US Navy Band Sea Chanters: 'Over the Rainbow' & 'What a Wonderful World'

The United States Navy Band Sea Chanters performing "Over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World." From an outdoor evening concert at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington D.C. on June 20, 2017. Performed by Musician 1st Class William Edwards (vocal); and Chief Musician Kenneth H. Carr, Musical Director, Guitar.

The Navy Band Sea Chanters is the United States Navy’s official chorus. The ensemble performs a variety of music ranging from traditional choral music, including sea chanteys and patriotic fare, to opera, Broadway, and contemporary music. Throughout their history, the Sea Chanters have remained true to the Navy’s watchwords of pride and professionalism, and they continue to flourish as a vibrant ensemble.

Video photography by Jeff Malet.

[lindagibson]

Omgosh one of my Favorites!!!! Bill Edwards has the most Amazing voice! I could listen to him all day! Beautiful
God Bless

[jeannieikeda]

I can listen to William Edwards all day...makes me sing along with him... great singer and a fantastic showmanship he has !

[joanmarshall]

This US Navy Band are a credit to America. Beautiful voices.

[carolynjensen]

These songs never get old. So more enjoyable with Chief Edwards crooning them. It couldn’t be better than this.

[emergency]

...you can be a singer and still be a defender of democracy...

[mariaerevia-bruehwiler]

I love, love, love this man. He makes singing so affordless. He is great and love his voice. He's the last thing I hear at night and the first thing in the morning. I used to do the same with George Strait but now I listen to Bill Edwards III.

[karendixon]

Wish we could hear more of this singer

[janicecox]

I could listen to this man sing all day💜💜

[wandayee]

Love Bill Edwards III voice, smile & energy! 🤩

[kristineanix]

i cold never compete with your fan club !! Mr lovely voice you have captured the hearts of so many!! yeah well me too!! may God protect and give you wisdom beyond your years and i pray ps 91 over you and all of those who serve along side of you! Especially now when we are in such perilous time of uncertainty. Know that He holds the world in the palm of his hand yet knows the very hairs on our heads. It is a wonderful world when we place God in the center of our lives to serve him in what every capacity he chooses

[junehilton]

I play this every day and night I love to hear him sign

[taekilkim]

2:41 "I love you too Mr. Bill Edwards" xD

[jeanrattray]

My favourite singer he is excellent. From Scotland

[varietyshow]

I cannot stop listening to them. I've been playing their songs for over an hour at least!

[linadancel]

i keep on watching this music, i love U.S. Navy Band!

[murielorsborn]

I love this song he has a beautiful voice good too look at to May God bless them all bring them home safely God Bless America love from U.K. 🌹❤️🇺🇸

[carolrobinson]

I could also listen to him all the time

[letig.]

Brava la mamma e bravo il Tutti così negli

[milanbertosa]

I was fortunate enough to record Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s original performance of this arrangement all those years ago. This performance is stunning! Thanks United States Navy Band Sea Chanters, for making my day!

[jeanrattray]

Here I am again listening to all their videos from Scotland