The King's Singers are a Britisha cappellavocal ensemble founded in 1968. They are named after King's College in Cambridge, England, where the group was formed by six choral scholars. In the United Kingdom, their popularity peaked in the 1970s and early 1980s. Thereafter they began to reach a wider international audience, appearing frequently on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson in the U.S. In 1987, they were prominently featured as guests on the Emmy Award winning ABC-TV special Julie Andrews: The Sound of Christmas.
Today the ensemble travels worldwide for its performances, appearing in around 125 concerts each year, mostly in Europe, the U.S. and the Far East, having recently added the People's Republic of China to their list of touring territories. In recent years the group have had several UK appearances at the Royal Albert Hall Proms and concerts as part of the Three Choirs Festival and the City of London Festival.
History
The group has always consisted of six singers in total, with their membership changing over the years. None of the original members remain. The first stable incarnation of the group, from late 1969 until 1978, comprised:
"The Little Drummer Boy" (originally known as "Carol of the Drum") is a popular Christmas song written by the American classical music composer and teacher Katherine Kennicott Davis in 1941. It was recorded in 1951 by the Trapp Family Singers and realised on the choir's first lp " Christmas with the Trapp Family Singers " and realsed as a single (45rpm). These were the first recordings realsed on their new record label "Decca"and further popularized by a 1958 recording by the Harry Simeone Chorale. This version was re-released successfully for several years and the song has been recorded many times since.
In the lyrics the singer relates how, as a poor young boy, he was summoned by the Magi to the nativity where, without a gift for the infant Jesus, he played his drum with the Virgin Mary's approval, remembering "I played my best for Him" and "He smiled at me."
Origins
The song was originally titled "Carol of the Drum" and was published by Davis as based upon a traditional Czech carol. Davis's interest was in producing material for amateur and girls' choirs: her manuscript is set as a chorale, the tune in the soprano with alto harmony, tenor and bass parts producing the "drum rhythm" and a keyboard accompaniment "for rehearsal only". It is headed "Czech Carol freely transcribed by K.K.D", these initials then deleted and replaced with "C.R.W. Robinson", a name under which Davis sometimes published. The Czech original of the carol has never been identified.
A poor young boy is summoned by the Magi to the nativity where, without a gift for the infant Jesus, he plays his drum while remembering "I played my best for Him" and "He smiled at me". The special expands on this limited story to include events before the birth of Jesus.
In the special, the narrator (Greer Garson) tells of a young boy named Aaron, who's a misanthropic orphan who only finds enjoyment from playing his drum for his friends Samson (a donkey), Babba (a sheep, also known as BaaBaa), and Joshua (a camel); originally, Aaron was a happy child who lived with his parents who gave him his very own drum as a gift. One night, bandits (in an attempt to take the family's sheep) killed Aaron's parents and razed his house down, thus making him hate all humanity. Due to his playing causing the three animals to dance, Aaron is forced to join Ben Haramad's circus with rather inept performers. When performing in Jerusalem, Aaron becomes infuriated by the townspeople's amusement and lashes out at them, causing them to become angry; Ben and the rest retreat.
The King's Singers - Somewhere over the rainbow (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
Here is the second single from our EP, 'The Library, Vol. 4. It's an arrangement that's been in the library for a few decades now, and it's a total gem. The song is iconic, the harmony is delicious, and our instrumental collaborators are wonderful. The film comes from A Fly on the Wall productions.
Hear the release on your favourite platform: lnk.to/TheLibraryVol4
Music by Harold Arlen
Arranged by Neil Richardson
Liam Dunachie - piano
Misha Mullov-Abbado - double bass
The King's Singers
Patrick Dunachie - countertenor
Edward Button - countertenor
Julian Gregory - tenor
Christopher Bruerton - baritone
Nick Ashby - baritone
Jonathan Howard - bass
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published: 23 Jun 2022
The King's Singers - Masterpiece
a modest title for a piece with modest pretensions
published: 21 Sep 2008
Sing along with The King's Singers: Abide with me
Whilst things aren't quite back to normal for choirs around the world, we're sharing this series of videos to help you get back in good voice with some famous choral repertoire. This hymn - titled 'Eventide' - is a beautiful, simple, four part masterpiece, by the composer William Monk and poet Henry Lyte. We hope you enjoy singing or following along!
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Patrick Dunachie - countertenor
Edward Button - countertenor
Julian Gregory - tenor
Christopher Bruerton - baritone
Nick Ashby - baritone
Jonathan Howard - bass
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Sound engineering & mixing: Nicholas Girard
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published: 16 Jun 2021
The King's Singers - Danny Boy
From Byrd To The Beatles
published: 06 Jun 2009
The King's Singers: Billy Joel arr. Bob Chilcott - And So It Goes
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Bob Chilcott’s great arrangement of Billy Joel’s poignant love song, “And So It Goes”' is a much-loved KS favourite from throughout the generations. It appears, with 59 other tracks, on the brand new album GOLD.
