Written by Mike Batt, one of Britain’s greatest songwriters. ‘We wish you a Wimbling Merry Christmas’ was another one of his gems, and my personal Christmas favourite.
My Mum loved David Essex. We had to watch a bizarre sitcom where he was on a canal boat. It's nine years since Mum died, I miss her every single day (she was my best friend!) So I watch this for her. I miss you Mum!
My mum to also like that show or maybe David Essex. I hated it as a small boy. Now I would give it all to watch that show with my mum. Just one last time.
My ex-(now late) wife knew David Essex (as David Cook), they grew up as teenagers on the same housing estate in Chadwell Heath and had many fond memories of parties that they, and friends, attended.
Back in1982 my favourite radio programme on BBC Radio 2 was hosted by Terry Wogan. He absolutely adored this song and plugged it whenever he could. Thanks to Terry it rocketed into the charts. God Bless the late, great Terry Wogan. Thanks for everything Terry.
My mum loved Terry Wogan too! I remember growing up to his great breakfast show on radio, he was so funny, but also nice. His video of "The Floral Dance" always has me in stitches, half way through he sort of corpses as if to say "Why am I here, singing this song? Oh well, better carry on." A great man.
another underrated song that was associated with Christmas was keeping the dream alive by freiheit, very rarely heard in any Christmas music mix, i have one album from the 90s with it on.] very forgotten Christmas song.
@@darrenfroggatt9197 my mum use to play that one in the 90s when putting the christmas decorations up when we were kids. Love that one I'm glad it doesn't get played though as it's a little gem
X so sorry for loss of dear dad I hope u OK this song does same for me too I lost my dear husband last new year eve 2022 so my thoughts are with lots of love xxx❤😢
I‘m sorry for your loss. I have lost my Dad this year, too and miss him especially this time of the year. Keep all the good memories. Our beloved ones will never be gone forever
Mum, I bought this single as your combined birthday and Christmas present. You loved it, and I loved playing it on the old record player. I miss you so much and will forever remember our Christmases together with this beautiful song. Rest in peace.
The guy was a professional musician and played a variety of instruments Helen but it was the clarinet that he played on this song. His granddaughter also played the clarinet to a professional standard, whom I was at college with.
This is reducing me to tears. Im a 78 year old bloke and I'm overcome by so many tragic comments.I genuinely feel for these poor souls. Thank God I'm one of the luckier ones. Beautiful song and video. ❤❤
MY FRIEND,S OUR PARENT,S LIVE ON WITH US IN OUR HEART,S SO REMEMBER THEM WITH A SMILE ON YOUR FACE AND ALL THE HAPPY TIMES YOU,V HAD WITH THEM . PEACE BE WITH YOU MY FRIEND'S AT THIS CHRISTMAS TIME. 🌟🎄🧑🎄🙏✌️😎🏴
Reminds me of childhood Christmasses whenever all my grandparents were still with us wistful and nostalgia for things gone forever as well as my own childhood
Music business is as murky as any other. How else could a nonentity like Harry Styles become an international star? Capital Radio for example, played his songs relentlessly over the past year, and dropped his name at least once between every single record they played, like there was some kind of commercially driven campaign to make Harry Styles “happen” by beating audiences into submission.
Brilliant lyrics. Having loved and lost someone whom I still misss nearly 50 years on, it always triggers the emotions no matter how much time may have passed.
I'm so sorry! You were only 12 then! My youngest sister was 16, and getting in a bit of bother, so she wasn't in a good place then. We lost her as well 8 years ago when she was 59, to a very aggressive cancer, that the doctors missed for too long.
My Aunt passed away in October of this year, 94 yrs . this song was played at the end of the funeral..obviously a favourite of hers...God Bless Auntie, til we meet again...❤🙏🕯✝️🇬🇧
I can't believe I heard it this year for the first time, performing by a brass band. Fell in love instantly, it was released in 1983, the year I was born.
49 years young and I come to hear this song every year around Xmas time now. I never rated it as a kid, but now I find it very poignant..why should the world take notice..?
