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  • Опубліковано 12 гру 2024

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  • @countbiscuit3274
    @countbiscuit3274 Рік тому +23

    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.

  • @AdamSmith-qv6no
    @AdamSmith-qv6no 12 днів тому +19

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

    • @thepelican69
      @thepelican69 6 днів тому +1

      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
    @philbytaylor 2 роки тому +11

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

    • @philbytaylor
      @philbytaylor Рік тому +2

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

  • @65blueandy
    @65blueandy 9 років тому +197

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

    • @thijssven7774
      @thijssven7774 7 років тому +1

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

    • @Paapaagirl
      @Paapaagirl 5 років тому +1

      true

    • @sarahwidman2693
      @sarahwidman2693 4 роки тому +5

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

  • @becksy9999
    @becksy9999 11 місяців тому +7

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

  • @806cat
    @806cat Рік тому +10

    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.

  • @andreajones2371
    @andreajones2371 Рік тому +15

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

    • @martinh8679
      @martinh8679 Рік тому

      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!

  • @GrahamHarvey-g7x
    @GrahamHarvey-g7x 5 місяців тому +7

    Simple , great song , Tom's a great singer

  • @davidnewman2009
    @davidnewman2009 4 роки тому +24

    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
      @DavidNewman-bm2hn 3 місяці тому

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

  • @claraoswald_121
    @claraoswald_121 9 років тому +110

    The best Christmas song. Ever.

    • @manhunter_net
      @manhunter_net 6 років тому +1

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

    • @luukepk
      @luukepk 4 роки тому +2

      safe! The song should have more attention!

    • @CaptainOatwright
      @CaptainOatwright 4 роки тому +1

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

    • @sharpym1982ms
      @sharpym1982ms 6 днів тому

      This ain't new jersey is close for sure.

  • @jongowshall1737
    @jongowshall1737 4 роки тому +27

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

  • @GerryMghee
    @GerryMghee 2 місяці тому +2

    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

  • @stephenvanbaalen
    @stephenvanbaalen 13 років тому +18

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

  • @VikingerOnYT
    @VikingerOnYT 4 роки тому +40

    Still such an amazing song...

  • @trebormint35
    @trebormint35 13 років тому +15

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

  • @petervandeweyer517
    @petervandeweyer517 4 роки тому +13

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

  • @becksy9999
    @becksy9999 25 днів тому +2

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

  • @anthonydayjr2339
    @anthonydayjr2339 4 роки тому +48

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

  • @georgebennett3197
    @georgebennett3197 2 роки тому +4

    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
      @terryh9559 Рік тому

      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
      @grantnixon9945 Рік тому

      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.

  • @hectormugwump5530
    @hectormugwump5530 3 роки тому +4

    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.

  • @GeorgeLikesBananas
    @GeorgeLikesBananas 13 років тому +8

    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.

  • @darronmould8762
    @darronmould8762 4 роки тому +80

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

    • @purpleviolinsue
      @purpleviolinsue 3 роки тому +10

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

    • @paoloc775
      @paoloc775 2 роки тому +10

      Try Christmas 2022

    • @darronmould8762
      @darronmould8762 2 роки тому +3

      Hope one day that it will be irrelevant

    • @ddavies1967
      @ddavies1967 Рік тому +2

      Every year that the criminals have been in power

    • @wildevixen7753
      @wildevixen7753 Рік тому +2

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

  • @nicholasmacfarlane4599
    @nicholasmacfarlane4599 6 років тому +34

    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
      @haydonthomas5531 6 років тому +1

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

    • @terrynoonan6616
      @terrynoonan6616 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @aryastark772
    @aryastark772 3 роки тому +6

    Incredible song. So underrated

  • @m665s
    @m665s 13 років тому +17

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

  • @nigelrudyard6199
    @nigelrudyard6199 Рік тому +1

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

  • @DavidNewman-bm2hn
    @DavidNewman-bm2hn 3 місяці тому +1

    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.

  • @mrhob6355
    @mrhob6355 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @seaniedunne5888
    @seaniedunne5888 4 роки тому +8

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

  • @StephSteph-u1p
    @StephSteph-u1p 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @sky-frequency
    @sky-frequency 11 місяців тому +1

    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.

  • @designerztouch
    @designerztouch 13 років тому +10

    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 :)

  • @MikeeeeG
    @MikeeeeG 4 роки тому +9

    2020 brings me here early this year

  • @Drobniutka
    @Drobniutka 6 років тому +5

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

  • @paulbyrne9833
    @paulbyrne9833 4 роки тому +10

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

  • @arnevoetbaltalentjes
    @arnevoetbaltalentjes 13 років тому +3

    oh gosh, his voice is just heavenly..

  • @ntleaver29
    @ntleaver29 Рік тому +3

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

  • @leeputman2123
    @leeputman2123 11 років тому +8

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

    • @luukepk
      @luukepk 4 роки тому +2

      True ! The song should have more attention!

  • @Margod141
    @Margod141 6 років тому +3

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

    • @Sootaroot
      @Sootaroot 3 роки тому +1

      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.

  • @becksy9999
    @becksy9999 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @stephenvanbaalen
    @stephenvanbaalen 11 років тому +1

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

  • @colinwhitelock8666
    @colinwhitelock8666 3 роки тому +2

    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!

  • @keatsgipsy9991
    @keatsgipsy9991 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @CaptainOatwright
    @CaptainOatwright 6 років тому +5

    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!