The King's Singers:
Patrick Dunachie
Timothy Wayne-Wright
Julian Gregory
Christopher Bruerton
Christopher Gabbitas
Jonathan Howard
published: 09 Nov 2017
The King's Singers - Gaudete
Official music video for Gaudete by The King's Singers
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published: 06 Dec 2012
The King's Singers "The Rose "
"The Rose" by Amanda McBroom
Filmed live at The Temple Church, London on 22 March 2019
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published: 22 Oct 2019
The King's Singers perform "God Save the King"
Marking the beginning of a new era, The King's Singers perform a sublime rendition of "God Save the King", the United Kingdom's national anthem. Listen here: https://w.lnk.to/stkLY
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published: 17 Mar 2023
The King's Singers - Blackbird
From Byrd To The Beatles
published: 24 Jul 2009
Sing along with The King's Singers: This little light of mine (arr. Stacey V. Gibbs)
These sing along videos are made thanks to generous donations to The King's Singers Global Foundation, which aims to give access to great choral music in innovative and inclusive ways such as this. If you enjoyed this video you can help us make more: www.kingssingers.com/donate
This anthem - originally written by Harry Dixon Loes as a Christian children's song - became a musical symbol of the civil rights movement in the 1960s and 70s. It's a song that brought people together at that time of challenge and strife, united by its central message of confidence and peace. The arrangement was made by Stacey V. Gibbs for our 'Finding Harmony' album which we released in 2020.
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Patrick Dunachie - countertenor
Edward Button - countertenor
Julian Gregory - tenor
Christopher Bruerton - baritone
Ni...
Here is the second single from our EP, 'The Library, Vol. 4. It's an arrangement that's been in the library for a few decades now, and it's a total gem. The son...
Here is the second single from our EP, 'The Library, Vol. 4. It's an arrangement that's been in the library for a few decades now, and it's a total gem. The song is iconic, the harmony is delicious, and our instrumental collaborators are wonderful. The film comes from A Fly on the Wall productions.
Hear the release on your favourite platform: lnk.to/TheLibraryVol4
Music by Harold Arlen
Arranged by Neil Richardson
Liam Dunachie - piano
Misha Mullov-Abbado - double bass
The King's Singers
Patrick Dunachie - countertenor
Edward Button - countertenor
Julian Gregory - tenor
Christopher Bruerton - baritone
Nick Ashby - baritone
Jonathan Howard - bass
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Here is the second single from our EP, 'The Library, Vol. 4. It's an arrangement that's been in the library for a few decades now, and it's a total gem. The song is iconic, the harmony is delicious, and our instrumental collaborators are wonderful. The film comes from A Fly on the Wall productions.
Hear the release on your favourite platform: lnk.to/TheLibraryVol4
Music by Harold Arlen
Arranged by Neil Richardson
Liam Dunachie - piano
Misha Mullov-Abbado - double bass
The King's Singers
Patrick Dunachie - countertenor
Edward Button - countertenor
Julian Gregory - tenor
Christopher Bruerton - baritone
Nick Ashby - baritone
Jonathan Howard - bass
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Whilst things aren't quite back to normal for choirs around the world, we're sharing this series of videos to help you get back in good voice with some famous c...
Whilst things aren't quite back to normal for choirs around the world, we're sharing this series of videos to help you get back in good voice with some famous choral repertoire. This hymn - titled 'Eventide' - is a beautiful, simple, four part masterpiece, by the composer William Monk and poet Henry Lyte. We hope you enjoy singing or following along!
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Patrick Dunachie - countertenor
Edward Button - countertenor
Julian Gregory - tenor
Christopher Bruerton - baritone
Nick Ashby - baritone
Jonathan Howard - bass
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Sound engineering & mixing: Nicholas Girard
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Whilst things aren't quite back to normal for choirs around the world, we're sharing this series of videos to help you get back in good voice with some famous choral repertoire. This hymn - titled 'Eventide' - is a beautiful, simple, four part masterpiece, by the composer William Monk and poet Henry Lyte. We hope you enjoy singing or following along!
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Patrick Dunachie - countertenor
Edward Button - countertenor
Julian Gregory - tenor
Christopher Bruerton - baritone
Nick Ashby - baritone
Jonathan Howard - bass
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Sound engineering & mixing: Nicholas Girard
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Find it on #GOLD: http://radi.al/KingsSingersGold
Bob Chilcott’s great arrangement of Billy Joel’s poignant love song, “And So It Goes”' is a much-loved KS fav...
