The King's Singers - Greensleeves

Taken from the 2008 BBC Proms concert in the Royal Albert Hall London

[@Afroninja10000]

Still listening to this is 2023 ❤️ Such a beautiful rendition.

[@ilzerozkalne2472]

2024 :)

[@gypsyvail]

In a group that works this tightly together, you don't need a conductor. It's one of the most awesome things about working in a small ensemble - no one leads, everyone leads, you just perform the music. It's freakin' magic, man!

[@TheIgor1945]

Friendzone in Renaissance times

[@zerogbot23]

Greensleeves: I think of thou as my brother Knight: Curses, I wouldest rather have been afflicted by thy plague

[@whoremongeringass-wipe5733]

@@zerogbot23 Plague? Tis' but a scratch.

[@devonwalter6053]

Scott Dixon the plague makes so bold to call for ‘tis it’s limited service.

[@ACrimsonPhoenix]

The original was an English folk song initially known as "A Newe Northen Dittye of ye Ladye Greene Sleves" written in late 1580 which is found in various late 16th and early 17th century sources. Renaissance would be a more accurate description.

[@ziogustav]

AHAHAHAHAH

[@jankoznar8591]

The most beautiful version of Greensleeves :)

[@shay5609]

I agree

[@ahmadwafeeq6754]

Jeník Kožnar u r right

[@froozymusic2760]

It be nice with them singing and guitar quietly in the background

[@TheWiggleTuff]

You obviously haven't seen the snickers commercial

[@gibsondanny]

There is a more recent version, with the newer line up. The second baritone here, sings the lead part now. I prefer that version.

[@nanzee1963]

So much music, texture and rhythm coming from just the human voice! Bravo gentlemen, so beautiful.

[@nitroxylic]

im sad, this reminds me of my king and friend, i was his right hand man in combat in the 1500s

[@jerrychina3853]

Þou mustnae mock ðy cymraeg

[@datgurlky1]

BeastlyGamer Dude you're sick. LOL 😂

[@nitroxylic]

This isnt going as planned! :-D

[@nasiridris4948]

yeah i was the king shoes bringer remember me???

[@jawherlili6074]

BeastlyGamer Dude oh wow WAIT WTF U OVER 500 YEAR

[@Br0s3ld0n]

Brings me back to the 1500s

[@xotoxicbarbiexo]

this is the best one i've EVER heard. i've been looking for a version so beautiful for a while. I think Anne would be proud.

[@kevinlongman007]

Henry the VIII did not compose this song.

[@xotoxicbarbiexo]

@@kevinlongman007 I don’t see anything stating that he did but thanks 12 years later

[@kevinlongman007]

@@xotoxicbarbiexo The fact you said Anne would be so proud suggests you did think that. Unless you are referring to somebody other than Anne Boleyn...

[@xotoxicbarbiexo]

@@kevinlongman007 You’re making assumptions on a decade old comment.

[@kevinlongman007]

@@xotoxicbarbiexo So which Anne would be proud then?

[@Ruarch]

Greensleeves Lyrics for this version: Alas, my love, you do me wrong To cast me off discourteously And I have loveth you so long Delighting in your company Greensleeves was all my joy Greensleeves was my delight Greensleeves was my heart of gold And who but my lady greensleeves I have been ever at your hand To grant whatever you would crave I have both wagered life and land Your love and good-will for to have Greensleeves was all my joy Greensleeves was my delight Greensleeves was my heart of gold And who but my lady greensleeves Well, I will pray to God on high That thou my constancy mayst see And that yet once before I die Thou wilt vouchsafe to love me Greensleeves was all my joy Greensleeves was my delight Greensleeves was my heart of gold And who but my lady greensleeves

[@KSfan4ever]

This line-up was, for me, the KS Dream Team of all time. With the incomparable, exquisite tones of David Hurley balanced at the other end by the gorgeous, resonant bass of Stephen Connelly and supported by the stunning harmonies of Robin, Paul, Phil and Chris, one can't ask for anything better. Thank you gentleman, so very much.

[@NeverLookBackSamurai]

I can't get over how RICH their voices are! The chords and the falsetto.... Oh, it's so clear, so spot on, so balanced, it's amazing.

[@arinaina4262]

2020. Anyone who's still listening to this masterpiece.

[@serendipia2698]

always

[@blancalopez4731]

Yo...saludos desde Ciudad de México...

[@edgardejesusluevanoc]

Lot of us, muchos de nosotros aun

[@stephanrolfes2043]

Me

[@jamsterrampster1059]

I prefer the new groups version

[@armin-senpai9194]

This is my favorite song

[@tomknapton5885]

Armin-Senpai ¿ It is very beautiful

[@gonzaguemontaigne6169]

Armin-Senpai ¿ I agree with you ^^

[@camelwheel8198]

Is geensleeves German

[@gonzaguemontaigne6169]

I don't think so. Greensleeves might have been written by Henri VIII for Anne de Boleyn.

