@@williamevans9426this was a time when groups really put time & effort into a Christmas song, though I do like Leona Lewis counting down to Christmas 🎉
I saw him with Wizzard live a few years ago. It was June and the middle of summer but of course the show finishes with 'I wish it could be Christmas Everyday'. Great fun
This and Slades Christmas song were absolute classic Christmas songs. Wizzard were one of the most popular bands of the decade. The lead singer was previously in a band called The Move, their song California Man is amazing. The Move included Roy Wood, the lead of Wizzard and Jeff Lynn of ELO, the Electric Light Orchestra.
Whoa, I've never heard this one before. Why doesn't this play on radios in the US??? It's wonderfully upbeat! I love it when artists create their own holiday songs instead of doing the same old standards, it adds variety to the playlist. Need more of this! UK always produces the best songs.
Roy Wood , the vocalist was originally in the 60's band , The Move. He then went on to co-found Electric Light Orchestra {ELO) with Jeff Lyne. He only stayed for 1 album after a fall out with management. He then formed Wizard and this song has been a christmas staple every year since it's release in 1973. Wizards biggest hit was See my Baby Jive.
Y'see here in the UK, this song is played every year without fail. Basically it's not officially Christmas in the UK until you hear Wizzard, Slade, Mudd, Cliff Richard, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Wham, Shakin' Stevens or the Pogues whilst out shopping at least once. Roy Wood must be chuffed. Imagine writing a christmas song so catchy that it becomes an annual anthem and you get all that lovely money that comes with it every time it's played (assuming he still has rights to the song).
Yep......whamageddon! Managed to get to yesterday as have not been out to the shops this year! You forgot Bandaid "do they know it's Christmas" but other than that spot on
Roy Wood and Wizzard didn't just dress up for this video, they wore crazy clothes and makeup for every performance. This song is a perennial hit every year in the UK. I'm sure Roy Wood makes a living just from royalties for this song these days.
@@thewkovacs316 the move were booked at Filimore, they sort of did one or two performances but instances with I think a few TVs and turned over hotel rooms and a big split between Carl Wayne and Rick on bass ( I dont think Ace made it to the USA) , terminated the promotion and tour. Roy and Bev returned to the UK and regrouped with Jeff Lynne Joining and the cross over from The Move to ELO happened with assorted releases turning up on different names to fulfil album contracts. Roy seems to get bored easily but has been part of the UK music scene for 60 decades now, including working as producer, and on and off with Bev Bevan with Phil Lynott (Thin Lizzy) and other groups and promoting other singers but staying mainly around his Birmingham Roots.
@@thewkovacs316 their manager / promoter was basically rubbish. Plus by 67/68 the usa audience was sort of hung up on a little matter of vietnam. Additionally Roy was great at creating a pastiche of sounds just past and did not break significant new ground with The Move to compete with the multitude of USA bands , many themseleves never getting home country recognition, even Elvis had faded until the concert that sprang the comeback.
Merry Christmas Jamel. Wizzard - "I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday" has been played religiously (PUN INTENDED)Every Christmas here in the U.K since the 1970s along with SLADE- "Merry Xmas Everybody" Those kids have got tot be in their 50s now
Others to consider: Kate Bush's "December Will Be Magic Again," Jethro Tull's "Ring Out Solstice Bells," The Kinks' "Father Christmas," Greg Lake's "I Believe in Father Christmas," Squeeze's "Christmas Day," The Band's "Christmas Must Be Tonight," XTC's "Thanks for Christmas," and Paul Simon's "Getting Ready for Christmas Day."
That was 1973. I was 8 then and I'm 55 now so yeah, I'd guess the youngest of those kids must be like 48 or 49. It would certainly be a trip to say you were in that video but I imagine it would get old after a while.
To be honest, i cannot name one other song by Wizzard, but, as Christmas songs go, that's not a bad one to be remembered for. (That said, i loved Roy Wood's earlier band, The Move)
Wizzard had two consecutive No1 singles in 1973 prior to this release, "See My Baby Jive" and "Angel Fingers (A Teen Ballad)", both of which were brilliant tunes. Their other major hits included "Ball Park Incident", "Rock N Roll Winter" and "Are You Ready To Rock" and all were reminiscent of Phil Spector's Wall of Sound hits. Worth a listen.
Wizzard - two "z"s. It was their biggest, for sure, but not their only big hit, at all. "Angel Fingers (A Teen Ballad)" was also a UK#1, and they had three other UK Top10 hits, as well.
I first heard this song about 10 years ago, and I still like it. I've read Roy Wood has apologized for contributing to the dreaded Christmas music genre, but to me this is one of the bright spots in the genre. Just a fun, joyous song that always tends to lift my spirits.
