Born in Hope Valley, Rhode Island, with his parents Mr. & Mrs. William Gilman Jr., Gilman first received notice as a performer at age seven, attracting the attention of a local vocal coach, Angela Bacari, who later became his manager. Eventually he met with Ray Benson (of Asleep at the Wheel) who helped him record demos, including "Roly Poly". Two months later he was signed by Sony Music Nashville.
His 2000 debut album, One Voice, had a very widely-played single that crossed over well into top 40 airplay. The album reached multi-platinum status, and earned a Grammy nomination. Generally touted as a child prodigy, Gilman appeared on various talk shows. Classic Christmas (which was certified gold) was released later in the year.
He released Dare to Dream (certified gold) on Sony BMG Music Entertainment/Epic Records in 2001, and in 2003 released Music Through Heartsongs, an album inspired by the poetry of Mattie Stepanek. Later in 2003, he performed at a benefit for The Station nightclub fire. In May 2005, he released Everything and More, his first album since his voice changed.
Billy's latest album, self-titled, was released in September 2006 on the Image Entertainment label. The first single off the upcoming album, Southern Star, heralds a return to his country music roots. Billy is scheduled to begin working on his next album with Eddie Galan and Andrew Lane of Trilogy Productions.
Sleigh Ride
Billy Gilman Lyrics
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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.
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.
The song "Sleigh Ride" by Billy Gilman talks about the joy of being in a sleigh ride during wintertime with someone special. The first verse describes the sound of the sleigh bells that the rider hears while in the sleigh. It sets up the mood and the tone of the song, which is warm and inviting. The second verse paints a picture of a snow-covered landscape, with friends calling out in excitement. The chorus talks about the joy of being in the ride, urging the listeners to come along to see the winter show.
The third verse talks about the physical sensation of the ride itself. The lines "Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap, it's grand" describe the exhilaration of sleigh riding. The last verse talks about the warmth and comfort that can only come from being with someone special. The image of two birds of a feather snuggled together paints a picture of a cozy and intimate moment. The song urges the listener to embrace the magic of the moment and to celebrate the winter season.
Line by Line Meaning
Just hear those sleigh bells jingle-ing, ring-ting tingle-ing, too
The sound of jingling sleigh bells is musical and delightful to hear
Come on, it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you.
The weather outside is perfect for taking a sleigh ride with someone special
Outside the snow is falling and friends are calling 'Yoo hoo'
The snow is gently falling while friends call out cheerfully
Come on, it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you.
The weather outside is perfect for taking a sleigh ride with someone special
Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap, let's go,
The horses are encouraged with enthusiasm to go faster and further
Let's look at the show.
Enjoy the winter wonderland scenery enrich with snow activities
We're riding in a wonderland of snow.
The sleigh is journeying to a place with magical beauty and wonder
Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap, it's grand
This journey is exhilarating and marvelous
Just holding your hand.
Traveling with a loved one makes the journey even more special and memorable
We're gliding along with a song of a wintery fairy land.
The journey feels like a fairy tale with the enchanting winter scenery
Our cheeks are nice and rosy and comfy cozy are we,
The weather hasn't affected our excitement and the warmth shared between us
We're snuggled up together like two birds of a feather would be.
We are close to each other, like two friends who belong together
Let's take that road before us and sing a chorus or two
Let's continue on this journey and sing songs in happiness
Come on it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you.
The weather outside is perfect for taking a sleigh ride with someone special
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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