Find it on #GOLD: http://radi.al/KingsSingersGold
Bob Chilcott’s great arrangement of Billy Joel’s poignant love song, “And So It Goes”' is a much-loved KS favourite from throughout the generations. It appears, with 59 other tracks, on the brand new album GOLD.
The King's Singers:
Patrick Dunachie
Timothy Wayne-Wright
Julian Gregory
Christopher Bruerton
Christopher Gabbitas
Jonathan Howard
Find it on #GOLD: http://radi.al/KingsSingersGold
Bob Chilcott’s great arrangement of Billy Joel’s poignant love song, “And So It Goes”' is a much-loved KS favourite from throughout the generations. It appears, with 59 other tracks, on the brand new album GOLD.
The King's Singers:
Patrick Dunachie
Timothy Wayne-Wright
Julian Gregory
Christopher Bruerton
Christopher Gabbitas
Jonathan Howard
Marking the beginning of a new era, The King's Singers perform a sublime rendition of "God Save the King", the United Kingdom's national anthem. Listen here: ht...
Marking the beginning of a new era, The King's Singers perform a sublime rendition of "God Save the King", the United Kingdom's national anthem. Listen here: https://w.lnk.to/stkLY
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Along with its sister label Erato, Warner Classics continues this tradition with today's most in-demand classical artists, such as Philippe Jaroussky, Joyce DiDonato, Diana Damrau, Emmanuel Pahud, Alexandre Tharaud, Sir Antonio Pappano, Christina Pluhar and Renaud Capuçon.
Enjoy this ever-expanding library of official performance videos and exclusive interviews from the classical greats. Check back regularly for more music from your favourite composers including Bach, Mozart, Chopin, Debussy, Satie, Beethoven, Vivaldi, Handel and more.
Marking the beginning of a new era, The King's Singers perform a sublime rendition of "God Save the King", the United Kingdom's national anthem. Listen here: https://w.lnk.to/stkLY
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Discover our unique collection of live performances, studio sessions and films featuring Maria Callas, Jacqueline du Pré, Nigel Kennedy, Mstislav Rostropovich, Yehudi Menuhin, Itzhak Perlman, Herbert von Karajan, Berliner Philharmoniker and more.
Along with its sister label Erato, Warner Classics continues this tradition with today's most in-demand classical artists, such as Philippe Jaroussky, Joyce DiDonato, Diana Damrau, Emmanuel Pahud, Alexandre Tharaud, Sir Antonio Pappano, Christina Pluhar and Renaud Capuçon.
Enjoy this ever-expanding library of official performance videos and exclusive interviews from the classical greats. Check back regularly for more music from your favourite composers including Bach, Mozart, Chopin, Debussy, Satie, Beethoven, Vivaldi, Handel and more.
These sing along videos are made thanks to generous donations to The King's Singers Global Foundation, which aims to give access to great choral music in innova...
These sing along videos are made thanks to generous donations to The King's Singers Global Foundation, which aims to give access to great choral music in innovative and inclusive ways such as this. If you enjoyed this video you can help us make more: www.kingssingers.com/donate
This anthem - originally written by Harry Dixon Loes as a Christian children's song - became a musical symbol of the civil rights movement in the 1960s and 70s. It's a song that brought people together at that time of challenge and strife, united by its central message of confidence and peace. The arrangement was made by Stacey V. Gibbs for our 'Finding Harmony' album which we released in 2020.
-
Patrick Dunachie - countertenor
Edward Button - countertenor
Julian Gregory - tenor
Christopher Bruerton - baritone
Nick Ashby - baritone
Jonathan Howard - bass
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These sing along videos are made thanks to generous donations to The King's Singers Global Foundation, which aims to give access to great choral music in innovative and inclusive ways such as this. If you enjoyed this video you can help us make more: www.kingssingers.com/donate
This anthem - originally written by Harry Dixon Loes as a Christian children's song - became a musical symbol of the civil rights movement in the 1960s and 70s. It's a song that brought people together at that time of challenge and strife, united by its central message of confidence and peace. The arrangement was made by Stacey V. Gibbs for our 'Finding Harmony' album which we released in 2020.
-
Patrick Dunachie - countertenor
Edward Button - countertenor
Julian Gregory - tenor
Christopher Bruerton - baritone
Nick Ashby - baritone
Jonathan Howard - bass
-
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Here is the second single from our EP, 'The Library, Vol. 4. It's an arrangement that's been in the library for a few decades now, and it's a total gem. The song is iconic, the harmony is delicious, and our instrumental collaborators are wonderful. The film comes from A Fly on the Wall productions.
