Listen To "Drummer Boy" In A Way You Never Heard It Before, What A Christmas Classic! (Video)
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The “Little Drummer Boy” is a well-loved Christmas song recognized everywhere. It has stayed almost the same since it was first written. The song is often sung gently, and while the drumbeat is key, it doesn’t take over the melody. Many artists have put their spin on this classic, but the version by Christian pop group King & Country is unlike anything you’ve heard before.
Yes, there’s a drummer, and yes, he’s a boy—but that’s where the similarities end! In a live show in Phoenix, also featured on their new Christmas album, Luke Smallbone starts the song with the steady rhythm of a marching band drum. The stage is dark, and all attention is on him. Then, the sharp sound of an electric guitar cuts through the silence, and the entire stage comes alive in an instant.
The band’s other members join in, playing a cello and a massive stage drum. It’s clear this version of the song leans into a rock vibe. But the real surprise comes when Joel begins singing the well-known lyrics, “Come, they told me, pa rum pum pum pum.” Joel and Luke, who are brothers, transformed this traditional carol into something modern and exciting, perfect for today’s listeners. Watch the performance below to experience their electrifying take on the song. You’ll feel the energy as you tap along to their unforgettable “pa rum pum pum pum.”
