# Need help identifying a Christmas tune **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [December 13, 2012, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-identifying-a-christmas-tune/643947 "2012-12-13T19:33:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Gedd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gedd/32/4938_2.png) [@Gedd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gedd)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2012, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-identifying-a-christmas-tune/643947/1 "2012-12-13T19:33:42Z")
This may be a bit tricky, but I have faith in us. I heard it being played by a small orchestra at a church so I don’t have any lyrics. All I can say that the way the melody fell and then rose(raised?) it reminded me of the song _The Streets of Laredo_. I’ll see if my wife remembers anything more and hopefully be back with more info. ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2012, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-identifying-a-christmas-tune/643947/2 "2012-12-13T20:27:30Z")
I think you’re referring to the British version of _O Little Town of Bethlehem_, which differs considerably from the American version. If you’ve seen the Mr. Bean Christmas Special, it’s the carol the kids are singing just before he slams the door shut on them, IIRC. ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2012, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-identifying-a-christmas-tune/643947/3 "2012-12-13T20:28:25Z")
[Gesu Bambino?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qrtf7Iri6ZA) I’m pretty sure that’s it. ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2012, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-identifying-a-christmas-tune/643947/4 "2012-12-13T20:29:25Z")
[![]( " - YouTube") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJqgspx57C0) ---
**Author:** ![Gedd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gedd/32/4938_2.png) [@Gedd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gedd)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2012, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-identifying-a-christmas-tune/643947/5 "2012-12-13T20:33:17Z")
> [@kaylasdad99](#): > > [Gesu Bambino?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qrtf7Iri6ZA) That would be it! 😃 Wow, that was a lot quicker than I thought it would be. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2012, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-identifying-a-christmas-tune/643947/6 "2012-12-13T20:39:19Z")
Beautiful hymn. I don’t think I’ve ever heard it before! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2012, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-identifying-a-christmas-tune/643947/7 "2012-12-14T01:46:42Z")
I have a recording of Pavarotti singing it in Italian. Now, of course, it’ll always remind me of _The Streets of Laredo._