@@bapete5159. Is a super.ble. Video with David Essex. Woundering. Round lreland and when he sand it 😢. For lady DI. Furnnel. It touch Me to the heart. 😅😅❤
Like so many others lucky i have them on CDS trust Radio plays jack all or the same stuff on their playlists we could do better.U got the technology resources right there even at our fingertips moblies devices pads computers etc.Merry Xmas and Happy Holidays to all over Our fine World 🌎🌍
i loved the 80's for music, and the snow as well. will never forget the love i had for this country then, the atmosphere, the current life. it was magical. i miss those times.
Those times were great. I remember getting snowed in for 3 weeks at a time when I was a child. We even had 5 foot snow drifts as well. . This video was filmed somewhere on Dartmoor and as I grew up on the edge of Dartmoor we would often get snow. That's something I miss now.
Felt this song, ah to love and loose it. Weighs heavy on my soul, I miss her still. An deeply sorry for doing her wrong in any way. An will always love her 💔
Winter song David Essex It remember my school days come back to me and feel sad wish I can turn back the clocks go back to school and that was the song we use play assembly and tears full in my eyes and keep playing your song when I feel low sad
It breaks my heart every time I listen to this song, when I was in college many decades ago l fell in love with a beautiful lady, after leaving the college l haven't seen my sweetheart for about 45 years, l tried on Facebook but no luck, l wish l could meet her one more time. She might be married got children and l can understand things can never be like in the past but it would be great to have met just for good times sake, so many people say to me move on but it can be hard, maybe as time goes on l will move on but l will never forget her.
Keep trying, I hope you meet up again. She might even be single. The love of my life, my wife, died nearly five years ago. I can never see her again in my lifetime. But perhaps you can see yours.
I know what your saying,I'm in the same position. Not seen the beautiful lady Ioved her but didn't have the courage to ask her for a date,even a few of us who finished high school together, she was one of them,went to the fair didn't try to hold her hand then,was very shy in them days.Often think of her where is she now married kids,grandkids?My loss.
It’s one of my favourites and always makes me cry! I had been let down by the love of my life and was at a party when this came on, I remember laying on a pile of coats sobbing my heart out. I never did stop loving him 😢
Send you love to all the children who desperately need it this Christmas and you should have it returned a million times and that love can rise above your own loved lost then
My nan died in Xmas eve and this song was getting played on a hospital radio station and nan passed to this song and it was her favourite song when ever my family hear it went no nan with US
Me too, who couldn’t love all his music and all he achieved in the west end. And the most gorgeous pop star from the 70,s that I had the privilege to meet on a couple of occasions. Such a normal man to have a drink with. Happy memories David..
My Mum loved David Essex, this is one of my favourite Christmas songs simply because of her, I miss her every day and I can't hear this without a tear in my eye.. I just wish it got more recognition. Simply beautiful.
I literally survived to this song, I slept with this song playing on repeat for about 2 years, I would have not slept without it, sad memory's but still love it
I listen to this record at least once a week such a beautiful voice and great sound track it makes me feel nostalgic thanks Marvin your death was such a loss x
I had the pleasure of seeing and meeting David Essex, in the early 1970s, when he was performing in Godspell, I was in a Youth Choir back then, the whole Choir went to see David in Godspell, because we were going to perform Jesus Christ Superstar, in our local Catholic Church, and we were seeing how to perform in a play like this, Memorable time! This song should have been a Number One.
The lyrics are the best especially with this video.We lost are border collie,,brought a tear to my eyes listening to this and seeing the collie running around reminds me of her.
Currently one of my dads favourite Christmas songs, my girlfriend has travelled to see family, and here I am on my own on Christmas eve. I will still treasure even this memory knowing I will get to spend Christmas with my father tomorrow. But I know there will come a time when I wont be able too, but I am glad I know this and can appreciate the time I have with him. Treasure your loved ones people, especially at this time of year as you just don't know what's around the corner.
Memories come flooding back from my childhood ......this song was playing on the radio in woolworths in December 1982 ,...my mum and dad were getting me to decide on a action man or football and boots for Christmas that year .....Great memories
Still listening January 🎶 this song 🎵 still the best ive got the cd my sister as it now david essex will never be forgotten always here ❤️ ♥️ 💙 💜 🙏 💖 ❤️ ♥️ 💙 💜 🙏 💖 ❤️
Definitely One of The Best Christmas songs Ever! : My Favourite! : Written By The Genius Mike Batt And Excellently Performed By David Essex! : Excellent Artist! : The video is brilliant!
