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Gaither Vocal Band: New Star Shining

December 1, 2024 | S

Gaither Vocal Band: New Star Shining
Gaither Gospel shares joy through heartfelt stories and inspiration through powerful music.
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Gaither Vocal Band: New Star Shining | Gaither Vocal Band: New Star Shining | December 1, 2024
  • - ♪ fear not ♪
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  • ♪ i bring to you glad tidings of joy ♪
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  • Bill: hey, it's christmas time.
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  • And the gaither vocal band is here to usher in the season.
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  • - ♪ oh, there's no place like home for the holidays ♪
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  • Bill: come celebrate the beauty
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  • And the wonder of the season
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  • As we perform songs from our brand-new
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  • Christmas album, "new star shining."
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  • - ♪ there was a new star shining ♪
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  • Bill: you know, christmas is a time for rejoicing
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  • And reflecting on what really truly matters.
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  • - ♪ mary was the first one to ♪
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  • ♪ carry the gospel ♪
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  • Bill: and i can't imagine a better group of guys
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  • To share this special time with than todd,
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  • Wes, adam, and reggie.
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  • - ♪ come and see what's happening in the barn ♪
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  • Bill: we will also be sitting down to reminisce
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  • About our favorite christmas memories,
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  • Sharing family traditions, and to discuss
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  • What makes this time of year so meaningful to each of us.
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  • - i do--i don't leave the house at christmas.
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  • [laughter] it's become a thing.
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  • I love it. i love it.
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  • - ♪ well, i know there's more snow up in colorado ♪
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  • Bill: so gather your loved ones by a warm christmas fire,
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  • And join us for a time filled with joy, music,
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  • And the true spirit of christmas.
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  • Gaither music group is pleased to present "new star shining."
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  • [soft music]
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  • - ♪ long time ago in bethlehem ♪
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  • ♪ so the holy bible say ♪
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  • ♪ mary's boy child, jesus christ ♪
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  • ♪ was born on christmas day ♪
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  • ♪ while shepherds watched ♪
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  • ♪ their flock by night ♪
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  • ♪ then see a bright new shining star ♪
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  • ♪ they hear a choir singing out ♪
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  • ♪ the music seemed to come from afar ♪
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  • - ♪ hark, now hear the angels sing ♪
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  • ♪ a newborn king today ♪
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  • ♪ and man will live forevermore ♪
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  • ♪ because of christmas day ♪
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  • ♪ trumpets sound and angels sing ♪
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  • ♪ listen to what they say ♪
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  • ♪ that man will live forevermore ♪
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  • ♪ because of christmas day ♪
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  • - okay, todd.
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  • - ♪ by and by, they find a little nook ♪
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  • ♪ in a stable all forlorn ♪
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  • ♪ and in a manger cold and dark ♪
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  • ♪ mary's little boy was born ♪
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  • - ♪ long time ago in bethlehem ♪
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  • ♪ so the holy bible say ♪
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  • ♪ mary's boy child, jesus christ ♪
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  • ♪ was born on christmas day ♪
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  • ♪ hark, now hear the angels sing ♪
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  • ♪ a newborn king today ♪
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  • ♪ and man will live forevermore ♪
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  • ♪ because of christmas day ♪
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  • ♪ trumpets sound and angels sing ♪
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  • ♪ listen to what they say ♪
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  • ♪ that man will live forevermore ♪
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  • ♪ because of christmas day ♪
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  • [vocalizing]
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  • ♪ ♪
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  • ♪ hark, now hear the angels sing ♪
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  • ♪ a newborn king today ♪
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  • ♪ and man will live forevermore ♪
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  • ♪ because of christmas day ♪
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  • ♪ trumpets sound and angels sing ♪
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  • ♪ listen to what they say ♪
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  • ♪ that man will live forevermore ♪
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  • ♪ because of christmas day ♪
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  • ♪ because of christmas day ♪
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  • ♪ it was because of christmas day ♪
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  • ♪ ♪
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  • Bill: and welcome. i'm bill gaither,
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  • And here with all the gaither vocal band plus.
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  • [cheering] kevin.
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  • - ah, plus-one. - plus.
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  • - plus one, yeah. [laughter]
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  • - it's good to have you here, buddy.
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  • And the one in the red attire is--
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  • - how y'all doing?
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  • [laughter]
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  • - is todd. that is--it's not quite red.
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  • It's reddish-orange.
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  • - if you can't see that--
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  • [laughter]
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  • - yeah. where'd you get that, todd?
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  • - it's a sort of kind of red. - yeah, it was kind of a--
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  • I got suspenders at the jcpenney's,
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  • And adam got this tie for me.
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  • So, you know, it feels just like a christmas present.
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  • - doesn't your cousin work at jcpenney?
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  • - yeah, he works-- - what's his name again?
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  • - clarence.
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  • - the clarence rack. - i go meet--
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  • I go and visit him all the time.
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  • [laughter]
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  • He works a little bit everywhere, you know.
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  • Old clarence, he's something else.
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  • [laughs]
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  • - this has been a fun, fun project.
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  • We have been in existence now in some form or other
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  • For about, what, 25, 30 years.
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  • And we have done every christmas song
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  • From the beginning of time, it seems like,
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  • Except one.
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  • Which one do you think we may not have done?
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  • - we have not done?
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  • "jingle bells"?
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  • - we have not done your least favorite christmas song.
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  • - "santa claus."
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  • - "the 12 days of christmas."
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  • - oh. - isn't that right?
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  • We've not done that.
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  • - what is it?
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  • 12 bells a-ringing, da, da, da--that thing goes on and on.
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  • - you don't like the swans a-swimming, do you?
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  • - like what? - the swans a-swimming.
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  • - ♪ three french hens, two turtledoves ♪
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  • - i think, is there any place they could put a period or a--
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  • Or even a comma or a semicolon on that song?
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  • What's the one--three--
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  • - blind mice. - what?
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  • [laughter] that's not in there.
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  • - no.
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  • - that's another one.
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  • - kevin--keith, stop.
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  • - and for you, we're gonna send emails
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  • And all kinds of stuff about picking on 12--
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  • They're gonna say that.
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  • - send 'em in, 'cause he doesn't have email.
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  • Come on, just send 'em on in.
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  • [laughter]
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  • - but after i say all that, boy,
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  • We have got the ones that-- that "mary's boy child"--
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  • - oh, so fun.
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  • - when i first heard that with harry belafonte--
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  • I heard it--of course, i heard the original way back--
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  • - you sure did. - back--back in--
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  • - 1906.
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  • Yeah, you heard that. yeah.
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  • - and--but what--you know, what a fun song.
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  • - great song.
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  • - and then we redid "come and see
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  • What's happening in the barn." - yes. yes.
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  • - you and gloria did that.
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  • - gloria and-- - woody wright.
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  • - and woody wright was on the music.
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  • - that's right. - and we had done it before.
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  • But, my lands-- - whew.
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  • - gordon mote knows how to update everything that we do,
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  • Just about. - yeah, he does.
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  • - it's amazing. - it's fun.
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  • - to me, those lines are still exciting.
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  • I've seen nothing like this since i've been on the farm.
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  • You gotta put in that in kind of context.
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  • - yeah.
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  • - you know, from a biblical perspective,
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  • We've heard the story time and time again,
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  • And we've got all kinds of spiritual images.
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  • But when i go out to our barn on our farm and say,
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  • This is where he was born?
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  • It was quite an amazing thing.
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  • It's always fun to sing it.
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  • - jesus was born on your farm? i missed that.
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  • - that is amazing. - when did that happen?
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  • - while he was milking the cows.
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  • - yeah. - here's the song.
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  • You're gonna love it.
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  • [upbeat music]
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  • - ♪ must have been some time 'bout close to midnight ♪
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  • ♪ a big old boy came knocking at my door ♪
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  • ♪ he said his wife was just about to have a baby ♪
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  • ♪ and that she just couldn't travel anymore ♪
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  • - ♪ i said, the rooms have all been rented out ♪
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  • - ♪ but they'd find shelter out there in the barn ♪
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  • - ♪ they could throw some blankets in the stable ♪
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  • - ♪ at least they would be dry and safe from harm ♪
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  • - ♪ come and see what's happening in the barn ♪
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  • ♪ i've seen nothing like this since i've been on this farm ♪
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  • ♪ those strangers camping out there ♪
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  • ♪ have a baby in their arms ♪
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  • ♪ come and see what's happening in the barn ♪
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  • - ♪ some time before dawn i was awakened ♪
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  • - ♪ light was flooding through the window pane ♪
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  • - ♪ a star as bright as moonlight was a-shining ♪
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  • - ♪ and pretty music i could not explain ♪
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  • - ♪ well, i ran downstairs to have a look around ♪
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  • - ♪ and i tell you, i could not believe my eyes ♪
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  • - ♪ a crowd had gathered all around the manger ♪
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  • - ♪ and they were talking 'bout god's big surprise ♪
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  • - ♪ come and see what's happening in the barn ♪
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  • ♪ i've seen nothing like this since i've been on this farm ♪
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  • ♪ those strangers camping out there ♪
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  • ♪ have a baby in their arms ♪
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  • ♪ come and see what's happening in the barn ♪
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  • ♪ shepherds said that they've been on a hillside ♪
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  • ♪ telling stories just to stay awake ♪
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  • ♪ the baby lambs are sleeping near the campfire ♪
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  • - ♪ the ewes were huddled by a stone fence gate ♪
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  • - ♪ and then the sky just seemed to open wide ♪
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  • - ♪ with a light and sound that they could hardly bear ♪
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  • ♪ what they swore were angels sang in chorus ♪
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  • - ♪ you'll find the new messiah over there ♪
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  • - ♪ come and see what's happening in the barn ♪
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  • ♪ i've seen nothing like this since i've been on this farm ♪
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  • ♪ those strangers camping out there ♪
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  • ♪ have a baby in their arms ♪
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  • ♪ come and see what's happening in the barn ♪
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  • ♪ come and see what's happening in the barn ♪
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  • ♪ come and see ♪
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  • - ♪ come and see ♪
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  • - ♪ come and see ♪
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  • - ♪ come and see ♪
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  • - ♪ come and see what's happening in the barn ♪
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  • ♪ come and see ♪
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  • - ♪ come and see ♪
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  • - ♪ come and see ♪
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  • - ♪ come and see ♪
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  • - ♪ come and see ♪
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  • - whoo!
