There are multiple artists named Jack Jones.

1. Jack Jones (born Jan… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists named Jack Jones.

1. Jack Jones (born January 14, 1938, in Hollywood, California – died October 24, 2024) is a traditional pop singer, perhaps best known for his songs "I've Got Your Number" and "Wives and Lovers". The only son of actors Allan Jones and Irene Hervey, he released his first album in 1959 on Capitol Records, but he didn't find success until he moved to Kapp Records in the early 60s. During that decade, he was rated highly by contemporaries such as Frank Sinatra. Judy Garland even reportedly called him the best jazz singer in the world, though Jones was always a straight pop singer (even with contemporary material) and merely ventured in the direction of jazz. He has won two Grammy Awards.

Jones became a prominent figure in the pop music scene throughout the 1960s, earning critical acclaim for his vocal performances. His smooth vocals were admired by peers such as Frank Sinatra, and Judy Garland even once called him "the best jazz singer in the world," though Jones himself considered his style to be straight pop with occasional forays into jazz.

Throughout his career, Jack Jones won two Grammy Awards: one for "Lollipops and Roses" in 1962, and another for "Wives and Lovers" in 1964, both in the category of Best Pop Male Performance. Some of his other well-known songs include "The Impossible Dream (The Quest)," "Lady," and "The Love Boat Theme," which became a signature tune for the popular 1970s TV show.

Over the decades, Jones continued to tour and perform globally, maintaining a strong presence on the concert and casino circuits well into his later years. His music remained relevant through inclusion in multi-artist compilation albums, and his voice was celebrated for its timeless quality. He passed away on October 24, 2024, at the age of 86. He leaves behind a legacy of classic hits, remarkable performances, and a standard of vocal excellence that will be remembered by fans and fellow musicians alike.

USA Billboard Hit Singles

"Lollipops and Roses," 1962, US #66
"Call Me Irresponsible," 1963, US #75
"Wives and Lovers" / "Toys in the Attic," 1963, US #14 / #92
"Love With the Proper Stranger," 1964, US #62
"The First Night of the Full Moon," 1964, US #59
"Where Love Has Gone," 1964, US #62
"Dear Heart," 1964, US #30
"The Race Is On," 1965, US #15 (Adult Contemporary #1)
"Seein' the Right Love Go Wrong," 1965, US #46
"Just Yesterday," 1965, US #73
"Love Bug," 1965, US #71
"The Impossible Dream (The Quest)," 1966, US #35 (Adult Contemporary #1)
"A Day In the Life of a Fool," 1966, US #62
"Lady," 1967, US #39 (Adult Contemporary #1)
"I'm Indestructible," 1967, US #81
"Now I Know," 1967, US #73
"Our Song," 1967, US #92
"Live for Life," 1967, US #99
"If You Ever Leave Me," 1968, US #92

2. "Jack Jones" is also an alias used by the duo of Dego Mcfarlane and Josh Wink on the album "Freezone 6, Fourth Person Singular". The two combined for the track "On my Todd."

3. Jack Jones (born Feb. 14, 1992, in Swansea, Wales) is the lead singer and guitarist for the band Trampolene. His debut double A side singles "Swim Up" and "It's Not My Thing" were released in July, 2018.

Sleigh Ride
Jack Jones 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 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

There's a birthday party at the home of Farmer Gray
It'll be the perfect ending of a perfect day
We'll be singing the songs we love to sing without a single stop
At the fireplace while we watch the chestnuts pop

There's a happy feeling nothing in the world can buy
When they pass around the coffee and the pumpkin pie
It'll nearly be like a picture print by Currier and Ives
These wonderful things are the things
We remember all through our lives

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

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 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
Lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with
Sleigh ride with you

Overall Meaning

"Sleigh Ride" is a classic Christmas song that was first recorded by the Boston Pops Orchestra in 1949. The song was composed by Leroy Anderson, who had the idea of trying to capture the sounds and feelings of a horse-drawn sleigh ride in a musical piece. The lyrics, written by Mitchell Parish, paint a picture of a winter wonderland, complete with sleigh rides, snowfall, and warm fires after a day of outdoor festivities.

The opening lines of the song establish the setting and mood of the holiday season: "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." The melody is light and bouncy, evoking the sense of adventure and joy that the season brings. The song continues with descriptions of other winter pastimes, such as ice skating and building snowmen, before returning to the central theme of the sleigh ride and the warmth of friendship and community.

The final lines of the song capture the essence of the holiday spirit: "Come on it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you. Lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with. Sleigh ride with you." The song is an uplifting celebration of the winter season and the joys of sharing it with loved ones.

Line by Line Meaning

Just hear those sleigh bells jingle-ing, ring-ting tingle-ing, too,
Take a moment to listen to those sleigh bells that are jingling and tingling in the distance.

Come on, it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you
The weather is perfect for a sleigh ride with you, so let's go!

Outside the snow is falling and friends are calling "Yoo hoo"
The snow is falling and our friends are calling out to us, inviting us to come out and play.

Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap, let's go,
Let's get going and enjoy this moment together!

Let's look at the show
Let's enjoy the spectacle around us while we ride.

We're riding in a wonderland of snow
We're exploring and experiencing the beauty of the snowy world around us.

Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap, it's grand
This experience is fantastic and something to be happy about!

Just holding your hand
Being close to you and holding your hand makes this experience all the more special.

We're gliding along with a song of a wintery fairy land
We feel like we're gliding through a magical winter wonderland, and the feeling is amazing!

Our cheeks are nice and rosy and comfy cozy are we,
We feel warm and comfortable, and our faces are rosy from the cold air.

We're snuggled up together like birds of a feather would be
We're joined together, cozy and in-sync, like birds of a feather who flock together.

Let's take that road before us and sing a chorus or two
Let's enjoy the road ahead and sing some songs while we're at it.

There's a birthday party at the home of Farmer Gray
There's a party happening at Farmer Gray's house.

It'll be the perfect ending of a perfect day
It will be the perfect way to end the day by attending this party together.

We'll be singing the songs we love to sing without a single stop
We'll be singing the songs we love, without any interruptions or pauses.

At the fireplace while we watch the chestnuts pop
We'll be gathering around the fireplace, where we can watch the chestnuts pop as they roast.

There's a happy feeling nothing in the world can buy
There's a special feeling of happiness that cannot be bought with any amount of money.

When they pass around the coffee and the pumpkin pie
As we sit around and enjoy coffee and pumpkin pie, that happy feeling intensifies.

It'll nearly be like a picture print by Currier and Ives
The scene will be so picturesque and perfect that it will resemble an artwork by Currier and Ives.

These wonderful things are the things
All of these amazing experiences and happy feelings are the things

We remember all through our lives
that we will remember and cherish throughout our lives.

Lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you
Overall, this is the perfect weather for a sleigh ride with you, and it's an experience that I will always treasure.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Leroy Anderson, Mitchell Parish

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