Steeleye Span - 'Gaudete' (Live)

Steeleye Span's 'Gaudete', taken from the 'World Tour' 35th Anniversary DVD. Available to buy from the Park Shop here: parkrecords.com...
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In an age when bands seem to come and go in the blink of an eye, an occasion such as a thirty fifth anniversary is one that just has to be marked. Such it was for Steeleye Span, who decided to celebrate the best way they know how - by taking their music of the people to the people across the country. With a line-up featuring names from every period of the band’s illustrious history, the music captured here also reflects every aspect of their stunning career - from their earliest adventures into electric folk through to their commercial heyday and latter work. This is not only the first time that all these individual personalities have been in the same band at the same time, it is also the first time that the magic of Steeleye Span in concert has been caught especially for DVD. Let the celebrations begin….
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[@robbiewood9008]

Only a British band could make this obscure European medieval plainsong monks chant an international hit.Britain yet again leading the world.

[@sb6678]

It is not a plainsong melody and not one that would be sung by monks. Monks would only sing items from a Gradual or Antiphonal as they have done so since the earliest of times. Whilst being sacred in nature (which can be understood from the Latin) this is more of a secular carol that would be sung by the ordinary everyday people of the time and perhaps at an equivalent of a Carol, concert, but certainly not within an Office chanted by monks in an abbey. It is far too ‘modern’ for them to sing such a piece. This is far from obscure, it was an extremely well known piece sung throughout Europe in the 14th century and since. At the time it was passed down orally from one generation to the next. In its written form it made its earliest appearance in a Finnish manuscript from 1592 titled Piæ Cantiones. It that edition it contains only a melody and parts for the chorus, Gaudete; no melody is indicated for the verse which would suggest that whoever performed this was free to interpret the melody to their own. There is a melody for the verses written in a later Bohemian manuscript which is more appropriate to the nature of the Carol. The melody used by this group is far too frivolous and modern. Despite the text of the Carol being joyful (rejoice, joy, be glad etc) a melody such as this would not have been used in C14th due to the structure of music at the time.

[@00Recoil]

Maddy Prior is electric in the energy she brings to this piece.

[@moiraspeed6356]

This lady has an amazing beautiful voice

[@eddiestafford3313]

@@markfletton5901 Maddy has such a beautiful voice.....and sounds the same as I first heard her away back in 1973!!!

[@flamencoprof]

@@eddiestafford3313 I thought the same.

[@knowhere60]

I love that they song it with a rustic English accent!

[@a.y.t.a.s.494]

^sang😉

[@catherinejoy9298]

Yes, but it is in Latin!

[@flamencoprof]

Well, they are English, and a Folk-Rock group.

[@skyboswell]

When Maddy's voice kicks in I get literal shivers down my spine. What a singer.

[@trevorfoulkes7867]

+Krystyna Boswell does the same to me not sure why but it does

[@nonameafixed5394]

I feel exactly the same! What a blessed voice!

[@martynflynn8368]

@@nonameafixed5394 As good as when she first sang it nigh on fifty years ago. Beautiful voice, great band.

[@briane5706]

Now a Grandmother in her seventies, her voice is still magic.

[@Battlady57]

Me too.wonderful

[@juniper5438]

Wonderful memories of being in the back of the Austin Allegro listening to this, one of my Mum's favourites. She passed away earlier this year and listening to Steeleye Span always makes me feel like she's nearby singing along with me. Thank you for this wonderful live recording.

[@gunnarthorsen]

Sigh....people still harping on Steeleye Span's "bad" Latin pronunciation in this song? My thanks to all of you who correctly understand that at one time, ALL Christians in Europe (not just educated monks, nuns, and clergy) sang or prayed in Latin, with pronunciation that was undoubtedly less than "perfect". Heck, even average parish priests were accused of botching it at times, right up into the 1960's, when the vernacular was introduced into the Catholic Mass. I love Steeleye Span's rendition of Gaudete. It's joyful, connects me to my ancestors, and their English inflections change the meaning and spirit of the words, not one jot or tittle!