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  • - oh, yes, sir. - why not!
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  • - come on and see.
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  • - come on.
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  • - you know you've heard it a thousand times,
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  • And some songwriter heard it about 60, 70 years ago.
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  • Where are you going for christmas?
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  • Going home.
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  • "(no place like) home for the holidays."
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  • - where you going? - i'm going home.
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  • - where is that?
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  • - nashville, tennessee.
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  • - so you'll be there. - to ladye love's house.
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  • - [laughs]
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  • - that's where i'm going.
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  • - so, i mean, that's your home.
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  • - it's my home. yeah, right. - yeah.
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  • - and my son, we'll all be there by the christmas tree,
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  • And the snow falling down, and singing "jingle bells."
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  • - and, adam, where are you going?
  • 00:11:54.192 --> 00:11:55.226
  • - same.
  • 00:11:55.226 --> 00:11:56.728
  • I'll be in tennessee, as well, with my family and my kids.
  • 00:11:56.728 --> 00:12:00.832
  • - i'll be at the hampton inn, tennessee.
  • 00:12:00.832 --> 00:12:02.467
  • [laughter]
  • 00:12:02.467 --> 00:12:04.669
  • - i do--i don't leave the house at christmas.
  • 00:12:04.669 --> 00:12:07.205
  • It's become a thing. - that's right.
  • 00:12:07.205 --> 00:12:09.641
  • Do they give you a break on christmas lately?
  • 00:12:09.641 --> 00:12:11.509
  • - no. no, they don't.
  • 00:12:11.509 --> 00:12:12.877
  • I have to cook and everything. - oh, come on, wes.
  • 00:12:12.877 --> 00:12:14.512
  • - come on. - no, i love it.
  • 00:12:14.512 --> 00:12:15.747
  • I love it. but andrea loves to travel.
  • 00:12:15.747 --> 00:12:17.582
  • - yeah.
  • 00:12:17.582 --> 00:12:19.150
  • - and she--if we could be gone christmas day, she would do it.
  • 00:12:19.150 --> 00:12:20.685
  • And i just refuse. i say, you can go.
  • 00:12:20.685 --> 00:12:22.620
  • I'm staying here at the house. - well, good for you.
  • 00:12:22.620 --> 00:12:24.823
  • What'd she say to you, i dare you
  • 00:12:24.823 --> 00:12:26.224
  • To come out from under that bed and say that again?
  • 00:12:26.224 --> 00:12:28.159
  • - exactly. come say it to my face.
  • 00:12:28.159 --> 00:12:29.694
  • [laughter]
  • 00:12:29.694 --> 00:12:30.995
  • - big talk.
  • 00:12:30.995 --> 00:12:32.664
  • Okay, todd, where you gonna be?
  • 00:12:32.664 --> 00:12:34.499
  • - we're gonna be in texas out there.
  • 00:12:34.499 --> 00:12:35.834
  • - yeah.
  • 00:12:35.834 --> 00:12:37.302
  • - and then, part of that, then we'll go--then we're gonna
  • 00:12:37.302 --> 00:12:38.736
  • Go down to georgia.
  • 00:12:38.736 --> 00:12:39.804
  • So we're gonna be back and forth.
  • 00:12:39.804 --> 00:12:40.872
  • But we'll see mama and--
  • 00:12:40.872 --> 00:12:43.708
  • And all my brothers and sisters.
  • 00:12:43.708 --> 00:12:45.243
  • Then we're gonna have grandma and grandma there in texas.
  • 00:12:45.243 --> 00:12:47.178
  • - wow. - we're gonna get together.
  • 00:12:47.178 --> 00:12:48.313
  • And we're gonna eat a lot.
  • 00:12:48.313 --> 00:12:49.781
  • - oh, come on.
  • 00:12:49.781 --> 00:12:51.583
  • - gonna just enjoy it.
  • 00:12:51.583 --> 00:12:52.717
  • Enjoy each other-- sing a little.
  • 00:12:52.717 --> 00:12:54.185
  • Gonna go down to georgia, we're gonna sing a whole lot.
  • 00:12:54.185 --> 00:12:56.521
  • We sung--we sung all night one time.
  • 00:12:56.521 --> 00:12:58.223
  • The rooster told us to hush.
  • 00:12:58.223 --> 00:12:59.557
  • [laughter]
  • 00:12:59.557 --> 00:13:01.960
  • - he told you to be quiet. - i told you, be quiet.
  • 00:13:01.960 --> 00:13:03.761
  • - now, todd, i'm gonna go-- after we leave in tennessee,
  • 00:13:03.761 --> 00:13:05.830
  • We're gonna go down to mississippi
  • 00:13:05.830 --> 00:13:06.998
  • About the same time you go to georgia.
  • 00:13:06.998 --> 00:13:08.132
  • Because mama, she cooks the peas
  • 00:13:08.132 --> 00:13:10.368
  • And the cornbread for christmas.
  • 00:13:10.368 --> 00:13:11.469
  • - oh, black eyed peas. yes, sir.
  • 00:13:11.469 --> 00:13:13.204
  • - so after christmas, we're gonna catch that.
  • 00:13:13.204 --> 00:13:14.439
  • So i know you'll get that when you get down there.
  • 00:13:14.439 --> 00:13:15.506
  • - oh, yeah. mm, mm, mm.
  • 00:13:15.506 --> 00:13:16.674
  • You got--you hear that?
  • 00:13:16.674 --> 00:13:17.842
  • - that's good. - i smell it right now.
  • 00:13:17.842 --> 00:13:19.277
  • - oh, man, that's sugar. that's sugar.
  • 00:13:19.277 --> 00:13:21.145
  • - kevin, where are you going?
  • 00:13:21.145 --> 00:13:22.580
  • - you know, for years when my mom and dad were alive,
  • 00:13:22.580 --> 00:13:25.483
  • Cathy's parents, we would go to south carolina on christmas eve
  • 00:13:25.483 --> 00:13:29.153
  • And kentucky on christmas day.
  • 00:13:29.153 --> 00:13:31.422
  • We kind of split that up.
  • 00:13:31.422 --> 00:13:33.091
  • I remember my dad saying, son, some day
  • 00:13:33.091 --> 00:13:35.159
  • You'll be having christmas at your home.
  • 00:13:35.159 --> 00:13:37.228
  • And that's what we do now, our home in tennessee.
  • 00:13:37.228 --> 00:13:39.364
  • And our kids are there, and times have changed.
  • 00:13:39.364 --> 00:13:41.833
  • But home is always home. - yes.
  • 00:13:41.833 --> 00:13:43.868
  • Yeah. that's so good.
  • 00:13:43.868 --> 00:13:45.970
  • - there's no place like it.
  • 00:13:45.970 --> 00:13:47.038
  • - and i love this song.
  • 00:13:47.038 --> 00:13:49.474
  • [cheery music]
  • 00:13:49.474 --> 00:13:52.310
  • - ♪ oh, there's no place like home for the holidays ♪
  • 00:13:52.310 --> 00:13:59.250
  • ♪ 'cause no matter how far away you roam ♪
  • 00:13:59.250 --> 00:14:06.424
  • ♪ when you pine for the sunshine of a friendly gaze ♪
  • 00:14:06.424 --> 00:14:13.464
  • ♪ for the holidays you can't beat home sweet home ♪
  • 00:14:13.464 --> 00:14:20.038
  • ♪ i met a man who lives in tennessee ♪
  • 00:14:20.038 --> 00:14:24.442
  • ♪ and he was heading for ♪
  • 00:14:24.442 --> 00:14:27.845
  • ♪ pennsylvania and some homemade pumpkin pie ♪
  • 00:14:27.845 --> 00:14:33.952
  • ♪ from pennsylvania folks are traveling ♪
  • 00:14:33.952 --> 00:14:37.889
  • ♪ down to dixie's sunny shore ♪
  • 00:14:37.889 --> 00:14:41.592
  • - ♪ from atlantic to pacific, gee ♪
  • 00:14:41.592 --> 00:14:45.730
  • - ♪ the traffic is terrific ♪
  • 00:14:45.730 --> 00:14:48.533
  • ♪ oh, there's no place like home for the holidays ♪
  • 00:14:48.533 --> 00:14:55.306
  • ♪ 'cause no matter how far away you roam ♪
  • 00:14:55.306 --> 00:15:02.480
  • ♪ when you pine for the sunshine of a friendly gaze ♪
  • 00:15:02.480 --> 00:15:09.454
  • ♪ for the holidays, you can't beat home sweet home ♪
  • 00:15:09.454 --> 00:15:16.394
  • ♪ ♪
  • 00:15:16.394 --> 00:15:27.271
  • ♪ when you pine for the sunshine ♪
  • 00:15:31.109 --> 00:15:37.715
  • ♪ of a friendly gaze ♪
  • 00:15:37.715 --> 00:15:47.058
  • ♪ for the holidays, you can't beat home ♪
  • 00:15:47.058 --> 00:15:53.131
  • ♪ sweet home ♪
  • 00:15:53.131 --> 00:16:00.438
  • - yeah.
