It is a song Billy Joel wrote to his daughter, Alexa ray, in order to answer 2 of his daughter's questions: "what happens when you die" and because of her father Billy's divorce to her mother she asked, "Daddy, will you leave me?" This song is Billy's way of telling Alexa that he will always be with her wherever he goes and also to express his idea of death to her, which is when you die, you go into the hearts of the one you love, and they carry you in their hearts for the rest of their lives.
There isn't a better blend of voices than this right here. The song brings out the ability to blend and harmonize like nothing I have heard. Gentlemen well done!!!
A perfect homage to billy Joel. Truly talent like these gentlemen is exceedingly rare in today's society. May god Bless them & their work. They are TRULY artists!
I used this song as a lullaby for my niece all the time. One of my favorites of all time. I didn't know the King's Singers did an arrangement, but I am so glad I found this!!
Un-questionably hauntingly beautiful!!!Magnificent piece of music,Touching lyrics,Amazing arrangment. Am I the only person who plays this incessantly? I play it to my 2 boys every night at bedtime, and they sing along to it.... It blows me away every time... Thanks for posting
Every time I listen to this song it sends chills up my spine! They are so brilliant!!!! They sing in such great harmony and blend so well! I love it more than the original!
What the bass (Stephen Connolly, who's leaving the group, sadly) does at 2:29 is simply amazing. That entrance is so difficult to pull off that gently and right on pitch, but he made it seem so easy. And you've just gotta love the ensemble balance they have, it's magical.
I first heard the King Singers when I was a student in the 70s. They had an LP called "Lollipops" which was equally enchanting. Just as good if not better now!
I have used this and other King Singers clips to calm and put my 6 month old baby to sleep from his first days home from hospital. He goes instantly calm and quiet with the sound of the first note. Amazing to watch and so precious. He knows good music!
Got to see these guys last week. Simply amazing when they performed this, even better than here if you can believe that. I think one thing that tends to go unsaid is just how great these guys are not only as a group, but as individual singers as well. Paul Phoenix (3rd from left) has an amazing voice, and of course everyone knows about Steven and David. Put it all together and you get one amazing group.
Anybody who actually loves music and is not stuck In the trending or popular, will love this group. When its about bedtime and you need to unwind, listen to these gentleman. Same if you just need some calm. Have been watching them since I was a boy. I'm sure a lot had changed since then, but they are still amazing.
Most likely their counting skills are excellent, to the point where they're always on beat. Absolutely stunning, it almost made me cry when I saw it the first time.
Great song and even better harmony......I love this song but it is better this way.....with all the voices in such perfect harmony...Good song made better!
They were in Florence yesterday. And the audience was crazy for them! Though their italiano was not that perfect, their voices and performace on the stage were indeed great!
JeLoUs2, im 16 but love this song. My music teacher used to show us this video in the beginning of choir. He's leaving which is horrible. He was awesome, but he showed me what good music is. I still listen to Gaga every once in a while. Mr. T was awesome. (P.S. not the Mr. T your thinking of.)
This is sheer bliss... Listen just before you retire to bed, and you will be calm, and ready for heartfelt dreams, filled with loved ones here and on another plain... I love this and adore the Kings Singers... Ahhhhhhh :0)x
This is just perfect, there is no other word for it .... if a any tiny detail was slightly different it would be a completely different performance Just perfect
¿Quiénes son los 17 SORDOS a los cuales esto no les gusta?... Esto es la MÚSICA MISMA... ¡¡¡Congratulations to the King's Singers!!! Jorge Labanca from Argentina
This has been the last song of Stephen Connolly with the gropu on 26th september 2010. It has been an incredible performance, and for the huge emotion most of us were crying... Thank you Stephen!
In my opinion, the King's Singers belong to the best vocal ensembles in this world. You might compare them with the Hilliard Ensemble, but their sound is really unique.
when I was in the BYU men's chorus, we had a master class with them and they said it was just a sense of ensemble they came to after rehearsing for ever and ever. I can't even imagine how much they sing off stage
STUNNING.. wonderful and so may other adjectives that I can't think of at the moment because I'm crying AGAIN... Beautiful, there's another one... :0)x
Every time I listen to this song it sends chills up my spine! They are so brilliant!!!! They sing in such great harmony and blend so well! I love it more than the original!