[@bluebird7962]

Well said and why aye man marrer! Keep the English dialects alive...I love this version

[@veggie42]

Gunnar Thorsen It's supposed to be veirginae not Virginae

[@AaaBbb-cn3ql]

Gunnar Thorsen give it s bye

[@Sharkable]

Gunnar Thorsen yeah she is bad at pronouncing the words

[@jonsmith4669]

You always get the clever Dicks who have to analyze everything instead of just simply enjoy the sound of the music.How can anyone possibly know how medieval people sang Latin? anyway there are many English dialects. I love this version,I used to work with Peter'Knights dad , a very clever man who also played violin..

[@calumdyet6858]

it's not Christmas until I hear this 🌲

[@tinabaker4662]

Still listening

[@michaelclark3261]

Same here

[@SarcoidosisWarrior]

Me too

[@aaronburns8858]

Listen to this, it'll blow your socks off

[@SuperCholdi]

Do you know what, Alan? It actually does.

[@curlyjim2550]

Maddy's voice is like a laser, it's pin point accurate and a never ending pleasure to listen to.

[@Peacefully-Happy-86]

Beautiful and couldn't agree more x

[@thereverendsam413]

If you like that, I recommend you listen to Hilary James. I've never heard such precision in any voice ever

[@ConsairtinFergus]

Crystal clear voice, powerful and perfectly in tune. You can't ask for more :)

[@koolarooo]

Lasers are a pleasure to listen to?

[@deborahcurtis1385]

@@ConsairtinFergus It sounds a bit sharp to me, but I love it nonetheless.

[@Neb2117]

Back in early 1970’s I was listening to the likes of Black Sabbath, Mountain, Hendrix, Cream, et al., when I found myself sitting in a crowd anxiously awaiting the headliner Jethro Tull. Suddenly the lights went down and music unlike anything I had ever heard filled the air and my love of traditional English, Scottish, Irish, and French folk music was born. I became mesmerized, almost transfixed by the sound as it washed over me. The lead singer danced about the stage in a long, beautiful, flowing dress that seemed almost hypnotic. Thank you Steeleye Span for educating my ear and sending me along to ensembles such as The Baltimore Consort, Quink, and many others.

[@lordmorley7561]

This is one of the most beautiful Christmas hymns ever written, and the way the group creates the music with only their voices is absolutely astounding . I listen to this every Christmastime , and I am in awe every single time.

[@smallfeet4581]

I've been trying to find out this song for a long long time , first heard it in 70s maybe , but never knew what it was called just knew it was Maddy prior , now after searching again and down to the last song in the list I've found it , yes she has a great voice , pity these songs are not played more on the radio with a station , I'd maybe listen more to the radio lol or better still a channel on TV for folkies

[@KittyStarlight]

@@smallfeet4581 Well, KZbin channels are good too, right? Get it on a CD and you can carry around a CD player with you. (Or a smartphone but some people do tend to prefer CDs, tapes, etc.)

[@KittyStarlight]

Lord Morley: Why only at Christmas? ^___^ I think any time of year is good. ^___^

[@lordmorley7561]

I beg your pardon @Kitty Starlight, I should have said I listen to it mostly at Christmas time, every day for weeks on the run up to Christmas in fact, and also at several junctures throughout the year, every time annoying my wife by singing along to the chorus. I would sing along to the verses if my tongue and mind could keep up with the pace of the words, however I have not been able to master that skill. Regards, L M

[@c0neyisland]

Yep, like you, I make my way here every Christmas eve to listen to one of the best Christmas songs ever!

[@chansonpapillon2391]

Never heard of Jesus until I was 10...Never heard this beautiful song until today at 70. Thanks God, I'm learning :)

[@IamWoodstaman]

I remember when my dad would play this in the car when we would go on trips. I remember as a kid we were going to watch Millwall somewhere, and he took us on the scenic route through some beautiful hills. We stopped at a pub and had a meal and went on our way. I was really young and can't remember where it was, but this song and that scenery mean this memory has been etched into my mind ever since.

