Scelsa and Millang, who have known each other since high school, moved from their hometown of Newport Beach, California to Los Angeles to "be closer to the music business" in 1968. They took jobs as special education assistants, and soon started performing music for the children, many of whom had emotional or behavioral problems.[6] They found that their music had a positive effect on children with disorders such as autism. For the next several years, they performed their music program for different schools.[5] In 1975, they decided to form a record company, Youngheart Records, and presented a recording of their music to National Association for the Education of Young Children convention attendees. After receiving a positive reaction at the conference, Scelsa and Millang formed "Greg & Steve" and began selling their recordings in the educational market.[1]
In 1991, Scelsa and Millang sold the majority interest of Youngheart Records to Creative Teaching Press and have expanded into internet and retail sales.[1] The expansion allowed them to begin selling their music in larger markets such as retailers Barnes & Noble,[5] and allowed them to focus on their music rather than on business tasks.[7] As of 2002, Greg & Steve have received nine Parents' Choice Awards.[8] In 2010, their album Jumpin' and Jammin was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Musical Album for Children.[9]
Jingle Bell Rock
Greg & Steve Lyrics
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In a one horse open sleigh
O'er the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bob tails ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to laugh and sing
A sleighing song tonight
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
A day or two ago
I thought I'd take a ride
And soon Miss Fanny Bright
Was seated by my side
The horse was lean and lank
Misfortune seemed his lot
We got into a drifted bank
And then we got upsot
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh yeah
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
The lyrics of Jingle Bell Rock bring the excitement, joy, and laughter of the winter season to life. The first verse describes the experience of dashing through the snow in a one horse open sleigh, with the sound of bells on the horse's tail ringing out and creating a festive atmosphere. The second verse tells the story of a mishap that occurred during a recent sleigh ride, when the horse got stuck in a snowdrift and overturned the sleigh. Despite the unexpected obstacle, the riders kept their spirits up and had fun singing and laughing together.
Overall, the song is an upbeat celebration of the thrill of winter activities and the camaraderie that comes with sharing those experiences with others. The repetition of the chorus - "Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way" - adds to the sense of cheer and unity.
Line by Line Meaning
Dashing through the snow
We're quickly moving through a winter landscape
In a one horse open sleigh
We're riding in a horse-drawn vehicle that only fits one horse
O'er the fields we go
We're going over the farmland while we ride
Laughing all the way
We're enjoying ourselves and having some laughs
Bells on bob tails ring
The bells on the horse's harness are making noise
Making spirits bright
The sound of the bells is cheering us up
What fun it is to laugh and sing
We're having a great time singing and being together
A sleighing song tonight
We're singing a song while we ride in the sleigh
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
We hear the bells ringing
Jingle all the way
The bells are ringing constantly
Oh, what fun it is to ride
We're having a blast while riding in the sleigh
In a one horse open sleigh
We're riding in a single-horse sleigh
A day or two ago
This is a story that happened a few days ago
I thought I'd take a ride
I decided to go for a ride
And soon Miss Fanny Bright
A woman called Fanny Bright joined me
Was seated by my side
She was sitting next to me in the sleigh
The horse was lean and lank
The horse was thin and long-bodied
Misfortune seemed his lot
It seemed like the horse wasn't very lucky
We got into a drifted bank
We came across a bank of snow
And then we got upsot
The sleigh tipped over
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Even though we crashed, the bells are still ringing
Jingle all the way
The bells are still making noise
Oh, what fun it is to ride
Even with our mishap, we're still having a good time
In a one horse open sleigh yeah
We're still riding in the same sleigh, just with a slight detour
Lyrics © DistroKid, CONSALAD CO., Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James Lord Pierpont
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Joseph Frye
i would be pleased that i can add greg and steve on my christmas mix cd along the way with beach boys and others.
Chris The Entertainer
Hey Mitch, Can you believe that next Friday is Christmas?
Mitch Matthiesen
+Christopher Nicolaids Thanks. I wish the same to you and your family.
Chris The Entertainer
+Cheryl Matthiesen yeah me too. Oh guess what? Tomorrow is Christmas Eve and on Friday, It's gonna be Christmas Morning!!!!! If you're gonna be busy tomorrow, I want to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. God Bless Us All, Mitch.
Mitch Matthiesen
+ Christopher Nicolaides Yes, I know that. Christmas is just around the corner. In fact, I've been looking forward to it all year.
Chris The Entertainer
I posted my video of Greg & Steve's Jingle Bell Rock on Friday.