Smith & Burrows - When The Thames Froze

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  • Опубліковано 21 лис 2011
  • The official Smith & Burrows video for "When The Thames Froze" from the upcoming Christmas album ‘Funny Looking Angels’, out Nov 28. You can pre-order the album now:
    Amazon -- www.smarturl.it/fla
    iTunes -- smarturl.it/funnylookingangels
    HMV -- bit.ly/rYPhF5
    Play -- bit.ly/tXPVk8
    FNAC - bit.ly/ttS6TQ
    smithandburrows.com
    / smithandburrows
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 373

  • @countbiscuit3274
    @countbiscuit3274 6 місяців тому +9

    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.

  • @65blueandy
    @65blueandy 8 років тому +188

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

    • @thijssven7774
      @thijssven7774 6 років тому +1

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

    • @Paapaagirl
      @Paapaagirl 4 роки тому +1

      true

    • @sarahwidman2693
      @sarahwidman2693 3 роки тому +5

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

  • @andreajones2371
    @andreajones2371 6 місяців тому +11

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

    • @martinh8679
      @martinh8679 5 місяців 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!

  • @philbytaylor
    @philbytaylor Рік тому +5

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

    • @philbytaylor
      @philbytaylor 5 місяців тому +2

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

  • @davidnewman2009
    @davidnewman2009 3 роки тому +22

    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.

  • @jongowshall1737
    @jongowshall1737 3 роки тому +26

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

  • @806cat
    @806cat 5 місяців тому +3

    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.

  • @trebormint35
    @trebormint35 12 років тому +14

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

  • @claraoswald_121
    @claraoswald_121 8 років тому +107

    The best Christmas song. Ever.

    • @manhunter_net
      @manhunter_net 5 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 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @petervandeweyer517
    @petervandeweyer517 3 роки тому +12

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

  • @VikingerOnYT
    @VikingerOnYT 3 роки тому +39

    Still such an amazing song...

  • @stephenvanbaalen
    @stephenvanbaalen 12 років тому +13

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

  • @darronmould8762
    @darronmould8762 3 роки тому +76

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

    • @purpleviolinsue
      @purpleviolinsue 2 роки тому +10

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

    • @paoloc775
      @paoloc775 Рік тому +10

      Try Christmas 2022

    • @darronmould8762
      @darronmould8762 Рік тому +2

      Hope one day that it will be irrelevant

    • @ddavies1967
      @ddavies1967 Рік тому +2

      Every year that the criminals have been in power

    • @wildevixen7753
      @wildevixen7753 11 місяців тому +2

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

  • @anthonydayjr2339
    @anthonydayjr2339 3 роки тому +47

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

  • @georgebennett3197
    @georgebennett3197 Рік 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.

  • @GeorgeLikesBananas
    @GeorgeLikesBananas 12 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.

  • @m665s
    @m665s 12 років тому +17

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

  • @aryastark772
    @aryastark772 2 роки тому +5

    Incredible song. So underrated

  • @becksy9999
    @becksy9999 5 місяців тому +1

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

  • @Drobniutka
    @Drobniutka 5 років тому +5

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

  • @nicholasmacfarlane4599
    @nicholasmacfarlane4599 5 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 5 років тому +1

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

    • @terrynoonan6616
      @terrynoonan6616 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @seaniedunne5888
    @seaniedunne5888 3 роки тому +8

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

  • @MikeeeeG
    @MikeeeeG 3 роки тому +9

    2020 brings me here early this year

  • @designerztouch
    @designerztouch 12 років тому +9

    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 :)

  • @nigelrudyard6199
    @nigelrudyard6199 6 місяців 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.

  • @hectormugwump5530
    @hectormugwump5530 2 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @arnevoetbaltalentjes
    @arnevoetbaltalentjes 12 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 🎄👍

  • @CaptainOatwright
    @CaptainOatwright 5 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!

  • @leeputman2123
    @leeputman2123 10 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!

  • @becksy9999
    @becksy9999 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @Barca991
    @Barca991 10 років тому +10

    Finest Christmas song of all time.

  • @VCthaGOATdunker
    @VCthaGOATdunker 12 років тому +1

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

  • @GerardHesen
    @GerardHesen 4 роки тому +3

    A Christmas Evergreen! My favourite Christmas song ever!

  • @Margod141
    @Margod141 5 років тому +3

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

    • @Sootaroot
      @Sootaroot 2 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.

  • @sigikidies
    @sigikidies 12 років тому +2

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

  • @paulbyrne9833
    @paulbyrne9833 3 роки тому +10

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

  • @mellowfire420
    @mellowfire420 12 років тому +1

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

  • @colinwhitelock8666
    @colinwhitelock8666 2 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!