  • 00:16:00.438 --> 00:16:02.507
  • - that's so good. - let's go!
  • 00:16:02.507 --> 00:16:06.177
  • - let's go home!
  • 00:16:06.177 --> 00:16:07.445
  • - "mary was the first to carry the gospel" was
  • 00:16:07.445 --> 00:16:10.081
  • Not original with mark and me.
  • 00:16:10.081 --> 00:16:11.983
  • We both wrote that.
  • 00:16:11.983 --> 00:16:13.518
  • Dottie had written another song called "mary was the first
  • 00:16:13.518 --> 00:16:16.721
  • To carry the gospel."
  • 00:16:16.721 --> 00:16:19.657
  • I loved the idea, so mark and i got together,
  • 00:16:19.657 --> 00:16:23.027
  • And i think came up with a pretty good--with a pretty--
  • 00:16:23.027 --> 00:16:25.596
  • - i remember when you came on the bus
  • 00:16:25.596 --> 00:16:26.831
  • And had the demo that you'd done--
  • 00:16:26.831 --> 00:16:28.332
  • - yeah.
  • 00:16:28.332 --> 00:16:29.534
  • - and all the excitement about that idea.
  • 00:16:29.534 --> 00:16:31.235
  • That's an ageless idea-- - yeah.
  • 00:16:31.235 --> 00:16:34.072
  • - that she was the first to carry the gospel.
  • 00:16:34.072 --> 00:16:36.374
  • - we have so much respect for dottie rambo.
  • 00:16:36.374 --> 00:16:38.976
  • Dottie rambo.
  • 00:16:38.976 --> 00:16:40.845
  • And--and here's the song.
  • 00:16:40.845 --> 00:16:42.880
  • - [vocalizing]
  • 00:16:42.880 --> 00:16:50.588
  • [soft jazzy music]
  • 00:16:50.588 --> 00:16:54.092
  • ♪ mary was the first one to carry the gospel ♪
  • 00:16:54.092 --> 00:17:01.432
  • ♪ when the angels brought the news ♪
  • 00:17:01.432 --> 00:17:05.736
  • ♪ of that precious little boy ♪
  • 00:17:05.736 --> 00:17:11.008
  • ♪ mary was the first one to carry the gospel ♪
  • 00:17:11.008 --> 00:17:18.483
  • ♪ and that news brought joy, sweet joy ♪
  • 00:17:18.483 --> 00:17:26.891
  • ♪ mary was the first one to carry the gospel ♪
  • 00:17:26.891 --> 00:17:34.699
  • ♪ when the angels brought the news ♪
  • 00:17:34.699 --> 00:17:39.070
  • ♪ of that precious little boy ♪
  • 00:17:39.070 --> 00:17:44.175
  • ♪ mary was the first one to carry the gospel ♪
  • 00:17:44.175 --> 00:17:51.482
  • ♪ and that news brought joy, sweet joy ♪
  • 00:17:51.482 --> 00:18:00.525
  • - ♪ the shepherds watched their flocks by night ♪
  • 00:18:00.525 --> 00:18:04.228
  • ♪ and nearly fell asleep ♪
  • 00:18:04.228 --> 00:18:08.766
  • ♪ another lonely, quiet night ♪
  • 00:18:08.766 --> 00:18:13.304
  • ♪ watching all those sheep ♪
  • 00:18:13.304 --> 00:18:15.907
  • - ♪ until the choir of holy angels ♪
  • 00:18:15.907 --> 00:18:20.511
  • ♪ pierced the night with songs of joy ♪
  • 00:18:20.511 --> 00:18:25.049
  • - ♪ good news i bring for christ the king ♪
  • 00:18:25.049 --> 00:18:29.353
  • ♪ is mary's baby boy ♪
  • 00:18:29.353 --> 00:18:33.824
  • - ♪ mary was the first one to carry the gospel ♪
  • 00:18:33.824 --> 00:18:41.065
  • ♪ when the angels brought the news ♪
  • 00:18:41.065 --> 00:18:45.269
  • ♪ of that precious little boy ♪
  • 00:18:45.269 --> 00:18:50.107
  • ♪ mary was the first one to carry the gospel ♪
  • 00:18:50.107 --> 00:18:57.548
  • ♪ and that news brought joy, sweet joy ♪
  • 00:18:57.548 --> 00:19:06.157
  • ♪ hosanna to the highest ♪
  • 00:19:06.157 --> 00:19:09.961
  • ♪ and to christ, his only son ♪
  • 00:19:09.961 --> 00:19:14.565
  • ♪ god's glory wrapped in swaddling clothes ♪
  • 00:19:14.565 --> 00:19:18.869
  • - ♪ the meek and holy one ♪
  • 00:19:18.869 --> 00:19:22.673
  • - ♪ this baby boy will change the hearts ♪
  • 00:19:22.673 --> 00:19:27.278
  • ♪ of all who will believe ♪
  • 00:19:27.278 --> 00:19:31.015
  • - ♪ what the prophets told has come to pass ♪
  • 00:19:31.015 --> 00:19:35.620
  • ♪ a virgin has conceived ♪
  • 00:19:35.620 --> 00:19:39.757
  • ♪ mary was the first one to carry the gospel ♪
  • 00:19:39.757 --> 00:19:46.831
  • ♪ when the angels brought the news ♪
  • 00:19:46.831 --> 00:19:51.269
  • ♪ of that precious little boy ♪
  • 00:19:51.269 --> 00:19:56.207
  • ♪ mary was the first one to carry the gospel ♪
  • 00:19:56.207 --> 00:20:03.681
  • ♪ and that news brought joy, sweet joy ♪
  • 00:20:03.681 --> 00:20:09.687
  • - okay. here we go.
  • 00:20:09.687 --> 00:20:13.057
  • - ♪ mary was the first one to carry the gospel ♪
  • 00:20:13.124 --> 00:20:20.364
  • ♪ when the angels brought the news ♪
  • 00:20:20.364 --> 00:20:24.602
  • ♪ of that precious little boy ♪
  • 00:20:24.602 --> 00:20:29.307
  • ♪ mary was the first one to carry the gospel ♪
  • 00:20:29.307 --> 00:20:36.714
  • ♪ and that news brought joy, sweet joy ♪
  • 00:20:36.714 --> 00:20:45.056
  • ♪ and that news brought joy, sweet joy ♪
  • 00:20:45.056 --> 00:20:53.030
  • ♪ and that news brought joy ♪
  • 00:20:53.030 --> 00:21:00.471
  • ♪ sweet ♪
  • 00:21:00.471 --> 00:21:04.709
  • ♪ joy ♪
  • 00:21:04.709 --> 00:21:11.682
  • [vocalizing]
  • 00:21:11.682 --> 00:21:20.124
  • - yes! - yes.
  • 00:21:20.124 --> 00:21:21.759
  • - i love that song.
  • 00:21:21.759 --> 00:21:22.960
  • - why not?
  • 00:21:22.960 --> 00:21:23.994
  • [applause]
  • 00:21:23.994 --> 00:21:26.731
  • - when you think back as a kid, is there one
  • 00:21:26.731 --> 00:21:30.134
  • Christmas in particular that was, you know,
  • 00:21:30.134 --> 00:21:33.504
  • Maybe one that you can remember the most or--
  • 00:21:33.504 --> 00:21:37.408
  • Like mine, for instance, was when i got my first bike.
  • 00:21:37.408 --> 00:21:42.113
  • And i remember getting out in my yard in my tighty whiteys--
  • 00:21:42.113 --> 00:21:45.783
  • - oh, yeah. [laughter]
  • 00:21:45.783 --> 00:21:47.585
  • - and riding down the street.
  • 00:21:47.585 --> 00:21:49.120
  • I didn't care who was around.
  • 00:21:49.120 --> 00:21:50.821
  • I just-- - nice.
  • 00:21:50.821 --> 00:21:52.089
  • - got on my bike. - but you did that last week.
  • 00:21:52.089 --> 00:21:53.424
  • [laughter]
  • 00:21:53.424 --> 00:21:55.126
  • - it wasn't last week.
  • 00:21:55.126 --> 00:21:57.661
  • But i just remember that.
  • 00:21:57.661 --> 00:21:59.230
  • I remember being a kid, carefree, riding my bike.
  • 00:21:59.230 --> 00:22:02.633
  • I was so excited and so happy.
  • 00:22:02.633 --> 00:22:04.435
  • Do you have a moment like that?
  • 00:22:04.435 --> 00:22:05.970
  • - yes, but it's-- it's not as a child.
  • 00:22:05.970 --> 00:22:08.739
  • It was my mother's last christmas.
  • 00:22:08.739 --> 00:22:10.841
  • They had been married for 67 years.
  • 00:22:10.841 --> 00:22:13.444
  • She was probably 86, 87.
  • 00:22:13.444 --> 00:22:16.714
  • Benjy was there with his guitar.
  • 00:22:16.714 --> 00:22:18.315
  • I don't know why i'm doing this.
  • 00:22:18.315 --> 00:22:19.617
  • I don't play the guitar.
  • 00:22:19.617 --> 00:22:21.485
  • But benjy was there.
  • 00:22:21.485 --> 00:22:23.988
  • Barry can play bass.
  • 00:22:23.988 --> 00:22:25.556
  • And--and will was playing guitar, and probably woody.
  • 00:22:25.556 --> 00:22:29.894
  • And there was a lot of music.
  • 00:22:29.894 --> 00:22:31.929
  • And we'd sing for a little bit.
  • 00:22:31.929 --> 00:22:33.330
  • And mom's mind was slipping.
  • 00:22:33.330 --> 00:22:35.533
  • And we'd sing for a little bit, and mom and dad
  • 00:22:35.533 --> 00:22:38.736
  • Were sitting there on one of the little sofas.
