Little Town

Cliff Richard

About Little Town

"Little Town" is a new arrangement of the traditional Christmas carol "O Little Town of Bethlehem" by English singer-songwriter Chris Eaton. Eaton adapted the lyrics (with some rearrangement of parts of verses) to a new melody he composed in a contemporary Christmas music style. It was first recorded by English singer Cliff Richard and released as a single in the UK for the 1982 Christmas season, reaching number 11 on the UK Singles Chart. In the US, the better known version is the rendition by renowned CCM artist, Amy Grant, who included it on her 1983 album A Christmas Album.  


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O little town of Bethlehem
How still we see thee lie
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
The silent stars go by
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
The everlasting light
The hopes and fears of all the years
Are met in thee tonight

How silently, how silently
The wondrous gift is given
So God imparts to human hearts
The blessings of His Heaven

We hear the Christmas angels
The great glad tidings tell
O come to us, abide with us
Our Lord Emmanuel

No ear may hear His coming
But in tHis world of sin
Where meek souls will receive Him still
The dear Christ enters in

Twinkle, twinkle little star (He's the one)
Now I know just what you are
Twinkle, twinkle little star (He's the one)
Now I know just what you are
Twinkle, twinkle little star (He's the one)
Now I know just what you are
Twinkle, twinkle little star (He's the one)
Now I know just what you are

Twinkle, twinkle little star (He's the one)
Now I know just what you are
Twinkle, twinkle little star (He's the one)
Now I know just what you are
Twinkle, twinkle little star (He's the one)
Now I know just what you are

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Cliff Richard

Sir Cliff Richard, OBE (born Harry Rodger Webb, 14 October 1940, Lucknow, India) is a British pop singer, musician, performer, actor, and philanthropist. He is the third biggest selling singles artist of all time in the United Kingdom, with total sales of over 21 million in the UK and has reportedly sold an estimated 250 million records worldwide. more »

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Written by: Chris Eaton

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12 facts about this song

Song Details
"Little Town" is a Christmas themed song performed by Cliff Richard.
Release Year
This song was released in the year 1982, just in time for the holiday season.
Chart Success
"Little Town" peaked at number 11 on the UK Singles Chart, which is a significant achievement, considering the intense competition among Christmas songs.
Album Inclusion
This iconic song was later included in the album "Now You See Me, Now You Don't," which was Richard's 16th studio album.
Lyrics Content
The song's lyrics tell the Christmas story from the point of view of Bethlehem, the small town where Jesus Christ was born.
Song Performance
During his live shows, Cliff Richard often performed the song with a choir, enhancing the spiritual and festive aspects of the song.
TV Appearance
Richard performed "Little Town" on "Top of the Pops," a popular British music chart television program, increasing its exposure and leading to more sales.
Continued Popularity
Today, "Little Town" remains a popular song during the holiday season, making a frequent appearance on Christmas playlists.
Music Video
The music video for "Little Town" features Cliff Richard singing in a church setting, further reinforcing the spiritual themes of the song.
Song Length
"Little Town" has a duration of 4 minutes and 5 seconds, making it an average length for popular songs.
Music Career
At the time of the release of "Little Town," Cliff Richard had been in the music business for over 20 years, affirming his status as one of the UK's most enduring singers.
Philanthropic Cause
A portion of the profits of "Little Town" was donated to charity by Cliff Richard, reflecting his commitment to philanthropy.

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