Roy Wood was an amazing musician and song writer, lots of very popular songs were written by him and he even was one of the early founders of ELO. Saw him in concert in the middle of June 20 years ago and he sang this song several times with the whole crowd singing along in the hot sunshine....was amazing show.
Wizzard leader Roy Wood was an original member of The Move and ELO. He created the idea of an orchestral rock and roll band with ELO and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for his early work on ELO’s first album. He sang lead on the ELO song “Whisper in the Night”.
@@jamelakajamal The Move also consisted of original ELO drummer Bev Bevan and later Jeff Lynne on the last 2 albums. Bev is also in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with ELO for playing drums on all their albums.
Roy Wood grew up a few doors up from my dad in Yardley Wood, Birmingham. Now you’ve played this you have to play Merry Xmas Everybody by Slade...... it’s the law.
Roy wood was the founder member of The Move, which Jeff lynne later joined , they then formed ELO together but had musical differences and Roy wood created Wizzard
Thanks for reacting to this timeless, hi-vibe staple of UK Christmas hits! Santa meets glam rock, always loved it! And you really can't get more 70s than how this band looks :D This song was a big hit the christmas when my mum was expecting me (I'm 46) and was played all the way through my childhood every Christmas
The singer for Wizzard, Roy Wood, is very well known in the UK for being in a number of bands throughout the 60s and 70s. Another good Wizzard song is See My Baby Jive.
Roy Wood was the power behind Wizzard. He met Jeff Lynn when they were in 'The Move' together, then they formed ELO (Electric Light Orchestra) but Roy left soon after to form Wizzard. He plays almost instruments as well as producing and recording. His most requested song is this one. During one concert, Roy forgot the words and fell about laughing. He has always believed that costumes and appearances are just as important as the music.
Roy knew Jeff before that when Roy was in the Nighriders and Jeff in The Idle Race. Ace Kefford had wanted Jeff for the Move much earlier, but Jeff could not comit (probably just as well as the extra time away made it better when he did join with Bev , Roy and shortly later Richard Tandy, bringing some of his earlier written material and complimenting Roy , their interaction on 'Tonight' shows how they worked together.
This came out in 1973 - The lead singer Roy Wood founded ELO and was in a band called the Move. I dunno about other countries but this is a british staple, belting it out every single Christmas
'73 was a good year for Christmas songs in the UK -- in addition to this, you also got Elton John's "Step Into Christmas" and Slade's "Merry Xmas, Everybody."
Roy Wood is a very talented musician and much underrated musician. He started so many bands The Move , ELO, Wizard , I can always remember when I was a kid waiting at the bus stop and Roy Wood came out of the off-licence and dressed like he is now . A Real Brummy from Kitts Green.
The original vocals were by a group of kids from Birmingham (UK), but due to Equity were not allowed to appear on TV or the video, so these kids are all from Italia Conti (stage school with many famous alumni).
Now it’s Christmas hearing this.Merry Christmas Jamel and your lovely family, thank you for keeping us all sane with wonderful music during a difficult year X
Wizard are part of a very rich musical gene-pool from Birmingham, the Midlands in the UK. The Move, ELO, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Slade. Some huge hits amongst those names! All from 'the Midlands' in the UK
Roy Wood was a founding member of Electric Light Orchestra from 1970 until 1972, when he left ELO he formed Wizzard, they had two #1 hits in the UK. Due to the band changing record labels at the end of 1973 and both Harvest and Warner Brothers releasing "I wish it Could be Christmas Everyday", the Warner Brothers singles were withdrawn from sale as the band were still signed to Harvest at the time, the singles were in short supply and it only reached #4 in the UK chart. Wizzard disbanded in 1975 and Roy Wood formed his short lived jazz rock outfit Wizzo Band.
Great stuff Jamel been watching your stuff for the last 3 hours with a few cold beers,merry Christmas to you and your family from all your followers here in England.
The lead singer of Wizzard (Roy Wood) was a founder member of The Move with Jeff Lynne and briefly was in ELO with him. Roy was a multi instumentalist and producer who was inluenced by the Beatles and especially Phil Spector. He had hits in the UK with this, Angel Fingers, See My Baby Jive and Ball Park Incident .
Jeff lynne was not a founder member of the move he didn't join till 1970 when roy asked him to replace Carl wayne who'd left and to also join his elo project
Oh, nostalgia fest! This is one of those classic 70s UK hits that still gets played every Xmas. Along with Slade. I don't live there anymore and it's been about 15 years since I was there this time of year. Really hitting hard and I'm feeling "homesick". Merry Christmas everyone, despite everything. Take care. Thanks, Jamel🙏💗🤗
British band "Wizzard" were formed around 1972. This song was a Christmas hit in December 1973. The singer is Roy Wood, who used to be one of the founder members of The Electric Light Orchestra together with Jeff Lynn. Other Wizzard songs to check out are "Ball Park Incident", and "Oh What A Shame". Both utterly joyful! Please react to them.