  • @mellowfire420
    @mellowfire420 13 років тому +1

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

  • @eppsy67
    @eppsy67 10 років тому +4

    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.

  • @brendangriffith8737
    @brendangriffith8737 Рік тому

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

  • @GerardHesen
    @GerardHesen 5 років тому +3

    A Christmas Evergreen! My favourite Christmas song ever!

  • @Barca991
    @Barca991 11 років тому +10

    Finest Christmas song of all time.

  • @sigikidies
    @sigikidies 13 років тому +2

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

  • @Sparkykelly1
    @Sparkykelly1 3 роки тому

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

  • @petehind1
    @petehind1 Рік тому

    'The years go by so fast, let's hope the next beats the last'. Fingers crossed...

  • @remus3960
    @remus3960 6 років тому +1

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

  • @ProsperoMephisto
    @ProsperoMephisto 13 років тому +1

    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.

  • @SilvioDiego
    @SilvioDiego 4 роки тому +1

    amazing song and possibly more relevant this year then ever.

  • @TheRossB93
    @TheRossB93 12 років тому +1

    This deserves to be a Christmas Classic at the top with The Pogues and John Lennon

  • @flowerpowerbloempie
    @flowerpowerbloempie 8 років тому +10

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

  • @VCthaGOATdunker
    @VCthaGOATdunker 13 років тому +1

    "constant reminder that i'm getting old"
    that line sticks with me the most.

  • @anniesbistro
    @anniesbistro Рік тому

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

  • @2cvsmee
    @2cvsmee 13 років тому

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

  • @DJTee28
    @DJTee28 13 років тому +1

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

  • @WalterSobchak1000
    @WalterSobchak1000 13 років тому +1

    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

  • @TemplarsSword
    @TemplarsSword 13 років тому

    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

  • @raymondwatson4091
    @raymondwatson4091 3 роки тому

    Christmas 2021 - 10 year shout out. As relatable now as then.

  • @Meg680
    @Meg680 13 років тому +2

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

  • @scipioafricanus3324
    @scipioafricanus3324 2 роки тому

    Man, this is good.

  • @L15Can
    @L15Can 13 років тому +1

    The end of Christmas day, when there's nothing left to say
    The years go by so fast, let's hope the next beats the last!!!!!!!!!!

  • @Catallano1981
    @Catallano1981 10 днів тому

    Thank god i found the movie the snowman and the snowdog. That's how i found these two guys
    In love with their work of art

  • @stumurmer01
    @stumurmer01 10 років тому +6

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

  • @FledglingBuddhist
    @FledglingBuddhist 9 років тому +4

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

  • @sharpym1982ms
    @sharpym1982ms 6 днів тому

    Best new xmas song.

  • @borisinborough
    @borisinborough 13 років тому +1

    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.

  • @sunnyannie1968
    @sunnyannie1968 13 років тому +1

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

  • @sigikidies
    @sigikidies 13 років тому

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

  • @raymondwatson4091
    @raymondwatson4091 6 років тому +9

    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.

  • @Oystercatcher011
    @Oystercatcher011 13 років тому +1

    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 :-)

  • @DerekLyons
    @DerekLyons 3 роки тому +1

    A brilliant song always and forever!

  • @mhairifiona
    @mhairifiona 13 років тому

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

  • @saspix
    @saspix 13 років тому

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

  • @stevetpretty
    @stevetpretty 11 років тому

    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

  • @65blueandy
    @65blueandy 13 років тому

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

  • @simoncove8240
    @simoncove8240 4 роки тому

    tell everyone that there's hope in your heart

  • @smokingnicko22
    @smokingnicko22 6 років тому

    Just sat in my kitchen having brekkie and this pops on Devon radio. I can’t believe I’ve never heard it before, it’s fantastic!

  • @NigelRudyard
    @NigelRudyard 10 років тому

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

  • @jujmental
    @jujmental 13 років тому +2

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

  • @barbarax50
    @barbarax50 12 років тому +1

    As what, this song isn't only a Christmas song. I listen to this all the time.

  • @bekos1900
    @bekos1900 8 років тому +1

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

  • @brokebackgio
    @brokebackgio 13 років тому

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

  • @frankiedon5221
    @frankiedon5221 9 років тому +3

    Second best Xmas song of all time. Pure quality

    • @terryfookwitt
      @terryfookwitt 9 років тому +3

      +Oliver O'donnell
      Oooooh you little tease.

  • @kevL219
    @kevL219 4 роки тому

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

  • @colinjarmy9621
    @colinjarmy9621 7 років тому

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

  • @Rodebesjes
    @Rodebesjes 13 років тому +2

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

  • @deswright
    @deswright 7 днів тому

    Brilliant song, as I once heard @Simon Mayo once say “best Xmas song”

  • @drstevie
    @drstevie 6 років тому +1

    Beautiful.

  • @silversun371
    @silversun371 11 днів тому

    Beautiful ❤

  • @Patricious1
    @Patricious1 8 років тому

    Best Christmas song ever.

  • @florencelangan4422
    @florencelangan4422 6 років тому

    this is for me the best christmas song ever

  • @celistanightsong
    @celistanightsong 12 років тому

    ok... it's September the 1st, it's summer, the sun is shining.
    I'm listening to this, and suddenly I have cold and goosebumps all over :o
    fantastic song, wonderful voice!

  • @raymondwatson4091
    @raymondwatson4091 11 місяців тому

    2023 check in to make sure this is still the best Christmas song. It is.

  • @revieboy
    @revieboy 4 роки тому

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