Angels From The Realms Of Glory
Year: 1816
Written By: James Montgomery
'Angels From The Realms of Glory' is a Christmas carol that was
written in the 19th century by James Montgomery. It has been
recorded by hundreds of artists down through the years, the best of
which are detailed below:
1957 - Although not that well known today, Fred
Waring's 'Now Is the Caroling Season' was a massive hit in the late
50's. Waring and his choral group the Pennsylvanians took on 21
traditional standards for the album including 'Angels From The
Realms of Glory'. All told, this is a classical treat.
1984 - Roger Whittaker is no stranger to
Christmas music and he worked his magic again on 'Tidings of
Comfort & Joy' which featured a slightly subdued version of the
song.
1991 - The King's College Choir of Cambridge may
have created the definitive choral version of this carol on their
'Christmas at King's' collection.
1990 - The Canadian Brass ensemble are nothing if
not prolific and their version of this song on their 'The Christmas
Album' shows they can equally balance quality with quantity.
1994 - Jazz piano player Butch Thompson created a
jolly impression of 'Angels From The Realms of Glory' on his
cool festive release 'Yulestride'.
1998 - Plácido Domingo's 'A Gala Christmas In
Vienna' includes a version of 'Angels From The Realms of Glory'
where the tenor is joined on vocals by Sarah Brightman. The pair
create a bombastic and memorable take on the old carol.
2000 - Julie Andrews gives the carol the
requisite class and traditional makeover it deserves for her
'Greatest Christmas Songs' release.
2010 - Annie Lennox recorded 'Angels From The
Realsm Of Glory' for her 'A Christmas Cornucopia' of Christmas
carols. The carol suits Lennox's impressive vocal range and it is
bolstered by the impressive arrangements.
Angels From The Realms Of Glory Lyrics
Angels from the realms of glory,
Wing your flight o'er all the earth;
Ye who sang creation's story,
Now proclaim Messiah's birth:
Come and worship,
Come and worship,
Worship Christ, the newborn King!
Shepherds, in the fields abiding,
Watching o'er your flocks by night,
God with man is now residing,
Yonder shines the infant Light;
Come and worship,
Come and worship,
Worship Christ, the newborn King!
Sages, leave your contemplations,
Brighter visions beam afar;
Seek the great desire of nations,
Ye have seen His natal star;
Come and worship,
Come and worship,
Worship Christ, the newborn King!
Saints before the altar bending,
Watching long in hope and fear,
Suddenly the Lord, descending,
In His temple shall appear:
Come and worship,
Come and worship,
Worship Christ, the newborn King!
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Rate Different Artist Versions of Angels From The Realms Of Glory
| Artist Name | Current Rating | Your Rating | Preview |
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| Annie Lennox | | | |
| Julie Andrews | | | |
| Roger Whittaker | | | |
| Downhere | | | |
| Frosty & The Snowmen | | | |
| Giovanni | | | |
| Paisley Abbey Choir | | | |
| Scarlet Rivera | | | |
| St. John Children's Choir | | | |
| Gustav Holst | | | |
| Maddy Prior & The Carnival Band | | | |
| Steven Curtis Chapman | | | |
| The Galway Christmas Singers | | | |
| Natalie Cole | | | |
| David Willcocks | | | |
| The Everly Brothers | | | |
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