[@carolinereynolds3238]

Me and my dad too.

[@Kevh1963]

1 Dec 2020. I’ve been waiting 11 months to play this again. Perfect antidote to 2020!

[@ericgeorge5483]

Absolutely. It certainly has cheered me up, just wonderful.

[@michaelobrien8420]

Wonderful....mediavel... Reconquista......WOW!!!

[@Nommicus]

Hahaha I listened to it today to celebrate too! Edit, well its 01.20 does that still count, haven't slept yet! My Mum has damn near all Span and Maddys records, grew up with Giant Longbone, this, silver sails, The Black Freighter... list goes on.. magical!

[@ericgeorge5483]

@@Nommicus No doubt about it they are folk legends.

[@RS250Squid]

Give it another couple of days...

[@unidentifiedbass]

This is the only Christmas song I will tolerate before Advent.

[@mankin49]

My favorite Medieval hit.

[@only1utdanditsleeds]

The cleanest clearest purest voice in the history of recording

[@ZAPHODWAT]

Listen to June Tabor as well, She and Maddy sang together as the Silly Sisters

[@Brian-om2hh]

The late Karen Carpenter would have run her a close second......

[@only1utdanditsleeds]

@@Brian-om2hh very true. But Karen was a deeper more mellow tone. Both of them beautiful

[@DanBeech-ht7sw]

Eddie Reader

[@kerrieflindall4437]

Have you forgotten Karen Carpenter??

[@davidclark7557]

Maddy Prior’s Latin pronunciation is excellent. Every syllable is crystal clear.

[@onlylexus]

As always, from the very first day I heard the Span singing this back in the 70s, I am in tears, I can not explain to you exactly why though. Maybe it is the power of it's melody, its seeming ancient sound that fills my heart, I do not know why, but I just love it and it lifts my spirit.

[@sannctuary]

Ditto :)

[@BetaboyBuffet]

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[@pietrufarrugia9617]

BetaboyBuffet It's a combination of many things, not least the beautiful melody and the power of the thing. You might have a dog-like reaction (and that's awesome!) but I don't think that's universal ;)

[@dpm]

Paul Manning Yes, I remember hearing this song for the first time. It was as though it was coming from another world. Still moves me.

[@alancollis488]

+paul manning I agree with you. I fully appreciate this song. love the melody and it's entirety.

[@KnappKnits]

This gives me shivers. This woman has a wonderful voice.

[@stiggdogg13]

This will blow your socks off !

[@DarenPage]

I was born in November 1974 and the first time I heard this was last night... How on earth have I gone through my life without hearing this... You don't have to be religious to appreciate this.

[@TheMightyGusset]

+Daren Page A sheltered life and it rarely gets played on the radio ?

[@DarenPage]

Cannot disagree with you there. XD

[@Man777Alive]

But it helps! 😂

[@CMA0333]

Don't underestimate Jesus Christ - it's love for HIM that gains you Heaven. It's He who CREATED Heaven, for people who serve Him.

[@thetruth-bf6je]

Daren,have a listen to Steeleye Span Thomas the Rhymer ( live).

[@carolkujawa2718]

Brings back my past. Still awesome after all these years.

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

One of the most magical songs ever written

[@antonialucas2888]

OMG - breath taking - Maddy Priors voice is truly amazing. Together, they are just spectacular.

[@sidefish8362]

Maddy Prior has the most perfect and wonderful voice.

[@jillelliott8175]

sidefish Agreed and it never seemed to deteriorate appreciably to the point of being a has-been.

[@tomski787]

+sidefish Mike Oldfield knew what he was doing, alright...

[@russs7574]

Maddy Prior, Sandy Denny, and Annie Haslam all have such gorgeous voices. It's so sad that Sandy was taken way too young. Late 60's-mid 70's was the golden age of female vocalists in American Soul/R&B and British Progressive/Folk Rock.

