101 Strings was an umbrella term for a highly successful easy listening sym… Read Full Bio ↴101 Strings was an umbrella term for a highly successful easy listening symphonic music organization, with a discography exceeding a hundred albums and a creative lifetime of roughly thirty years. Their LPs were individualized by the slogan "The Sound of Magnificence", a puffy cloud logo and sepia-toned photo of the orchestra. According to the photograph, the 101 Strings orchestra was composed of 124 string instruments (all male except for the harpist) and was conducted by Wilhelm Stephan. The orchestra's famous official photograph was taken in the Musikhalle Hamburg. In reality, of course, the recordings also featured a full brass, woodwind and percussion section, and not quite as many strings as are shown in the photograph. In later years (right up to the 80's), the recordings were made by a session orchestra in London, with a line-up including a modern "pop" rhythm section. In the late 1990's, the 101 Strings Orchestra was revived with "The New 101 Strings Orchestra" for a series of modern recordings.

Sleigh Ride
101 Strings Orchestra Lyrics

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Just hear those sleigh bells jingle-ing, ring-ting tingle-ing, 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.

Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap, let's go,
Let's look at the show.

We're riding in a wonderland of snow.

Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap, it's grand
Just holding your hand.
We're gliding along with a song of a wintery fairy land.

Our cheeks are nice and rosy and comfy cozy are we,
We're 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.

Overall Meaning

The song 'Sleigh Ride', performed by the 101 Strings Orchestra, celebrates the joys of wintertime, particularly the fun and merriment found on a sleigh ride. The opening lines, "Just hear those sleigh bells jingle-ing, ring-ting tingle-ing, too," set the tone for a lively and energetic song that immediately captures the listener's attention. The song invites the listener to join in on the fun and enjoy the lovely weather for a sleigh ride, emphasizing the idea of togetherness and shared experiences.

The lyrics paint a picturesque image of the beauty of a winter wonderland, where "outside the snow is falling and friends are calling 'Yoo hoo'" and riders are treated to a magical and enchanting scene. The chorus of the song, "Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap, let's go, let's look at the show, we're riding in a wonderland of snow," engages the listener in the excitement of the moment and encourages them to take part in the adventure.

The song also highlights the importance of companionship and love during the winter months. Lines like "Our cheeks are nice and rosy, and comfy cozy are we, We're snuggled up together like two birds of a feather would be" create a feeling of warmth and closeness between the riders, who are enjoying the experience together.

Line by Line Meaning

Just hear those sleigh bells jingle-ing, ring-ting tingle-ing, too,
Listen to the sound of the sleigh bells ringing and jingling melodiously.

Come on, it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you.
The current weather conditions are perfect for us to ride together in a sleigh.

Outside the snow is falling and friends are calling "Yoo hoo"
The snow is falling outside and our friends are calling out to us excitedly.

Come on, it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you.
We should take advantage of the favorable weather conditions and ride together in a sleigh.

Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap, let's go,
Let's urge on the horses pulling the sleigh with some excited shouts of 'giddy yap'.

Let's look at the show.
Let's appreciate the spectacle of the snowy landscape around us as we ride.

We're riding in a wonderland of snow.
The snowy surroundings are like a magical wonderland that we are traveling through.

Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap, it's grand
The feeling of excitement and adventure as we ride is truly amazing.

Just holding your hand.
Feeling the warmth and comfort of holding hands while riding the sleigh is a wonderful experience.

We're gliding along with a song of a wintery fairy land.
As we glide through the winter landscape, the surroundings seem like a magical fairyland.

Our cheeks are nice and rosy and comfy cozy are we,
Our faces are red and warm from the cold, but we feel comfortable and cozy together.

We're snuggled up together like two birds of a feather would be.
We are snuggled up closely together, enjoying each other's company just like two birds of a feather.

Let's take that road before us and sing a chorus or two
Let's take the path in front of us and sing along to the melodies of the season.

Come on it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you.
The weather is perfect and we should enjoy this sleigh ride together.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Leroy Anderson, Mitchell Parish

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mickyblue247

13y↑1

Grace ... you have reached my heart. As a boy, every Christmas my Mother, brother and I did go on a sleigh ride one or two days prior to the big day! This brought back immediate memories. Thanks for the post.

fasx56

10y↑1

Christmas without this song being played on the radio would not be complete, it has survived through decades of Christmas celebrations.

Giuseppe Roma

9y↑1

A MusicaMememories, ringrazio vivamente di questa concessione. Tutto mi riporta indietro negli anni quando le ascoltavo dai dischi che possedevano i miei genitori, ancora grazie.

mikeyousofine

13y

Thank you Grace. I wish you a Christmas full of Joy and Peace

John Russell

9y↑4

Not just for Christmas
Thanks for posting.

CeeCeeable

13y

Thank you, Grace...Best Christmas greetings to you & your family.

barbra271

13y

Great composition!! Thanks forsharing!

Norris Carr

12y

hi. i have never heard of 101 strings .wow.just beautiful .thank you so munch for sharing.i am going to finde as much as i can 101 strings .thanks again .marry christmas.