Celebrate this holiday season in style with all your favorite Christmas tunes like timeless classics by Donny Hathaway, Otis Redding, and the Drifters and new holiday favorites by Michael Bublé, Sia, Coldplay and more! Listen here TOPSIFY.lnk.to/100GreatestXmas 🎄 🎅 🎁
So many HAVE given their best efforts to remake it...but Artists who truly knew HIM from back BEFORE he made this song, was very much aware that it was Donnie's Trademark Signature Song, and they decided to just leave well enough alone...it was GREAT as it was in the way Donnie made it.
One of the best. There are many who don't even know about Donny Hathaway except for this song. This Christmas! But I know about Donny Hathaway. And I'm grateful to have grown up in the time of real soul music!
You did a good job: The details are all there: Donny's LaSalle Towers apartment, the festive Michigan Avenue/ Rush Street vibe and the storefronts/gyms with song titles of Donny's songs
This was beautifully done and it recognized his musical contribution to the world! The world is better for having heard his voice his influence is far reaching! He needs to be a special inductee in my honest opinion!
The Original and Still The Best Version ever No other comes close ! Donny Hathaway's Beautiful Voice is like Silk. He's looking down from Heaven and Smiling R.I.P.
Christmas is not complete without playing this song!!!! Donny Hathaway should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!!!!! His catalog of music is TIMELESS AND CLASSIC!!!!🎄🎄🎄🤶🏾🤶🏾🤶🏾🎅🏾🎅🏾🎅🏾❤❤❤
RIP to my mother, father, sisters and brothers who all gone 🙏🏾 to heaven ril I see them again . Until then this song will always spark the time of the year. Merry Christmas everyone ❤
One hundred percent correct. I remember we would start listening to this song around late November, along with the Temptations and others on a constant rotation 😂 great memories.
I love how they paid a beautiful tribute to Hathaway especially with having his daughters and widow involved in the video. Shows real authenticity of this beautiful song. It’s so sad that he lost his life so young. He really was a talented singer !
This was incredibly beautiful. i had a good cry. It brought back memories of being a little black girl with my parents at Christmas. I miss my parents , I miss those days of excitement and wonder. Kudos to the artist and the details. So Beautiful❤❤❤
I’m white and pushing 60. I love this song and video!! Reminds me of childhood innocence. This man was a class act. He had so much more to give the world. Mental illness is a tragedy. If Donny only knew his impact.
December 2020. This song has been covered by so many in the industry but they just can't compare. The season does not begin until I hear this song. Rest in Peace, Donny. We miss you. Gone too soon.
Oh, how I love this song, the hope in it speaks to my heart. I was 8 years old when this song came out in 1970. Donny Hathaway was a genius, so happy to see that he, and this song, are finally getting the attention they deserve.
The holiday season doesn't begin for me until I hear "This Christmas" by Donny Hathaway. I am starting the holiday season early this year. 😊 This song sounds too good to play only 4 weeks a year.
I'm 54 years old. When I was young, this song, wS considered a black Xmas song, but over the years, this song, have gotten bigger, and better, that it has crossed over, and everyone, seems to love it. Thanks Donny.
Life was so hard in the city in the 60's for us but I loved the atmosphere of Christmas back then, I enjoyed my fantasies and my own secret Christmas, all by myself, all in my mind.
This song will never get old. And this video reminds me of Christmas in my home town chicago. Best Christmas ever . when my parents were alive and family was all around and well.
My all time favorite artist Donny Hathaway. His soulfulness is felt in every note and vocal inflection he sang. Hearing his music is heartwarming and holds a special place in my spirit that is comforting. Merry Christmas!
The happiest, finest, most fun song even if it's a Christmas tune. Donny the MAN shouts his joy giving and loving others. We played this every season AS LOUD as we could, blowing out 2-3 speakers each year. How can anyone be sad hearing this? Or depressed or angry or any way in a downer mood? NO WAY.......love Donny Hathaway. This is the finest holiday song.....no comparison.