Beautiful song. Little known fact - Mike Batt introduced David to the Wombles and he actually lived with them for a short while, helping them to keep Wimbledon Common spick and span. He says his time with the Wombles really helped him get over the breakup.
A magical song, I would like to send love to my dear late Mum as I listen to this again and again, we love and miss you so much Mum and Dad, always in our hearts
This song plus, Greg Lake - I Believe In Father Christmas and Chris de Burgh - A Spaceman Came Travelling are my absolute must listen more than once to the lead up to the big day.
Fat balls! But enough about my medical conditions. No, the birbs need fat to keep their weight up in winter... humans, too it seems. Pass the pavlova...
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Such an underrated song it hardly ever gets played at Christmas yet in my opinion it’s one of the best.
Just brilliant.
A bit like A Spaceman Came Travelling
Ooh yes , I'll listen to that next !@@samisticlife
the 'underrated' fetish out the traps fast...reliably so..
Totally agree
Written by Mike Batt, one of Britain’s greatest songwriters.
‘We wish you a Wimbling Merry Christmas’ was another one of his gems, and my personal Christmas favourite.
My Mum loved David Essex. We had to watch a bizarre sitcom where he was on a canal boat. It's nine years since Mum died, I miss her every single day (she was my best friend!) So I watch this for her. I miss you Mum!
Her love will always be with you. 😘
My mum to also like that show or maybe David Essex. I hated it as a small boy. Now I would give it all to watch that show with my mum. Just one last time.
My mother also died 9yrs ago (10 in April). She loved this song
I thought he was a lock keeper on the canal , but I could be wrong
I used to watch that show your lovely mum used to watch. It was called the river. Very good series. Sending my best wishes to you ❣️
It's absolutely criminal this song doesn't get the love it deserves 🙂
My ex-(now late) wife knew David Essex (as David Cook), they grew up as teenagers on the same housing estate in Chadwell Heath and had many fond memories of parties that they, and friends,
attended.
So many memories, were do i begin 😢
yes!
What a handsome man and he’s become more handsome with age. Brings back lovely memories.
Back in1982 my favourite radio programme on BBC Radio 2 was hosted by Terry Wogan. He absolutely adored this song and plugged it whenever he could. Thanks to Terry it rocketed into the charts. God Bless the late, great Terry Wogan. Thanks for everything Terry.
My mum loved Terry Wogan too! I remember growing up to his great breakfast show on radio, he was so funny, but also nice. His video of "The Floral Dance" always has me in stitches, half way through he sort of corpses as if to say "Why am I here, singing this song? Oh well, better carry on." A great man.
Terry Wogan was a lovely man. A gentleman. He had the same birthday as me. Sadly missed
He died while I was moving house and I was so look forward to listening to him in our new home , while I worked. I was gutted.
RIP Terry. Great song David.
Terry Wogan was a big fan of Mike Batt and gave his songs as much airtime as he could!
Yes, watching and listening to this wonderful tune, December 2024. ❤
Its beautiful!
Also listening to this in December a Great song ❤
Me too
Wishing everyone a very merry Christmas and best wishes for the New year from Lincolnshire UK
Christmas Day 2024. Have a great Christmas, everyone 😊
Definitely one of the most underrated Christmas songs. My current favourite.
@baby jesus 7n
fully agree
another underrated song that was associated with Christmas was keeping the dream alive by freiheit, very rarely heard in any Christmas music mix, i have one album from the 90s with it on.]
very forgotten Christmas song.
@@darrenfroggatt9197 my mum use to play that one in the 90s when putting the christmas decorations up when we were kids. Love that one I'm glad it doesn't get played though as it's a little gem
Yes a smashing song ,
My late mum's favourite every Christmas this played in memory of her 2023 gone but not forgotten ❤❤❤
My late mum loved it too ❤ x
Released in November 1982, the month I was married. Oh lord, what I would give to go back.
True my friend, going back in time is something magical........ i wish you luck...my god bless you.
Me too John..me too
Yes going back and take miss Springfield along
A great Christmas song thats very rarely played on the radio these days for some strange reason,greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪.
Merry Christmas from Wales 🏴 🎅🎄
And merry Christmas to you Julie my fellow celt.
