficult, but we shall soon see.

[@InTheToilet]

This didn’t age well

[@purpleviolinsue]

Sorry

[@m665s]

Tom has the best man's voice ever. I have seen editors live, and I'll newer forget it :)

[@darronmould8762]

Does anyone else think this is so much more relevant for xmas 2020 than any other year?

[@purpleviolinsue]

Unfortunately it feels even more so in 2021... 😒

[@paoloc775]

Try Christmas 2022

[@darronmould8762]

Hope one day that it will be irrelevant

[@ddavies1967]

Every year that the criminals have been in power

[@wildevixen7753]

@@ddavies1967 Will they ever tell me where the money went? Next question. What it is to live in a corrupt country.

[@aryastark772]

Incredible song. So underrated

[@designerztouch]

I am not English but most of my favorites is British music .. I am not even Christian to celebrate Christmas.. But this song is so beautiful that it makes me hear it more & more and only gets better every time I hear it. Hope more songs come out like this in the future to unite the unfair world of evil politics. Merry Christmas in advance to everyone out there :)

[@ronaran8420]

Thank you friend. ✋😊

[@NickPound-k5n]

I'm here because I just heard this song mentioned on GB news as the best Christmas song that nobody has ever heard of. What a lovely song! And this is from somebody that usually can't stand Christmas songs.

[@hectormugwump5530]

As somebody who spent a Christmas sleeping rough in London this song just completely caught me off guard. Thank god I was lucky enough for it to only be the one. I know people who are still there. Some who aren't anymore.

[@hiro4752]

Hope you're doing well

[@suewilkinson910]

Still one of my favourite Christmas/winter songs. Beautiful piece of work.

[@GeorgeLikesBananas]

Unlike every other Christmas songs, this really gives a sense of unity and joy. It conveys all the Christmas-y feelings and is so much better than all of the manufactured shit out there.

[@sky-frequency]

Tears in my eyes...I heard this song for the very first time last night on Night Tracks radio 3 thanks so Hannah Peel. Utterly mesmerising and astounding. I can't believe I've not heard it before, but so glad I finally have. So beautiful and resonates utterly with real life. Thank you two great musicians and writers; Smith and Burrows.

[@nicholasmacfarlane4599]

It's a week before Christmas 2018, and the whole family are playing this on repeat!! Without a doubt one of the best Christmas songs ever. Great lyrics, excellent orchestration. I just don't understand why it doesn't get more plays on radio. It is such a change from the usual Christmas dross. If you come across this by chance, please recommend to friends and family. Finally Happy Christmas and a great New Year to everyone!!

[@haydonthomas5531]

Dermot O'Leary played it on his radio 2 show on Saturday. Totally agree with you.

[@terrynoonan6616]

You are a beautiful soul Nicholas,have a good one.

[@seaniedunne5888]

This deserves millions of views. If there is a perfect Christmas song for 2020 its this.

[@georgebennett3197]

It's the 16th. November 2022 - I heard this song on the radio for the first time. How on earth have I missed it all these years? ?! It is fabulous. Even more relevant today - Why isn't it number One???

[@terryh9559]

I agree, it's always one to come back to each Christmas! But I can tell you of another good one, from December 2022. Its "This Christmas time" by Tide lines and Nati Dreddd.

[@grantnixon9945]

Couldn't agree more, I heard it for the 1st time in December what a beautiful song, it would be a fitting No1 even now.

[@becksy9999]

Its nearly time for this again man.....best Christmas song ever an a dont like Christmas...just so beautiful...

[@nigelrudyard6199]

This is one of my favourite Christmas songs, along with Andy's Light the Night. Like all great Christmas tunes, it's truly bittersweet.

[@arnevoetbaltalentjes]

oh gosh, his voice is just heavenly..

[@Barca991]

Finest Christmas song of all time.

[@ProsperoMephisto]

I think it's only very rarely that music like this is made. (Especially since most popular christmas songs are rather shoddy.) Many thanks to mr. Smith and mr. Burrows for this beautiful song, in five years or so, this 'll be a christmas-classic.

