Born in San Antonio, Texas, from the late 1920s, Glenn played with various jazz bands in the Dallas and San Antonio areas, first recording in 1936 with Don Albert's Orchestra. He moved to California in 1941, joining the Walter Johnson trio in 1944, and finding employment as a session musician and arranger. He accompanied T-Bone Walker on his 1947 hit "Call It Stormy Monday", and later the same year made his own first solo records, billed as Lloyd Glenn and His Joymakers.
In 1949 he joined Swing Time Records as A&R man, and recorded a number of hits with Lowell Fulson, including "Everyday I Have the Blues" and the #1 R&B hit "Blue Shadows". He also had major R&B hits of his own, with "Old Time Shuffle Blues" (#3 U.S. Billboard R&B chart in 1950) being followed by "Chica Boo", which also made #1 on the R&B chart in June 1951. At the same time, he continued to perform as pianist in Kid Ory's Creole Jazz Band. Glenn left Ory in 1953, about the same time that he was contracted to Aladdin Records, where he both produced and played on, B.B. King's 1960 album, My Kind of Blues.
He continued working through the 1960s, as both a session musician with King, Walker and others, and as a recording artist in his own right. Towards the end of his career he played at clubs in Los Angeles, performed at the Monterey Jazz Festival, and toured with Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Big Joe Turner, and his musician son, Lloyd Glenn Jr.
Glenn died in Los Angeles, California of a heart attack in May 1985.
Sleighride
Lloyd Glenn 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.
Lloyd Glenn's "Sleigh Ride" is a classic holiday song that captures the excitement and joy of a wintertime adventure. The song tells the story of two lovers taking a sleigh ride together on a snowy day. As the sleigh bells ring and the snow falls, the couple glides through a winter wonderland, enjoying the company of each other and the beauty of the season.
The first line of the song, "Just hear those sleigh bells jingle-ing, ring-ting tingle-ing, too," sets the tone for the upbeat and festive lyrics that follow. The chorus invites the listener to join in the fun, singing "Come on, it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you."
The verses of the song continue to build on this sense of excitement and anticipation, with lines like "Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap, let's go" and "We're riding in a wonderland of snow." The two lovers are depicted as being completely lost in the moment, "gliding along with a song of a wintry fairyland."
As the song comes to a close, the final lines offer a sense of coziness and contentment, with the couple "snuggled up together like two birds of a feather." The message is clear: no matter how cold it is outside, there's nothing quite as wonderful as sharing a sleigh ride with someone you love.
Line by Line Meaning
Just hear those sleigh bells jingle-ing, ring-ting tingle-ing, too,
Listen to the sweet sound of the sleigh bells ringing and tingling.
Come on, it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you.
The snow is falling, the weather is perfect, and it's a wonderful time to go on a sleigh ride together.
Outside the snow is falling and friends are calling 'Yoo hoo'
The snow is coming down and our friends are happily calling for us to join them outside.
Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap, let's go,
Let's get going! We are excited and ready to ride.
Let's look at the show.
Let's take in the sights and enjoy the beautiful winter wonderland around us.
We're riding in a wonderland of snow.
As we ride, we are surrounded by the magical, snowy landscape.
Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap, it's grand
We are having an amazing time and are filled with joy and excitement.
Just holding your hand.
Being close to you and holding your hand makes this sleigh ride all the more special and romantic.
We're gliding along with a song of a wintery fairy land.
As we glide along, we can't help but feel as though we are in a magical winter wonderland straight out of a fairytale.
Our cheeks are nice and rosy and comfy cozy are we,
Our faces are flushed from the cold but we are warm and comfortable snuggled up together.
We're snuggled up together like two birds of a feather would be.
We are close and in sync like two lovebirds would be, perfectly suited for each other.
Let's take that road before us and sing a chorus or two
Let's enjoy the road ahead of us and sing a song or two together on this enchanting sleigh ride.
Come on it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you.
Let's enjoy this wonderful weather and spend some magical moments together on this happy sleigh ride.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LEROY ANDERSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
SheLante Wood
My Dad used to play this song for me when I was a little girl every Christmas, may he RIP. This was his favorite. I had not heard or played it in years, up until I heard it yesterday morning on Houston's 90.9 KTSU radio station. I turned it up and cried my eyes out while relishing wonderful memories. Thank you KTSU for helping me get back in the holiday spirit after so many years of feeling like there was no point anymore. Thank you - Many thanks! Peace & Joy...
Brenda Terrell
It was my dad’s favorite also! We use to dance from it every Christmas!!!
standingbeark
it's never Christmas until i hear this song. it reminds me of a kid growing up back in da day !
SheLante Wood
Merry Christmas!
Earl Lee
On Christmas morning my dad use to wake us up with Merry Christmas Baby and this song!!! OH THE MEMORIES!!!
SheLante Wood
Earl Lee - Merry Christmas!
C Flow
Memories of my aunt's house. It was released many tears before I was born but she played this every year. I too began to like Lloyd Glenn's piano playing.Love this song.
SheLante Wood
Merry Christmas C Flow!
jlarm3
Christmas ain't Christmas without Sleigh Ride and also Merry Christmas Baby by Charles Brown. This is GREAT MUSIC!!!
jlarm3
There are some songs that can never be played by anyone else. Lloyd Glenn's touch on Sleigh Ride, Merry Christmas Baby by Charles Brown, The Christmas Song by Nat King Cole. Anyone trying to come after these masterpieces, just falls short of their genius.