I been tired of Christmas music for some years now. It only brings to mind crazy shopping sprees. This was really nice. Made me feel the joy of the holiday again. Thank you!
Why are so many people in the United States are afraid to say Merry Christmas? Growing up in the 60's & 70's, people would say Merry Christmas. My mother and her twin sister were Christmas babies. One of my favorite Christmas songs, 'This Christmas' by the late great Donny Hathaway. He attended Howard University and he was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. I was 15 years old in the 10th grade in 1970 when 'This Christmas' was released. Merry Christmas 2024!
Hands down, one of greatest Christmas songs ever made, thanks to the genius of Donny Hathaway. It's not officially Christmas time until you hear Donny. And that melodic horn break...Donny all the way. God Bless.😇🎄🙏💎
How can you not love this one?! Even though i'm not an American and way too young to have experienced Donny when he was around i still love this song!!
I absolutely love this animated music video. It is a fantastic tribute to Mr. Hathaway and his family. I love the video captures the magic of the song and the season.
Donny Hathaway is one of the few gifted black singers that I know he is number one for this Christmas nobody else can sing it like him then come to temptations on they silent night props gone too soon bro
The BEST Christmas song EVER. You can listen to this in the middle of July and it will feel like Christmas! 🎄 THE ORGINAL will ALWAYS be the best version.. R.I.P Donny Hathaway
This is my absolute favorite Christmas song!! It doesn't have to be Christmas for me to listen to it! As a native Chicagoan, I appreciate the Chicago scenes. Chicago is proud of Donnie! RIH Donnie.
Growing up biracial was so much fun. I’d goto my black grandparents house and hear this and then goto my white grandparents house and heard Bing Crosby Christmas songs. I miss those days so much.
Celebrate this holiday season in style with all your favorite Christmas tunes like timeless classics by Donny Hathaway, Otis Redding, and the Drifters and new holiday favorites by Michael Bublé, Sia, Coldplay and more! Listen here TOPSIFY.lnk.to/100GreatestXmas 🎄 🎅 🎁
What about the temptations
I STUDIED HIM..WATCH UNSUNG OF HIM..MIND PLAYING TRICKS ON HIM... GENIUS 🥰💯🙌🤲🎤
Happy holidays 2022!
Right!
AS A SINGER.IVE ALWAYS LOVED HIS VOICE& VOCAL ARRANGEMENTS 🥰🤲😁🙌🎶🎶🎤💯👍
There are a ton of remakes but theres nothing better than the original. ♥️💯
You got that right!! Nothing compares to the original!
Yes! This is the best!
The original is the best. I like how Chris Brown sung this but he or nobody else can do it like Donny.
Exactly thank you
👍👍👍
AFTER OVER 50 YEARS, THAT SONG STILL SOUNDS GOOD! I WAS IN HIGH SCHOOL! NOBODY CAN DO IT BETTER THAN DONNY! REST IN PEACE!
GLAAAAAAZZZZZZZZZZZIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGG
damn granny
So many HAVE given their best efforts to remake it...but Artists who truly knew HIM from back BEFORE he made this song, was very much aware that it was Donnie's Trademark Signature Song, and they decided to just leave well enough alone...it was GREAT as it was in the way Donnie made it.
@@Harveycartoonlvr11 Yep. & Like I said, I was in Highschool when that song made its debut.
@@langybangy-o2tyou disrespectful 🍕💩.
One of the few Christmas songs I don't get tired of hearing over and over every damn year.
I play it so much my daughter gets tired of it every year too bad Donny all the way happy holidays
One of the best. There are many who don't even know about Donny Hathaway except for this song. This Christmas! But I know about Donny Hathaway. And I'm grateful to have grown up in the time of real soul music!
@@DRLEWIS me too my favorite young gifted and black I think I'm going to go play it be safe and blessed this season
Amen
As someone that can’t stand the norm of Christmas tunes...this is one that will always actually make me feel festive.
Even if you don't celebrate Christmas you have to admit this is one of top 3 Christmas songs of all time.
