It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
Daryl Hall · Other Songs - Daryl Hall
That glorious song of old
From angels bending near the earth
To touch their harps of gold
"peace on the earth, goodwill to men
From heavens all gracious king!"
The world in solemn stillness lay
To hear the angels sing
Yet with the woes of sin and strife
The world hath suffered too long
Beneath the angel strain have rolled
Two thousand years of wrong
And man, at war with man, hears not
The love song which they bring 0 hush the noise,
Ye men of strife and hear the angels sing.
Midnight clear
"peace on the earth, goodwill to men
From heavens all gracious king!"
The world in solemn stillness lay
To hear the angels sing
Midnight clear
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
Daryl Hall delivers a soulful rendition of the classic carol 'It Came Upon A Midnight Clear,' blending traditional holiday melody with his signature smooth R&B vocal style. While the song is widely recognized as a Christmas standard, Hall's interpretation infuses it with a contemporary groove characteristic of his work in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The track stands as a testament to his ability to reinterpret secular and sacred material, maintaining the song's nostalgic warmth while injecting it with a rhythmic pulse that appeals to broader audiences. This recording exemplifies Hall's versatility, showcasing how he can adapt timeless compositions into fresh musical landscapes without losing their emotional core.