[@leeputman2123]

Honestly one of the best Christmas songs ever - captures the spirit perfectly

[@luukepk]

True ! The song should have more attention!

[@sharpym1982ms]

Best new xmas song.

[@becksy9999]

just beautiful.....best Christmas song....just beautiful....

[@ntleaver29]

More prevalent now than ever. Great song . Merry Christmas everyone 🎄👍

[@CaptainOatwright]

I’m a big Editors fan and this classic has totally eluded me until now. How can it be?! So many good modern Christmas songs out there, would be nice if there was an alternative Christmas songs radio channel!

[@StephSteph-u1p]

Chanson magnifique qui me rappelle le bon vieux temps qui est parti et ne reviendra plus jamais....

[@GerardHesen]

A Christmas Evergreen! My favourite Christmas song ever!

[@colinwhitelock8666]

Beautiful Christmas song that manages to be both poignant and uplifting at the same time (and so relevant to the current times). One of the very best!

[@sigikidies]

I love this song...not only at Christmastime....but a whole year long...

[@mellowfire420]

It already sounds like a classic from the 20th century.How can it be more awesome?

[@eppsy67]

The best, most uplifting Christmas song ever. If you have hope in your heart you can do anything. Let's hope this year beats the last.

[@stephenvanbaalen]

And even though I hate the cold A constant reminder that I'm getting old... Best Xmas song ever!

[@MikeeeeG]

2020 brings me here early this year

[@Meg680]

will i ever stop loving Tom's voice? i don't think so. beautiful song.

[@flowerpowerbloempie]

My favourite Christmas music! I hope Tom and Andy will work together again in the future!

[@WalterSobchak1000]

only heard this for the first time this morning. lost count how many times i've played it. what a beautiful track that's restored my xmas spirit

[@aidanoflaherty9629]

Brilliant absolutely brilliant

[@SilvioDiego]

amazing song and possibly more relevant this year then ever.

[@stumurmer01]

This is my all time favourite Christmas song.....just beautiful :)

[@brendangriffith8737]

A great song , apt for this time of year. Re-release it and let the public hear it again.

[@DJTee28]

This is my favourite Christmas song this year. No other song can win from this.

[@rpr8]

Andy is at Terry's Cafe, they walk across Blackfriars Bridge, walk by the Market Porter, and meet up at Thames Beach with everyone at the end. Never been to London, likely never will go to London, but used Google Maps to figure the places out. Love this song.

[@johncallaghan9250]

I will get the train to London in the new year and do this walk in honour of your use of Google Maps and this glorious song.

[@Sootaroot]

@@johncallaghan9250 Nice thought.

[@Drobniutka]

Yesterday I walked through London with this song in my head.

[@2cvsmee]

Just saw this on an ad for another song on KZbin. Never listened to that song. Came straight here to listen to this again! Fantastic song!

[@keatsgipsy9991]

🎶🎄🎶 May Christmas 🎄 Shine down on you everyone ... when there’s nothing left to say ❤️

[@anniesbistro]

this is getting better and better every year...includes my emotions when I listen to it

[@sunnyannie1968]

Love this. Destined to become a Christmas classic if there's any justice or taste in the world.

[@Margod141]

"And even though i hate the cold, a constant reminder that im getting old". I relate to these lyrics

[@Sootaroot]

Everyone will, if they are fortunate ("with luck, you too will grow old"), and yet I think of an interview with Mick Fleetwood and he was asked why he left Britain. I love Britain, he said, but I hate being cold.

[@jujmental]

Beautiful, moving song - perfect for Christmas and about time we had something a little different at this time of year. Love it

[@DerekLyons]

A brilliant song always and forever!

[@Sparkykelly1]

Ava age10- me and my dad are loving this! Happy Christmas to all

[@simoncove8240]

tell everyone that there's hope in your heart

[@mrhob6355]

Wished I'd sung and written a song about it . Must be the most cathartic of things .

