White Winter Hymnal

Fleet Foxes

About White Winter Hymnal

"White Winter Hymnal" is the first single from Fleet Foxes' debut 2008 self-titled album. Released by European label Bella Union on July 21, 2008, the single was issued on 7" vinyl as well as digital MP3 format. The B-side is the non-album track "Isles".


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I was following the, I was following the
I was following the, I was following the
I was following the, I was following the
I was following the, I was following the

I was following the pack, all swallowed in their coats
With scarves of red tied 'round their throats
To keep their little heads from falling in the snow
And I turned 'round and there you go
And Michael, you would fall and turn the white snow red
As strawberries in the summertime

I was following the pack, all swallowed in their coats
With scarves of red tied 'round their throats
To keep their little heads from falling in the snow
And I turned 'round and there you go
And Michael, you would fall and turn the white snow red
As strawberries in the summertime

I was following the pack, all swallowed in their coats
With scarves of red tied 'round their throats
To keep their little heads from falling in the snow
And I turned 'round and there you go
And Michael, you would fall and turn the white snow red
As strawberries in summertime

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Fleet Foxes

Fleet Foxes are an indie folk band that formed in Seattle, Washington. They are signed to the Sub Pop and Bella Union record labels. The band came to prominence in 2008 with the release of their second EP, Sun Giant, and their debut full length album Fleet Foxes. Both Sun Giant and their eponymous debut album received much critical praise and reviewers often noted their use of refined lyrics and vocal harmonies. Their second studio album, Helplessness Blues was released on May 3, 2011. more »

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Written by: Robin Noel Pecknold

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13 facts about this song

Song Background
"White Winter Hymnal" is a song by American indie folk band Fleet Foxes from their 2008 self-titled debut album.
Band Line-up
At the time of recording this song, the band consisted of Robin Pecknold, Skyler Skjelset, Casey Wescott, Christian Wargo, and Nicholas Peterson.
Music Style
The song is known for its progressive folk influences, unique harmony, and dreamy melody.
Popular Recognition
The song was the first single off the album and is considered one of the band’s most popular and recognized songs.
Music Video
The music video for "White Winter Hymnal" uses claymation to tell a cyclic story, a theme reflected in the song's lyrics.
Unique Song Structure
Unlike many songs, "White Winter Hymnal" doesn't follow the standard verse-chorus structure. Instead, it uses cyclical lines and repetitive melody.
Use in Popular Culture
The song has been featured in several TV shows and movies, including The Simpsons, How I Met Your Mother, and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered "White Winter Hymnal," including Pentatonix, whose a cappella version received widespread praise.
Lyrics Interpretation
The meaning of the song's lyrics has been widely debated, with fans proposing theories ranging from a simple winter scene to more melancholy themes of life, death and cyclical nature of time.
Chart Success
Despite its unconventional structure, "White Winter Hymnal" was successful in the charts, peaking at number 16 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart.
Record Label
The song was released by Sub Pop and Bella Union record labels.
Song Length
The duration of "White Winter Hymnal" is around 2 minutes and 27 seconds long.
Grammy Nomination
Fleet Foxes received a Grammy nomination for Best Folk Album" for their debut album featuring "White Winter Hymnal".

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