Wizzard had hits with "See my baby jive" , "Angel fingers" and "Rock n Roll Winter" as well as this Christmas song - revived every year in the UK as a welcome tradition. Roy Wood was the beardy genius behind this, and he was involved with the Move and ELO too. The Wizzard album "Introducing Eddy and the Falcons" is also a delight, with songs in a variety of styles reminiscent of numerous 1950s performers. I must listen to the album now!
I really enjoyed that, and smiled. Thank you Jamel. I never heard of it. One of those kids could have been me. They look like my age in that year. Merry Christmas to you!
Oh man oh man. If you grew up in Britain anytime in the last 45 or so years you would know this song like the back of your hand. It is constantly playing in every damn shop from about the middle of November! Peace out and Happy Christmas to all. Here's to a better 2021.
This song dates to 1973. Roy Wood was in a band in the late 1960s called The Move. This also featured Jeff Lynne and other members of ELO. The move devolved into an early incarnation of ELO, which Wood left to start Wizzard and Lynne took control of ELO. Wood can play multiple instruments, sing, and write- kinda like Prince. Wood dressed like this most of the time. His taste in clothes is eclectic, to say the least. "See My Baby Jive" is arguably their biggest hit worldwide, but this song is a radio staple in the UK that gets flogged every year. "Flowers in the Rain" is another song you can take a look at. They were sued by Harold Wilson over the cover of the single and every penny of the band's royalties went to charity. And they do to this day.
One of my favourite music experiences was sitting in an English field in August at a music festival Roy was on stage, and got all 20,000 of us singing "I Wish It Could Be Xmas Every Day" - absolute magic!!! Btw, it was first released in 1973, and was kept off the Xmas No. 1 spot by another UK classic , Slade with "Merry Christmas Everybody" which you also need to "do". PPS This was the era, in the UK, of "Glam-Rock" with those groups, plus Sweet, Mud, Glitter Band, T Rex and others determined to bring a sense of fun & joy back to pop music - hence the outrageous outfits.
Greg Lakes song is great but sorry to burst your bubble but it is a very bitter song. Listen to the lyrics. ," A veil of tears for the virgin birth. ". I saw him and through his disguise. " The Christmas we get we deserve. It's thought provoking but it ain't nicey nicey
Aw Jamal! Thank you for this. I’m in the UK, and this is part of our Christmas soundtrack every year, along with Slade’s (Here it is) Merry Christmas. Memories of school Christmas discos in the 1970s. Your videos are a joy, and you are just a super human being, who has made a big difference to a lot of people in this awful year. Merry Christmas to you and your family, and stay safe!love the onesie xxx
It wouldn't be Christmas here in the UK without this song - you here it everywhere you go and it's wonderful! "See My Baby Jive" was another huge hit for them... *** HAPPY CHRISTMAS ***
Best Christmas song in the history of the world. It was pipped to the No. 1 spot by the second best Christmas song ever. We were blessed as teenagers in the mid 70s. Roy was in the Move and ELO
The lead singer Roy Wood was a co founder of Electric Light Orchestra (or ELO) who you should definitely check out. As for Wizzard probably their other biggest hit would be See My Baby Jive, I can't think of any others that they did though I'm sure there are more!
Angel Fingers? Roy Wood had a solo hit in 1973 with "Forever". I had a compilation CD with ELO, Wizzard, Roy Wood, The Move, all songs sung by Roy! 4 tracks from the same person!!
When asked by Chris Evans (the uk DJ , not Cap America) how to write a Christmas hit record Roy Wood of Wizard replied “ I wish I knew, I’d write another one, because this paid for my house”😀 Merry Xmas and happy new year
The kids will be showing their grandchildren their performance in the greatest Christmas song ever. It's been my favourite since it came out in 1973. It's NOT Christmas until I have heard it. It makes me cry every time I hear it, still to this day.
Jamal, I hope you will do more of this type of video next year. I also watched your reaction to Dominic the Donkey. Fun song! I love your Christmas shirt and hat! Please wear them again. Our Christmas still wasn’t normal in 2022, but we’re still kicking! Thanks so very much!
