O Holy Night came out on top, wiping the floor with the other songs, taking 49% of the vote. The songs in second and third place were I Saw Three Ships and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, with 10% and 9% respectively. Alfie has recorded O Holy Night, with the Boston Pops, on an album called Sleigh Ride (thanks to Claire Smith for the video):
The lyrics of the O Holy Night were written by Placide Cappeau de Roquemaure in 1847, having been asked by the parish priest to write a poem for Christmas. He obliged and wrote the beautiful words of the hymn. Needing music, he approached his friend Adolphe Charles Adams who then composed the melody. The carol was translated into English by John Sullivan Dwight.
Don’t forget that Alfie will present Christmas Carols on ITV, Christmas Eve at 11.45pm again this year – hopefully we’ll have another song to choose from in 2019!
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Jayne think the one in the lead takes some beating but lets be honest he never puts a note wrong. Well nearly never xx
Have a great Christmas Jayne and fab New Year Thanks for all your hard work. It is appreciated
Lots of love
So it’s not just me who loves this beautiful hymn then. This has been my favourite Carol since I was about 12 years old ( and I’m not telling you how old I am now) . Love to listen to Alfie singing it on that album.