Wednesday, 25 December 2024

Merry Christmas To All Bowalley Road Readers.

 

Ríu Ríu Chíu



Ríu Ríu Chíu is a Spanish Christmas song from the 16th Century. The traditional carol would likely have passed unnoticed by the English-speaking world had the made-for-television American band The Monkees not performed the song as part of their special Christmas show back in 1967. The show's producer, Chip Douglas, had been a member of the Modern Folk Quartet, which recorded the song three years earlier for their 1964 Changes album. According to Wikipedia, "ríu ríu chíu" represents the call of a kingfisher, a metaphor for God's protection the Virgin Mary from the devil. Indubitably, the 1967 performance of the pop quartet of Peter Tork, Mike Nesmith, Davy Jones, and Mickey Dolenz is outstanding. Made-for television The Monkees may have been, but, boy, could these guys sing! May it provide Bowalley Road's readers with a moment of magic in what I trust will be a blessed and joyous day for all of us.

Chris Trotter.
(Acknowledging 'The Barron's' inspiration.)


Video courtesy of YouTube.


This posting is exclusive to the Bowalley Road. blogsite of Wednesday, 25 December 2024.

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