  • 00:22:38.736 --> 00:22:42.640
  • And mom would get up.
  • 00:22:42.640 --> 00:22:44.642
  • And dad said, where are you going, lela?
  • 00:22:44.642 --> 00:22:46.343
  • She says, well, we probably need to go home.
  • 00:22:46.343 --> 00:22:49.280
  • We are home. you know?
  • 00:22:49.280 --> 00:22:51.215
  • And everybody would smile, and she'd sit back down.
  • 00:22:51.215 --> 00:22:53.350
  • And two or three songs later she would say--
  • 00:22:53.350 --> 00:22:56.720
  • Get up.
  • 00:22:56.720 --> 00:22:57.988
  • Where are you--where are you going, lela?
  • 00:22:57.988 --> 00:23:00.324
  • Probably better go home.
  • 00:23:00.324 --> 00:23:01.892
  • You know, that happened three or four times and--
  • 00:23:01.892 --> 00:23:03.961
  • Bittersweet, you know? - sure.
  • 00:23:03.961 --> 00:23:05.796
  • - because that was christmas eve.
  • 00:23:05.796 --> 00:23:08.599
  • The next night, she passed away with all of her kids around.
  • 00:23:08.599 --> 00:23:12.503
  • - wow.
  • 00:23:12.503 --> 00:23:13.971
  • - and isn't that a wonderful way to go to heaven?
  • 00:23:13.971 --> 00:23:16.240
  • [chuckles]
  • 00:23:16.240 --> 00:23:18.809
  • - ♪ god with us ♪
  • 00:23:18.809 --> 00:23:23.347
  • ♪ common yet miraculous ♪
  • 00:23:23.347 --> 00:23:29.453
  • ♪ you shall call him jesus ♪
  • 00:23:29.453 --> 00:23:33.757
  • ♪ it's such a lovely name ♪
  • 00:23:33.757 --> 00:23:43.434
  • ♪ david's throne ♪
  • 00:23:43.501 --> 00:23:48.005
  • ♪ reigning over jacob's home ♪
  • 00:23:48.005 --> 00:23:54.144
  • ♪ for the glory now has come ♪
  • 00:23:54.144 --> 00:23:58.349
  • ♪ and jesus is his name ♪
  • 00:23:58.349 --> 00:24:08.025
  • ♪ lovely name ♪
  • 00:24:08.092 --> 00:24:12.596
  • ♪ jesus, what a lovely name ♪
  • 00:24:12.596 --> 00:24:20.504
  • ♪ all creation now proclaim ♪
  • 00:24:20.504 --> 00:24:24.775
  • ♪ jesus, what a lovely name ♪
  • 00:24:24.775 --> 00:24:31.949
  • ♪ messiah, come ♪
  • 00:24:31.949 --> 00:24:37.254
  • ♪ healing now at last begun ♪
  • 00:24:37.254 --> 00:24:43.427
  • ♪ broken bread to make us one ♪
  • 00:24:43.427 --> 00:24:47.565
  • ♪ and jesus is his name ♪
  • 00:24:47.565 --> 00:24:57.141
  • ♪ lovely name ♪
  • 00:24:57.207 --> 00:25:01.879
  • ♪ jesus, what a lovely name ♪
  • 00:25:01.879 --> 00:25:09.553
  • ♪ all creation now proclaim ♪
  • 00:25:09.553 --> 00:25:13.958
  • ♪ jesus, what a lovely name ♪
  • 00:25:13.958 --> 00:25:21.899
  • ♪ joy restored ♪
  • 00:25:21.899 --> 00:25:26.503
  • ♪ while a heart pierced by the sword ♪
  • 00:25:26.503 --> 00:25:32.643
  • ♪ gives birth to our risen lord ♪
  • 00:25:32.643 --> 00:25:36.880
  • ♪ and jesus is his name ♪
  • 00:25:36.880 --> 00:25:46.457
  • ♪ god with us ♪
  • 00:25:46.457 --> 00:25:50.995
  • ♪ common yet miraculous ♪
  • 00:25:50.995 --> 00:25:57.201
  • ♪ you shall call him jesus ♪
  • 00:25:57.201 --> 00:26:01.472
  • ♪ it's such a lovely name ♪
  • 00:26:01.472 --> 00:26:09.580
  • ♪ for the glory now has come ♪
  • 00:26:09.647 --> 00:26:13.784
  • ♪ and jesus is ♪
  • 00:26:13.784 --> 00:26:17.554
  • ♪ his name ♪
  • 00:26:17.554 --> 00:26:24.061
  • [gentle music]
  • 00:26:24.061 --> 00:26:27.064
  • ♪ ♪
  • 00:26:27.064 --> 00:26:39.043
  • - "new star shining."
  • 00:26:42.579 --> 00:26:44.581
  • - one of my favorites.
  • 00:26:44.581 --> 00:26:45.716
  • - you love this song, don't you?
  • 00:26:45.716 --> 00:26:46.984
  • - i do.
  • 00:26:46.984 --> 00:26:48.318
  • Yeah, it's one of those-- when i was in high school,
  • 00:26:48.318 --> 00:26:50.254
  • When i was listening to vocal band just on repeat,
  • 00:26:50.254 --> 00:26:52.923
  • This was the one that i always came back to
  • 00:26:52.923 --> 00:26:55.592
  • As far as the christmas songs.
  • 00:26:55.592 --> 00:26:56.994
  • - yeah. - and i loved how guy sang it.
  • 00:26:56.994 --> 00:26:59.630
  • And i have such great memories of this because, actually, my--
  • 00:26:59.630 --> 00:27:04.802
  • My wife and i, our first date was when you premiered
  • 00:27:04.802 --> 00:27:07.304
  • The song, when the vocal band premiered it at the
  • 00:27:07.304 --> 00:27:08.939
  • "joy to the world" taping-- - wow.
  • 00:27:08.939 --> 00:27:10.507
  • - at christ church. - in christ church.
  • 00:27:10.507 --> 00:27:11.842
  • - so it just it has lots of great memories,
  • 00:27:11.842 --> 00:27:13.644
  • So i'm thankful that you finally let us record that
  • 00:27:13.644 --> 00:27:16.714
  • After begging you for years.
  • 00:27:16.714 --> 00:27:17.748
  • You finally let us do that.
  • 00:27:17.748 --> 00:27:18.982
  • But, really, it's just a great song.
  • 00:27:18.982 --> 00:27:21.552
  • - this is amazing.
  • 00:27:21.552 --> 00:27:22.920
  • Now, how long have you been here with the vocal band?
  • 00:27:22.920 --> 00:27:24.421
  • - i just passed 18 years. - whew.
  • 00:27:24.421 --> 00:27:26.857
  • - we have got video and film every now and then
  • 00:27:26.857 --> 00:27:30.561
  • Somebody will say, that's little wes.
  • 00:27:30.561 --> 00:27:32.596
  • He was 11 or 12.
  • 00:27:32.596 --> 00:27:33.864
  • He was out in the crowd.
  • 00:27:33.864 --> 00:27:35.666
  • - oh, yeah.
  • 00:27:35.666 --> 00:27:36.734
  • And brianna texted me the other day.
  • 00:27:36.734 --> 00:27:38.869
  • She said, we're looking at praise gathering
  • 00:27:38.869 --> 00:27:40.404
  • Footage from the '90s.
  • 00:27:40.404 --> 00:27:42.272
  • She says, i think that's wes.
  • 00:27:42.272 --> 00:27:45.209
  • So she texted me.
  • 00:27:45.209 --> 00:27:46.744
  • She said, were you at the praise gathering in '96, '97?
  • 00:27:46.744 --> 00:27:49.379
  • And i said, yeah, i was.
  • 00:27:49.379 --> 00:27:50.748
  • And that was me at praise gathering just as a fan.
  • 00:27:50.748 --> 00:27:53.684
  • And then i got to sing at the last one in--
  • 00:27:53.684 --> 00:27:56.186
  • I guess it was 2005, right, was the last one.
  • 00:27:56.186 --> 00:28:00.657
  • So it[gentle music] razy.