Merry Christmas from Essex 👍🏻
I'm listening to this having lost my father 2 weeks ago. Miss you forever dad, sleep well and until we meet again "I love you" x
So sorry. 😢
X so sorry for loss of dear dad I hope u OK this song does same for me too I lost my dear husband last new year eve 2022 so my thoughts are with lots of love xxx❤😢
Condolences to you you and your family . I know from experience it’s a very difficult time
Godspeed to you 🌏🙏
I‘m sorry for your loss. I have lost my Dad this year, too and miss him especially this time of the year.
Keep all the good memories. Our beloved ones will never be gone forever
Mum, I bought this single as your combined birthday and Christmas present. You loved it, and I loved playing it on the old record player. I miss you so much and will forever remember our Christmases together with this beautiful song. Rest in peace.
Border collie is just as gorgeous as him.❤❤❤
Had a curry once with the bloke who played the clarinet on this track, really nice guy and really nice curry....
Wow that's fantastic 👍
I thought it was an oboe
The guy was a professional musician and played a variety of instruments Helen but it was the clarinet that he played on this song. His granddaughter also played the clarinet to a professional standard, whom I was at college with.
Always worth listening to this joyful song again, here in December 2024😊❤
My mum's funeral exit song, still brings a lump to my throat. I wonder if you hear I wonder if you're listening. I know you are, I love you forever.
Sorry for your loss ❤❤❤
@zoec3582 thank you for you’re kindness.
She's still watching. She will protect you until you see her again. God bless you both. 😢
@@rw8733I'm sure she is. Thank you so much.
In our culture when we are down we make a donation to charity in our late parents name. I hope this suggestion helps.
One of my favourite Christmas songs. Very melancholic and at the same time its a great melody.
Should be played so much more at Christmas! A lovely song beautifully sung and filmed. Lots of memories
Iv followed David Essex since I was a teenager I'm now 73.
This is reducing me to tears. Im a 78 year old bloke and I'm overcome by so many tragic comments.I genuinely feel for these poor souls. Thank God I'm one of the luckier ones. Beautiful song and video. ❤❤
1982. When the world was a nice place to be.
Happier times ❤
@@fredgiles5768I’d go back to the 80’s in a heartbeat
Voters of many nations only have themselves to blame.
Nice ? The Falklands War ?
My dad and I listened to this song the year my mom died in December. He's also gone now and the song leaves bittersweet memories.
I know my parents have passed too one 23 years ago aged 61 from alzheimers my Dad 4 years ago aged 92 .we will remember our parents forever
MY FRIEND,S OUR PARENT,S LIVE ON WITH US IN OUR HEART,S SO REMEMBER THEM WITH A SMILE ON YOUR FACE AND ALL THE HAPPY TIMES YOU,V HAD WITH THEM . PEACE BE WITH YOU MY FRIEND'S AT THIS CHRISTMAS TIME. 🌟🎄🧑🎄🙏✌️😎🏴
How sad when you lose your love ones you don't care about Christmas all you wanna be alone and cry
Both of my parents are gone I used to love Christmas but its not the same anymore just another day for me
Bless you all xxxx
Reminds me of childhood Christmasses whenever all my grandparents were still with us wistful and nostalgia for things gone forever as well as my own childhood
This song came out the same Christmas my Dad died, always makes me feel sad.
These are the tones i fell asleep to. Im 54 now, i love this. How lucky are we?
"I hope that love and strength are with you for the length of your time on earth" - beautiful line.
One of my favourite singers all through my growing up in the sixties &seventies.
It's not just another Christmas song, but a beautiful song that reminds me of my childhood and it's fantastic.
Thanks to Mike Batt
Superb song so uplifting and encouraging
It was a song that separates
yes mate. i feel your vibe too.
This song came I was 13 yrs old..I'm 54 yrs old now and my journey continues..
Can't understand why this classic doesn't get the recognition an airtime it deserves. 🤷♂️🤷♂️
You've got to be kidding this is the worst dirge ever made and it plagues supermarkets every m*therf#cking year! 👎👎👎👎👎👎👎
Music business is as murky as any other. How else could a nonentity like Harry Styles become an international star? Capital Radio for example, played his songs relentlessly over the past year, and dropped his name at least once between every single record they played, like there was some kind of commercially driven campaign to make Harry Styles “happen” by beating audiences into submission.