Goodnight my angel, time to close your eyes, And save these questions for another day. I think I know what you've been asking me, I think you know what I've been trying to say. I promised I would never leave you, Then you should always know Wherever you may go, no matter where you are I never will be far away. Goodnight my angel, now it's time to sleep, And still so many things I want to say. Remember all the songs you sang for me, When we went sailing on an emerald bay. And like a boat out on the ocean, I'm rocking you to sleep The water's dark and deep, inside this ancient heart You'll always be a part of me. (Humming) Goodnight my angel , now it's time to dream, And dream how wonderful your life will be. Someday your child may cry, and if you sing this lullaby, Then in your heart there will always be a part of me. Someday we'll all be gone But lullabys go on and on They never die That's how you and I will be French : Bonne nuit, mon ange C’est l’heure de fermer tes yeux Et de garder ces questions pour un autre jour Je pense que je sais ce que tu allais me demander Je pense que tu sais ce que j'allais essayer de répondre J'ai promis de ne jamais te quitter Et tu devrais savoir que Où que tu puisses aller Où que tu sois, Je ne serai jamais loin Bonne nuit, mon ange Il est temps de dormir Il y a encore tant de choses que je voudrais dire Rappelles-toi toutes les chansons que tu as chantées pour moi Quand nous naviguions dans une baie d'émeraude Et comme un bateau au milieu de l'océan Je te berce pour t’endormir L'eau est sombre Et profonde dans mon vieux coeur, Tu feras toujours partie de moi. Bonne nuit, mon ange Il est temps de rêver Rêver comme ta vie sera magnifique Un jour, si ton enfant pleure Et si tu lui chantes cette berceuse Alors dans ton coeur Il y aura encore une part de moi Un jour nous aurons tous disparu Mais les berceuses, elles, contibuent Ne meurent jamais Et c'est ainsi que toi Et moi continuerons d'exister.
I think... the most important thing Ive taken from choral music is that music is fun, it is life. To those who want their music heard, they let it ring. More will come and sing in harmony, others will cry in dissonance, some will pause and give it a rest; but the single most important thing we must show with music is how we cannot judge. Because we understand what is good, we do not judge; if we judge what is to be good, we can never understand why.
It is a song Billy Joel wrote to his daughter, Alexa ray, in order to answer 2 of his daughter's questions: "what happens when you die" and because of her father Billy's divorce to her mother she asked, "Daddy, will you leave me?" This song is Billy's way of telling Alexa that he will always be with her wherever he goes and also to express his idea of death to her, which is when you die, you go into the hearts of the one you love, and they carry you in their hearts for the rest of their lives.
Six perfectly pitched voices without an ego amongst them. All working closely together to produce a tonal masterpiece.
absolutely!
The soloist at the end!!! Such a sweet, seraphic voice! LOVE IT!!
Listening to them sing this song is like entering another world made of nothing but beautifully meaningful, emotional music. What an enchanting piece.
There isn't a better blend of voices than this right here. The song brings out the ability to blend and harmonize like nothing I have heard.
Gentlemen well done!!!
Великолепный ансамбль! The King's Singers - выдающееся явление в мире музыки!
No, es imposible superar a estos senores. Su música es de otro mundo.
There is nothing warmer than these men singing this gorgeous lullabye, I look forward to singing it with CEs on 3/18
How is this arrangement and performance anything other than perfect? I sit stunned by the beauty of it.
こんなにも美しい歌声が奏でられるなんて
なんて素敵で綺麗なおっさんたち。
人は力を合わせればこんなにも素晴らしい。
A perfect homage to billy Joel. Truly talent like these gentlemen is exceedingly rare in today's society. May god Bless them & their work. They are TRULY artists!
my son says this perfectly encapsulates the tenderness of fatherhood. Beautiful words and melody.
This song could never be sung better!!’
I used this song as a lullaby for my niece all the time. One of my favorites of all time. I didn't know the King's Singers did an arrangement, but I am so glad I found this!!
Un-questionably hauntingly beautiful!!!Magnificent piece of music,Touching lyrics,Amazing arrangment. Am I the only person who plays this incessantly? I play it to my 2 boys every night at bedtime, and they sing along to it.... It blows me away every time...
Thanks for posting
Every time I listen to this song it sends chills up my spine! They are so brilliant!!!! They sing in such great harmony and blend so well! I love it more than the original!
What the bass (Stephen Connolly, who's leaving the group, sadly) does at 2:29 is simply amazing. That entrance is so difficult to pull off that gently and right on pitch, but he made it seem so easy. And you've just gotta love the ensemble balance they have, it's magical.
