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On Christmas Day
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An original Christmas song, performed by Benny the Busker and the Children of Quilty.
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Singing with children and solo. Singer songwriter, acoustic guitar and harmonicas.
As 'Benny The Busker' I am a solo artist, playing mainly acoustic guitar and mouth organs. However, I sometimes play with others, e.g. the children of Quilty - with whom I recorded "On Christmas Day".
Song Info
Genre
Pop • Christmas/Seasonal
Charts
#10,492 today Peak #11
#455 in subgenre Peak #1
Author
Words and Music by Benny The Busker
Rights
Benny The Busker 2008
Uploaded
December 20, 2008
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MP3 2.9 MB • 128 kbps • 3:07
Story behind the song
This is a new Christmas song written for children, as well as adults, to sing and play. Recorded with accordion, flute, tin whistle, guitar, bass, percussion (including jingle bells).
Lyrics
‘On Christmas Day’ (Words and music copyright Benny The Busker © 2008) All around the world, paper chains are hung Small boys and girls are having fun For a future safe to laugh and play Brings a child the gift of faith — On Christmas Day La-la la la la---, La-la la la, La-la La-la la la (x2) A coloured light, a treasured toy A holy night, a face of joy For endless scope, from humble hay Brings a child the gift of hope — On Christmas Day La-la la la la---, La-la la la, La-la La-la la la (x2) Come gather round the fire, we’ll sing a favourite song A candle choir shows we belong Come gather near and far, as for peace we pray . . . A single star shows the way With decorations, green, white and gold In all nations, for young and old Here, as above, to please as may Brings a child faith, hope and love — On Christmas Day And the greatest of these, every way Brings a child the gift of love — On Christmas Day La-la la la la---, La-la la la, La-la La-la la la (x2) On Christmas Day… (All Rights Reserved, including Moral Rights.)
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kwedvik
Jan 08, 2009
Wonderful song! Spinning on Christmas Song Treasures Soundclick station! Happy 2009!
batchelor boy
Jan 02, 2009
Great song, Benny! Destined to last! You and the kids have exactly the right homely sound that appeals to "young and old", with catchy hooks. And the lyrics are much more than the usual predictable bunch of cliches about tinsel, etc., because the message about "faith, hope and love" is thoughtful. I'm sure we'll be hearing this every Christmas from now on!
Spiritwind pop
Dec 24, 2008
I enjoyed your song its filled with joy! Keep up the great work in music!
Higher Than Pope
Dec 20, 2008
Sweet voice! Nice song. Well done.