[@littleoldlady523]

+Gonzague Montaigne , that is a common belief, but not so. The musical type it represents came from Italy. Henry died in 1547, some considerable time before that kind of melody was known in England. The earliest known version, published in 1580, refers to the song as a new, northern ballad, suggesting both the time and the place of its origin. Either way, once published, it tore up the charts of the day, and has been with us ever since.

[@ryzvonusef]

Alas, my love, you do me wrong, To cast me off discourteously. And I have loved you oh so long, Delighting in your company. Greensleeves was all my joy Greensleeves was my delight, Greensleeves was my heart of gold, And who but my lady greensleeves. I have been ready at your hand, To grant whatever you would crave, I have both wagered life and land, Your love and good-will for to have. Greensleeves was all my joy Greensleeves was my delight, Greensleeves was my heart of gold, And who but my lady greensleeves. Well, I will pray to God on high, that thou my constancy mayst see, And that yet once before I die, Thou wilt vouchsafe to love me. Greensleeves was all my joy Greensleeves was my delight, Greensleeves was my heart of gold, And who but my lady greensleeves.

[@realtedbear]

GREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEN

[@DanielZamora-rn8dw]

ryzvonusef First line is ye not you and i'm pretty sure it wasn't ready at your hand but idk though

[@micheledelaunois6763]

ryzvonusef h

[@ДаниилГанг]

Thank you!!

[@qwertyTRiG]

xxsam Isn't þe Early Modern English, or at most Middle English? I'm fairly certain it's not Old English. Ye also exists, as a separate word (not just as a printer's convention for þe), but it means you in the object form: I, me, my, mine thou, thee, thy, thine he, him, his, his she, her, her, hers it, it, its, its we, us, our, ours you, ye, your, yours they, them, their, theirs

[@TheMonirene76]

I love this kinda music.. I'm obsessed with the mideveal times

[@worstgamer1162]

You still like medieval times?

[@pouyajamshidi79]

Worst period of the history. You still like it after 7 years?

[@kuroyuki6254]

holy potatoes, this is beautiful

[@kuroyuki6254]

***** I'll go with deep fried, but everyone's free to choose their own variety

[@kuroyuki6254]

***** ikr? it's heaven

[@cm5g]

Kuro Yuki I feel like crying 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@gibsondanny]

@Mason Freer Its used in American Pie 2.

[@drewmon3292]

holy immunoelectrophoretically, this is beautiful

[@tonytheflamingo1648]

when is my man Henry dropping his new single?

[@themanwiththeplan728]

I hope his next single is called 'Off with her head!'

[@kristianyrjola]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYCWZqJ6jbiMY8U

[@rayansyed1714]

Hear hear

[@iama2509]

As soon as Dre releases Detox

[@mona2691]

It has been years and years but still get emotional every time I listen to your voices ❤️

[@wonderneko]

So many years ago I fell in love with this song because of King's Singers, and this recording brings back so many memories of joy, sadness and true love. Thank you for sharing....

[@lukepedlar1054]

A beautiful masterpiece. Breathtaking & refreshing.

[@frinfle14]

what a beautiful rendition...one of the most hauntingly beautiful pieces ever, cant stop listening to it

[@chrismorris8825]

Stunningly beautiful

[@Ramsmusic97]

So beautiful.. I love this kind of music.

[@lucien927]

I dunno why I like this so much. 😂

[@fructosecornsyrup5759]

Of course you do. It's a bit of heavenly classical beauty rarely captured in modern music these days.

[@memenet3449]

Probably because this song was written by a sycophant

[@Wilma.Flintstone]

I love both this performance and this rendition of Greensleeves, one of my favorite old compositions and tales of unrequited love. TKS were so in tune with one another; it's lovely to hear such harmony. And that note at 3:01 is just beautiful.

[@evilubuntu9001]

When I used to feast like this, I'd have a troupe of minstrels serenade me.

[@jmackey0718]

Those, were great times.

[@elprispinhhbaztan5323]

UBUNTU UBUNTU d

[@Nightshade-2029]

Alas, my love you do me wrong to cast me out discourteously.

[@jasonwieder6728]

FEAST

[@voyage54]

Soothing music. And I just love the camera move at 2:27.

[@gonzaguemontaigne6169]

This is breathtaking!!