  • 00:28:00.657 --> 00:28:03.660
  • ♪ ♪
  • 00:28:03.660 --> 00:28:10.734
  • - ♪ they didn't own a house ♪
  • 00:28:14.004 --> 00:28:18.542
  • ♪ no crib, no toys were waiting ♪
  • 00:28:18.542 --> 00:28:24.681
  • ♪ but still, they had their love ♪
  • 00:28:24.681 --> 00:28:29.253
  • ♪ for the child they were anticipating ♪
  • 00:28:29.253 --> 00:28:35.025
  • ♪ he was born one winter night ♪
  • 00:28:35.025 --> 00:28:40.397
  • ♪ on a road between two towns ♪
  • 00:28:40.397 --> 00:28:45.769
  • ♪ they wrapped him up so warm and tight ♪
  • 00:28:45.769 --> 00:28:50.574
  • ♪ and said, it looks like heaven's come down ♪
  • 00:28:50.574 --> 00:28:55.946
  • - ♪ there was a new star shining ♪
  • 00:28:55.946 --> 00:29:01.351
  • ♪ in the sky up above ♪
  • 00:29:01.351 --> 00:29:06.590
  • - ♪ by his light ♪
  • 00:29:06.590 --> 00:29:09.226
  • ♪ that winter night ♪
  • 00:29:09.226 --> 00:29:12.262
  • - ♪ they found peace and perfect love ♪
  • 00:29:12.262 --> 00:29:17.668
  • ♪ if we want to find it ♪
  • 00:29:17.668 --> 00:29:22.840
  • ♪ i know we always will ♪
  • 00:29:22.840 --> 00:29:28.512
  • ♪ for that new star is shining for us still ♪
  • 00:29:28.512 --> 00:29:36.587
  • ♪ ♪
  • 00:29:36.587 --> 00:29:44.628
  • - ♪ they worried how to feed him ♪
  • 00:29:44.628 --> 00:29:49.466
  • ♪ simple trade was all they knew ♪
  • 00:29:49.466 --> 00:29:54.771
  • - ♪ it was hard enough to make ends meet ♪
  • 00:29:54.771 --> 00:30:00.444
  • ♪ when there were only two ♪
  • 00:30:00.444 --> 00:30:05.916
  • ♪ but the cold and the dark and the hunger ♪
  • 00:30:05.916 --> 00:30:10.854
  • - ♪ it couldn't take away their joy ♪
  • 00:30:10.854 --> 00:30:16.560
  • - ♪ for they knew that they would find a way ♪
  • 00:30:16.560 --> 00:30:21.598
  • - ♪ for that precious baby boy ♪
  • 00:30:21.598 --> 00:30:26.603
  • - ♪ there was a new star shining ♪
  • 00:30:26.603 --> 00:30:32.009
  • ♪ in the sky up above ♪
  • 00:30:32.009 --> 00:30:37.114
  • - ♪ by his light ♪
  • 00:30:37.114 --> 00:30:39.750
  • ♪ that winter night ♪
  • 00:30:39.750 --> 00:30:42.753
  • - ♪ they found peace and perfect love ♪
  • 00:30:42.753 --> 00:30:48.125
  • ♪ if we want to find it ♪
  • 00:30:48.125 --> 00:30:53.463
  • ♪ i know we always will ♪
  • 00:30:53.463 --> 00:30:58.769
  • ♪ for that new star is shining for us still ♪
  • 00:30:58.769 --> 00:31:09.179
  • ♪ and if we want to find it ♪
  • 00:31:09.246 --> 00:31:15.052
  • ♪ i know we always will ♪
  • 00:31:15.052 --> 00:31:22.993
  • ♪ for that new star is shining ♪
  • 00:31:22.993 --> 00:31:29.967
  • ♪ for us still ♪
  • 00:31:29.967 --> 00:31:34.604
  • ♪ ♪
  • 00:31:34.604 --> 00:31:39.076
  • [vocalizing]
  • 00:31:39.076 --> 00:31:50.420
  • - man, it's amazing.
  • 00:31:50.487 --> 00:31:51.788
  • - it's so good. - "new star shining."
  • 00:31:51.788 --> 00:31:53.390
  • - good job. - "new star shining."
  • 00:31:53.390 --> 00:31:55.459
  • - so good.
  • 00:31:55.459 --> 00:31:56.493
  • - well, i can't help but think we're sitting in your studio
  • 00:31:57.828 --> 00:32:00.497
  • Today in alexandria, indiana.
  • 00:32:00.497 --> 00:32:02.399
  • And i remember your dad, george gaither,
  • 00:32:02.399 --> 00:32:04.968
  • Traveled with us on the road until he was well in his 90s,
  • 00:32:04.968 --> 00:32:08.605
  • Lived right down here.
  • 00:32:08.605 --> 00:32:10.474
  • Is there a special memory that you have of something
  • 00:32:10.474 --> 00:32:14.244
  • Mr. gaither did at christmastime?
  • 00:32:14.244 --> 00:32:16.713
  • Do you have a tradition or anything?
  • 00:32:16.713 --> 00:32:18.348
  • - yeah.
  • 00:32:18.348 --> 00:32:19.850
  • We--we met in my dad's house for christmas eve
  • 00:32:19.850 --> 00:32:24.888
  • For 60 years in a row.
  • 00:32:24.888 --> 00:32:26.957
  • - wow.
  • 00:32:26.957 --> 00:32:28.258
  • - i missed one right after high school.
  • 00:32:28.258 --> 00:32:30.160
  • I was--i was not home, and a couple more.
  • 00:32:30.160 --> 00:32:33.897
  • But most of the family was there on christmas eve.
  • 00:32:33.897 --> 00:32:38.335
  • Even as i got older.
  • 00:32:38.335 --> 00:32:40.170
  • And he would have some new tool or something, he--
  • 00:32:40.170 --> 00:32:43.507
  • Something he had got, or some animal
  • 00:32:43.507 --> 00:32:46.143
  • That he was concerned about.
  • 00:32:46.143 --> 00:32:48.979
  • We had cows, we had pigs, had horses and chickens, all that.
  • 00:32:48.979 --> 00:32:54.885
  • It was always a lot more special because his insight
  • 00:32:54.885 --> 00:32:59.823
  • Into life and perspective.
  • 00:32:59.823 --> 00:33:03.226
  • I don't know how many times i would go to him and say,
  • 00:33:03.226 --> 00:33:06.563
  • Dad, i'm worried about something.
  • 00:33:06.563 --> 00:33:09.933
  • And after i'd wallow that thing around my brain for a while,
  • 00:33:09.933 --> 00:33:13.437
  • He'd say, oh, bill.
  • 00:33:13.437 --> 00:33:14.871
  • It's probably not as bad as you think it is.
  • 00:33:14.871 --> 00:33:18.075
  • And then he'd wait for a little bit and said,
  • 00:33:18.075 --> 00:33:20.177
  • And it probably wasn't as good as you thought it was.
  • 00:33:20.177 --> 00:33:22.512
  • [laughter]
  • 00:33:22.512 --> 00:33:24.147
  • You know what that's called?
  • 00:33:24.147 --> 00:33:25.248
  • - that's called wisdom right there.
  • 00:33:25.248 --> 00:33:26.783
  • - that's called perspective.
  • 00:33:26.783 --> 00:33:28.819
  • And we all get reflective at the end of the year,
  • 00:33:28.819 --> 00:33:32.489
  • You know, saying, okay, what am i doing--doing with my life?
  • 00:33:32.489 --> 00:33:37.694
  • Am i going in the right direction?
  • 00:33:37.694 --> 00:33:39.663
  • Boy, to have an anchor like that to talk to--
  • 00:33:39.663 --> 00:33:42.132
  • And he made it special.
  • 00:33:42.132 --> 00:33:44.034
  • You know gloria.
  • 00:33:44.034 --> 00:33:45.902
  • I think, in this song, she says it's
  • 00:33:45.902 --> 00:33:48.338
  • More than a story of a little baby born in the manger,
  • 00:33:48.338 --> 00:33:52.375
  • The christ child.
  • 00:33:52.375 --> 00:33:54.511
  • It's a story about life and what we do with our life.
  • 00:33:54.511 --> 00:33:57.547
  • And the words to that chorus--
  • 00:33:57.547 --> 00:33:59.349
  • "my heart, my will, my mind, my all,
  • 00:33:59.349 --> 00:34:03.753
  • "i consecrate to bring
  • 00:34:03.753 --> 00:34:07.324
  • "the holy son of god to earth.
  • 00:34:07.324 --> 00:34:09.259
  • Oh, let the angels sing."
  • 00:34:09.259 --> 00:34:13.029
  • And every time i hear this song,
  • 00:34:13.029 --> 00:34:15.599
  • And the group sings it very well, i always think,
  • 00:34:15.599 --> 00:34:19.336
  • That's a praise and worship song, really.
  • 00:34:19.336 --> 00:34:21.204
  • You know, that's not just a christmas song.
  • 00:34:21.204 --> 00:34:24.808
  • I love this.
  • 00:34:24.808 --> 00:34:27.344
  • [joyous music]
  • 00:34:27.344 --> 00:34:30.347
  • ♪ ♪
  • 00:34:30.347 --> 00:34:41.825
  • - ♪ my heart would be your bethlehem ♪
  • 00:34:45.695 --> 00:34:51.368
  • ♪ a shelter for your birth ♪
  • 00:34:51.368 --> 00:34:56.873
  • ♪ my body'd be your dwelling place ♪
  • 00:34:56.873 --> 00:35:02.779
  • ♪ a sacred temple on this earth ♪
  • 00:35:02.779 --> 00:35:10.620
  • ♪ my holy intervention ♪
  • 00:35:10.620 --> 00:35:16.726
  • ♪ an act of love divine ♪
  • 00:35:16.726 --> 00:35:22.365
  • ♪ in union with mortality ♪
  • 00:35:22.365 --> 00:35:27.971
  • ♪ make incarnation mine ♪
  • 00:35:27.971 --> 00:35:36.246
  • ♪ my heart, my will, my mind, my all ♪
  • 00:35:36.246 --> 00:35:42.085
  • ♪ i consecrate to bring ♪
  • 00:35:42.085 --> 00:35:47.490
  • ♪ the holy son of god to earth ♪
  • 00:35:47.490 --> 00:35:53.363
  • ♪ oh, let the angels sing ♪
  • 00:35:53.363 --> 00:35:59.603
  • ♪ ♪
  • 00:35:59.603 --> 00:36:06.676
  • ♪ my will would bow in wonderment ♪
  • 00:36:10.380 --> 00:36:15.852
  • ♪ struck silent by the awe ♪
  • 00:36:15.852 --> 00:36:21.291
  • ♪ of angels visitation ♪
  • 00:36:21.291 --> 00:36:27.163
  • ♪ that wakes my slumbering heart at dawn ♪
  • 00:36:27.163 --> 00:36:35.405
  • ♪ with some annunciation ♪
  • 00:36:35.405 --> 00:36:41.211
  • ♪ my soul could magnify ♪
  • 00:36:41.211 --> 00:36:47.050
  • ♪ begin in me a holy seed ♪
  • 00:36:47.050 --> 00:36:52.555
  • ♪ that i cannot deny ♪
  • 00:36:52.555 --> 00:37:00.764
  • ♪ my heart, my will, my mind, my all ♪
  • 00:37:00.764 --> 00:37:06.770
  • ♪ i consecrate to bring ♪
  • 00:37:06.770 --> 00:37:12.509
  • ♪ the holy son of god to earth ♪
  • 00:37:12.509 --> 00:37:17.847
  • ♪ oh, let the angels sing ♪
  • 00:37:17.847 --> 00:37:26.690
  • ♪ my heart, my will, my mind, my all ♪
  • 00:37:26.690 --> 00:37:32.295
  • ♪ i consecrate to bring ♪
  • 00:37:32.295 --> 00:37:40.770
  • ♪ the holy son of god to earth ♪
  • 00:37:40.770 --> 00:37:49.979
  • ♪ oh, let the angels ♪
  • 00:37:49.979 --> 00:37:56.319
  • ♪ sing ♪
  • 00:37:56.319 --> 00:38:02.258
  • ♪ gloria ♪
  • 00:38:02.258 --> 00:38:16.339
  • ♪ let the angels ♪
  • 00:38:16.339 --> 00:38:22.011
  • ♪ sing ♪
  • 00:38:22.011 --> 00:38:38.728
  • - okay, this next song is one of my favorite songs.