This is great! A holiday special reaction! Never heard of this song before but now that you reacted to it, I know of it now and like it! Thank you for reacting to this song Jamel! Looking forward to more! Peace! ✌☮🎄
The singer in this band is Roy Wood. His mother used to live in the same street as my family in the 70s and Roy Wood would visit her every couple of weeks. He used to make a point of spending time with the kids playing in the street. He was a great guy and a lot of fun to be around. He was also an original member of E.L.O. He played cello on their first album.
Hi Jamel, I think, they were performing it on (Top of the Pops) here, this was the 17th single I ever bought. My first was also by them, called (See My Baby Jive). Best Wishes for you, your family & all Subscribers/Commentators for a Merry Xmas & a better 2021 !!
Jamel's never heard this before, and neither have I. I just dropped by to see a 6'5" elf in a Onesie 🎀 Merry Christmas to you and all 625k of your other subs 🎄
This song is a British institution. An absolute Christmas classic.
Along with 'Merry Xmas Everybody' by Slade!
@@williamevans9426this was a time when groups really put time & effort into a Christmas song, though I do like Leona Lewis counting down to Christmas 🎉
Roy Wood is a legend, he's been lead singer with, Wizzard, ELO and the Move..
Great Christmas tune By Roy Wood..
The lead singer is Roy Wood who is to this day still out there performing ❤️ one of the nicest men in show business ❤️
He was a friend of my dads cousin I believe
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Cool cool
I saw him with Wizzard live a few years ago. It was June and the middle of summer but of course the show finishes with 'I wish it could be Christmas Everyday'. Great fun
Nick Hill he’d go drinking in the pubs in the town where I live apparently
And was also famous as the forming member of elo
This song is MASSIVE in the UK .. Plays every year without fail ... Brilliant, ... Roy Wood (singer) very tallented!
This and Slades Christmas song were absolute classic Christmas songs. Wizzard were one of the most popular bands of the decade. The lead singer was previously in a band called The Move, their song California Man is amazing. The Move included Roy Wood, the lead of Wizzard and Jeff Lynn of ELO, the Electric Light Orchestra.
This is nearly 50 years old but is still a staple song in the UK.
Whoa, I've never heard this one before. Why doesn't this play on radios in the US??? It's wonderfully upbeat! I love it when artists create their own holiday songs instead of doing the same old standards, it adds variety to the playlist. Need more of this! UK always produces the best songs.
UK Christmas songs in the 70s was the best. I miss this now. Great times.
It isn't Christmas without this classic....
Roy Wood , the vocalist was originally in the 60's band , The Move. He then went on to co-found Electric Light Orchestra {ELO) with Jeff Lyne. He only stayed for 1 album after a fall out with management. He then formed Wizard and this song has been a christmas staple every year since it's release in 1973. Wizards biggest hit was See my Baby Jive.
Damn you, I just said that.
Angel Fingers was a hit too
Way to sum it up.👍
Roy Wood was actually the singer for ELO from 70-72. He had such a great voice ! Please check out ,"See my baby jive" by Wizzard. Stay blessed 💕
Roy Wood, from the Move, and ELO, he's quite a legend in the UK!
Y'see here in the UK, this song is played every year without fail. Basically it's not officially Christmas in the UK until you hear Wizzard, Slade, Mudd, Cliff Richard, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Wham, Shakin' Stevens or the Pogues whilst out shopping at least once. Roy Wood must be chuffed. Imagine writing a christmas song so catchy that it becomes an annual anthem and you get all that lovely money that comes with it every time it's played (assuming he still has rights to the song).
Don't forget the Kinks - "Father Christmas." (And I'm not even from the UK)
@@donsylvester2372 that's not really big in the UK
@@DavidEverson77 Your loss.
Yep......whamageddon! Managed to get to yesterday as have not been out to the shops this year!
You forgot Bandaid "do they know it's Christmas" but other than that spot on
@@janinestothard5950 yeah I lost Whamageddon on the 13th but I'm still in to win A-Pogue-alypse
Roy Wood and Wizzard didn't just dress up for this video, they wore crazy clothes and makeup for every performance. This song is a perennial hit every year in the UK. I'm sure Roy Wood makes a living just from royalties for this song these days.
because they were glam
i still dont understand why the move never had a hit in the usa till california man, which was more an elo tune
@@thewkovacs316 the move were booked at Filimore, they sort of did one or two performances but instances with I think a few TVs and turned over hotel rooms and a big split between Carl Wayne and Rick on bass ( I dont think Ace made it to the USA) , terminated the promotion and tour. Roy and Bev returned to the UK and regrouped with Jeff Lynne Joining and the cross over from The Move to ELO happened with assorted releases turning up on different names to fulfil album contracts. Roy seems to get bored easily but has been part of the UK music scene for 60 decades now, including working as producer, and on and off with Bev Bevan with Phil Lynott (Thin Lizzy) and other groups and promoting other singers but staying mainly around his Birmingham Roots.