They play it non stop at Xmas on smooth radio
@@nacekozo thanks for the information. Guess what I'm listening to next Christmas 😘🤗
It is played every Xmas. What more do you want?
It seems about the right time of year to play this.
Brilliant lyrics. Having loved and lost someone whom I still misss nearly 50 years on, it always triggers the emotions no matter how much time may have passed.
Same for me! Lost my mum in 1972, I can't believe it's so long ago. I remember the day it happened like yesterday!
@@carolroberts4614 same for me 1972,still miss my mam and im 63 now.
I'm so sorry! You were only 12 then! My youngest sister was 16, and getting in a bit of bother, so she wasn't in a good place then. We lost her as well 8 years ago when she was 59, to a very aggressive cancer, that the doctors missed for too long.
My Aunt passed away in October of this year, 94 yrs . this song was played at the end of the funeral..obviously a favourite of hers...God Bless Auntie, til we meet again...❤🙏🕯✝️🇬🇧
Sorry about Auntie, she was obviously much loved.
The nostalgia of all those winters which have all passed as if they'd only been a dream.
August 2024 anyone?
Never too early for classic Christmas songs and this is one of the best but so underrated.
Listening in Sept 2024. I listen to it often just for the memories it evokes. It is beautiful!
ooof the ‘underrated’ fetish was always going to be out wild here
remember those who are lonely and have thought to choice of alone too x we differ x
I can't believe I heard it this year for the first time, performing by a brass band. Fell in love instantly, it was released in 1983, the year I was born.
Jimmy we should have spent our lives together but it wasn’t meant to be .We will be soon when l will be at rest with you ❤😢
He was a heart breaker in the 70s 80s love all is songs ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you for sharing. Lovely video.
49 years young and I come to hear this song every year around Xmas time now. I never rated it as a kid, but now I find it very poignant..why should the world take notice..?
Same Here only 67 years young......the records you didn’t like back then....... You like Now......Merry Christmas All......👍🇬🇧😎
@@bapete5159. Is a super.ble. Video with David Essex. Woundering. Round lreland and when he sand it 😢. For lady DI. Furnnel. It touch
Me to the heart. 😅😅❤
@@virginiascott7645 👍🇬🇧😎
Great song to play over winter. Happy New Year soon :)
One of the best christmas songs along with when a child is born and walking in the air. Never seems to be played much on tv or radio
Like so many others lucky i have them on CDS trust Radio plays jack all or the same stuff on their playlists we could do better.U got the technology resources right there even at our fingertips moblies devices pads computers etc.Merry Xmas and Happy Holidays to all over Our fine World 🌎🌍
My favourite song at Christmas really underrated
Jan 11th Cold and frosty outside and I'm listening to the again
Hallelujah for Emanuel ❤
Amen.....God With Us.....👍🇬🇧🤓
Makes me think of relationships lost, but has a peaceful message to those that came and went
Know what you mean.
I'm 70 now and I would happily go back in time to a more peaceful environment We live in dangerous times at the moment.
In a fourth turning buddy
I so agree with you , I’m 71 and the world we live in now is frightening in many ways.
This song reminds me of happy and sad times.
I'd go back in a heartbeat if I could. One more hug from my mum.
i loved the 80's for music, and the snow as well. will never forget the love i had for this country then, the atmosphere, the current life. it was magical. i miss those times.
Me too our country was wonderful back then.
Those times were great. I remember getting snowed in for 3 weeks at a time when I was a child. We even had 5 foot snow drifts as well. .
This video was filmed somewhere on Dartmoor and as I grew up on the edge of Dartmoor we would often get snow. That's something I miss now.
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I thought I saw clapper bridge near two bridges pub
You are so right Steve - where did we go wrong?
