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4 unusual facts about Sleigh Ride


A Diva's Christmas Carol

She also sings a remake of the 1948 holiday classic "Sleigh Ride".

Boston Pops Orchestra

Of the many musical pieces created for the orchestra, the Pops' most identifiable works were the colorful novelty numbers composed by Fiedler's close friend Leroy Anderson, including "Sleigh Ride", "The Typewriter" and many others.

Henninger High School

The Wind Ensemble, a select version of its main Concert Band traditionally plays a copy of the original arrangement of Leroy Anderson's Sleigh Ride.

Robert F. Bradford

Composer Leroy Anderson, who penned such classics as "Sleigh Ride" and "Blue Tango", wrote a piece entitled "Governor Bradford March" that was premiered on July 6, 1948 at a concert by the Boston Pops Orchestra under the direction of Arthur Fiedler.


Christmas Is 4 Ever

The album features re-workings of Christmas standards such as Silent Night, Merry Christmas Baby and Sleigh Ride, as well as original compositions such as "Happy Holidaze".

Mitchell Parish

His best known works include the lyrics to songs such as "Star Dust", "Sweet Lorraine", "Deep Purple", "Stars Fell on Alabama", "Sophisticated Lady", "Volare" (English lyrics), "Moonlight Serenade", "Mr. Ghost Goes to Town", "Sleigh Ride", "One Morning in May", and "Louisiana Fairy Tale", which was the first theme song used in the PBS Production of This Old House.


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