@@highpath4776 i heard the move concert at the filmore on wolfgang's vault. still dont understand why they got no airplay in the states.
@@thewkovacs316 their manager / promoter was basically rubbish. Plus by 67/68 the usa audience was sort of hung up on a little matter of vietnam. Additionally Roy was great at creating a pastiche of sounds just past and did not break significant new ground with The Move to compete with the multitude of USA bands , many themseleves never getting home country recognition, even Elvis had faded until the concert that sprang the comeback.
This was a huge Christmas hit in the UK in 1973.The singer is Roy Wood who also had hits with The Move in the late 1960s.
He was also a member of ELO for their first album.
I only knew Roy Wood for the 80's music video "Under Fire." Thanks for the info.
The Move: Blackberry Way
The Moves Flowers in the Rain was the very first track played on BBC Radio one.
@@dhekelia133 Yes,l was about 5 months old at the time.
His original band was called the Move, just as brilliant
Roy wood can play any musical instrument put in front of him, he’s very talented
" see my baby jive " and Angel fingers " we're 2 of their biggest hits, they also did another winter song too, " Rock n Roll winter "
Roy Wood - co-founder of ELO - Electric Light Orchestra.
Merry Christmas Jamel!
Here in the uk, as far as the commercial Christmas hits are concerned, Wizzard has always been my no 1 song ❤️
Naa Slade all day every day .
Wizzard, Slade, Mud, Pogues and Kirsty McColl, Greg Lake are all classics..
I love love love this. It’s listened to every Christmas in the U.K.
Best Christmas song ever! It's been played every year in the UK since it's release
All time favorite Christmas song. It couldn't possibly be better
Merry Christmas Jamel.
Wizzard - "I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday" has been played religiously (PUN INTENDED)Every Christmas here in the U.K since the 1970s along with SLADE- "Merry Xmas Everybody"
Those kids have got tot be in their 50s now
Others to consider: Kate Bush's "December Will Be Magic Again," Jethro Tull's "Ring Out Solstice Bells," The Kinks' "Father Christmas," Greg Lake's "I Believe in Father Christmas," Squeeze's "Christmas Day," The Band's "Christmas Must Be Tonight," XTC's "Thanks for Christmas," and Paul Simon's "Getting Ready for Christmas Day."
That was 1973. I was 8 then and I'm 55 now so yeah, I'd guess the youngest of those kids must be like 48 or 49. It would certainly be a trip to say you were in that video but I imagine it would get old after a while.
Slade's Merry Xmas Everybody is the song that kept Wizzard off the Christmas No 1 spot in '73
To be honest, i cannot name one other song by Wizzard, but, as Christmas songs go, that's not a bad one to be remembered for. (That said, i loved Roy Wood's earlier band, The Move)
Wizzard had two consecutive No1 singles in 1973 prior to this release, "See My Baby Jive" and "Angel Fingers (A Teen Ballad)", both of which were brilliant tunes. Their other major hits included "Ball Park Incident", "Rock N Roll Winter" and "Are You Ready To Rock" and all were reminiscent of Phil Spector's Wall of Sound hits. Worth a listen.
Oh! So very joyful! I love it.
This is the Christmas song that gets played in the pub on Christmas eve and everyone goes nuts dancing. Love it. 🌲🎅🎄🎶
Yeah, this one & Slade. Makes even the most cynical among us happy.
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See My Baby Jive is wizards big hit
Wizzard - two "z"s.
It was their biggest, for sure, but not their only big hit, at all. "Angel Fingers (A Teen Ballad)" was also a UK#1, and they had three other UK Top10 hits, as well.
@@MRoyClark Pedantic
Black berry way in the 60s fantastic song,one of our country's finest songwriters.
And this was obviously dude
Roy Wood and Wizzard were a hugely popular group in the UK - this was a magical video that everyone liked.
I first heard this song about 10 years ago, and I still like it. I've read Roy Wood has apologized for contributing to the dreaded Christmas music genre, but to me this is one of the bright spots in the genre. Just a fun, joyous song that always tends to lift my spirits.
Yes..!! That, right there, is the sound of Christmas in the UK 🎄🎄🎅🏻😀!! Seasons greetings dude..!
Roy Wood was an amazing musician and song writer, lots of very popular songs were written by him and he even was one of the early founders of ELO. Saw him in concert in the middle of June 20 years ago and he sang this song several times with the whole crowd singing along in the hot sunshine....was amazing show.
Wizzard leader Roy Wood was an original member of The Move and ELO. He created the idea of an orchestral rock and roll band with ELO and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for his early work on ELO’s first album. He sang lead on the ELO song “Whisper in the Night”.