[@FledglingBuddhist]

How gorgeous this is, glad I discovered it after Ken Bruce played it on Radio 2. x

[@saspix]

Fantastic song. It will tear you apart.......

[@sigikidies]

I love this song so much....not only at Christmastime,but a whole year long.

[@unfinished69]

Smith is a god!!!!

[@raymondwatson4091]

At least 500 of those views are mine. I used to wish this fantastic song was more popular, but now in a strange way I'm glad it's not.

[@TemplarsSword]

Yes l went to the shoot and if you look at the video, l am the person with the grey hat and black coat next to Tom, pushing the piano. I spoke to Tom whilst walking away from the waterside shoot. He is a gentleman and a very nice person. It was a really great day and one hell of a memory. I am not being bias, but this song should of definitely been No1, but because of the corrupt and commercial crap floating around, this great song had no chance. Anyway, on that note, MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY.

[@borisinborough]

I can't say how much I like this song, because the words don't exist. Not since Jona Lewie has a Christmas single managed to put it's finger of the pulse of the nation so accurately. X Factor winners? Re-releases to combat them? The fact that this will not be the Christmas number one shows just how far our collective musical taste has disappeared down the pipes over the years.

[@wondersaz]

What a beautiful song, what a voice.. makes me wanna dance under the snow. I love it!

[@65blueandy]

Certainly the best Christmas song of recent years and up there with the all time classics. Wonderful.

[@bekos1900]

What a very nice Christmas song, never heard a better one.!!!!! Beats everything.

[@paulbyrne9833]

1st December 2020, first listen of the year''god damn this government' indeed, beautiful and poignant song ❤️

[@mhairifiona]

At last...an honest to goodness, Christmas song. Excellent.

[@Rodebesjes]

Oh wat een prachtig nummer, wat een geweldige stem. Met stip binnengekomen bij mijn favorieten!

[@Oystercatcher011]

I loved this song when Simon Mayo played it today on 'Drivetime' - it's definitely got a proper Christmas song feel about it, not just from the lyrics. The distant brass band, building in volume, the carol-like sing-a-long sound. Simon was praising the video to high heavens. I like it too :-)

[@frankiedon5221]

Second best Xmas song of all time. Pure quality

[@terryfookwitt]

+Oliver O'donnell Oooooh you little tease.

[@remus3960]

The best way to start 2019 .... if only people would see that if you are united, you are better of then alone...

[@NigelRudyard]

Absolutely brilliant .... I played this all last Christmas.

[@brokebackgio]

Everything Smith touches -or sings- it's pure gold! One of the best Christmas songs ever and definitely the best for this year!!!

[@stevetpretty]

Just discovered this song yesterday and can't stop listening to it! What an uplifting outro, especially in the video where everyone gets together and parties on down on Southbank beach

[@TemplarsSword]

I had a great day as an extra on this video and it is an honour to be on the same Christmas video as Tom Smith and Andy Burrows. Thankyou

[@drstevie]

Beautiful.

[@bomanclackhanger]

wow, this song is beautiful in so many ways. repeat repeat repeat...

[@scipioafricanus3324]

Man, this is good.

[@kevL219]

There hasn't been a better Christmas song written since this one, love it.

[@digiroj]

Already a 'classic' in my book ! :) Love it.

[@SuperGossy]

great christmas song with a lovley feel to it..shame it's not had the airplay it deserves...check out the album.

[@grahamgh9173]

have just found these artists, what talent. what songs, wow.p

[@revieboy]

First heard this on Stereo Underground, such a classic. Sounds timeless. Cheers guys

[@markmitterhuber]

Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 2019

[@jolandayvonnebergman2420]

Merry Christmas.

[@LenwellProperty]

to you and your family as well mate :)

[@rpr8]

My favorite. Just woke up on Christmas morning.

[@ryboflavin9494]

Merry Christmas editors fans!!

[@colinjarmy9621]

I had never heard this (or them) before my son included it in his recent wedding ceremony. It's breath-taking, simply beautiful.

[@Patricious1]

Best Christmas song ever.