Definitely top 10!!!
I just heard this soulful song for the first time this morning and this gem immediately skyrocketed in my top 3 favorite Christmas song list🚀
Lmao I’m Muslim and love this song.
I'm a scientologist living on a distant planet near the Alpha Centauri star system & this song is my shit
Yea it is
2023 and I'm glad I'm here to hear this all time classic ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️
2024
HALLELUJAH, AMRN, HELL YEAH ANDCRIGJT ON.!!!!!
TYPO: HALLELUJAH, AMEN, HELL YEAH AND RIGHT ON !!!!!!!!!!!
Donny Hathaway deserves to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
I second that...
Yes long overdue!!
Absolutely!!
I don't understand how he's not. Makes no sense.
@@ericterry2018 racial politics in music
It’s not Christmas until I hear Donny Hathaway! 🎄
Yes and eddie Kendricks, the temptations Rudolph the red nose reindeer
and Charlie Brown merry Christmas baby, and please come home for christmas
Same here, it's not officially Christmas until this is played on the radio. Love this song.
Facts!!!
@@lindahines8287 Don't forget about "Gee whiz, it's Christmas!"
@@kingsbay1 who sings that?
Thanks to all who joined us for the premiere! We hope you love the new video as much as we do. Happy holidays 🎺🎄🌟
How about an animated movie...
@@angelicashobby Great Idea!!!
You did a good job: The details are all there: Donny's LaSalle Towers apartment, the festive Michigan Avenue/ Rush Street vibe and the storefronts/gyms with song titles of Donny's songs
I would love to see more animated videos
This was beautifully done and it recognized his musical contribution to the world! The world is better for having heard his voice his influence is far reaching! He needs to be a special inductee in my honest opinion!
This is the Best Christmas Song Ever!!!
Yes indeed ❤
Donny Hathaway's voice is timeless. This song is a must, the day after Thanksgiving.
Amen to that
Just don't mention Thanksgiving to the Indigenous Americans...
This song is a must any and every day of the year
Shit. All year. 😂. So good.
Listening right now on thanksgiving lol.
This is the only version that I will intentionally listen to
The Original and Still The Best Version ever No other comes close ! Donny Hathaway's Beautiful Voice is like Silk. He's looking down from Heaven and Smiling R.I.P.
Was he looking up to heaven when he jumped out the window?
Yes
I agree! No one does this song better! Beautiful happy classic!🎄❤
I don't celebrate holidays but this song I love it so much
You have not heard or seen Frankie Zulferino.
He did a music video
It is the best one
On UA-cam and Instagram @fjZulferino
This version is the warmest. Gives such a nostalgic feel. That was so cute.
Only one Donny RIP
Yes Yes Soul Brotha
Honey, this isn't a version. It's the ORIGINAL. ❤
Yes, I love this song❤❤❤
This brought tears to my eyes.
Hey I'm cutting an onion, that's why it brought tears to my eyes!
Same.
Raining in my eyes too. 🎶💜
I thought I was the only one..lol😌😊
Yup!
Only 51 days till Christmas🎄.
I showed my grandsons this video, they LOVE IT. They just sing their lil hearts out...pure joy to watch and hear.🤗🥰
I'm over the hill, I live for wholesome videos as such!!! Mr. HATHAWAY❤❤❤🎶🎧🎶
I am singing with them.❤
This will always & forever be my all-time favorite Christmas song!! 🎅🏾🎄🎧❤️
Always!!
Mine to.
Same here bro !
Mines too. FOREVER my fave! Our Little “Ghetto Boy”…. Chicago luvs u, Donny! ❤️🙏🏾
Sameeee❤❤❤❤
Donny Hathaway's, This Christmas and The Temptations', Silent Night are staples Black households every Christmas ♥️♥️♥️
Facts!🙂
Stevie Wonders That's what Christmas Means to Me goes right with them
How about Boyz II Men let it snow?
Pretty much!!!