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Whisper In The Night is an outstanding song - always gives me goosebumps.
@@YvonneWilson312 "Look at Me Now" is better, IMO.
@@ComeOnIsSuchAJoy Also a superb number. I prefer WITN personally but also I would happily listen to Roy Wood sing his shopping list, basically lol
@@jamelakajamal The Move also consisted of original ELO drummer Bev Bevan and later Jeff Lynne on the last 2 albums. Bev is also in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with ELO for playing drums on all their albums.
Roy Wood grew up a few doors up from my dad in Yardley Wood, Birmingham. Now you’ve played this you have to play Merry Xmas Everybody by Slade...... it’s the law.
Keep ‘em coming brother Jamel. That song was made during the Great British glam rock years👌
This is hands down my favorite Christmas song ever!!! ❤❤❤
Hello Jamel, the singer is Roy Wood from The MOVE, they had some hits in the 60s.
Merry Christmas to the whole music-family from Germany
@@calvinwboaz7085 yes Calvin, he came for the last two years 70-72. stay healthy and keep on rockin' around the Christmastree, Peace from Berlin
Roy wood was the founder member of The Move, which Jeff lynne later joined , they then formed ELO together but had musical differences and Roy wood created Wizzard
Thanks for reacting to this timeless, hi-vibe staple of UK Christmas hits! Santa meets glam rock, always loved it! And you really can't get more 70s than how this band looks :D
This song was a big hit the christmas when my mum was expecting me (I'm 46) and was played all the way through my childhood every Christmas
The singer for Wizzard, Roy Wood, is very well known in the UK for being in a number of bands throughout the 60s and 70s. Another good Wizzard song is See My Baby Jive.
Roy Wood was the power behind Wizzard. He met Jeff Lynn when they were in 'The Move' together, then they formed ELO (Electric Light Orchestra) but Roy left soon after to form Wizzard. He plays almost instruments as well as producing and recording. His most requested song is this one. During one concert, Roy forgot the words and fell about laughing. He has always believed that costumes and appearances are just as important as the music.
Roy knew Jeff before that when Roy was in the Nighriders and Jeff in The Idle Race. Ace Kefford had wanted Jeff for the Move much earlier, but Jeff could not comit (probably just as well as the extra time away made it better when he did join with Bev , Roy and shortly later Richard Tandy, bringing some of his earlier written material and complimenting Roy , their interaction on 'Tonight' shows how they worked together.
The Kinks "Father Christmas"
Is a must
This came out in 1973 - The lead singer Roy Wood founded ELO and was in a band called the Move. I dunno about other countries but this is a british staple, belting it out every single Christmas
Yes, those kids are indeed pretty grown by now!
'73 was a good year for Christmas songs in the UK -- in addition to this, you also got Elton John's "Step Into Christmas" and Slade's "Merry Xmas, Everybody."
@@ComeOnIsSuchAJoy Absolutely - loved them all at the time and still do. Gotta have Noddy at Christmas!
Roy Wood is a very talented musician and much underrated musician. He started so many bands The Move , ELO, Wizard , I can always remember when I was a kid waiting at the bus stop and Roy Wood came out of the off-licence and dressed like he is now . A Real Brummy from Kitts Green.
The original vocals were by a group of kids from Birmingham (UK), but due to Equity were not allowed to appear on TV or the video, so these kids are all from Italia Conti (stage school with many famous alumni).
The 70s was a great time for Christmas songs in the UK
Now it’s Christmas hearing this.Merry Christmas Jamel and your lovely family, thank you for keeping us all sane with wonderful music during a difficult year X
Wizard are part of a very rich musical gene-pool from Birmingham, the Midlands in the UK. The Move, ELO, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Slade. Some huge hits amongst those names! All from 'the Midlands' in the UK
Don't forget The Moody Blues!!
YESSSSSSSSSSS! Magical🧙🏻♂️✨✨✨
I haven't heard this in 40 years Merry Christmas to you and yours
Roy Wood was a founding member of Electric Light Orchestra from 1970 until 1972, when he left ELO he formed Wizzard, they had two #1 hits in the UK. Due to the band changing record labels at the end of 1973 and both Harvest and Warner Brothers releasing "I wish it Could be Christmas Everyday", the Warner Brothers singles were withdrawn from sale as the band were still signed to Harvest at the time, the singles were in short supply and it only reached #4 in the UK chart. Wizzard disbanded in 1975 and Roy Wood formed his short lived jazz rock outfit Wizzo Band.
Great stuff Jamel been watching your stuff for the last 3 hours with a few cold beers,merry Christmas to you and your family from all your followers here in England.