I first heard the King Singers when I was a student in the 70s. They had an LP called "Lollipops" which was equally enchanting. Just as good if not better now!
I have used this and other King Singers clips to calm and put my 6 month old baby to sleep from his first days home from hospital. He goes instantly calm and quiet with the sound of the first note. Amazing to watch and so precious. He knows good music!
I know this will not ever get to the King Singers - but,
Good job men.
Good job.
You rule the musical world.
You rule it.
There is no other.
Breathtaking!! So sweet and romantic!!
Goosebumps. Quite possibly the best song The King's Singers have ever performed.
This... is truly beautiful. KS is the best.
Got to see these guys last week. Simply amazing when they performed this, even better than here if you can believe that.
I think one thing that tends to go unsaid is just how great these guys are not only as a group, but as individual singers as well. Paul Phoenix (3rd from left) has an amazing voice, and of course everyone knows about Steven and David. Put it all together and you get one amazing group.
Stephen Connolli 2:21 (their super bass who've sang with them for over 2 decades) have just retired :(
Thanks for everything you've done man...
Anybody who actually loves music and is not stuck In the trending or popular, will love this group. When its about bedtime and you need to unwind, listen to these gentleman. Same if you just need some calm. Have been watching them since I was a boy. I'm sure a lot had changed since then, but they are still amazing.
I love it, too.
Most likely their counting skills are excellent, to the point where they're always on beat.
Absolutely stunning, it almost made me cry when I saw it the first time.
Bravissimi. Bellissima versione. Grazie.
That's incredible! Their blend is so perfect and their tone is so well rounded. Beautiful singing, all around.
I don't usually have tears in my eyes when listening to beautiful music, but this is one of the rare pieces that makes me be very close to it.
tears and chills... my mom used to sing me to sleep with this song. Such a tender performance.
Great song and even better harmony......I love this song but it is better this way.....with all the voices in such perfect harmony...Good song made better!
They were in Florence yesterday. And the audience was crazy for them! Though their italiano was not that perfect, their voices and performace on the stage were indeed great!
Love this song. Makes me cry,
so beautiful. i love this song
JeLoUs2, im 16 but love this song. My music teacher used to show us this video in the beginning of choir. He's leaving which is horrible. He was awesome, but he showed me what good music is. I still listen to Gaga every once in a while. Mr. T was awesome. (P.S. not the Mr. T your thinking of.)
man these guys sure can sing the countertenor on the left has such a nice high soft voice beautiful man just beautiful
This is my favorite song performed by them.
I'm a Train is a close second.
theyre all softened in their faces when they sing this, especially around their eyes
UGH! just makes you want to cry! there so good!!
This is one the most beautiful songs I've ever heard.
after hearing this about a hundret times it still puts on goosebumbs on my arms- its just the fulfillment of music !
This is sheer bliss... Listen just before you retire to bed, and you will be calm, and ready for heartfelt dreams, filled with loved ones here and on another plain... I love this and adore the Kings Singers... Ahhhhhhh :0)x
CLASSICAL ARTS SHOWCASE SENT ME HERE - AND I DEFINATELY GOTTA BUY SOME OF THEIR STUFF, THESE GUYS ROCK !!!
I love king singers so much
This is just perfect, there is no other word for it .... if a any tiny detail was slightly different it would be a completely different performance
Just perfect
I don't know how many times I've heard this piece, just amazing!!! Can't stop listen to it...
Everytime I cry... and I love it
Beautiful. Just takes the words right out of one's mouth. Speechless!!
This is incredible!! Perfect.
The skill involved in performing to this level is stunning.
Thank you gentlemen.
Their pitch is magical!!
Beautiful voices!
it's so moving.... beautiful
beautiful. Love Love Love the King's Singers!
Unbelievable. I'm speechless after hearing this arrangement.
¿Quiénes son los 17 SORDOS a los cuales esto no les gusta?...
Esto es la MÚSICA MISMA...
¡¡¡Congratulations to the King's Singers!!!
Jorge Labanca from Argentina
This song chills me the heck out.
Wow... what a voice on the countertenor on the left... Awesome!
i love that! voices, harmony, climate - everything is perfect!
A beautiful song to sing and beautifully sang.
sounds like one voice. I could listen to this forever.
i love this song and their version... it's fantastic!
fantastic!! great piece and group! 5 stars!
This has been the last song of Stephen Connolly with the gropu on 26th september 2010.
It has been an incredible performance, and for the huge emotion most of us were crying...