Chicanos listen to the same music
A great tribute to Donny Hathaway on the 50th anniversary. This song was released December 9, 1970.
Thank you Donny for giving the world this beautiful and soulful Christmas song RIP a legend.
In 2022 this man still blesses us, thank the Lord you gave us your voice 💚
Praise the Lord!!
2023 - timeless!
Thank the Lord!!!!!!
R I.P Donny Hathaway Merry Christmas ❤☃️👼🏽🎅🏽🎄🎁🌟❄️💕🎶🦌🛷
Christmas is not complete without playing this song!!!! Donny Hathaway should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!!!!! His catalog of music is TIMELESS AND CLASSIC!!!!🎄🎄🎄🤶🏾🤶🏾🤶🏾🎅🏾🎅🏾🎅🏾❤❤❤
AMEN
Thanks for tuning into the premiere. Happy holidays! - Team Donny
I loved it! Merry Christmas to you all. Thank you for including my paw!
Your time is coming to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Uncle Donny.
This absolutely beautiful. ❤
Beautiful 💖 Team Donny all the way 👑🤴🏾🎤🎹🙌🏽🎄💯‼️
For me, the Best Christmas Song ever!
Hard to believe it's been 50 YEARS since this song came out.
WOW!
And its still a tradition to hear every year for xmas it's like its not official till you hear this
Sorry u got wrong year on this one it cum out 1973 Winter so how can it be 50 years yet. Really Man?
@@dalealford2469 47 years.
The genius of Donny Hathaway
It is such a shame that he never did an entire Christmas album. 😢 One of the best and beautiful voices in all of history!
You’re hot AF
So glad we didn't lose Donny Hathaway before he wrote and recorded this. What a gift to the world. And at Christmas time. Rest in Heaven Donny.
I’ll return Every year Every Christmas for this masterpiece ❤
RIP to my mother, father, sisters and brothers who all gone 🙏🏾 to heaven ril I see them again . Until then this song will always spark the time of the year.
Merry Christmas everyone ❤
Is it just me or I don't feel as if it's Christmas until I hear this version of this song.
Yep me too 👍🏿
Yes, I have to hear it in the car !!
One hundred percent correct. I remember we would start listening to this song around late November, along with the Temptations and others on a constant rotation 😂 great memories.
Yes, me too! It has to heard first in the car! Then it’s official !!! This Christmas by Donny Hathaway!!!
For the first time in years, I AM GETTING IN THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT. I refuse to not. New traditions and old vibes to come. ❤️
Rest in peace Donny. You bless us with this song every year..🕊️🕊️
I love how they paid a beautiful tribute to Hathaway especially with having his daughters and widow involved in the video. Shows real authenticity of this beautiful song. It’s so sad that he lost his life so young. He really was a talented singer !
Mental illness doesn't discriminate
Right! That part was so cute to me. 😢 rip Donny Hathaway.
And piano player! My God!
@@dwightpowell6673Something does not add up with his passing. It smells wrong especially cause of his involvement with the civil rights movement
Donny’s voice is just amazing. One of the best singers of all time!
This brings so much of an African American 70s feeling.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
What a voice, Donny! You Rest In Peace, now! Thank you so much for this incredible song!
SING Legend, RIP Donnie Hathaway. It's one of my top all-time favorite Christmas songs ever.
Lots of renditions of the song out there, but this one by Donny Hathaway is the best. Not even close.
Donny's timbre and velvety smooth delivery made every song he recorded great. I miss him so much.
This was incredibly beautiful. i had a good cry. It brought back memories of being a little black girl with my parents at Christmas. I miss my parents , I miss those days of excitement and wonder.
Kudos to the artist and the details.
So Beautiful❤❤❤
I’m white and pushing 60. I love this song and video!! Reminds me of childhood innocence. This man was a class act. He had so much more to give the world. Mental illness is a tragedy. If Donny only knew his impact.
I’m white and pushing 40. You’re hot as hell
Donny created one of the greatest holiday classics..ever. This gets multiple spins every holiday season..