[@gonzaguemontaigne6169]

Le chat de Cheshire Je suis content que tu aimes Chat de Cheshire

[@lennonburrell4860]

100% true

[@GeneghisKhan]

dat deep voice tho

[@darren3443]

Jinkun sounds like Mr bean 1:13

[@spaggetiman5335]

Looks like him too! :P

[@water9584]

That big boy on the left lol.

[@CharlesJoseph_MSc]

@@water9584 Snape?!

[@chatadaroach3036]

@@darren3443 why did I laugh😂😂😂

[@chrismorris8825]

So enchanting and thought provoking simply sumptuous

[@sam-fc9ky]

beautiful

[@ryanhiggins8869]

This was my grandfather’s favorite song. Well done. You brought tears to my eyes.

[@ross9481]

Love this Group, years ago they visited our City of Kitchener. Playing at The Centre In The Square they performed ‘musical’ skits all the while acting and singing, excellent show! 💕

[@mjremy2605]

Merry Christmas, Gentlemen. This was sublime. Thank you!

[@AuraGem7]

Such magical harmonies that seem to haunt the mind and soul.

[@deZengo]

My son, who has a gifted voice, and an appreciation for the difficultly of what has been accomplished with PURE voice! I send a thank you to my youngin' and thank you for posting this. Beautiful. Love & Light, ~deZengo

[@MultiEpicGamingTime]

This song truly fascinates me. The history that this song has made is truly phenomenal, and the melodic beauty (especially how these men sang it) just proves that the English language can be beautiful as well as other languages. This may be my favorite song.

[@dj_laundry_list]

I love how the reharmonization gets more consonant with each chord toward the end of the phrase

[@bluediamond4662]

simply beautiful!!!! 💜

[@renerivera5096]

Perfection at its best...love it.. beautiful

[@yeclano858585]

The best five King singers ever

[@CJerry7]

I really like this version , its my favorite

[@liquidstrings3674]

Gotta love the King's Singers. Used to listen to them a lot in the 70's.

[@jerrychina3853]

1570's?

[@_dev8179]

@@jerrychina3853 Maybe, sorry for the late reply

[@heylisten4967]

This song is a masterpiece in any version i listen.

[@ZaBuKra]

Classy bunch of lads, love it.

[@Lex_azkorra]

Listening in Nov 2023. Can’t believe it’s been 14years

[@niccolopaganini1972]

Bravo! What a beautiful piece!

[@rosehensley163]

I've listened to this several times. Your rendition of this is my favorite that I've heard so far. Bravo! 👏

[@jakeschuman9799]

This gave me goosebumps

[@JamesKeithProduction]

This will be playing at my father's funeral (studio version), along with blackbird by the Beatles and the legend of ashitaka by joe hisaishi.

[@Kozi_art]

the lead singer sings like an angel!!!!

[@juanalbertoavalos463]

Desde Mendoza, Argentina, disfrutando esta maravilla

[@MelodyChangDipABRSMCTABRSM]

Beautiful sound. Thanks for sharing!

[@editfarkas333]

Beautiful.

[@andrewwilliams1575]

Beautiful song, remember green sleeves from the alamo film.

[@joycabrera461]

The bass is gorgeous.

[@DanielRVW]

Hits the heart and emotions in everyway. Keep up the great work 👏👏👏

[@pamelataylor2801]

It's lovely to listen to the King singers and cello music.

[@pplisa11]

It’s 2024 and I’m still here❤️

[@cynthiat3468]

So Beautiful! A Melodious Voice is Truly a Wonder!

[@modernninja7883]

Masterpiece. Period.

[@nix-pixie]

Magic. You are so fabulous. Have no more words

[@paully1969]

Beautiful. Thank you x

[@FlorenceChemsto-qr1on]

In love with this master piece❤

[@XxBloodyWenchxX]

in order to hear the kings singers perform, i´ll even endure the most ridiculous ad. i really hope i´ll be able to see you live one day, guys, love your music.

[@Me3stR]

That harmony scratches an itch in my brain

[@nemesdomonkos2102]

Best music I've ever heard.

[@ECCHIBANxHELLSING]

Love this It’s lovely resonates with my soul This melody has been part of my entire life

[@maximilianocf1524]

This is my favorite song of 1500s

[@DeFactoLeader]

Amazing that a simple English ballad can stretch so far into different countries.

[@choiwarren7390]

How wonderful it is... Just before, I copied this address to share old my good friends for celebrating a happy Christmas together with them. Feel so comfortable especially for listening to this piece.

[@TheEmergencyHammer]

incredible very talented

[@vandawilliams2675]

Beautiful rendition

[@Zecaban]

I'm not a huge fan of classical music, I love certain dubstep songs and I frequently listen to what might be considered death metal, but I must say, I put this on repeat until my laptop died. This is an amazing song, and I'm glad someone did a wonderful harmony of voices with it. I could listen to this for hours on end. Thank you KZbin for introducing me to The King's Singers.