  • 00:38:42.832 --> 00:38:45.769
  • It's called "gloria."
  • 00:38:45.769 --> 00:38:47.737
  • - why not?
  • 00:38:47.737 --> 00:38:49.105
  • - i hope she's listening.
  • 00:38:49.105 --> 00:38:50.106
  • [laughter]
  • 00:38:50.106 --> 00:38:51.808
  • - don't worry. she never watches this.
  • 00:38:51.808 --> 00:38:53.176
  • [laughter]
  • 00:38:53.176 --> 00:38:55.412
  • - this song, reggie shines.
  • 00:38:55.412 --> 00:38:57.847
  • - whoo! - oh, my goodness.
  • 00:38:57.847 --> 00:38:59.682
  • - here he is.
  • 00:38:59.682 --> 00:39:01.885
  • Reggie smith and the vocal band.
  • 00:39:01.885 --> 00:39:03.586
  • Here he is.
  • 00:39:03.586 --> 00:39:05.455
  • [upbeat music]
  • 00:39:05.455 --> 00:39:07.690
  • - ♪ come, the story i must tell ♪
  • 00:39:07.690 --> 00:39:10.827
  • ♪ i can hardly believe myself ♪
  • 00:39:10.827 --> 00:39:12.862
  • ♪ such a mystery to me ♪
  • 00:39:12.862 --> 00:39:16.399
  • ♪ just an ordinary night ♪
  • 00:39:16.399 --> 00:39:19.436
  • ♪ the fire, the only light ♪
  • 00:39:19.436 --> 00:39:21.838
  • ♪ the sheep were sound asleep ♪
  • 00:39:21.838 --> 00:39:25.275
  • - ♪ dark, the night was just so dark ♪
  • 00:39:25.275 --> 00:39:28.344
  • - ♪ there was not a single star ♪
  • 00:39:28.344 --> 00:39:30.814
  • ♪ the embers burning low ♪
  • 00:39:30.814 --> 00:39:34.250
  • - ♪ still, the night had been so still ♪
  • 00:39:34.250 --> 00:39:37.487
  • - ♪ when light lit up the hill ♪
  • 00:39:37.487 --> 00:39:39.656
  • ♪ setting everything aglow ♪
  • 00:39:39.656 --> 00:39:44.294
  • Here we go!
  • 00:39:44.294 --> 00:39:45.795
  • - ♪ gloria, dark became light ♪
  • 00:39:45.795 --> 00:39:51.000
  • ♪ everything bright ♪
  • 00:39:51.000 --> 00:39:54.404
  • ♪ gloria, emmanuel ♪
  • 00:39:54.404 --> 00:39:59.242
  • ♪ christ is born tonight ♪
  • 00:39:59.242 --> 00:40:02.512
  • ♪ ♪
  • 00:40:02.512 --> 00:40:09.853
  • - ♪ there were angels everywhere ♪
  • 00:40:09.853 --> 00:40:12.956
  • ♪ their singing filled the air ♪
  • 00:40:12.956 --> 00:40:15.225
  • ♪ they said, don't be afraid ♪
  • 00:40:15.225 --> 00:40:18.428
  • - ♪ a star would give us light ♪
  • 00:40:18.428 --> 00:40:21.898
  • ♪ to a stable in the night ♪
  • 00:40:21.898 --> 00:40:24.033
  • - ♪ and a mother with a babe ♪
  • 00:40:24.033 --> 00:40:27.470
  • - ♪ so we gathered up the lambs ♪
  • 00:40:27.470 --> 00:40:30.840
  • ♪ ran down to bethlehem ♪
  • 00:40:30.840 --> 00:40:32.909
  • ♪ looking for a newborn king ♪
  • 00:40:32.909 --> 00:40:36.479
  • ♪ there we found in the stable shed ♪
  • 00:40:36.479 --> 00:40:39.616
  • ♪ just like the angels said ♪
  • 00:40:39.616 --> 00:40:41.885
  • - ♪ how could we help but sing ♪
  • 00:40:41.885 --> 00:40:45.822
  • ♪ whoa, gloria ♪
  • 00:40:45.822 --> 00:40:47.991
  • - ♪ gloria, the night filled with song ♪
  • 00:40:47.991 --> 00:40:52.996
  • ♪ we've waited so long ♪
  • 00:40:52.996 --> 00:40:56.633
  • ♪ gloria, emmanuel ♪
  • 00:40:56.633 --> 00:41:01.437
  • ♪ christ is born tonight ♪
  • 00:41:01.437 --> 00:41:04.507
  • ♪ emmanuel, christ is born tonight ♪
  • 00:41:04.507 --> 00:41:08.778
  • ♪ gloria, gloria, gloria ♪
  • 00:41:08.778 --> 00:41:15.285
  • ♪ sing it ♪
  • 00:41:15.285 --> 00:41:17.754
  • ♪ gloria, gloria, gloria ♪
  • 00:41:17.754 --> 00:41:25.762
  • ♪ gloria, dark became light ♪
  • 00:41:25.762 --> 00:41:31.100
  • ♪ everything bright ♪
  • 00:41:31.100 --> 00:41:34.404
  • ♪ gloria, emmanuel ♪
  • 00:41:34.404 --> 00:41:39.142
  • ♪ christ is born tonight ♪
  • 00:41:39.142 --> 00:41:41.244
  • ♪ gloria, the night filled with song ♪
  • 00:41:41.244 --> 00:41:46.282
  • ♪ we've waited so long ♪
  • 00:41:46.282 --> 00:41:49.852
  • ♪ gloria, emmanuel ♪
  • 00:41:49.852 --> 00:41:54.791
  • ♪ christ is born tonight ♪
  • 00:41:54.791 --> 00:41:57.760
  • ♪ emmanuel, christ is born tonight ♪
  • 00:41:57.760 --> 00:42:02.265
  • ♪ emmanuel, christ is born tonight ♪
  • 00:42:02.265 --> 00:42:06.235
  • - yes.
  • 00:42:06.235 --> 00:42:07.904
  • I love that.
  • 00:42:07.904 --> 00:42:08.905
  • [applause]
  • 00:42:08.905 --> 00:42:10.340
  • - well, i'm outnumbered here.
  • 00:42:10.340 --> 00:42:12.575
  • I'm from indiana, still live in indiana.
  • 00:42:12.575 --> 00:42:15.511
  • And most of you guys live or have lived in tennessee.
  • 00:42:15.511 --> 00:42:19.515
  • - that's right. - that's correct. yes, sir.
  • 00:42:19.515 --> 00:42:21.551
  • - and so this song puts a new perspective
  • 00:42:21.551 --> 00:42:25.088
  • On christmas, right?
  • 00:42:25.088 --> 00:42:27.557
  • - you know, for me, raising our girls in tennessee and seeing
  • 00:42:27.557 --> 00:42:31.995
  • The occasional snowfall-- every now and then
  • 00:42:31.995 --> 00:42:33.730
  • We'll hit it just right.
  • 00:42:33.730 --> 00:42:34.998
  • We'll get that snow on christmas eve, you know.
  • 00:42:34.998 --> 00:42:36.799
  • - perfect.
  • 00:42:36.799 --> 00:42:37.834
  • - and i would always pretend--
  • 00:42:37.834 --> 00:42:39.736
  • I would put little pretend deer tracks in the snow.
  • 00:42:39.736 --> 00:42:43.039
  • So i'd say, oh, the reindeer have been in our yard.
  • 00:42:43.039 --> 00:42:45.108
  • And one morning i went out, seriously,
  • 00:42:45.108 --> 00:42:47.076
  • On christmas morning, and there were actual deer tracks--
  • 00:42:47.076 --> 00:42:49.445
  • - oh, yeah. - in the snow.
  • 00:42:49.445 --> 00:42:51.381
  • And i thought, okay, god, what is this?
  • 00:42:51.381 --> 00:42:53.016
  • You know? - aw, that's cool.
  • 00:42:53.016 --> 00:42:54.517
  • - we have so many christmas memories based
  • 00:42:54.517 --> 00:42:56.252
  • Around being in tennessee. it's charming.
  • 00:42:56.252 --> 00:42:57.854
  • It's a wonderful place. - yeah.
  • 00:42:57.854 --> 00:42:59.822
  • Something we do every year, put out the cookie and milk--
  • 00:42:59.822 --> 00:43:02.892
  • - oh, yeah.
  • 00:43:02.892 --> 00:43:04.193
  • - and the little carrots for the reindeer.
  • 00:43:04.193 --> 00:43:05.361
  • - right. - thank you for that.
  • 00:43:05.361 --> 00:43:07.864
  • I've always enjoyed that cookie too.
  • 00:43:07.864 --> 00:43:09.432
  • - yeah, you're welcome.