@@debbiewindsor6834 I think I love u debbie 😘😂✌️💕🥳🥳🥳🤣😉
Felt this song, ah to love and loose it. Weighs heavy on my soul, I miss her still. An deeply sorry for doing her wrong in any way. An will always love her 💔
Winter song David Essex It remember my school days come back to me and feel sad wish I can turn back the clocks go back to school and that was the song we use play assembly and tears full in my eyes and keep playing your song when I feel low sad
My late mum loved this such a beautiful song .... loved how he dressed and his beautiful collie 🐕🐾💗
It breaks my heart every time I listen to this song, when I was in college many decades ago l fell in love with a beautiful lady, after leaving the college l haven't seen my sweetheart for about 45 years, l tried on Facebook but no luck, l wish l could meet her one more time. She might be married got children and l can understand things can never be like in the past but it would be great to have met just for good times sake, so many people say to me move on but it can be hard, maybe as time goes on l will move on but l will never forget her.
Keep trying, I hope you meet up again. She might even be single. The love of my life, my wife, died nearly five years ago. I can never see her again in my lifetime. But perhaps you can see yours.
I know what your saying,I'm in the same position.
Not seen the beautiful lady Ioved her but didn't have the courage to ask her for a date,even a few of us who finished high school together, she was one of them,went to the fair didn't try to hold her hand then,was very shy in them days.Often think of her where is she now married kids,grandkids?My loss.
Yes. Unrequited love. I know that.
45 years of love, remember that love feeling is inside you. Enjoy it, some people have never found it.
You are making us all cry my friend. God bless you.
It’s one of my favourites and always makes me cry! I had been let down by the love of my life and was at a party when this came on, I remember laying on a pile of coats sobbing my heart out. I never did stop loving him 😢
Send you love to all the children who desperately need it this Christmas and you should have it returned a million times and that love can rise above your own loved lost then
My nan died in Xmas eve and this song was getting played on a hospital radio station and nan passed to this song and it was her favourite song when ever my family hear it went no nan with US
One of the most underrated songs ever.
This song gives me strength at this time of year. Thank you David Essex for this gift
'The nights are colder now, maybe i should close the door'. Brilliant opening lyric from the great man. ty 4 vid.
Thank you Tim Rice and Mike Batt, you crafted a beautiful thing and David Essex has done it full justice. Top people on top of their craft.
One best songs that doesnt mention Christmas in it plus you get yummy David Essex in it❤
Nice Xmas record never ages great to live in Britain then
My husband used to sing 🎤 this song in his band and he was brilliant at it ❤
The most beautiful Christmas song !!!
God bless handsome
David Essex ! True Englishman !
It's not a Christmas song.
You can't dispute, it is a great Christmas song.
It's not a Christmas song.
Off cause it is you old Humbug Bah Bah!!!@@jrb4935
@@jrb4935It's whatever you want it to be, as is every song (unique to the listener). Let's not gatekeep memories.
@@paulaodd4881 No it's not.
No dispute it’s an iconic classic imho
I am still 47yrs down the line in love with this guy. Xx
Just a youngster
Me too, who couldn’t love all his music and all he achieved in the west end. And the most gorgeous pop star from the 70,s that I had the privilege to meet on a couple of occasions. Such a normal man to have a drink with. Happy memories David..
Beautiful 🏂
My Mum loved David Essex, this is one of my favourite Christmas songs simply because of her, I miss her every day and I can't hear this without a tear in my eye.. I just wish it got more recognition. Simply beautiful.
I literally survived to this song, I slept with this song playing on repeat for about 2 years, I would have not slept without it, sad memory's but still love it
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I have just had a relationship breakup with the mother of my children 5 hours ago and now I'm going to be very lonely on Christmas day .
I hope things are better for you now.
I’m singing along to this and crying my eyes out, reminds me of someone I could have been with but it never happened 😭😭😭
A real favourite means so much to me, a love lost
Painful memories a love lost but a beautiful song😢 love David Essex
Just heard this on BBC Radio Sussex. A true classic especially for a romantic like me !
That's so thoughtful of you Thanks for your positive review, How are you and how's the weather over there?
brought up lots of memories, really miss the 80s
I listen to this record at least once a week such a beautiful voice and great sound track it makes me feel nostalgic thanks Marvin your death was such a loss x
Who's watching December 2024??🎅
Me in Germany❤
Me too in Ireland ❤
@@jeanmcguirk9420 have a nice day, you there in Ireland❤️
Seen the dude in Blackpool, he well real ,no bs ,voice spot on
Me. Merry Christmas to Sarah Smith wherever she may be. This is from me to her
I had the pleasure of seeing and meeting David Essex, in the early 1970s, when he was performing in Godspell, I was in a Youth Choir back then, the whole Choir went to see David in Godspell, because we were going to perform Jesus Christ Superstar, in our local Catholic Church, and we were seeing how to perform in a play like this, Memorable time! This song should have been a Number One.