[@allanbriggs807]

@@russs7574 And Jackie McShee from Pentangle

[@russs7574]

@@allanbriggs807 You know, I was never into Pentangle for some reason. I'm going to have to rectify that. I know some people who are into Pentangle, and they rave about her voice as well.

[@englishrose47]

Lucky to see this performed at Bradford Cathedral (England) by Steelye Span. Maddie Prior - what a voice

[@tutin4090]

listen to this it'll blow your socks off

[@user-yg7ks9yr9q]

I never tire of this beautiful medieval sounding piece that Steeleye Span do such justice to. They sound just like they did on Top of the Pops all those years ago. Marvellous!

[@SteveReplin]

I listen to this every Christmas time and this is probably the best version of this incredible song that I've heard. Their voices blend like a fine recipe.

[@carolinereynolds3238]

Better every time!

[@ironhorsedb]

i envy them, keeping a band going this long. theyre great

[@aqeiwwrgunaug4ne3]

she has the voice of an angel

[@anndroid3712]

dutchbagel heaven...

[@kitcarr4668]

@ dutchbagel ... all of them, but yes she's a voice that has matured like a fine wine, whereas many older artistes ( sadly ) persist long after the 'best by date' \\ A real joy to listen and thanks to Park Records - appreciated

[@elduck2787]

Had.

[@mistermatix8241]

Yeah, a strangled one, she sounds awful.

[@sb6678]

dutchbagel yea, Lucifer the fallen angel

[@Binze1507]

her voice still perfect. thanks Maddy.

[@mistermatix8241]

Binze1507 Still perfectly dreadful, no thanks

[@TheMaz64]

this Lady is a national treasure.

[@jimmcintyre6664]

leave it out!!

[@telmas7183]

Like Judith Durham; there is a beautiful crystal clarity in her voice!

[@Brian-om2hh]

Indeed. Few singers have it. Karen Carpenter had. it in spades.... As did Kate Bush.....

[@julianbennett3772]

Maddy still so beautiful in voice and appearance! Thanks

[@CliffJekel]

I lived in England when I was 13 years old in 1973 and this was on the top of the pop charts that Christmas. I can't keep a dry eye when Maddy does her thing on here.

[@TomorrowWeLive]

Love the pronunciation. This is how I imagine medieval English peasants singing this hymn-simple, rustic, heartfelt, unaffected. Beautiful. Far and away the best version of this song.

[@abcbcde9985]

Simple? I think the harmonies go beyond that - just my opinion. One, I suspect, also can only speculate as to just how 'English peasants' would have sounded singing such a song. But, one's imagination is such a powerful thing and from that perspective I am totally with you.

[@Peacefully-Happy-86]

Absolutely beautiful yet haunting I just love it ♥

[@MartinWinter99]

I feel my toenails curl from the atrocious pronunciation. Yet I still love this musically...

[@therespectedlex9794]

'But you're all fucking peasants as far as I can see.' John Lennon, Working Class Hero

[@admiral7043]

@@MartinWinter99 Wouldn't the Medieval English have pronounced latin 'badly' anyway?

[@Twirlyhead]

Singing latin in a local, not technically perfect manner (possibly with little understanding) is actually completely authentic as that is how it was done all over Europe. Plus this is a great version and performance.

[@ConsairtinFergus]

They're English, so they do their best. I meself am Spanish and studied Latin at 2ndary school, so I understood most of what they sing. Far from perfect, but perfect pronunciation is reserved for native Romance languajes speakers ;D Anyway, their voices and harmonies are amazing.

[@Twirlyhead]

@@ConsairtinFergus You've managed to miss the whole point. Well done.

[@ConsairtinFergus]

@@Twirlyhead NO, you did. You're one of these English they think they can do everything right. Sorry, you're not. The simplicity of phonetics of Spanish and Latin - leave alone Finnish and Japanese - allows us to speak a FAR better Latin than you. Come on, go cry in your corner of your little island.

