"The First Noel" is a traditional English Christmas carol dating back to at least the 17th century, possibly with Cornish origins. It recounts the nativity story through vivid imagery of shepherds and the Star of Bethlehem. The modern standardized version was first published in William Sandys' 1823 collection "Christmas Carols Ancient and Modern."
The First Noel is a traditional English Christmas carol dating back to the early 19th century, first published in Carols Ancient and Modern (1823). Its distinctive refrain and melodic structure reflect Cornwall's medieval musical traditions.
A traditional English Christmas carol reinterpreted in a jazz piano style, blending centuries-old melody with modern harmonic language.
"The First Noel" is a traditional English Christmas carol dating back to the 18th or early 19th century. It recounts the nativity story and was first published in its current form in "Carols Ancient and Modern" (1823). The melody is distinctive for its repetitive structure, typical of folk ballads.
The First Noel is a traditional English Christmas carol with roots possibly dating back to the Renaissance period, first published in its modern form in William Sandys' 1823 collection.