Most dramatic version of O Holy Night?

[MyLordWizardKing]

Every year, my festive period begins the same way; trying to find my favourite version of O Holy Night for my Christmas playlist, and getting overwhelmed by the sheer amount of renditions there are out there. I'm looking for a cover that is particular dramatic, perhaps bordering on evangelistic aggression by the last chorus. Any suggestions?

(nb: obviously, Eric Cartman's version is already on my list. I just need a more 'traditional' one too)

Nat King Cole is incomparable imo

Celine dion

Came on here just to mention the South Park version. Never fails to bring me joy. I hope you find what you're looking for OP!

Mahalia Jackson.

Josh Groban's is the best.

Definitely agree that Celine's is overwrought so might fit what you're looking for. Andrea Bocelli can sometimes be in the same vein. He must have a version. Il Divo?

Maybe for something slightly different the Mormon Tabernacle Choir (if they have a version)?

I love Maria's version but know she's not everyone's cup of tea!

Mariah* 🙈

The Home Alone version?

The Home Alone one is astoundingly beautiful but Christmas is not complete without Eric Cartman and his dulcet tones.

A friend's singing teacher, Deirdre Masterson, has just released a version and she's raising funds for cystic fibrosis charity.

I like Mario Lanza.

I love the il Divo version

Celine’s version has always made goosebumps appear on my arms!
And Mariah makes good use of her 8 octaves

Cara Dillon’s version makes the hairs stand up for me. At first I thought it was a bit wet... now I think it’s beautiful. I’m getting old and soppy

Josh groban

The Bastille version, try it.

O Holy Night is my Christmas ear worm! Lasts the whole season (good job I love it). I'm another one for the Home Alone version

Jonathan Antoine has done a lovely version. I also love the Home Alone version and Cartman's!

Bastille's version:

Just awesome 👏

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I found this version really moving. It's a woman singing in a subway station in America.

Oh this is my favourite Christmas song. I really like the Andy Williams version. Its not in the least bit dramatic though but his voice is just so smooth and lovely.

Next to that, its close call between Celine and josh groban but I think maybe Celine just pips him with the amazing 'noooooeeeeeelllllllleeeeeeee' that she holds at the end.

Celine Dion

Bros ! I loved Matt’s warbling as a teen

Try . French lyrics, but definitely the feeling you're after!

O Holy Night is I think sung best by a gospel choir.