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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 the song is by the Boston Pops Orchestra, conducted by Arthur Fielder.[2]

This song is featured on the soundtrack for Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special. It was released on December 4, 2020.

Background[]

On November 18th, 2020 it was announced that Mariah would be a releasing a soundtrack to accompany her AppleTV+ original, Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special, and that it would feature “brand new interpretations” of hit holiday songs, including a new version of “Sleigh Ride.”[3]

"Sleigh Ride" is slated to be included as the B-side on the upcoming limited 30th anniversary edition "All I Want for Christmas Is You" 7" single as part of the #MerryChristmas30 celebrations, marking the first time the song is released in a physical format. The new 7" version of the song omits the bell tree in the beginning and has a new cold ending, featuring a harp and church bells.

Live performances[]

Carey performed the song on all dates of the Merry Christmas to All!, Merry Christmas One and All! and Mariah Carey's Christmas Time tours.

Videos[]

Credits and personnel[]

  • Acoustic bass – Lance Tolbert
  • Arrangement – Marc Shaiman
  • Assistant engineer – Matt Tuggle
  • Background vocals – Daniel Moore II, Kamaria Ousley, Mariah Carey, Tremaine "Six7" Williams
  • Bass guitar – Derrieux Edgecombe
  • Drum programming – Tremaine "Six7" Williams
  • Guitar – Tim Stewart
  • Keyboards – Daniel Moore II
  • Mixing engineer – Brian Garten
  • Orchestration – Douglas Romayne
  • Organ – Derrieux Edgecombe
  • Production – Daniel Moore II, Frank Wolf, Marc Shaiman, Mariah Carey, Scott M. Riesett, Tremaine "Six7" Williams
  • Piano – Daniel Moore II
  • Recording engineers – Brian Garten, Jamie Sikoya
  • Snare drum – Josh Baker
  • Songwriting – Leroy Anderson, Mitchell Parish
  • Whistles – Tremaine "Six7" Williams

Lyrics[]

Just hear those sleigh bells jingling ring-ting-tingling too
Come on, it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you
Outside the snow is falling and friends are calling "yoo hoo"
Come on, it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you
With you

Ring-a-ling-a-ling ding-dong-ding

Our cheeks are nice and rosy and comfy and cozy are we
We're snuggled up together like two birds of a feather would be
Let's take the road before us and sing a chorus or two
Come on, it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you
With you
With you
With you

Ring-a-ling-a-ling

Our cheeks are nice and rosy and comfy and cozy are we
Were snuggled up together like two 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

Yes
And ring-a-ding-ding
Ohh...

References[]

Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special
December 4, 2020 • 33:00 • Legacy Records and Sony Music
Songs
Released All I Want for Christmas Is YouChristmas Time Is HereChristmas Time Is in the Air AgainHark! The Herald Angels Sing (Interlude)Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) / House Top CelebrationJoy to the WorldLet it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow! (Outro)Little Mimi's ThemeO Holy NightOh Santa! (Remix)Overture "Little Mariah's" ThemePeanuts...All I Want (Interlude)Santa Claus is Comin' to Town (Intro)"Silent NightSleigh RideSugar Plum FairyWhen Christmas Comes
Artists
Mariah CareySnoop DoggJermaine DupriAriana GrandeJennifer Hudson
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