"Sleigh Ride" is a popular song usually associated with Christmas. It was originally written as an instrumental piece in 1946 by Leroy Anderson, who intended it to refer to any winter event, not specifically Christmas. Mitchell Parish added words later, as he did for several of Anderson's compositions. The most famous recording of it is by the Boston Pops Orchestra, conducted by Arthur Fielder.
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| - "Sleigh Ride" is a popular song usually associated with Christmas. It was originally written as an instrumental piece in 1946 by Leroy Anderson, who intended it to refer to any winter event, not specifically Christmas. Mitchell Parish added words later, as he did for several of Anderson's compositions. The most famous recording of it is by the Boston Pops Orchestra, conducted by Arthur Fielder.
- The song is featured as the first track on the album Merry Nickmas.
- Sleigh Ride is a traditional Christmas song that was only used in Happy Holidays Love, Barney.
- "Sleigh Ride" is a song typically heard around Christmas time. Eric Cartman sings this in the Season Three Halloween episode, "Korn's Groovy Pirate Ghost Mystery".
- Sleigh Ride is a Christmas song, parodied by Krusty and Sophie at the end of The Nightmare After Krustmas.
- Sleigh Ride is a popular light orchestral piece composed by Leroy Anderson. The composer had the original idea for the piece during a heat wave in July 1946; he finished the work in February 1948. Lyrics, about a person who would like to ride in a sleigh on a winter's day with another person, were written by Mitchell Parish in 1950. The orchestral version was first recorded in 1949 by Arthur Fiedler and The Boston Pops Orchestra. The song was a hit record on RCA Victor Red Seal 49-0515 (45 rpm) / 10-1484 (78 rpm), and has become the equivalent of a signature song for the orchestra. The 45 rpm version was originally issued on red vinyl. The orchestra has also recorded the song with John Williams, their conductor from 1979 to 1995, and Keith Lockhart, their current conductor.
- "Sleigh Ride" is a popular song usually associated with Christmas. It was originally written as an instrumental piece in 1946 by Leroy Anderson, who intended it to refer to any winter event, not specifically Christmas. Mitchell Parish added words later, as he did for several of Anderson's compositions. It is one of Anderson's best-known songs, and a holiday standard. The song is performed by the Sesame Street cast in Elmo Saves Christmas: Holiday Favorites. Leslie Uggams sang a chorus of "Sleigh Ride" in the closing medley of A Special Sesame Street Christmas.
- Giddy-up, giddy-up, giddy-up, it's grand Just holding your hand We're gliding along with a song of a wintery fairyland Our cheeks are nice and rosy and comfy cozy are we We're snuggled up together like birds of a feather would be Let's take that road before us and sing a chorus or two Come on, it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you Santa Claus: They arrived at Carnegie Hall just in time. But when Alvin got ready to play his harmonica solo, who should be there but little Tommy, Dave's surprise for Alvin. Alvin: And boy was I surprised to see him. Theodore: Yeah!
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| - Fozzie Bear sings the song in A Muppet Family Christmas.
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| - "Sleigh Ride" is a song originally performed by Leroy Anderson, covered by The Chipmunks featuring dialogue from Santa Claus, in the 1981 special A Chipmunk Christmas and the A Chipmunk Christmas soundtrack.
"Sleigh Ride" is also a rap song originally performed by Alexander O'Neal, covered by The Chipmunks, in the 1990 special Rockin' Through the Decades and the Rockin' Through the Decades soundtrack.
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| - "Sleigh Ride" is a popular song usually associated with Christmas. It was originally written as an instrumental piece in 1946 by Leroy Anderson, who intended it to refer to any winter event, not specifically Christmas. Mitchell Parish added words later, as he did for several of Anderson's compositions. The most famous recording of it is by the Boston Pops Orchestra, conducted by Arthur Fielder.
- Giddy-up, giddy-up, giddy-up, it's grand Just holding your hand We're gliding along with a song of a wintery fairyland Our cheeks are nice and rosy and comfy cozy are we We're snuggled up together like birds of a feather would be Let's take that road before us and sing a chorus or two Come on, it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you Santa Claus: They arrived at Carnegie Hall just in time. But when Alvin got ready to play his harmonica solo, who should be there but little Tommy, Dave's surprise for Alvin. Alvin: And boy was I surprised to see him. Theodore: Yeah! Santa Claus: Alvin and Tommy played a beautiful duet on their Echo Harmonicas as Dave, Angela, and Miss Waterford sat proudly in the audience.
- The song is featured as the first track on the album Merry Nickmas.
- Sleigh Ride is a popular light orchestral piece composed by Leroy Anderson. The composer had the original idea for the piece during a heat wave in July 1946; he finished the work in February 1948. Lyrics, about a person who would like to ride in a sleigh on a winter's day with another person, were written by Mitchell Parish in 1950. The orchestral version was first recorded in 1949 by Arthur Fiedler and The Boston Pops Orchestra. The song was a hit record on RCA Victor Red Seal 49-0515 (45 rpm) / 10-1484 (78 rpm), and has become the equivalent of a signature song for the orchestra. The 45 rpm version was originally issued on red vinyl. The orchestra has also recorded the song with John Williams, their conductor from 1979 to 1995, and Keith Lockhart, their current conductor. The Wiggles' version of this song was not only released on the It's Always Christmas With You! album but on "The Spirit of Christmas 2011" compilation album, as well.
- Sleigh Ride is a traditional Christmas song that was only used in Happy Holidays Love, Barney.
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