  • @mrhob6355
    @mrhob6355 2 місяці тому

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

  • @petehind1
    @petehind1 5 місяців тому

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

  • @Meg680
    @Meg680 12 років тому +2

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

  • @raymondwatson4091
    @raymondwatson4091 5 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.

  • @flowerpowerbloempie
    @flowerpowerbloempie 7 років тому +10

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

  • @unfinished69
    @unfinished69 12 років тому +5

    Smith is a god!!!!

  • @stephenvanbaalen
    @stephenvanbaalen 10 років тому +1

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

  • @WalterSobchak1000
    @WalterSobchak1000 12 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

  • @keatsgipsy9991
    @keatsgipsy9991 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @user-wq9cx4cz3o
    @user-wq9cx4cz3o 2 місяці тому

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

  • @eppsy67
    @eppsy67 9 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.

  • @SilvioDiego
    @SilvioDiego 3 роки тому +1

    amazing song and possibly more relevant this year then ever.

  • @sky-frequency
    @sky-frequency 5 місяців тому

    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.

  • @DJTee28
    @DJTee28 12 років тому +1

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

  • @FledglingBuddhist
    @FledglingBuddhist 8 років тому +4

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

  • @Sparkykelly1
    @Sparkykelly1 2 роки тому

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

  • @ProsperoMephisto
    @ProsperoMephisto 12 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.

  • @stumurmer01
    @stumurmer01 9 років тому +6

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

  • @brendangriffith8737
    @brendangriffith8737 6 місяців тому

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

  • @2cvsmee
    @2cvsmee 12 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!

  • @Oystercatcher011
    @Oystercatcher011 12 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 :-)

  • @scipioafricanus3324
    @scipioafricanus3324 2 роки тому

    Man, this is good.

  • @remus3960
    @remus3960 5 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...

  • @TheRossB93
    @TheRossB93 11 років тому +1

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

  • @raymondwatson4091
    @raymondwatson4091 5 місяців тому

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

  • @DerekLyons
    @DerekLyons 2 роки тому +1

    A brilliant song always and forever!

  • @sunnyannie1968
    @sunnyannie1968 12 років тому +1

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

  • @anniesbistro
    @anniesbistro 7 місяців тому

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

  • @L15Can
    @L15Can 12 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!!!!!!!!!!

  • @borisinborough
    @borisinborough 12 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.

  • @justforfun9577
    @justforfun9577 Рік тому

    Someone took me back when I played this song for the first time

  • @jujmental
    @jujmental 12 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 7 років тому +1

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

  • @sigikidies
    @sigikidies 12 років тому

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

  • @drstevie
    @drstevie 5 років тому +1

    Beautiful.

  • @markmitterhuber
    @markmitterhuber 4 роки тому +15

    Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 2019

  • @wondersaz
    @wondersaz 12 років тому +1

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

  • @mhairifiona
    @mhairifiona 12 років тому

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

  • @frankiedon5221
    @frankiedon5221 8 років тому +3

    Second best Xmas song of all time. Pure quality

    • @terryfookwitt
      @terryfookwitt 8 років тому +3

      +Oliver O'donnell
      Oooooh you little tease.

  • @2fallguy
    @2fallguy 5 місяців тому

    Just found this beautiful song

  • @smokingnicko22
    @smokingnicko22 5 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!

  • @jonfrancois1402
    @jonfrancois1402 7 років тому +4

    Part of my christmas

  • @gypsyroadhog
    @gypsyroadhog 3 роки тому +1

    New to the party on this great song

  • @kevL219
    @kevL219 3 роки тому

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

  • @grahamgh9173
    @grahamgh9173 8 років тому +2

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

  • @TemplarsSword
    @TemplarsSword 12 років тому

    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.

  • @65blueandy
    @65blueandy 12 років тому

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

  • @stevetpretty
    @stevetpretty 10 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

  • @mans1964
    @mans1964 7 років тому +28

    Beats everything. In all popmusic, a better Christmas song never was written. And it probably never will.

  • @saspix
    @saspix 12 років тому

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

  • @Ambienfinity
    @Ambienfinity 9 років тому

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

  • @simoncove8240
    @simoncove8240 3 роки тому

    tell everyone that there's hope in your heart

  • @brokebackgio
    @brokebackgio 12 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!!!

  • @colinjarmy9621
    @colinjarmy9621 6 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.

  • @barbarax50
    @barbarax50 12 років тому +4

    The Tom's voice is orgasmic *__*

  • @digiroj
    @digiroj 12 років тому +1

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

  • @TemplarsSword
    @TemplarsSword 12 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

  • @Rodebesjes
    @Rodebesjes 12 років тому +2

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

  • @Patricious1
    @Patricious1 7 років тому

    Best Christmas song ever.

  • @revieboy
    @revieboy 3 роки тому

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