[@elsalaiho1699]

This is really fascinating to me (especially since I'm interested in languages and study English) to hear their pronunciation, since I've heard this same song before sung by Finnish people (on Neumann's album Albion), which on the other hand sings in a much more Finnish manner. Actually, hearing this version and having heard the other before kind of helps me form an image of various pronunciation differences between Finnish and English

[@ConsairtinFergus]

@CheatyTycoon 2 Aye, with British phonetics. Spare me the laugh, please...

[@davidmccarter9479]

It’s the harmony. It’s all about the lovely harmony.

[@burraladd]

Brought goosebumps all over!!! Gotta be '70, '71 original. Voices not changed at all!! Quality!

[@alfiekelly5914]

Maddy is simply wonderful. And the harmonies are very tight. Superb

[@richdyas]

So glad to still be Alive & able to watch this again

[@bellerophonchallen8861]

There's something so emotional about religious music sung in Latin.

[@de-bo2515]

Have you heard these London choir boys singing this song? kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKOxdZKZZstnhdk

[@jasonudall8614]

And it " feels" to sing it..

[@balluumm1]

A wonderful rendition in acapella and nothing wrong with the Latin!

[@kennyramsey4555]

Listen to this... it'll blow your socks off!

[@grahampalmer9337]

I have watched - listened to - countless 'versions' of this wonderful celebration, & I consider that Steeleye Span still do the best rendition.

[@michaelrex6948]

Why? Their Latin is the worst I've heard in my entire life- and that's saying something.

[@kraavenhalftusk6121]

who gives a crap...just treat it as a wonderful song

[@michaelrex6948]

Kraaven Halftusk I do treat it as a wonderful song. That's why I respect it by watching a version sung properly.

[@kraavenhalftusk6121]

i have listened to various other versions on youtube (with the latin pronounced correctly) and this is still by far the best....her voice is just amazing

[@wocko53]

Edate Bibete Gaudiamus

[@mirennejackrabbit7110]

The beauty of the web! I only wished I had heard this in 72, instead of finding Maddy at 66. How touching to meet her both old and young through her videos.

[@stormbringerr7806]

she still has such an amazing voice after 35 yrs.

[@darrenknaggs9113]

My Mother is the Double of Maddy and loves her Music and Family.Truly Blessed.Maddy's Voice is Eternal

[@timcallahan9894]

40 years on- this still warms my soul

[@jonahjones1283]

maddy prior....stole my heart back in 60s',,,,what an amazing voice

[@Wombat1916]

jonah jones I went to a SES concert in London in 2002 and Gaudete was sung. Maddy Prior's daughter sang with the chorus. The result was superb. I wonder if that was taped and released in any format?

[@kat2003bob]

Me too! Her and Tim Hart in The Bay Tree, Southampton. Lovely memories. She's coming to Bury St Edmunds in December with The Carnival Band - I have tickets!

[@peterk.jackson7536]

Bob .Foskett thick as a brick

[@randybenjamin5685]

I heard this on FM free form radio in early ' 70's, hadn't yet heard of Steeleye Span. Spent the next FIVE YEARS searching for it ! Worth the search!

[@Kevh1963]

Every hair on my body has stood on end listening to this. Glorious.

[@danmorley6517]

Even pubes?

[@ufoman4468]

Absolutely wonderful.

[@mattlewis5190]

Here, listen to this.. it'll blow your socks off

[@itsretlig]

👏🏼

[@markariss6272]

Magnificent version 🎄☃️🧑‍🎄

[@makethman007]

best voice in the business

[@waynephillips1538]

Haven't heard this song for over 40 years. I did Latin for four years at school, so I could understand some of the words. I'm an atheist now, but I can still appreciate the song.

[@karenmahaffey1473]

Lifts my spirits every time I hear it. So grateful this sound is preserved. A Christmas favorite of my family and choir friends.

[@roynickerson8205]

Having spent some years as a Benedictine monk back when Latin was still the language of the Church, I can attest that their pronunciation is fine. Ecclesiastical Latin differs from Classical Latin in pronunciation and syntax. Gaudete!