The last bit where the kids chime in "when the snowman brings the snow" gets me every time, its timeless
Great song thank you Jamel for playing it 😀👍
The lead singer of Wizzard (Roy Wood) was a founder member of The Move with Jeff Lynne and briefly was in ELO with him. Roy was a multi instumentalist and producer who was inluenced by the Beatles and especially Phil Spector. He had hits in the UK with this, Angel Fingers, See My Baby Jive and Ball Park Incident .
Jeff lynne was not a founder member of the move he didn't join till 1970 when roy asked him to replace Carl wayne who'd left and to also join his elo project
One of my favourite Christmas songs, thanks. Roy Wood is a musical genius, in my opinion. He was also a founding member of ELO.
Oh, nostalgia fest! This is one of those classic 70s UK hits that still gets played every Xmas. Along with Slade. I don't live there anymore and it's been about 15 years since I was there this time of year. Really hitting hard and I'm feeling "homesick". Merry Christmas everyone, despite everything. Take care. Thanks, Jamel🙏💗🤗
In the charts at the same time was another top Christmas hit by Slade called "Merry Christmas" but my fav. xmas hit is by Wham, "last Christmas"
Elton John's "'Step into Xmas" was in the same chart in 1973 as well.
Want to say a big thank you Jamal for making this year so much easier. Keep the wonder coming. Love from Wales
Roy Wood is still going strong. I should have seen him last week in concert in my home town of Holmfirth, rescheduled for next December.
Needed a moment of joy. One year late, however needed a tune for sharing with my budgie. Thank you x 🇬🇧🎄❤
LOL, Jamel in a Santa hat is everything!! Merry Christmas from snowy New England, Jamel, bring on the cheer!
Merry Christmas Jamel, I love these unique Christmas songs. Blessings to you and your family. Thank you for all that you do.♥️
Haven’t heard or seen that video for years since I left the UK, it just put a big Christmas smile on my face
This is a british institution, glam rock is awesome
British band "Wizzard" were formed around 1972. This song was a Christmas hit in December 1973. The singer is Roy Wood, who used to be one of the founder members of The Electric Light Orchestra together with Jeff Lynn. Other Wizzard songs to check out are "Ball Park Incident", and "Oh What A Shame". Both utterly joyful! Please react to them.
Oh and the singer was in the fabulous 60's group the Move and he started ELO, very very talented man is Roy Wood ⭐
Wizzard had hits with "See my baby jive" , "Angel fingers" and "Rock n Roll Winter" as well as this Christmas song - revived every year in the UK as a welcome tradition. Roy Wood was the beardy genius behind this, and he was involved with the Move and ELO too. The Wizzard album "Introducing Eddy and the Falcons" is also a delight, with songs in a variety of styles reminiscent of numerous 1950s performers. I must listen to the album now!
I really enjoyed that, and smiled. Thank you Jamel. I never heard of it. One of those kids could have been me. They look like my age in that year. Merry Christmas to you!
Met the lead singer Roy Wood in a pub near me a few years ago. Really nice chap.
Love the videos, you are always so upbeat. Merry Christmas to you
Oh man oh man. If you grew up in Britain anytime in the last 45 or so years you would know this song like the back of your hand. It is constantly playing in every damn shop from about the middle of November! Peace out and Happy Christmas to all. Here's to a better 2021.
This song dates to 1973.
Roy Wood was in a band in the late 1960s called The Move. This also featured Jeff Lynne and other members of ELO. The move devolved into an early incarnation of ELO, which Wood left to start Wizzard and Lynne took control of ELO.
Wood can play multiple instruments, sing, and write- kinda like Prince. Wood dressed like this most of the time. His taste in clothes is eclectic, to say the least.
"See My Baby Jive" is arguably their biggest hit worldwide, but this song is a radio staple in the UK that gets flogged every year.
"Flowers in the Rain" is another song you can take a look at. They were sued by Harold Wilson over the cover of the single and every penny of the band's royalties went to charity. And they do to this day.
Hi Jamel, and Merry Christmas to You And your Family. Roy Wood, British Eccentricity Personified.
Merry Christmas to you and all of yours, Jamel.
Thank you for bringing me joy with your reactions.
Peace to you, my friend.
One of my favourite music experiences was sitting in an English field in August at a music festival Roy was on stage, and got all 20,000 of us singing "I Wish It Could Be Xmas Every Day" - absolute magic!!! Btw, it was first released in 1973, and was kept off the Xmas No. 1 spot by another UK classic , Slade with "Merry Christmas Everybody" which you also need to "do". PPS This was the era, in the UK, of "Glam-Rock" with those groups, plus Sweet, Mud, Glitter Band, T Rex and others determined to bring a sense of fun & joy back to pop music - hence the outrageous outfits.