Hear the release on your favourite platform: lnk.to/TheLibraryVol4
Music by Harold Arlen
Arranged by Neil Richardson
Liam Dunachie - piano
Misha Mullov-Abbado - double bass
The King's Singers
Patrick Dunachie - countertenor
Edward Button - countertenor
Julian Gregory - tenor
Christopher Bruerton - baritone
Nick Ashby - baritone
Jonathan Howard - bass
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Whilst things aren't quite back to normal for choirs around the world, we're sharing this series of videos to help you get back in good voice with some famous choral repertoire. This hymn - titled 'Eventide' - is a beautiful, simple, four part masterpiece, by the composer William Monk and poet Henry Lyte. We hope you enjoy singing or following along!
-
Patrick Dunachie - countertenor
Edward Button - countertenor
Julian Gregory - tenor
Christopher Bruerton - baritone
Nick Ashby - baritone
Jonathan Howard - bass
-
Sound engineering & mixing: Nicholas Girard
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Follow us here for new music and touring updates:
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Website: https://www.kingssingers.com
Find it on #GOLD: http://radi.al/KingsSingersGold
Bob Chilcott’s great arrangement of Billy Joel’s poignant love song, “And So It Goes”' is a much-loved KS favourite from throughout the generations. It appears, with 59 other tracks, on the brand new album GOLD.
The King's Singers:
Patrick Dunachie
Timothy Wayne-Wright
Julian Gregory
Christopher Bruerton
Christopher Gabbitas
Jonathan Howard
Marking the beginning of a new era, The King's Singers perform a sublime rendition of "God Save the King", the United Kingdom's national anthem. Listen here: https://w.lnk.to/stkLY
__________
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Warner Classics is the home of classical music, featuring iconic high audio quality recordings from the greatest classical legends, opera stars and orchestras of the last century.
Discover our unique collection of live performances, studio sessions and films featuring Maria Callas, Jacqueline du Pré, Nigel Kennedy, Mstislav Rostropovich, Yehudi Menuhin, Itzhak Perlman, Herbert von Karajan, Berliner Philharmoniker and more.
Along with its sister label Erato, Warner Classics continues this tradition with today's most in-demand classical artists, such as Philippe Jaroussky, Joyce DiDonato, Diana Damrau, Emmanuel Pahud, Alexandre Tharaud, Sir Antonio Pappano, Christina Pluhar and Renaud Capuçon.
Enjoy this ever-expanding library of official performance videos and exclusive interviews from the classical greats. Check back regularly for more music from your favourite composers including Bach, Mozart, Chopin, Debussy, Satie, Beethoven, Vivaldi, Handel and more.
These sing along videos are made thanks to generous donations to The King's Singers Global Foundation, which aims to give access to great choral music in innovative and inclusive ways such as this. If you enjoyed this video you can help us make more: www.kingssingers.com/donate
This anthem - originally written by Harry Dixon Loes as a Christian children's song - became a musical symbol of the civil rights movement in the 1960s and 70s. It's a song that brought people together at that time of challenge and strife, united by its central message of confidence and peace. The arrangement was made by Stacey V. Gibbs for our 'Finding Harmony' album which we released in 2020.
-
Patrick Dunachie - countertenor
Edward Button - countertenor
Julian Gregory - tenor
Christopher Bruerton - baritone
Nick Ashby - baritone
Jonathan Howard - bass
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The King's Singers are a Britisha cappellavocal ensemble founded in 1968. They are named after King's College in Cambridge, England, where the group was formed by six choral scholars. In the United Kingdom, their popularity peaked in the 1970s and early 1980s. Thereafter they began to reach a wider international audience, appearing frequently on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson in the U.S. In 1987, they were prominently featured as guests on the Emmy Award winning ABC-TV special Julie Andrews: The Sound of Christmas.
Today the ensemble travels worldwide for its performances, appearing in around 125 concerts each year, mostly in Europe, the U.S. and the Far East, having recently added the People's Republic of China to their list of touring territories. In recent years the group have had several UK appearances at the Royal Albert Hall Proms and concerts as part of the Three Choirs Festival and the City of London Festival.
History
The group has always consisted of six singers in total, with their membership changing over the years. None of the original members remain. The first stable incarnation of the group, from late 1969 until 1978, comprised:
Why do I do, just as you say Why must I just, give you your way Why do I sigh, why don't I try to forget It must have been, That something lovers call fate Kept me saying: "I have to wait" I saw them all, Just couldn't fall 'til we met It had to be you, it had to be you I wandered around, and finally found The somebody who Could make me be true, And could make me be blue And even be glad, just to be sad Thinking of you Some others I've seen, Might never be mean Might never be cross, Or try to be boss But they wouldn't do For nobody else, gave me a thrill With all your faults, I Love you still It had to be you, wonderful you It had to be you