The Monkees - Riu Chiu (Official HD Music Video)

The Monkees perform "Riu Chiu" from Episode 47, "The Monkees' Christmas Show".

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[taurnguard]

My apologies if someone already posted this but here's a translation of what's being sung:

River, roaring river, guard our homes in safety,
God has kept the black wolf from our lamb, our Lady.
God has kept the black wolf from our lamb, our Lady.

Raging mad to bite her, there the wolf did steal,
But our God Almighty defended her with zeal.
Pure He wished to keep Her so She could never sin,
That first sin of man never touched the Virgin sainted.

River, roaring river...

He who's now begotten is our mighty Monarch,
Christ, our Holy Father, in human flesh embodied.
He has brought atonement by being born so humble,
Though He is immortal, as mortal was created.

River, roaring river.

[dianesef]

This was what Peter Tork said about this song in 2012 :"I would say my favorite song we ever did was 'Riu Chiu.' It's an a cappella song, all in Spanish, that we did only once before TV cameras, and the harmony blend was perfect. It's totally crackerjack!"

[cindyfranklin]

Mickey and Mike concentrating on the beauty of the song. Davey and Peter just smiling and enjoying every moment of it. Such wonderful harmonies! I can't get enough of this song!

[capismama]

Proof that these guy could really sing.

[FatimaIsabel_]

Rest In Peace Mike Nesmith, Peter Tork and Davy Jones.

Heart goes out to their family and friends. I feel so bad for Micky Dolenz. He lost three of his friends. I can’t even imagine.

[THECLARENCES]

Long live the memories of Davy, Peter & Mike. xoxo The Clarences

[marieweiss]

No doubt here about these guys’ singing! Peter Tork said this was his favourite Monkee performance & a treat to see him & Davy so loving it! Simply gorgeous 💕

[terrymarvin]

Love the way Monkees' voices blended in this song, especially when they sang it in a capella

[yamilegarcia]

Micky singing in Spanish 🥰 he does excellent!! 💛 I love it.

[maisiesummers]

A lot of people thought the Monkees were 100% manufactured. They might have had a lot forced on them, but they were genuine musicians and singers.

[Mochrie]

Those harmonies, man, those freaking harmonies. To those who cast aside the Monkees as a manufactured pop group that wouldn't amount to anything, listen to this and hopefully that will change your mind.

[SWog]

I like how Mike starts it off. I came here because I just heard the news that he passed away... suddenly it turned into a very sad day. Rest in peace, Mike.

[JamieSmith-fzmz]

I love when people hate them. It means I have them just a little more to myself.

And you all. Because nobody watching this can possibly not like them.

[iagreewithyoubub]

Acapella, and all the way through, no editing. Nice job, gives me chills. Can't wait to see Micky and Mike on tour spring 2019!!!

[kjemradio]

I highly recommend listening with really good quality headphones The nuances in each of their voices comes through beautifully. RIP Davy and Peter! Thank you for the years of entertainment you gave the world.

[l.mariefigtree]

Rest in Paradise Michael Nesmith - another angelic voice joining Heaven’s choir 😇

[CorbieMitleid]

God rest you, Michael Nesmith. Three out of four in the celestial choir. Micky still stands.

[iwjmp]

Can’t believe I didn’t know this was uploaded in HD, I’m crying. One of my favorite Monkees harmonizations ever

[haydeebursesi]

I love the way Davy looks at Micky singing in Spanish and, then, turns to Peter. Harmonies are wonderful.

[evdallas]

Those 4 were meant to be together it's one of the biggest success stories in music and television