I never heard and never will hear anything like this ever again. there is so much musical detail in this one. the sadness of beauty is expressed musically and lyrically to its fullest. what an outstanding performance.
The arranger's harmonic imagination is sensational. And so is the group's tuning. Those complex chords and suspensions are just thrilling when sung by these musical perfectionists. Unreal!
@@pedrosoares2253 Not the more complex of the song (in my opinion) but yes beautiful. I think about a Dm 9 11 : D F C E G (leave a 10th between D and F).
This group came to my college during my freshman year at Goshen College. I was blown away because #1- the acoustics in the college were outstanding, especially since it was a relatively small college, and #2- how their voices ringed off of the walls of the halls when they sang was breathtaking. So mesmerizing!
Just saw them last night in Jenison. They are sooo amazing. When they sang, the entire room was silent. You could see little kids, staring with awe. You could see old men and women crying as they listened. It was beautiful. I can't believe I was lucky enough to see them.
This version of the song is purely amazing! While most versions are cheap covers, and somebody taking too much artistic license with the original, you've actually managed to add to the song, without taking anything away from it, as well as nailing the true emotion behind it. Absolutely beautiful!
So very true and well stated Jason, I was looking for a rendition of this beautiful standard to play lead guitar to, Something with true emotion and depth of soul, yet pure and innocent. This was breathtaking, and from watching & studying the faces from honored guests that were in attendance for this, the tears began to flow. I knew I had found the perfect piece to play along with quietly in the background. Absolutely beautiful as you stated, and timeless as a whisper in the wind....
Lyric There was a boy A very strange, enchanted boy They say he wandered very far Very far, over land and sea A little shy and sad of eye But very wise was he And then one day One magic day he passed my way While we spoke of many things Fools and Kings This he said to me: "The greatest thing you'll ever learn Is just to love and be loved in return" "The greatest thing you'll ever learn Is just to love and be loved in return"
I first learned this song in the late 50 and thought no one could sing it as good as Nat King Cole. Boy was I wrong! This rendition is beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing. Take Care, Dave
@@daveelmer I think the voice came more or less naturally, but reaching that level on the piano and create your own style take you a lifetime in dedication. Take care, Christer
This is exquisite. The black lead singer female voice is so well received. She favors the black actress and singer Lonette Mckee as to be like sisters. They don't need to be in a small pub doing this. They need to be in opera houses, because they are absolutely wonderful. What a divinely timeless and haunting melody that shall forever be ageless without flaw. ALL HAILS FROM THE MIDDLE EAST.
Ha! I made the same comment somewhere in these comments. (Or, since the audience are dear friends and family of the singers, they may have heard it enough times and been immune to feelings... I don't know, though, I've listened to this numerous times and gotten goose pimples and tears in my eyes every time!)
There was a boy A very strange enchanted boy They say he wandered very far, very far, over land and sea A little shy and sad of eye But very wise was he And then one day A magic day he passed my way And while we spoke of many things Fools and kings This he said to me The greatest thing you'll ever learn Is just to love and be loved in return The greatest thing you'll ever learn Is just to love and be loved in return
Truly magnificent. I absolutely adore the group's harmony . I've followed Emma's wonderful voice ever since Her and Laid's contribution to the Hed Kandi cd.
This is my favorite vocal group, since the absence of Singers Unlimited. I have many of TRG's cds and I've witnessed the personnel change through the years, but the quality and absolute perfection of singing the song is still top drawer. This group nails it .... really!!!
Chills, this is the best cover of this song I have ever heard ...and maybe the most moving Acapella piece ever to grace my ears as well. Amazing arrangement 🙌🏼
This is a great version of this song. It was written by a "proto hippie" who lived under the "Hollywood" sign up in the hills of Griffith Park here in Los Angeles with his family. Hauntingly beautiful, short and sweet. I love Nat King Cole's version, I'm singing it tomorrow and hope to do it justice, it's just a wonderful melody and sentiment.
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The human voice is the most beautiful instrument. It truly is connected to the heart. The Real Group is outstanding.
I never heard and never will hear anything like this ever again. there is so much musical detail in this one. the sadness of beauty is expressed musically and lyrically to its fullest. what an outstanding performance.
just replay
The arranger's harmonic imagination is sensational. And so is the group's tuning. Those complex chords and suspensions are just thrilling when sung by these musical perfectionists. Unreal!
Right?? I mean, what is that levitating sensation that 1:16 chord gives me?
@@pedrosoares2253 Not the more complex of the song (in my opinion) but yes beautiful. I think about a Dm 9 11 : D F C E G (leave a 10th between D and F).
Hey, thanks mate! Well , maybe it's not the most complex but sure is the one that brings the most complex 'nasty face' from me... Uff!
