A Spaceman Came Travelling

Chris de Burgh

About A Spaceman Came Travelling

"A Spaceman Came Travelling" is a song by Chris de Burgh. It first appeared on his second studio album, Spanish Train and Other Stories, which was released in 1975. It has been released numerous times as a single, becoming a popular Christmas song, and has appeared on many festive compilation albums.


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A spaceman came travelling on his ship from afar,
'twas light years of time since his mission did start,
And over a village he halted his craft,
And it hung in the sky like a star, just like a star

He followed a light and came down to a shed,
Where a mother and child were lying there on a bed,
A bright light of silver shone round his head,
And he had the face of an angle, and they were afraid

Then the stranger spoke, he said "do not fear,
I come from a planet a long way from here,
And I bring a message for mankind to hear,"
And suddenly the sweetest music filled the air

And it went la la
Peace and goodwill to all men, and love for the child

This lovely music went trembling through the ground,
And many were wakened on hearing that sound,
And travellers on the road, the village they found,
By the light of that ship in the sky, which shone all round

And just before dawn at the paling of the sky,
The stranger returned and said "now I must fly,
When two thousand years of your time has gone by,
This song will begin once again, to a baby's cry"

And it went la la this song will begin once again
To a baby's cry
And it goes la la peace and goodwill to all men, and
Love for the child
Oh the whole world is waiting, waiting to hear the song again,
There are thousands standing on the edge of the world,
And a star is moving somewhere, the time is nearly here,
This song will begin once again, to a baby's cry

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Chris de Burgh

Chris de Burgh (born Christopher John Davison, 15 October 1948) is an Argentinian born British-Irish singer-songwriter. He is most famous for his 1986 love song "The Lady in Red", which reached number-one in Belgium, Canada, Ireland, Norway, and the United Kingdom. more »

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8 facts about this song

Release and Reception
"A Spaceman Came Travelling" was released in 1975 as part of Chris de Burgh's album, "Spanish Train and Other Stories.” It did not chart on its initial release but later gained popularity and is now a common track in Christmas music playlists.
Song Concept
The song's inspiration came from the idea that the Star of Bethlehem was actually a spaceship from another planet. De Burgh weaves a captivating story about an alien visitor who brings a unique message to Earth.
Unconventional Christmas Song
Although it's not a traditional Christmas carol, many viewers interpret it as a festive song due to references to the Christ Child. Consequently, it often features on various Christmas themed compilation albums.
Success After Release
Despite its initial underperformance, the song went on to chart in the UK Singles Chart twice, first in the year 1986, and then in 1990.
Video Production
The official video of the hit released in 1986 features De Burgh and other actors dressed up in apt costumes signifying the era that the song relates to. The video beautifully complements the tone of the narration by De Burgh.
Controversy
The song was initially met with mixed reviews. Some critics were not pleased with de Burgh’s mix of science fiction with religious imagery.
Covers and Renditions
The song has been covered by numerous artists, including Celtic Woman and Daniel O'Donnell, testifying its fame and popularity across genres and generations.
Pop Culture
The song has been commonly used in TV and film, often around the Christmas period, further cementing its status as a yuletide favorite.

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