I just love Pentatonix. I have seen them in concert, and they are every bit as wonderful as you might imagine!
Joy to the World was written in 1719 by Isaac Watts, based on Psalm 98 of the Bible. He was an ordained minister and was awarded the Doctor of Divinity by the University of Edinburgh in 1728. The music is by George Frederick Handel. According to hymnary.org, it is the most published Christmas hymn in North America. The carol has been recorded by Andy Williams, the Supremes, Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, Johnny Cash, Nat King Cole, Neil Diamond, Pat Boone, Perry Como, Mariah Carey and Pentatonix and many others, according to Wikipedia.
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Yes, the Pentatonix version is beautiful, but I think my favorite is the Neil Diamond recording because he sounds SO HAPPY when he's singing it. Brings tears to my eyes.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right, he does! My grandmother's last name was Bettis, too. Maybe we are long lost cousins!
DeleteSmall world! My Bettis clan was/is in Oklahoma.
DeleteI love this song too, and the Pentatonix version. Lovely printable!
ReplyDeleteThanks for this awesome printable! I'm so excited for Christmas. As soon as October hits, I start planning for The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
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DeleteThat is super cool! Joy to the world!!! Can't be more excited for Christmas. Thanks a lot for the post!
ReplyDeleteI am so ready!!
DeleteThis is a great version. So modern and uplifting. I didn't know it had been covered so many times.
ReplyDeleteWhen I started digging for information, I kept finding more and more!
DeleteThank you for sharing your printable! I am so excited for Christmas - I cannot wait to start planning food and fun! :)
ReplyDeleteWow, this is such a nice version of the song Joy to the World which is also my favorite Christmas carol too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the lovely printable! I enjoy that carol too - and I think Pentatonix are such a talented group!
ReplyDeleteGreat intro of Pentatnix and glad you have also include the youtube here. I too enjoy their singing a lot. Xmas is just few months away.
ReplyDeleteChristmas is definitely my favourite time of year. I can't believe we are so close. Thanks for this lovely printable.
ReplyDeleteChristmas in one of our favorite holidays, we are so excited! We love singing carols too.
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited for christmas! love the free printable!
ReplyDeleteI didnt know how popular this was to be covered. I'm not very knowledgeable on Christmas music though
ReplyDeleteI love that Joy to the World has so many renditions. I t can joyful, serene, or soulful. It really depends who is singing it which one you'll get.
ReplyDeleteSuch a classic song for the holidays! I love it! This printable is so pretty, I'd definitely hang it up in my home! And I'm with you, I LOVE Pentatonix!
ReplyDeleteJoy to the World is a song that can be sung in various ways and the concept is still the same. Christmas joy of Jesus Christ!
ReplyDeleteYep! Christmas is the best time of the year. The printable is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
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