Walking in the Air – Aled Jones Sings With His Younger Self | Classic FM Sessions

The new album, One Voice at Christmas, is OUT NOW!

Thanks to modern technology, Aled Jones performs a duet with his younger self – who was made famous around the world after this performance of Howard Blake's song from The Snowman.

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[NinaHansen]

How beautiful. It's wonderful that that gorgeous soprano developed into such a fabulous mature voice. Doesn't always happen.

[robynshore]

I bet he never thought this would happen when he was 12. Amazing.

[imamuggle]

As a music instructor, this is FASCINATING. How many times can you hear SIDE BY SIDE an older/younger vocalist? From a teaching perspective, this is REALLY interesting. Not to mention beautiful, nostalgic, EVERYTHING. And tears. Many tears. Happy and sad- everything.

[kaylaireland]

Proper sobbing. Just turned 40 and remember watching the snowman every Christmas at primary school

[tedhart]

Mid January 2024 and I'm just seeing this for the first time. My wife, my kids, and I have always loved this song since seeing The Snowman sometime in, probably, the 90's. I'll be sharing this with all of them. Absolutely lovely!

[MR.JUSTCOD]

This song is helping me recover from a car accident that left me paralysed waist down, thank you aled

[greenmama]

This is still the most gorgeous song ever written, in my opinion. It immediately reduces me to tears. Happy? Sad? Doesn’t matter. It touches the soul. ❤

[ChB]

Whoever had the idea to produce this is a genius!

[Chase-qhys]

At one point in my life I reached rock bottom. My personal and professional life were blown away right in front of me. I lost everything. Things got better..a lot better, and this song was a part of my recovery process. It might seem silly, but this song brought me peace and comfort. Tonight hearing this version, my heart just melted. Incredible. Thank you Aled for blessing the world with your voice, and your spirit.

[thehh]

This man's voice = childhood memories

[abigailthebagel]

Can't believe they invented time travel so they could create this masterpiece.

Absolutely phenomenal, the harmonies and the contrast in his voice is just bone-chilling. Merry Christmas!

[biancagann]

My husband and I obsessed over Aled's self duet and played it almost daily during the holidays. He passed away suddenly in August, and hearing this rendition once more is like receiving comfort from a dear old friend ❤

[johnhoffen]

This version of aled singing with his younger self is AMAZING! ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!

[deangroves]

Greatest Christmas song ever written!
The most magical song ever written!
Huge respect to Aled Jones!

[annev]

His voice is so crystal clear, marvellous ❤

[janettohara]

I have LOVED this song since 1984. It still breaks my heart every time I hear it.

[HuwRichards]

I suddenly realised it was the 1st of December and that I can start listening to Christmas songs - THIS HAS TO BE FIRST IN LINE!!!

[RowanBlue]

In the late 80's I was obsessed with The Snowman. I would try to pick this song out on the piano. Nearly 30 years later, I could never have imagined this. Teaarrrrs.

[Rosenblum]

Possibly one of the most beautiful songs ever written - and renditions of it performed.

[RandomActs]

How have I managed not to find this until now? I am in tears. I lost my wonderful sister in August and I now imagine us flying hand in hand over the world to all the distant places she wanted to visit. Thank you.