O Holy Night
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For other uses, see O Holy Night (disambiguation).
"O Night Divine" redirects here. For the Trace Bundy album, see O Night Divine (album).
"O Holy Night" (original title: Cantique de Noël) is a sacred song about the night of the birth of Jesus Christ, described as 'the dear Saviour' in the original, and frequently performed as a Christmas carol. Originally based on a French-language poem written in 1843 by poet Placide Cappeau, it was set to music by composer Adolphe Adam in 1847. The English version, with small changes to the initial melody, is by John Sullivan Dwight.
Quick Facts Cantique de Noël, Native name ...
Cantique de Noël O Holy Night | |
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by Adolphe Adam | |
Native name | Minuit, chrétiens |
Genre | Classical, Christmas |
Text | Placide Cappeau |
Language | French, English |
Composed | 1847 (1847) |
Recording | |
Performed by the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band | |
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In modern times, the song has been covered multiple times, most notably by Mariah Carey and Lauren Daigle.