[@bencath_1529]

me too 😂

[@tahaalam1992]

November 2023. Still listening

[@team_xbox3.036]

2023. Anyone Listening to this masterpiece?

[@dominots33]

UNE INTERPRÉTATION SUPERBE TRÈS ORIGINALE ET PERFECTIONNISTE GÉNIAL! MILLE MERCI!!!

[@molefinne]

I'm an 18 year old Dutch guy, im 2 meters tall and weigh over 90 kilo's... No matter who or what you are, if you have a heart for music you'll be touched by this. I am crying right now..

[@randomgreekmathematician3159]

Greek here, same age and height: This song is touchy, but I think you are a bit too sensitive. You know, life has its tough moments too, when we need to stay strong.

[@badrudduzasayem3191]

This is the best piece the kings singers have sung so far. Much appreciation for this masterpiece of a music 👏

[@samhoward1673]

from 2:22 there's a guy who does daaaaaadaaaaadaaaaa really loudly

[@lukebuckley316]

That would be Danny on the far right he provides the bass voice.

[@jonathanm.9801]

Samuel Howard I love this explanation of the part hahah

[@xthatghomiex2939]

Uh, that's Stephen Connoly lol.

[@water9584]

He does it very good.

[@michaelmiller1215]

Stunning

[@Life_Is_Torture0000]

We used to jam to this while practicing with the longbow. Ahh, takes me back...

[@marinastargazer494]

Absolutely amazing song & performance!! Love it!

[@vanillasparkle6899]

This was my jam back in the 1490's AD. Me and my renaissance girls had this shit cranking outside saint pauls cathedral. it was lit. Original is okay, but the Shakespearean remix William Byrd made is straight fire 🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯

[@WinterStones]

Vanilla Sparkle LOL

[@emilymcdonnell6906]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!

[@a.somerset7393]

Your voices are beautiful. I love this!

[@ManDNew]

Fitting of their name!! ❤❤

[@relentlessaddict98jm]

Proof that the English language can be beautiful to sing in too :D

[@serabelden826]

Mark Jackson we know that already who the hell said it wasn't pretty? Old English is gorgeous.

[@johnpaul-xd2pc]

This is not old english !

[@serabelden826]

john paul well this song is from 1580 idk I just thought it was lol

[@artford8674]

Probably better considered middle English. Old goes way back. We don't really know how it was pronounced.

[@qwertyTRiG]

Rick Smith Yup. Beowulf is Old English. You're not going to understand that without studying it for years.

[@shin-i-chikozima]

this chorus is a lullaby healing my wandering soul .

[@romearomeo]

großartig! So schön gesungen 🎶 welcher Eleganz!

[@lookintomyeyesunculteredon9613]

ich weiße

[@alastairwest5200]

What elegance !

[@alastairwest5200]

I know...

[@valeriadevicienti]

Marvelous!!!!!!! all of them!!!!!!!!!!

[@Boneskullzy]

Greensleeves history: Back in olden times, the noblewomen, their dresses were so heavy they could barely walk in them so they sat, often near a window to observe the kingdom. And so, you would only see one thing when peering up to the window - a sleeve!

[@Kowasi]

Sounds suspect to me… source!

[@lagrangepoint9386]

...or Lady Greensleeves was a prostitute.

[@strictly_sports32]

This was written by King Hnery VIII for Anne Boleyn.

[@sternenkrieger8137]

@@strictly_sports32 That's a myth , no one really knows the componist and the exact time it was written

[@siegwulff]

Boneskullzy I heard it’s because that when you are rolling around in the grass having ‘fun’. You get green stains on your clothes. So, a green sleeves is a person who played around. Hence why the lyricist was spurned. As the lady had another lover.

[@Pandygirl2]

they're soooooo good. Fantastic!

[@erikskalnins895]

Pleasant version lads!

[@amyleefan85]

This is so beautifully arranged, I alway return to watch this when I feel ... idk.

[@mustakrakishthebakedtroll2896]

This Is Beautiful

[@neniasi]

Goosebumps and tears.. Wunderfull!

[@inesdeceuninck5184]

C'est juste...Magnifique !

[@vagingo]

Inès De Ceuninck oui, c'est tres extra!

[@mathieustark6473]

Inès De Ceuninck exact j'aime le melange de plusieurs voix grave et aigu

[@simonlegars]

c'est trop beau

[@realtedbear]

Merd.

[@BetterWorld488]

The best song's ever been made.

[@AyslandBatchelor]

wow that's beautiful