[@Steveoqotsa]

roy nickerson having a more than basic grasp of Latin you should work in Curry’s.....

[@blackenreed1425]

Roy Nickerson. And I'll bet they still had accents.

[@pendragonU]

Even Romans were speaking in a Patois of the Latin the great Gracchus or Scipio Africanus had used in a century before by the Time Cicero or Seneca were writing the greatest lines of Classic Latin. Latin had never been a fixed language. Even Caesar spoke to his troops on occasion in their Latin ways to be endearing to them

[@fsinjin60]

I prefer German Ecclesiastical Latin. where Caesar is a Kaiser.

[@OnASeasideMission]

The Latin of Rome is to us unknowe

[@stevendimmock4791]

My favourite Christmas song, sung by the people who sing it best.

[@midgecooper1772]

I heard this in Tesco a few weeks ago and now finally I have found out who it is. It's just amazing, literally an audio brain massage.

[@noproblem53]

This is perfection I need a twenty minute long version

[@anthonylees9029]

Maddy Prior ......what a brilliant voice . Got goosebumps on my goosebumps listening to that ! Wow , lovely to hear Gaudete again ....

[@sidclark3871]

Have not got a clue what this song is all about, but it's sung brilliantly. Listen to it so often.

[@jonsmith4669]

Rejoice, Rejoice! Christ is born Of the virgin Mary, Rejoice! etc

[@cardwitch91]

I adore this. Of all the versions, this remains the most... authentic version. I hope that makes sense. It feels like true Medieval English villagers would sing this way in the days before this hymn was written down finally in the 16th century. No instruments, no twenty bellowing tenors. Just them and their voices.

[@DFVCosworth]

This sends a shiver down my spine, wonderful. Maddy Prior is a lovely person if you see her in the flesh.

[@TerryTanktop]

I always listen to this at Christmas. :)

[@bluecamus5162]

That time of year again. Are you back?

[@sueanne3139]

I always listen to this at Christmas too...I love Maddy's voice.

[@tricky159]

I think everyone does

[@volkerwendt3061]

Same. And all the rest of the year

[@NoelAustinUK]

Me too - several times - many times

[@larryc3860]

any hymn sung in Latin paints a picture of life and faith in the Middle Ages

[@Smudgefizz]

Love this song!! As a Canadian, I was turned on to Steeleye Span "Below the Salt" & "Parcel of Rogues" in the mid 70's, when a British pen pal (Julie Douglass of Newcastle) sent me the tapes. Later on I bought the vinyl records, & now own the CD's. 40 years later this song still gives me the chills.

[@jonsmith4669]

"Bad" Latin or not Steeleye's version leaves all other ones trailing in the dust no matter how grand the assemble. Here is a simple dynamic chant that brings visions of an ancient Christmas celebration to my mind,job done, done so very well that no one can better it. It gives one the chills,so leave it alone please,it works. Those individuals who nit pick about the pronuciation have totally missed the point .If you dissect a Rose to see how its made you ruin it.

[@syfynightmares]

My favourite Christmas tune.

[@ealing456]

Mediaeval Baebes' version's probably my favourite, but this rendition has my respect too.

[@julianwaugh968]

If I'm from Surrey, which I am actually, and I meets someone from Yorkshire or Ireland, Scotland etc , we all theoretically speak English, a common language it can be difficult to understand each accent that changes drastically from county to county. So for some dolt to criticize the pronounced latin is an Anus horribleness.

[@jonsmith4669]

@@ealing456 I had a listen to Medieval Baebes ,very pretty singing like the girls are but it hasn't got that authentic old English feel like Steeleye Span.

[@derekcoe9633]

How the heck am I just getting into Steeleye Span nearly 50 years after the fact?

[@ZoahLord]

The key has dropped over the years to adjust to the natural aging of voices, but this is a fantastic piece of live music in any key. It aint Xmas without a little bit of Span.