  • 00:43:09.432 --> 00:43:10.633
  • [laughter] - just one cookie?
  • 00:43:10.633 --> 00:43:12.068
  • - yeah, right. hello? come on, man.
  • 00:43:12.068 --> 00:43:13.670
  • - well, i eat several of 'em, but--
  • 00:43:13.670 --> 00:43:16.973
  • But we do--we've done that every year.
  • 00:43:16.973 --> 00:43:19.275
  • And to see the kids' face, that's one thing.
  • 00:43:19.275 --> 00:43:22.011
  • When they come down those stairs
  • 00:43:22.011 --> 00:43:24.247
  • And see that it's gone they're like,
  • 00:43:24.247 --> 00:43:25.782
  • Oh, he's--he's been here.
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  • You know?
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  • It's just--that's priceless.
  • 00:43:28.518 --> 00:43:30.520
  • - you know, i was never worried about santa claus
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  • Getting down the chimney. - the chimney.
  • 00:43:33.089 --> 00:43:35.324
  • - i was always concerned, how did he get back up?
  • 00:43:35.324 --> 00:43:37.326
  • - right. [laughter]
  • 00:43:37.326 --> 00:43:38.728
  • - oh, santa, he's tricky.
  • 00:43:38.728 --> 00:43:39.729
  • - like this. [laughs]
  • 00:43:39.729 --> 00:43:41.831
  • - that kept me busy for a long, long, long time.
  • 00:43:41.831 --> 00:43:45.134
  • Well, let's celebrate christmas in tennessee.
  • 00:43:45.134 --> 00:43:47.570
  • - okay.
  • 00:43:47.570 --> 00:43:48.571
  • - let's do it.
  • 00:43:48.571 --> 00:43:50.440
  • [mellow music]
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  • ♪ ♪
  • 00:43:53.443 --> 00:44:01.250
  • - ♪ come on, weather man ♪
  • 00:44:01.250 --> 00:44:04.153
  • ♪ give us a forecast snowy white ♪
  • 00:44:04.153 --> 00:44:11.461
  • ♪ can't you hear the prayers ♪
  • 00:44:11.461 --> 00:44:14.530
  • ♪ of every childlike heart tonight ♪
  • 00:44:14.530 --> 00:44:21.504
  • - ♪ rockies are calling ♪
  • 00:44:21.504 --> 00:44:24.140
  • ♪ denver snow falling ♪
  • 00:44:24.140 --> 00:44:26.609
  • ♪ somebody said it's four feet deep ♪
  • 00:44:26.609 --> 00:44:31.814
  • ♪ but it doesn't matter ♪
  • 00:44:31.814 --> 00:44:34.383
  • ♪ give me the laughter ♪
  • 00:44:34.383 --> 00:44:36.886
  • ♪ i'm gonna choose to keep ♪
  • 00:44:36.886 --> 00:44:41.124
  • - ♪ another tender tennessee christmas ♪
  • 00:44:41.124 --> 00:44:47.163
  • ♪ the only christmas for me ♪
  • 00:44:47.163 --> 00:44:51.067
  • - ♪ where the love circles around us ♪
  • 00:44:51.067 --> 00:44:56.439
  • - ♪ like the gifts around our tree ♪
  • 00:44:56.439 --> 00:45:01.310
  • - ♪ well, i know there's more snow up in colorado ♪
  • 00:45:01.310 --> 00:45:06.449
  • ♪ than my roof will ever see ♪
  • 00:45:06.449 --> 00:45:11.988
  • ♪ but a tender tennessee christmas ♪
  • 00:45:11.988 --> 00:45:17.126
  • - ♪ is the only christmas for me ♪
  • 00:45:17.126 --> 00:45:21.697
  • ♪ ♪
  • 00:45:21.697 --> 00:45:30.206
  • ♪ every now and then ♪
  • 00:45:30.206 --> 00:45:33.342
  • ♪ i get a wandering urge to see ♪
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  • ♪ ♪
  • 00:45:38.815 --> 00:45:41.017
  • - ♪ maybe california ♪
  • 00:45:41.017 --> 00:45:44.720
  • - ♪ maybe tinseltown's for me ♪
  • 00:45:44.720 --> 00:45:50.459
  • - ♪ there's a parade there ♪
  • 00:45:50.459 --> 00:45:52.962
  • ♪ we'd have it made there ♪
  • 00:45:52.962 --> 00:45:55.665
  • ♪ bring home a tan for new year's eve ♪
  • 00:45:55.665 --> 00:46:00.536
  • ♪ sure sounds exciting ♪
  • 00:46:00.536 --> 00:46:03.239
  • ♪ awfully inviting ♪
  • 00:46:03.239 --> 00:46:05.675
  • ♪ still, i think i'm gonna keep ♪
  • 00:46:05.675 --> 00:46:10.246
  • - ♪ another tender tennessee christmas ♪
  • 00:46:10.246 --> 00:46:15.818
  • ♪ the only christmas for me ♪
  • 00:46:15.818 --> 00:46:20.089
  • - ♪ where the love circles around us ♪
  • 00:46:20.089 --> 00:46:25.294
  • ♪ like the gifts around our tree ♪
  • 00:46:25.294 --> 00:46:29.899
  • ♪ well, they say in la it's a warm holiday ♪
  • 00:46:29.899 --> 00:46:35.271
  • ♪ it's the only place to be ♪
  • 00:46:35.271 --> 00:46:40.776
  • ♪ but a tender tennessee christmas ♪
  • 00:46:40.776 --> 00:46:45.915
  • ♪ is the only christmas for me ♪
  • 00:46:45.915 --> 00:46:50.720
  • ♪ ♪
  • 00:46:50.720 --> 00:46:53.723
  • [vocalizing]
  • 00:46:53.723 --> 00:46:58.694
  • ♪ lord, you know i wanna be home ♪
  • 00:46:58.694 --> 00:47:02.865
  • - ♪ wanna be home ♪ - ♪ wanna be home ♪
  • 00:47:02.865 --> 00:47:09.338
  • - ♪ well, i know there's more snow up in colorado ♪
  • 00:47:09.338 --> 00:47:14.310
  • ♪ than my roof will ever see ♪
  • 00:47:14.310 --> 00:47:20.082
  • ♪ but a tender tennessee christmas ♪
  • 00:47:20.082 --> 00:47:24.654
  • - ♪ is the only christmas for me ♪
  • 00:47:24.654 --> 00:47:30.226
  • - ♪ a tender tennessee christmas ♪
  • 00:47:30.226 --> 00:47:34.697
  • ♪ is the only christmas for me ♪
  • 00:47:34.697 --> 00:47:42.271
  • ♪ ♪
  • 00:47:42.271 --> 00:47:49.045
  • [vocalizing]
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  • ♪ ♪
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  • Here's the song.
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  • You're gonna love it.
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  • [upbeat country rock music]
  • 00:48:05.394 --> 00:48:08.164
  • ♪ ♪
  • 00:48:08.164 --> 00:48:15.171
  • - ♪ there were shepherds in the field watching by night ♪
  • 00:48:15.171 --> 00:48:19.842
  • ♪ when an angel of the lord appeared with great light ♪
  • 00:48:19.842 --> 00:48:24.447
  • - ♪ they were so afraid of what this moment would bring ♪
  • 00:48:24.447 --> 00:48:29.418
  • ♪ but this messenger of god had good news to sing ♪
  • 00:48:29.418 --> 00:48:34.256
  • - ♪ good news to sing ♪
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  • ♪ fear not, i bring to you glad tidings of joy ♪
  • 00:48:36.792 --> 00:48:41.263
  • ♪ behold, in bethlehem, a sweet baby boy ♪
  • 00:48:41.263 --> 00:48:46.135
  • ♪ sent down from heaven ♪
  • 00:48:46.135 --> 00:48:48.237
  • ♪ hallelujah, he's lord ♪
  • 00:48:48.237 --> 00:48:51.107
  • ♪ fear not, i bring to you glad tidings of joy ♪
  • 00:48:51.107 --> 00:48:58.147
  • - okay, kevin.