Greg Lake, I believe in Father Christmas - greatest Christmas song ever.
Love that song , so good and magical✨
Hell yes
Love that.
Greg Lakes song is great but sorry to burst your bubble but it is a very bitter song. Listen to the lyrics. ," A veil of tears for the virgin birth. ". I saw him and through his disguise. " The Christmas we get we deserve. It's thought provoking but it ain't nicey nicey
'Nicey Nicey' doesn't enter into it! Classic song, meaningful lyrics, and you've got one of the greatest seasonal offerings ever!
Merry Christmas my dear Friend
Happy Holidays✌🏾🎄✌🏾
I love Roy Wood. He once said his hair had gone ‘prematurely pink’!
Aw Jamal! Thank you for this. I’m in the UK, and this is part of our Christmas soundtrack every year, along with Slade’s (Here it is) Merry Christmas. Memories of school Christmas discos in the 1970s. Your videos are a joy, and you are just a super human being, who has made a big difference to a lot of people in this awful year. Merry Christmas to you and your family, and stay safe!love the onesie xxx
It wouldn't be Christmas here in the UK without this song - you here it everywhere you go and it's wonderful! "See My Baby Jive" was another huge hit for them... *** HAPPY CHRISTMAS ***
Best Christmas song in the history of the world. It was pipped to the No. 1 spot by the second best Christmas song ever. We were blessed as teenagers in the mid 70s. Roy was in the Move and ELO
This is a tune from my childhood, brother
Merry Christmas Jamel!
Greg Lake - I Believe In Father Christmas
Love that song too. My childhood
and jethro tulls solitise bells
Thia is played almost nonstop at christmas in the uk
The lead singer Roy Wood was a co founder of Electric Light Orchestra (or ELO) who you should definitely check out. As for Wizzard probably their other biggest hit would be See My Baby Jive, I can't think of any others that they did though I'm sure there are more!
Angel Fingers? Roy Wood had a solo hit in 1973 with "Forever".
I had a compilation CD with ELO, Wizzard, Roy Wood, The Move, all songs sung by Roy! 4 tracks from the same person!!
When asked by Chris Evans (the uk DJ , not Cap America) how to write a Christmas hit record Roy Wood of Wizard replied “ I wish I knew, I’d write another one, because this paid for my house”😀
Merry Xmas and happy new year
Yep. Heard a lot of this one over the decades! Probably made it onto every Christmas record since.
The kids will be showing their grandchildren their performance in the greatest Christmas song ever. It's been my favourite since it came out in 1973.
It's NOT Christmas until I have heard it. It makes me cry every time I hear it, still to this day.
Jamal, I hope you will do more of this type of video next year. I also watched your reaction to Dominic the Donkey. Fun song! I love your Christmas shirt and hat! Please wear them again. Our Christmas still wasn’t normal in 2022, but we’re still kicking! Thanks so very much!
The lead singer is Roy Wood, who was the founding member of the great ELO.
This is great! A holiday special reaction! Never heard of this song before but now that you reacted to it, I know of it now and like it! Thank you for reacting to this song Jamel! Looking forward to more! Peace! ✌☮🎄
Have a Wonderful Christmas Jamel!
May you and yours stay safe and loved...
I grew up listening to wizzard!! ! Fantastic
The singer in this band is Roy Wood. His mother used to live in the same street as my family in the 70s and Roy Wood would visit her every couple of weeks. He used to make a point of spending time with the kids playing in the street. He was a great guy and a lot of fun to be around.
He was also an original member of E.L.O. He played cello on their first album.
Aahhh a classic 70s British Christmas hit 😍😍🎄🎄🎄 brings back my youth ❤
Hi Jamel, I think, they were performing it on (Top of the Pops) here, this was the 17th single I ever bought. My first was also by them, called (See My Baby Jive). Best Wishes for you, your family & all Subscribers/Commentators for a Merry Xmas & a better 2021 !!
Jamel, you look so festive. I love it! Merry Christmas to you and your family. Have a beautiful holiday everyone!
Jamel:
Merry Christmas to you and family.
Thank you for your messages of positivity and kindness.
May God bless you, your family, and your viewers.
Jamel's never heard this before, and neither have I. I just dropped by to see a 6'5" elf in a Onesie 🎀
Merry Christmas to you and all 625k of your other subs 🎄
🤣🤣🤣 He definitely needs a red onesie for next Christmas!! 🎄🎁❤
Jamel, I appreciate you for keeping great music alive ...because this stuff today ain’t cutting it.