I caught David again briefly the other day in the thriller Assault (1971) as a biker.
The lyrics are the best especially with this video.We lost are border collie,,brought a tear to my eyes listening to this and seeing the collie running around reminds me of her.
Currently one of my dads favourite Christmas songs, my girlfriend has travelled to see family, and here I am on my own on Christmas eve. I will still treasure even this memory knowing I will get to spend Christmas with my father tomorrow. But I know there will come a time when I wont be able too, but I am glad I know this and can appreciate the time I have with him.
Treasure your loved ones people, especially at this time of year as you just don't know what's around the corner.
My parents used to pay me to sing this song in the 80s lol my mum use to cry bless.
Aww my late mum loved this too x❤x
@@purpleplump6650 And mine too. God, I miss her so much.
Memories come flooding back from my childhood ......this song was playing on the radio in woolworths in December 1982 ,...my mum and dad were getting me to decide on a action man or football and boots for Christmas that year .....Great memories
Happy Christmas David 2024 from Ireland 🌟☘️🌟☘️⛄️👍
Still listening January 🎶 this song 🎵 still the best ive got the cd my sister as it now david essex will never be forgotten always here ❤️ ♥️ 💙 💜 🙏 💖 ❤️ ♥️ 💙 💜 🙏 💖 ❤️
Makes me happy and sad at the same time ❤️
Me too!!
Same, tearful and happy
Me to
This song brings back memories of my childhood...
That is so true
Just a lovely song...sung by a national treasure.
Your right there ⭐
Brings back memories of my beautiful Valerie in 1982.
Reminds me of my lovely dad. RIP to a wonderful man , I had the best , 25 years gone and so much loved. Until we meet again xxx ❤😢
Beautiful song,beautiful voice, beautiful man (still is,aged like a fine wine)
Still a good song . Christmas is on its way .
Yep!
Brilliant
Lovely song and brilliantly filmed video.
Still there is no other Christmas 'Love' Song as like this , it tells how lonely people feels specially during Christmastime.
By far my best Christmas tune. So underrated x
It's a beautiful song my mum liked him to I saw him in London at one of his concerts fabulous it was such happy times then.❤
This is one of the most beautiful songs ever, it brings me to tears 😢 💔
Definitely One of The Best Christmas songs Ever! : My Favourite! : Written By The Genius Mike Batt And Excellently Performed By David Essex! : Excellent Artist! : The video is brilliant!
With words by Tim Rice.
It's not a Christmas song.
Hello! Christmas is in the winter ! ! !@@jrb4935
Beautiful song. Little known fact - Mike Batt introduced David to the Wombles and he actually lived with them for a short while, helping them to keep Wimbledon Common spick and span. He says his time with the Wombles really helped him get over the breakup.
This song by david will never be forgotten his voice so calming and you can listen all year round not just xmas beautiful ❤️ ❤❤
This takes me back...such a nice trip down memory lane. Don’t you think David would have been a perfect Heathcliff? .....🥰🌈
Wasn't he?
@@peterturley1331 he was!
A magical song, I would like to send love to my dear late Mum as I listen to this again and again, we love and miss you so much Mum and Dad, always in our hearts
Hugs, this was my late mum's favourite Christmas song 💕
Love to you too. Mum and Dad are watching over you. ❤️
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This song plus, Greg Lake - I Believe In Father Christmas and Chris de Burgh - A Spaceman Came Travelling are my absolute must listen more than once to the lead up to the big day.
Feed the BIRDS as they need feeding during the Winter. I have 3 adorable Robin's in my garden such adorable birds.
Fat balls! But enough about my medical conditions.
No, the birbs need fat to keep their weight up in winter... humans, too it seems. Pass the pavlova...
The song .and David Essex .BEAUTIFUL ❤
Lost my wife 5 plus years ago . I will never be the same.
♥
Great song!
Thank you David.
Brilliant, good memories
Such a beautiful song.
Aww David Essex, he's still gorgeous, love this ❤