  • 00:48:58.147 --> 00:48:59.815
  • ♪ ♪
  • 00:48:59.815 --> 00:49:03.986
  • - ♪ 2,000 years have come and gone since that dark night ♪
  • 00:49:03.986 --> 00:49:09.091
  • ♪ but this troubled world of ours ♪
  • 00:49:09.091 --> 00:49:11.227
  • ♪ could still use the light ♪
  • 00:49:11.227 --> 00:49:13.763
  • - ♪ christians need to let them know the savior has come ♪
  • 00:49:13.763 --> 00:49:18.634
  • ♪ jesus christ has conquered fear ♪
  • 00:49:18.634 --> 00:49:20.936
  • ♪ let's tell everyone ♪
  • 00:49:20.936 --> 00:49:23.372
  • - ♪ tell everyone ♪
  • 00:49:23.372 --> 00:49:25.841
  • ♪ fear not, i bring to you glad tidings of joy ♪
  • 00:49:25.841 --> 00:49:30.546
  • ♪ behold, in bethlehem, a sweet baby boy ♪
  • 00:49:30.546 --> 00:49:35.284
  • ♪ sent down from heaven ♪
  • 00:49:35.284 --> 00:49:37.286
  • ♪ hallelujah, he's lord ♪
  • 00:49:37.286 --> 00:49:40.322
  • ♪ fear not, i bring to you glad tidings of joy ♪
  • 00:49:40.322 --> 00:49:46.362
  • ♪ fear not, i bring to you glad tidings of joy ♪
  • 00:49:46.362 --> 00:49:51.067
  • ♪ behold, in bethlehem, a sweet baby boy ♪
  • 00:49:51.067 --> 00:49:55.838
  • ♪ sent down from heaven ♪
  • 00:49:55.838 --> 00:49:57.840
  • ♪ hallelujah, he's lord ♪
  • 00:49:57.840 --> 00:50:00.709
  • ♪ fear not, i bring to you glad tidings of joy ♪
  • 00:50:00.709 --> 00:50:05.548
  • ♪ fear not, i bring to you glad tidings of joy ♪
  • 00:50:05.548 --> 00:50:10.352
  • ♪ behold, in bethlehem, a sweet baby boy ♪
  • 00:50:10.352 --> 00:50:14.990
  • ♪ sent down from heaven ♪
  • 00:50:14.990 --> 00:50:17.059
  • ♪ hallelujah, he's lord ♪
  • 00:50:17.059 --> 00:50:19.895
  • ♪ fear not, i bring to you glad tidings of joy ♪
  • 00:50:19.895 --> 00:50:24.700
  • ♪ fear not, i bring to you glad tidings of joy ♪
  • 00:50:24.700 --> 00:50:29.438
  • ♪ behold, in bethlehem, a sweet baby boy ♪
  • 00:50:29.438 --> 00:50:33.976
  • ♪ sent down from heaven ♪
  • 00:50:33.976 --> 00:50:36.145
  • ♪ hallelujah, he's lord ♪
  • 00:50:36.145 --> 00:50:42.485
  • ♪ fear not, i bring to you ♪
  • 00:50:42.485 --> 00:50:44.920
  • ♪ fear not, i bring to you ♪
  • 00:50:44.920 --> 00:50:47.356
  • ♪ fear not, i bring to you glad tidings ♪
  • 00:50:47.356 --> 00:50:51.660
  • ♪ of joy ♪
  • 00:50:51.660 --> 00:50:58.367
  • [cheers and applause]
  • 00:50:58.367 --> 00:51:01.570
  • ♪ ♪
  • 00:51:01.570 --> 00:51:05.941
  • ♪ fear not, i bring to you glad tidings of joy ♪
  • 00:51:05.941 --> 00:51:10.646
  • ♪ behold, in bethlehem, a sweet baby boy ♪
  • 00:51:10.646 --> 00:51:15.417
  • ♪ sent down from heaven ♪
  • 00:51:15.417 --> 00:51:17.419
  • ♪ hallelujah, he's lord ♪
  • 00:51:17.419 --> 00:51:20.322
  • ♪ fear not, i bring to you glad tidings of joy ♪
  • 00:51:20.322 --> 00:51:24.660
  • ♪ fear not, i bring to you glad tidings of joy ♪
  • 00:51:24.660 --> 00:51:29.365
  • ♪ behold, in bethlehem, a sweet baby boy ♪
  • 00:51:29.365 --> 00:51:34.170
  • ♪ sent down from heaven ♪
  • 00:51:34.170 --> 00:51:36.138
  • ♪ hallelujah, he's lord ♪
  • 00:51:36.138 --> 00:51:42.611
  • ♪ fear not, i bring to you ♪
  • 00:51:42.611 --> 00:51:44.813
  • ♪ fear not, i bring to you ♪
  • 00:51:44.813 --> 00:51:47.149
  • ♪ fear not, i bring to you glad tidings ♪
  • 00:51:47.149 --> 00:51:51.587
  • ♪ of joy ♪
  • 00:51:51.587 --> 00:51:58.093
  • - yes.
  • 00:51:58.093 --> 00:51:59.094
  • [cheers and applause]
  • 00:51:59.094 --> 00:52:01.931
  • - y'all know that woody wright, who plays--
  • 00:52:01.931 --> 00:52:05.701
  • Plays in our band, wrote several songs together.
  • 00:52:05.701 --> 00:52:08.971
  • - yeah.
  • 00:52:08.971 --> 00:52:10.105
  • - in fact, last year, we wrote a theme
  • 00:52:10.105 --> 00:52:12.875
  • That we did, "heaven and--
  • 00:52:12.875 --> 00:52:15.778
  • - "heaven and nature sing." - yeah.
  • 00:52:15.778 --> 00:52:17.746
  • - we wrote that one too. - yeah.
  • 00:52:17.746 --> 00:52:19.348
  • [laughter] - "darker the night."
  • 00:52:19.348 --> 00:52:21.383
  • - "darker the night."
  • 00:52:21.383 --> 00:52:23.185
  • - the darker the night, the brighter the light,
  • 00:52:23.185 --> 00:52:24.520
  • And "amazing grace"-- there were so many.
  • 00:52:24.520 --> 00:52:26.722
  • - no. [laughter]
  • 00:52:26.722 --> 00:52:28.324
  • - no, no.
  • 00:52:28.324 --> 00:52:29.625
  • No, but here is one that we wrote
  • 00:52:29.625 --> 00:52:31.860
  • Specifically for this project.
  • 00:52:31.860 --> 00:52:34.230
  • And woody is such a great musician.
  • 00:52:34.230 --> 00:52:37.766
  • And on this one, i checked with gloria,
  • 00:52:37.766 --> 00:52:40.002
  • And she was busy doing something else.
  • 00:52:40.002 --> 00:52:42.004
  • And so reba rambo has written several pieces with it.
  • 00:52:42.004 --> 00:52:46.275
  • - a great writer.
  • 00:52:46.275 --> 00:52:47.276
  • - yeah, great writer.
  • 00:52:47.276 --> 00:52:48.510
  • - and she is great, so here's the song.
  • 00:52:48.510 --> 00:52:50.512
  • [soft music]
  • 00:52:50.512 --> 00:52:52.548
  • - ♪ what's this stirring in the skies ♪
  • 00:52:52.548 --> 00:52:56.151
  • ♪ a strange and holy wind ♪
  • 00:52:56.151 --> 00:53:00.055
  • ♪ the universe awaits the cry ♪
  • 00:53:00.055 --> 00:53:03.759
  • ♪ the babe of bethlehem ♪
  • 00:53:03.759 --> 00:53:08.430
  • ♪ gather all the orchestra ♪
  • 00:53:08.430 --> 00:53:11.533
  • ♪ the silent bells will ring ♪
  • 00:53:11.533 --> 00:53:15.471
  • ♪ the lord at last is born to us ♪
  • 00:53:15.471 --> 00:53:19.141
  • ♪ this changes everything ♪
  • 00:53:19.141 --> 00:53:27.383
  • ♪ glory in the highest ♪
  • 00:53:27.383 --> 00:53:35.257
  • ♪ glory to the king ♪
  • 00:53:35.257 --> 00:53:42.931
  • ♪ glory in the highest ♪
  • 00:53:42.931 --> 00:53:49.505
  • ♪ this changes everything ♪
  • 00:53:49.505 --> 00:53:56.412
  • ♪ shepherds run to worship him ♪
  • 00:54:00.049 --> 00:54:03.719
  • ♪ the stars all clap their hands ♪
  • 00:54:03.719 --> 00:54:07.956
  • ♪ angels soar above his head ♪
  • 00:54:07.956 --> 00:54:11.327
  • ♪ salvation's come to man ♪
  • 00:54:11.327 --> 00:54:15.631
  • ♪ wise men, bring your greatest gifts ♪
  • 00:54:15.631 --> 00:54:19.335
  • ♪ to the newborn king ♪
  • 00:54:19.335 --> 00:54:23.405
  • ♪ bow before his holiness ♪
  • 00:54:23.405 --> 00:54:26.909
  • ♪ this changes everything ♪
  • 00:54:26.909 --> 00:54:32.681
  • ♪ emmanuel ♪
  • 00:54:32.681 --> 00:54:39.722
  • ♪ emmanuel ♪
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  • ♪ ♪
  • 00:54:48.464 --> 00:54:56.572
  • ♪ glory in the highest ♪
  • 00:55:00.142 --> 00:55:06.815
  • ♪ this changes everything ♪
  • 00:55:06.815 --> 00:55:13.922
  • ♪ his majesty is robed in light ♪
  • 00:55:17.126 --> 00:55:20.896
  • ♪ let earth and heaven sing ♪
  • 00:55:20.896 --> 00:55:25.300
  • ♪ god is present with us now ♪
  • 00:55:25.300 --> 00:55:28.737
  • ♪ this changes everything ♪
  • 00:55:28.737 --> 00:55:36.011
  • ♪ emmanuel ♪
  • 00:55:36.011 --> 00:55:43.886
  • ♪ emmanuel ♪
  • 00:55:43.886 --> 00:55:54.730
  • - yes.
  • 00:55:54.730 --> 00:55:55.731
  • [cheers and applause]
  • 00:55:55.731 --> 00:55:57.933
  • - well, if i have to do christmas, you four guys
  • 00:55:57.933 --> 00:56:01.770
  • And kevin have been a wonderful gift to gloria and me.
  • 00:56:01.770 --> 00:56:06.241
  • But we want to wish all of you a very merry christmas.
  • 00:56:06.241 --> 00:56:09.978
  • And you couldn't have a better bunch.
  • 00:56:09.978 --> 00:56:12.114
  • So let's say it together.
  • 00:56:12.114 --> 00:56:13.982
  • - merry christmas.
  • 00:56:13.982 --> 00:56:15.751
  • - watch this.
  • 00:56:15.751 --> 00:56:18.387
  • - [vocalizing]
  • 00:56:18.387 --> 00:56:25.394
  • [joyful music]
  • 00:56:25.394 --> 00:56:28.464
  • ♪ ♪
  • 00:56:28.464 --> 00:56:47.649
  • - whoo! - [laughs]
  • 00:56:51.186 --> 00:56:52.521
  • - merry christmas! - merry christmas!
  • 00:56:52.521 --> 00:56:55.257
  • - merry christmas!
  • 00:56:55.257 --> 00:56:57.059
  • - whoo!
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