Thank you Stephen!
I love the King's Singers so much! The countertenor solo makes me happy every time I listen to this! =-)
In my opinion, the King's Singers belong to the best vocal ensembles in this world. You might compare them with the Hilliard Ensemble, but their sound is really unique.
Excellence, thanks for this song, i love it!
Enchanting.. I'll sing it to my kids one day... :)
just beautiful
when I was in the BYU men's chorus, we had a master class with them and they said it was just a sense of ensemble they came to after rehearsing for ever and ever. I can't even imagine how much they sing off stage
A very good music to ease a very stressful or depressed moment. sigh.
Outstanding & magical :-)
Perfect! Thank you.
Phillip Lawson may be my favorite arranger ever. I'm so excited to sing this.
This is absolutely haunting and unbelievably beautiful!
this is SO BEAUTIFUL.
Beautiful.
they sing this so beautifully the blend is fantastic. intersting hamonies in the song too( good way)
I know which word you are looking for: Perfection. :)
Your performance is sooo touching!! *-*
Thanks!
magnifico!!!
LOVE EACH OTHER. GOD BLESS WE. AMEN.
STUNNING.. wonderful and so may other adjectives that I can't think of at the moment because I'm crying AGAIN... Beautiful, there's another one... :0)x
my favourite members in this group :)
You are right !! Most of the music of today is noise, not music.
Simply amazing! =O How can it be possible!! God bless
Sublime!
Been looking for this cause it was stuck in my head and I finally found it and I am very happy and content. ❤️💙
Oh my god... That's so beautiful... I'm crying 😭
absolutely amazing! the best performance i have seen of this song.
Every time I listen to this song it sends chills up my spine! They are so brilliant!!!! They sing in such great harmony and blend so well! I love it more than the original!
one of favourite song by them :)
the sound of angels
Goodnight my angel, time to close your eyes,
And save these questions for another day.
I think I know what you've been asking me,
I think you know what I've been trying to say.
I promised I would never leave you,
Then you should always know
Wherever you may go, no matter where you are
I never will be far away.
Goodnight my angel, now it's time to sleep,
And still so many things I want to say.
Remember all the songs you sang for me,
When we went sailing on an emerald bay.
And like a boat out on the ocean,
I'm rocking you to sleep
The water's dark and deep, inside this ancient heart
You'll always be a part of me.
(Humming)
Goodnight my angel , now it's time to dream,
And dream how wonderful your life will be.
Someday your child may cry, and if you sing this lullaby,
Then in your heart there will always be a part of me.
Someday we'll all be gone
But lullabys go on and on
They never die
That's how you and I will be
French :
Bonne nuit, mon ange
C’est l’heure de fermer tes yeux
Et de garder ces questions pour un autre jour
Je pense que je sais ce que tu allais me demander
Je pense que tu sais ce que j'allais essayer de répondre
J'ai promis de ne jamais te quitter
Et tu devrais savoir que
Où que tu puisses aller
Où que tu sois,
Je ne serai jamais loin
Bonne nuit, mon ange
Il est temps de dormir
Il y a encore tant de choses que je voudrais dire
Rappelles-toi toutes les chansons que tu as chantées pour moi
Quand nous naviguions dans une baie d'émeraude
Et comme un bateau au milieu de l'océan
Je te berce pour t’endormir
L'eau est sombre
Et profonde dans mon vieux coeur,
Tu feras toujours partie de moi.
Bonne nuit, mon ange
Il est temps de rêver
Rêver comme ta vie sera magnifique
Un jour, si ton enfant pleure
Et si tu lui chantes cette berceuse
Alors dans ton coeur
Il y aura encore une part de moi
Un jour nous aurons tous disparu
Mais les berceuses, elles, contibuent
Ne meurent jamais
Et c'est ainsi que toi
Et moi continuerons d'exister.
Lorraine Dubuis beautiful. Joli(e)
Lorraine Dubuis Thanks
wow! that's all I can say, just wow!
hauntingly beautiful...extremely well performed; thank you for posting...it always brings tears to my eyes.
Beautiful...
I think... the most important thing Ive taken from choral music is that music is fun, it is life. To those who want their music heard, they let it ring. More will come and sing in harmony, others will cry in dissonance, some will pause and give it a rest; but the single most important thing we must show with music is how we cannot judge. Because we understand what is good, we do not judge; if we judge what is to be good, we can never understand why.
that was absolutely amazing
La plus belle de toutes!!!