It's obviously for the whole, but for me is that 1:16 harmony that sends me off the roof... uuuff 🥲
This group came to my college during my freshman year at Goshen College. I was blown away because #1- the acoustics in the college were outstanding, especially since it was a relatively small college, and #2- how their voices ringed off of the walls of the halls when they sang was breathtaking. So mesmerizing!
May 21, 2020
I still come here from time to time, just to hear this soothing and magnificent interpretation.
Thank you TheRealGroup
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'There is reliable information that - most of the time - almost no one gets lost on the way back.'
same here
Again and again - hauntingly beauuutiful! 🙌🏼
I love this song. Sometimes that makes me cry...
From France!
I can't believe 8 years have gone by. This rendition of the song still hits just as hard .
WOW!!!
Klasse
Das ist UNGLAUBLICH!!!
Hab es mehr als 10 mal angehört!
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It is fantastic, it's the best what I've heard from decades. THANK YOU !
I've been coming back to this regularly since 2015. Angelic work!
Simply Beautiful. Nat King Cole would be proud to hear this arrangement.
Just saw them last night in Jenison. They are sooo amazing. When they sang, the entire room was silent. You could see little kids, staring with awe. You could see old men and women crying as they listened. It was beautiful. I can't believe I was lucky enough to see them.
This version of the song is purely amazing! While most versions are cheap covers, and somebody taking too much artistic license with the original, you've actually managed to add to the song, without taking anything away from it, as well as nailing the true emotion behind it. Absolutely beautiful!
So very true and well stated Jason, I was looking for a rendition of this beautiful standard to play lead guitar to, Something with true emotion and depth of soul, yet pure and innocent.
This was breathtaking, and from watching & studying the faces from honored guests that were in attendance for this, the tears began to flow. I knew I had found the perfect piece to play along with quietly in the background.
Absolutely beautiful as you stated, and timeless as a whisper in the wind....
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Very good comment !!
One could fall in love wit her voice. They are all so wonderful
No vibrato! Immaculate!! 🎶🔥‼️
Lyric
There was a boy
A very strange, enchanted boy
They say he wandered very far
Very far, over land and sea
A little shy and sad of eye
But very wise was he
And then one day
One magic day he passed my way
While we spoke of many things
Fools and Kings
This he said to me:
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn
Is just to love and be loved in return"
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn
Is just to love and be loved in return"
Do you know that it was written for Nat Cole by Eban Ahbez.. his is quite a story.
This must be the twentieth time I see this. I am still moved beyond belief. The middle part is incredible.
Sveinung Marvik I agree
Found this to be one of my favorites.
One of my favorite groups on the planet. Absolutely gorgeous
My son loved this song and definitely understood the higher law of love. Beautiful harmonies. Nat King Cole made it classic jazz back when.
Jessie Eleanor bless your son and nkc
Music at its best
It's just Wow! It's beyond, it's unreal 😍 it's magic, it's so beautifully performed!
MY GOD THE MUSICALITY OF IT ALL
No words❤
Now that is what I call acapella at its best!
Tack så mycket för musiken!
I first learned this song in the late 50 and thought no one could sing it as good as Nat King Cole. Boy was I wrong! This rendition is beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing. Take Care,
Dave
Don't forget that Nat Cole was also an amazing playful piano player.
@@christer8964 thanks for the comment. He, Mr. Cole never thought he was much of a singer. Boy was he wrong.
Take Care,
Dave
Yes you’re right, he played a really good piano!!!
@@daveelmer I think the voice came more or less naturally, but reaching that level on the piano and create your own style take you a lifetime in dedication.
Take care,
Christer
@@christer8964 yup you’re right. He has always been one of my favorite performers!!!!
Had no other choice than to clap aloud, sitting alone in my bedroom = ) Flawless work!
So happy you shared that.. me too, but in the kitchen reaching for the Kleenex.
This is nearly 10 years old but loving it more every time I listen to it.
Just THANK YOU Real Group for being and singing and sharing it!
Maaan.
This is exquisite. The black lead singer female voice is so well received. She favors the black actress and singer Lonette Mckee as to be like sisters. They don't need to be in a small pub doing this. They need to be in opera houses, because they are absolutely wonderful. What a divinely timeless and haunting melody that shall forever be ageless without flaw. ALL HAILS FROM THE MIDDLE EAST.
Love this music and this is the best interpretation EVER !
Wonderful, wonderful!.. from an Australian in London :-)
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1000/10. Que les gens sont beaux quand ils sont en vérités // That people are beautiful when they are in truth
Beautiful. Simply beautiful.
How could the audience experience this live without crying their eyes out?
Incredibly beautiful arrangement and performance! ❤️
Ha! I made the same comment somewhere in these comments. (Or, since the audience are dear friends and family of the singers, they may have heard it enough times and been immune to feelings... I don't know, though, I've listened to this numerous times and gotten goose pimples and tears in my eyes every time!)
