The King's Singers: Billy Joel arr. Bob Chilcott - And So It Goes 

Its 2023 who is still drawing strength and hope from this beautiful arrangement?

I hope Billy has heard this version ..he d be like a proud Dad..

this is a healing balm on the horrible wound that is 2020

I sang this arrangement with my high school jazz choir my senior year, and every one of us would tear up in rehearsal. Come our final concert, we were crying while singing, and we even saw our director start crying about halfway through the song. The level of emotion that the song allows to be put into it in terms of musicality and lyrical delivery, especially with a group of talented singers, is breathtakingly beautiful, and the end result is even more so. One of my most memorable experiences making music.

This has to be one of the most beautiful examples of vocal harmonisation - and of music itself - that I've ever heard. Absolutely breathtaking...

One of the most amazing moments of my singing life was being selected as part of a small group choir to sing this song WITH The King's Singers at a concert they did in Portsmouth, NH in the 90s. I think we sang this and two other songs with them and it was incredibly magical. I'll never forget it.

I love hearing countertenors. Almost as much as I love basses.

Hits different when you've had a serious heart break

"So I would choose to be with you That's if the choice were mine to make But you can make decisions too And you can have this heart to break" thank you for sharing this glorious tender song....... thank you

An almost entirely new lineup, and yet the sound remains almost exactly the same. What musicianship.

In every heart there is a room A sanctuary safe and strong To heal the wounds from lovers past Until a new one comes along I spoke to you in cautious tones You answered me with no pretense And still I feel I said too much My silence is my self defense And every time I've held a rose It seems I only felt the thorns And so it goes, and so it goes And so will you, soon, I suppose But if my silence made you leave Then that would be my worst mistake So I will share this room with you And you can have this heart to break And this is why my eyes are closed It's just as well for all I've seen And so it goes, and so it goes And you're the only one who knows So I would choose to be with you That's if the choice were mine to make But you can make decisions too And you can have this heart to break And so it goes, and so it goes And you're the only one who knows

Perhaps the greatest song ever written about vulnerability, love and loss. And this is the most beautiful performance of it. The 4 part harmony gives me chills every time. ❤️ Thank you for sharing!!

My ex introduced to me Kings Singer's. We're still friends I miss him

Absolutely breathtaking. Such expression, such unity. A nice balance of retaining some character of the old recording while adding fresh ideas

i'm japanese. i love king's singers. this chorus is so beautiful!!!

In an interview, Joel said this was one of his personal favorites.

Please tell me I'm not the only one tearing up after hearing that!!

The song is amazing, Billy Joel is amazing, the performance is amazing, the chord at 3:23 is amazing. Just nothing but...amazing. Thank you, King's Singers!!!!

liquid gold pouring down into my ears

I remember this song from High School concert choir. I have always loved this song. Of course, we were no where near the skill level of these gentlemen, but we sure tried to get there! I still can't believe I used to sing counter tenor.

I can't imagine a bettter blend of voices for Chilcott's version of this love song. And now, having just lost my partner, the arrangement, which brings out the dissonances and suspensions of Billy Joel's accompaniment, helps me grieve even more and more completely, so that I can get on with the next chapter of my life.

In every heart there is a room A sanctuary safe and strong To heal the wounds from lovers past Until a new one comes along I spoke to you in cautious tones You answered me with no pretense And still I feel I said too much My silence is my self defense And every time I've held a rose It seems I only felt the thorns And so it goes, and so it goes And so will you soon I suppose But if my silence made you leave Then that would be my worst mistake So I will share this room with you And you can have this heart to break And this is why my eyes are closed It's just as well for all I've seen And so it goes, and so it goes And you're the only one who knows So I would choose to be with you That's if the choice were mine to make But you can make decisions too And you can have this heart to break And so it goes, and so it goes And you're the only one who knows.

That this is not the national anthem of the entire world yet, is beyond me.

“And if my silence….made you leave” phew goosebumps….

Bob Chilcott is an absolute master of his craft. Sun, Moon, Sea and Stars stands out as one of the most distinctive choral arrangements in recent memory.

I sang this in chorus and my teacher showed me and my classmates this and I instantly fell in love and bought the song off ITunes instantly

The RU-vid algorithm has figured out that I will click on this video nearly every time they suggest it, so it now sits near the top every time I log in.

Billy Joel song - Great! Chilcott arrangement- Wonderful! King Singer's performance - Fantastic!

I woke up to this song playing on the radio this morning. First time I've ever heard it. I couldn't be more thankful for such a lovingly crafted piece of art. A very heartfelt, "Thank you" to everyone involved in this production.

Beautiful. I've loved the Kings Singer's versions of this since the early 1990s. The CD is still in my car. Beautiful and important music

It is nice to hear the 2nd baritone singing a solo so that we can hear his full timbre instead of searching for it in the harmony.

We’re singing this as a high school for our spring concert yeeee

Thank you, all, for continuing the beautiful tradition, and for me, a very important part of my musical journey, from my high school days to the present.

I can’t wait to sing this in my choir. It’s gonna make me cry, I know it. Such a beautiful melody, heart-wrenching lyrics.

Tugs at the heartstrings. Such beautiful harmony. Thanks guys.

Les harmonisations sont magnifiques et la justesse juste incroyable. Et pour la cohésion des voix, je n'ai plus de terme adéquat.... Bravo

What an incredibly beautiful song and the harmonies they're using are perfect. They blend and balance their voices wonderfully. I'm very glad that I got to experience this tonight.

I would like to hear this masterpiece when dying... Pure heaven.

Yes!!! Yes!!! Yes!!! Do you know how much I have been wanting this:???!!! I've been having dreams about it since I heard you're putting out a new album. THIS IS THE BEST!!!!!!! It's 1 a.m where I am, and I am going to listen to this at least 5 times before I sleep. I love you guys. This song...men. THIS.SONG.

Billy Joel's 90s-style tunes are the best.

Amazing!

Get chills every time I listen to this arrangement...this "new crew" carry on the amazing Kings Singers tradition!!

Love it 👍👍

What just happened to me?.....Where the **** has this been all my life? I need to sit down.

Beautiful. Thank you.

This is just the best ❤

I love it 🥳

They are incomparable ... uniquely perfect in harmony ... and a marvellous piece from Billy Joel !!!

Simply divine.

Brilliant!

Simply beautiful!!!

Pure class!

I love this

Simply beautiful

as always...breathtaking!!

Wonderful!

perfection

Epic!

angels!!

Exquisite

I had the pleasure of meeting all these men today and trained with them. They sound even better without microphones.

This is perfect

Heartbreakingly beautiful.

😢 what would the world be without music..? Thanks for beautiful performance!!!

Absolutely beautiful.

Beautiful, thank you

Beautiful

Amazing.

Exquisite!

Brilliant All - thank you.

gorgeous!!!!

So beautiful....and so is the singing.....Thanks!

amazing! thank you very much

This song hits home

So wonderful!

That was absolutely beautiful!

No auto tune needed, very nice voices

Simply amazing!

Wow moving!

Stunning

Absolutely Exquisite

Just beautiful ❤

Blending ❤ Soooooo relaxing..

Shivers down my spine!

That was stunning.

Thanks!!!

Bravo!

Flawless. Thank you for covering this so well!

master piece

so beautiful

Lovely.

Great!

Stunning! Good job guys! This sounds fantastic!

*sighs* WONDERFUL as always .. :D

Superb

beatiful harmony~😍😍😍

Most Sublime

One of the most beautiful song ! Thank you.

Fabulous

No words for that.