“THE FIRST NOEL” – 3 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS

I always thought this song was French. I mean, Nöel is in the title.

But apparently it’s Cornish – from Cornwall in southwest England – and dates back to the early 19th century. It tells a simple story of the Nativity.

The most popular versions of this song were performed by Whitney Houston and Christian rapper TobyMac with the electronic music persona Owl City.

I just heard my favorite version in the wild for the first time. It was in Maui, of course, because the performer was the Hawaiian singer Justin. He gives the song a sort a doo wop sound that enhances its message.

Hope you enjoy it: