The King's Singers - To Kokoraki

To Kokoraki - Greek traditional song (arr. Gordon Langford)

This was recorded live on the final night of The King's Singers UK Summer School, July 2017, in a performance for the participants at Royal Holloway, University of London.

Patrick Dunachie, countertenor
Timothy Wayne-Wright, countertenor
Julian Gregory, tenor
Christopher Bruerton, baritone
Christopher Gabbitas, baritone
Jonathan Howard, bass

[helianna]

Congratulations! I am Greek and I understand how difficult it is to pronounce those words. It's really amazing!!!! Excellent performance!

[neoklistheodoulidis]

Probably the best version/performance of this song

[EleniVeneti]

As a Greek I have to say that you did an amazing work, the way you pronounce difficult greek words while singing so well is admirable, your accent is almost perfect. Well done!

[eirinipontia]

That's so adorable! It must've been hard for them to learn the lyrics but it was so worth it in the end!

[orlcloud]

There are no words to express the joy I feel when I hear you singing Το Κοκκοράκι! Thanks a million..!

[AndalusianNights]

I'm here because I grew up with this song. Now I am 28 and still remember this 🤣

[EleNakIsI]

I am from Greece! Thanks for sharing a greek traditional song! Really nice perfomance!

[winstonelston]

Thank you, Donald Swann, wherever you are!
I know, traditional, but I always think of him when I hear this.

[StavrosChrisAnastasopoulos]

Wow, flawless interpretation!! Greetings from Greece!

[girlwheels]

I don't know what this is, but it is so cute.

[cookie_batter]

I love hearing it back even after the summer school. Bravo, the words are easy to hear as well as the tune is still heard clearly. Also I love how they all go to a certain level of craziness together.

[EvaFariou]

That's a children's song that we learn in Greece when we are kids. Thank you. Great job!!!😊👍

[KooYu]

I'm Greek and I have to say!

Jolly good show lads!

[kingssingersgirl]

There are no words for how much I love this

[vinividivici]

AWESOME ... I LOVED IT ... MAKE MORE GREEK SONGS 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[Sandipolove]

I have felt so happy and fun and fantastic! to hear and see this!!! I am also Greek and find you amazing ALL OF YOU

[valiaf.]

I saw this on (the Greek) tv a couple of hours ago and I’m still rotfl-ing 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Bravo 👏 to you all!!!! ❤️

[domnadomna]

Translation of this Greek children song:

When I'll go to the market my lady
I'll buy you a little rooster
The little rooster kikirikiki
will be waking you up every morning

When I'll go to the market my lady
I'll buy you a little bird
The little bird chirp chirp
The little rooster kikirikiki
will be waking you up every morning

When I'll go to the market my lady
I'll buy you a little hen
The little hen kokoko
The little bird chirp chirp
The little rooster kikirikiki
will be waking you up every morning

When I'll go to the market my lady
I'll buy you a little cat
The little cat meow meow
The little hen kokoko
The little bird chirp chirp
The little rooster kikirikiki
will be waking you up every morning

When I'll go to the market my lady
I'll buy you a little dog
The little dog wuff wuff
The little cat meow meow
The little hen kokoko
The little bird chirp chirp
The little rooster kikirikiki
will be waking you up every morning

When I'll go to the market my lady
I'll buy you a little sheep
The little sheep be be
The little dog wuff wuff
The little cat meow meow
The little hen kokoko
The little bird chirp chirp
The little rooster kikirikiki
will be waking you up every morning

When I'll go to the market my lady
I'll buy you a little pig
The little big oink oink
The little sheep be be
The little dog wuff wuff
The little cat meow meow
The little hen kokoko
The little bird chirp chirp
The little rooster kikirikiki
will be waking you up every morning

[ΣτελλαΗλία-εζ]

Congratulations! I am greek and I feel very proud right now thank you

[MrDarkHawk]

You guys are incredible!! The dedication and hard work you put to pronounce and rock this song is amazing!! Keep up the good work! Much love from Greece!