It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
Hall And Oates · Other Songs - Hall And Oates
That glorious song of old,
From angels bending near the earth
To touch their harps of gold,
Peace on the earth, good will to men
From heaven's all gracious King
The world in solemn stillness lay,
To hear the angels sing.
With all these times of sin and strife
The world has suffered too long
Beneath the angels voice has groaned
Two thousand years of wrong
And men at war with men can't hear
The love song that they bring
So stop this noise you men of war
And hear the angels sing
Midnight clear,
Midnight clear
Peace on the earth, good will to men
From heaven's all gracious King
The world in solemn stillness lay,
To hear the angels sing.
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
Hall & Oates' rendition of 'It Came Upon A Midnight Clear' stands as a distinctive song in their extensive discography, blending traditional carol themes with the duo's signature pop-rock sensibility. While the song is a well-known Christmas classic, Hall & Oates' version reflects their unique ability to reinterpret folk and religious material through a modern lens. The track exemplifies their versatility, showcasing vocal harmonies and guitar work that characterize their broader catalog of hits and live performances. Released during a period where the band continued to evolve their sound beyond their early 1980s success, the recording captures a specific moment in their career where they balanced commercial appeal with artistic depth. It remains a notable example of their contribution to holiday music, offering a fresh perspective on a familiar melody that has been covered by countless artists over the decades.