🎅🏾 This vid is LOOOONG overdue! Christmas tunes r not complete without this classic! 🎄⛄
What a beautiful tribute to Donny Hathaway’s music. Fans of his will recognize the signs and references :)
Oh yes!!😊
December 2020. This song has been covered by so many in the industry but they just can't compare. The season does not begin until I hear this song. Rest in Peace, Donny. We miss you. Gone too soon.
Oh, how I love this song, the hope in it speaks to my heart. I was 8 years old when this song came out in 1970. Donny Hathaway was a genius, so happy to see that he, and this song, are finally getting the attention they deserve.
I didn’t know there was an adorable video to go along with the song!
It’s really not the Christmas season until I hear Donny Hathaway.
When I hear this...the Christmas Season is in full swing!
The holiday season doesn't begin for me until I hear "This Christmas" by Donny Hathaway. I am starting the holiday season early this year. 😊 This song sounds too good to play only 4 weeks a year.
I love these old Christmas songs bring back memories
THANKYOU FRANKIE CROCKER for exposing your audience to such great music. This has been one of my favs since I first heard it on his show !
I can listen to this classic all year round! Rest in Power Donny! 🙏🏿
Best Christmas song ever. No doubt. Amazing.
When you hear Donny Hathaway singing that song, the spirit of Christmas flows all around.
Best Christmas song, ever! ❤🎅🏿🎄
Jackson Christmas is good too. J-5
I love this song. Reminds me of Christmas growing up with all the family still here on earth 😊. Such wonderful memories.
I'm 54 years old. When I was young, this song, wS considered a black Xmas song, but over the years, this song, have gotten bigger, and better, that it has crossed over, and everyone, seems to love it. Thanks Donny.
OMG .. my favorite Christmas song of all timetime!
This a perfect song... Not just a perfect Christmas song, but a perfect song all around...
Life was so hard in the city in the 60's for us but I loved the atmosphere of Christmas back then, I enjoyed my fantasies and my own secret Christmas, all by myself, all in my mind.
Rite!!! Tons and tons of remakes. Ugh
Hands down CLASSIC IS THE BEST!!!!!!!! We caroling through the night 🎤🎤🎵🎶🎄🎄
Best Christmas song that’s not a Carol. All praise honor and glory be to Christ Jesus.
This song will never get old. And this video reminds me of Christmas in my home town chicago. Best Christmas ever . when my parents were alive and family was all around and well.
If you look close---you'll see all the Chicago landmarks: Donny's North Side LaSalle Aaprtment and the festivity of Rush Street and Michigan Avenue
@@sheldontaylor2002 yes i seen. Good memories
@@tanekamiller4989 don't forget the young lady who wrote this song is from here in Chicago.
@@darryljohnson4458 yes i heard that. I have actually seen an interview with the lady who wrote the song . its here on UA-cam somewhere
❤️❤️❤️❤️
This song has lasted when the man who sang it left us WAY too soon. This makes me happy.
Donny is the one and only this Christmas. Everybody else can shut up ⛄🌲
First Xmas without my husband, this song brings back memories. A sad Xmas this year.
Every Christmas Eve before I go to sleep I have to hear this... Been doing that since kid... ✌🏿🎄🥹🎁😊
I don’t know about y’all but it ain’t Christmas till I hear Donny Hathaway This Christmas and The Temptations Silent Night
My all time favorite artist Donny Hathaway. His soulfulness is felt in every note and vocal inflection he sang. Hearing his music is heartwarming and holds a special place in my spirit that is comforting. Merry Christmas!
@Valerie I 100% agree!
One of the most Vibin’! Christmas songs ever produced.
The greatest Christmas record in the history of the universe bar none
The horns, the electric piano, Donny’s voice, the sentiments …. brilliant
This song is pregnant with precious memories for me and l hope many of the 1000's of students I've been blessed to teach...
Hands down this will always be my favorite holiday song. So happy to see it set to video now.
Now this should be the Christmas song to reach the charts every year
Love this song. The soul really hits.