[@jvictor77]

Yes - the first thing I noticed. The key has been lowered. Can't be helped - but still wonderful!

[@johnsullivan2652]

How tiresome calling Christmas Xmas. It's almost lazy.

[@ZoahLord]

@@johnsullivan2652 How petty calling someone out for a trivial choice of abbreviation that they used 7 years ago. It's almost like you're an old man shouting at clouds

[@PamelaFlitton]

Maddy Prior, just phenomenal x

[@anncosten3222]

TUNE!!!! ENGLAND IN ITS GLORY.❤

[@paulmoran7026]

Magnificent….I had forgotten about this song and this band for well over 40 years, then I heard it and was immediately transported back to my childhood. It’s not just good because of the nostalgia, but rather I’ve always loved English Gregorian chant. Beautiful!

[@rjwh67220]

Whoever did their arrangements was simply amazing.

[@timshaw804]

Jake, simply the finest of all song writers the UK ever produced. A unsung hero, cared less of fame and prominence but all 182 songs written were simply a gift

[@flyingmojo5]

sends shivers and holy light down the spine

[@dannicu4537]

This carol is divine! I hope that every Christmas will remain in everyone's hearts

[@paulrosenberg4227]

This was the gateway song to Steeleye Span. Lucky to see them live. A blessing and fab concert. And Mummer's Play !

[@paulgriffiths6060]

Brilliant stuff👌👍👏

[@r4h4al]

A wonderful christmas song.

[@shurley96]

Happy Gaudete Sunday!

[@thelabtechnicians5657]

💖🙏 So Beautiful 💖🙏 Bring Me Back To The 70's 💖🙏

[@donnairene62]

This song connects me to my English ancestors.

[@trevorbaker8755]

I bought this on a 45 many years ago, and I still love this with all my being.

[@taramagennis2400]

It isn’t Christmas but it’s fabulous but always be Christmas to me

[@iainfoxell8543]

She always had a beautiful voice....it just got better, spell binding.

[@briandavies1000]

Comercialism has ruined Christmas forever but the simplicity and brilliance of this song restores the magic I felt as a child. Christmas is in your heart.

[@zipanauti]

I am always forced to cry when listening to this fantastic piece of music. Though people think an "evergreen" is something else, but I would say this song is one, and it doesn't matter that it is a Christmas song. I can hear it all through the year. Fantastic work!

[@danielbaker8950]

Listen to this, it will blow your socks off.

[@rawlinsonboy]

can't believe that some people commenting on here are more bothered about the accuracy of their Latin than by the fact that their harmonies are brilliant and they're just a great band!

[@sheen4dean71]

You can bet that all those people who speak latin that are moaning are liked the born again Christians or newly quit smoker. Just ignore their pretentious crap. Its a great song. And for one, I feel a little bit more educated for knowing the words, incorrect pronunciation or not.

[@martynflynn8368]

I had only got through three comments before some dipshit started lambasting "the terrible pronunciation" .The worst kind of snobwankery you will ever come across. Get a life and enjoy the beautiful voice of the great Maddy Prior. Pointless pedants, get on with your Latin homework.

[@sgtbacon63]

You guys are so embarrassing

[@louthesz]

Middle class twats who know nothing about music.....sad little trainspotters who can't appreciate what is put in front of them......always looking to undermine something....

[@chrisbailey4759]

They are probably the type of people that think life is all about trying to impress others of their superiority, very sad individuals !

[@lightwork11]

I didn't realize they were still around, I had their albums from the 70's. They are one of a kind.

[@sb6678]

lightwork11 thank God they were only one of a kind

[@alisongrace4334]

I love her voice. All of their voices. And the rock music. All of it.

[@Sunflowers159]

I remember the original version but Maddy still has that lovely clear soprano voice.

[@wayne90079]

Fantastic

[@markmacho3322]

The medievals of Europe with all their many classes and many principalities still gathered for what united them. It's a good thing to do, and thrilling.

[@lindabeeston2065]

God, I love this, and the memories x