Yes, I'd be afraid of ruining the recording with the sounds of my reaction!
Lovely arrangement. Exquisite Harmony and Perfect vocal execution!!
Hauntingly beautiful rendition of a classic song! Reflect...meditate... and appreciate ..what authentic love is: UNCONDITIONAL!
There are words for me.....but this song touched my very core of thoughts and emotions - majestic work of art
Wow... This take on a standard is exceptional... Very finely crafted.
There was a boy
A very strange enchanted boy
They say he wandered very far,
very far, over land and sea
A little shy and sad of eye
But very wise was he
And then one day
A magic day he passed my way
And while we spoke of many things
Fools and kings
This he said to me
The greatest thing you'll ever learn
Is just to love and be loved in return
The greatest thing you'll ever learn
Is just to love and be loved in return
is one of my favourite songs.
Not only the music is exquisite but also the b&w camera works are excellent.
Thanks for this HQ video.
This is wonderful art. . . the best rendition of this difficult song I've ever heard!
Brilliant. I always knew the Swedes were marvelously musical. Here, once again, is proof. Thank you :-)
Just found my favorite song now in my favorite format. I wish i coud hear it for the first time again snd again.
ネイチャーボーイで初めて鳥肌立ちました、素晴らしいです
That audience is so stoic! I would have had tears running down my face!!
I'll reply to my own statement: Could it be that they don't speak English?
It is their family
Truly magnificent. I absolutely adore the group's harmony . I've followed Emma's wonderful voice ever since Her and Laid's contribution to the Hed Kandi cd.
Real Group-du blåste oss undan ikväll i Ottawa. Brilliant - thank you. Lysande - tack.*
This is my favorite vocal group, since the absence of Singers Unlimited. I have many of TRG's cds and I've witnessed the personnel change through the years, but the quality and absolute perfection of singing the song is still top drawer. This group nails it .... really!!!
Superb all the way around!
Fantastic!
Just to Love and be Loved in Return. Oh, my, my, my, my...
this is a completely brilliant, wonderful and exquisite arrangement beautifully sung. Thankyou !
Simply breath taking.
They continue to do the same for me. I have sung jazz harmonies for years, and this group-even with personnel change, remains at the top of my list!
Incredible! It made me cry...
Excellently done. Thank you.
Beautiful! The Harmony's are Excellent. The tone. The Movement of the Song. ACAPELLA... BRAVO!
Singing their Nature Boy of The Real Gloup, great.
Thank you for this wonderful video, tack så mycket. Min själ sjunger när jag lyssnar på denna låt.
gooose bumps!!!!!!!!!
Absolutely amazing!. It takes years to do something like this. Congratulations!
Chills, this is the best cover of this song I have ever heard ...and maybe the most moving Acapella piece ever to grace my ears as well. Amazing arrangement 🙌🏼
Beautiful. Thank You.
amazing ...
Beautiful ensemble, thanks.
Just perfect like all your performances. I hope to see you live one day. God bless you all.
Wonderful 😍 I love it.
Perfection. Audial, visual, emotional. Speachless. Thank you TRG!
fantastic rendition of one of my favourite songs
Amazing!
Magistral ! No defaults.
Lead Woman Vocalist tonality remind me Stevie Nicks !
Again, Bravo !
Wow!!!!! Stunning... brought tears to my eyes... thank you!!!
words cant tell what music just did thank you
straight to the heart and soul....thank you
Always loved this song and this version took my breath away!
Naomi Crellin is my favourite female arranger of all time.... This video and arrangement is super marvelously intergrated
The best version of this song that I've heard. Beautiful falsetto singing by Anders.
A truly moving rendition. Thank you.
One of the most fantastin vocal group of the world
It IS the most fantastic group in the world!!!!!
Wonderful. Thank you for making this available...
That middle part - DANG!!! Such great writing.
It's always difficult to hear applause after such exquisite musical moments.
Real Goosebumps I tell ya.
So GOOD!!!!!
This is a great version of this song. It was written by a "proto hippie" who lived under the "Hollywood" sign up in the hills of Griffith Park here in Los Angeles with his family.
Hauntingly beautiful, short and sweet. I love Nat King Cole's version, I'm singing it tomorrow and hope to do it justice, it's just a wonderful melody and sentiment.
This rendition is beautiful and true. I cannot say more.
Well that twisted me up... damn.
Wow, shiver me timbers!
Dear god! What mastery!!!!
Beautiful!
.....Beautiful harmony, thank you.
I had chills. SO WELL DONE!
Beautiful song. And posted on my birthday, too. :)
There are no words ... just wow!!!!!!
Divine performance...uplifting.....everything comes to a halt.....BRAVO.
Amazing....
I have always come back to this song when I need a reminder that talent and pure musicality is important.