💯 🥰🎶
It isn't Christmas until I hear Donnie boy. My all-time favorite.
The happiest, finest, most fun song even if it's a Christmas tune. Donny the MAN shouts his joy giving and loving others. We played this every season AS LOUD as we could, blowing out 2-3 speakers each year. How can anyone be sad hearing this? Or depressed or angry or any way in a downer mood? NO WAY.......love Donny Hathaway. This is the finest holiday song.....no comparison.
This video is an absolute beautiful tribute to Donny's memory. Merry Christmas 🎄
Yes it is💙👑💙
Everyone's Christmas tradition should be this, plus Patti LaBelle's trainwreck performance of this.
🤣🤣
To me, it's a sin for anyone to remake this song.. I mean anyone!?😡
This is so Chicago... I'm in love.
Yes it is i'm actually in tears watching this 😢😢😢
Makes ME think of MY Illinois hometown of Peoria at Christmas too.
Yes ! My husband’s favorite. Grew up there
My favourite Christmas song🌲
Chills everytime I hear this version. No one has come close to Donny's version! Merry Christmas!
No one should even try!RIP DONNY You are missed ♥️
Gone but not forgotten. His music will live on forever. G-d bless his spirit.
I been tired of Christmas music for some years now. It only brings to mind crazy shopping sprees. This was really nice. Made me feel the joy of the holiday again. Thank you!
FINALLY. i can listen to this BANGER without shame
Why are so many people in the United States are afraid to say Merry Christmas?
Growing up in the 60's & 70's, people would say Merry Christmas. My mother and her twin sister were Christmas babies.
One of my favorite Christmas songs, 'This Christmas' by the late great Donny Hathaway. He attended Howard University and he was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. I was 15 years old in the 10th grade in 1970 when 'This Christmas' was released. Merry Christmas 2024!
Thank you Donny. No one can sing it like you. Donny Hathaway
This Christmas Donny Hathaway always a favorite Christmas song we miss you Donny
Hands down, one of greatest Christmas songs ever made, thanks to the genius of Donny Hathaway. It's not officially Christmas time until you hear Donny. And that melodic horn break...Donny all the way. God Bless.😇🎄🙏💎
How can you not love this one?! Even though i'm not an American and way too young to have experienced Donny when he was around i still love this song!!
Such a smooth, silky voice! So sad he took his life at such a young age! You are still missed Donny. ❤
I absolutely love this animated music video. It is a fantastic tribute to Mr. Hathaway and his family. I love the video captures the magic of the song and the season.
Donny Hathaway is one of the few gifted black singers that I know he is number one for this Christmas nobody else can sing it like him then come to temptations on they silent night props gone too soon bro
Probably my favorite Holiday Song of Alltime...
Every body want to remake this Xmas but Donny is the original maker let's remember this 🥰💕💕💕💕💕
Merry Christmas 🎄🎄🎄
It's time to celebrate Jesus and the season of giving and good cheer!!!!!
The BEST Christmas song EVER. You can listen to this in the middle of July and it will feel like Christmas! 🎄 THE ORGINAL will ALWAYS be the best version.. R.I.P Donny Hathaway
Especially with some nice subs to compliment the bass
Some songs should not even be remade This is one of them RIP DONNY One of a kind ♥️
This is my absolute favorite Christmas song!! It doesn't have to be Christmas for me to listen to it! As a native Chicagoan, I appreciate the Chicago scenes. Chicago is proud of Donnie! RIH Donnie.
This is the best Christmas song ever, and I will shake the hand of anyone who says it is not.
Let It Snow is greatest Christmas song. This is 2nd
This is #1!
ABSOLUTELY CORRECT 🖤🖤🖤
*low five*
Outstanding!!! I'm in tears! The memories are flooding my brain
Me too,
Same.
Growing up biracial was so much fun. I’d goto my black grandparents house and hear this and then goto my white grandparents house and heard Bing Crosby Christmas songs. I miss those days so much.