Braxton was born in Severn, Maryland to Michael and Evelyn Braxton. The youngest of the Braxton's six children, Tamar started singing as a toddler. Evelyn, herself an opera singer, recognized her children's talents when one day, Tamar, sang "Can you please get me some toilet paper!" Evelyn quickly started training her girls, and eventually enrolled them in singing lessons. The Braxton children also would eventually enter in their church choir, where Michael Braxton was pastor.
Brought up in a strict Christian household, secular music was initially frowned upon, causing the children to sneak and sing along to Soul Train when the parents were out of the house. They would soon start harmonizing, forming a girl group. Tamar says of this period "I was always the highest note." Her voice was in sharp contrast to her older sister's husky contralto. One day, A Toni was pumping gas at a local gas station while singing along, when she caught the attention of a producer. He heard her sing and was amazed, and decided to pull the five sisters into a group; he envisioned a female version of the Jackson 5. They released a single on Atlantic Records in 1990 as "The Braxtons," and caught the attention of producers Antonio "L.A" Reid and Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds. The two had just started a then fledgling record label, LaFace, with Arista Records. The guys passed on the group, as they had just signed a new trio named TLC, but they were looking for a solo female artist and loved Toni's voice. So the girls talked it over, and Toni decided to embark on her now famous solo career.
The sisters worked as backup singers for Toni (you can see them in Toni's video Seven Whole Days). Eventually, the girls (minus Toni) would release an album for Atlantic, to which the group was still signed, in 1996 entitled So Many Ways.
In 1999, Tamar first explored her gospel side on T.D Jakes Love Songs album. Later, Tamar would meet up with Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, a rapper/producer (also famous for bringing Blu Cantrell to national attention) based in Atlanta, Georgia. She recorded her solo debut album, Ridiculous, so named because of the many different musical styles on the album. The album would be retooled and released by Dreamworks as Tamar on January 18, 2000. It was lead in by the first single for the album, "Get None" with guest appearances by Jermaine Dupri and rapper Amil and featured the second single, If You Don't Wanna Love Me. The singles failed to gain significant radio & video airplay and ultimately the album didn't sell well, and Tamar was dropped from her contract,it is also worth noting that tamar proved that she could do the whistle register on money can't buy you love on tamar's deut album.
Tamar sang for the Kingdom Come soundtrack, with Toni Braxton appearing in the movie as Juanita Slocumb. Currently she sang background for Toni's album More Than A Woman (released 2002),and 2005 album Libra and resides in Atlanta. She also negotiated a new contract with Tommy Mottola's Casablanca Records, and is working to record a new album. She also sang backup in her sister Toni's famous headlining show in Las Vegas entitled, "Toni Braxton: Revealed" but has been replaced by singer Sparkle. She is currently working on a new album and her own record company with fiance, producer Vincent Herbert.
Sleigh Ride
Tamar Braxton Lyrics
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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 "You Hoo"
Come on, it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you
Let's look at the snow
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 the song
Of a wintry 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 the 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
Pop! Pop! 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
The lyrics to Tamar Braxton's "Sleigh Ride" describe the perfect setting for going on a sleigh ride with a loved one. The sleigh bells and snow create a wintry wonderland, while friends call out and invite the couple to come join in on the fun. The couple is comfortable and happy, snuggled up together and enjoying the ride. They sing and take in the scenery, feeling the joy of the season.
The song then shifts to a birthday party being held by Farmer Gray, which would be the perfect way to end a perfect day. The guests will sing songs and watch chestnuts pop in the fireplace while enjoying coffee and pumpkin pie. The scene is idyllic and serves to emphasize the happiness and warmth that come from being surrounded by loved ones during the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
Just hear those sleigh bells jingle-ing
The sound of the bells on the sleigh is pleasant and sets the tone for a fun-filled time
Ring ting tingle-ing too
The bells are making a joyful noise which adds to the excitement
Come on, it's lovely weather
The atmosphere is perfect and the expectation is heightened
For a sleigh ride together with you
The fun is intensified when shared with someone special
Outside the snow is falling
The weather is perfect for a sleigh ride, which is thrilling and adventurous
And friends are calling "You Hoo"
People nearby are also enjoying the weather and calling out to friends
Giddy-yap giddy-yap giddy-yap let's go
The horses that pull the sleigh are excited to run and the riders also feel excited
Let's look at the snow
The snow is beautiful to look at and creates a magical scene
We're riding in a wonderland of snow
The environment looks like it's out of a fairytale, which feels awe-inspiring
Giddy-yap giddy-yap giddy-yap it's grand
The ride is exhilarating and overwhelming, which makes the experience grand
Just holding your hand
Being next to someone special and holding hands adds to the excitement and makes it more meaningful
We're gliding along with the song
The riders feel like they are part of some ethereal performance
Of a wintry fairy land
The environment looks like a magical land filled with mystical elements
Our cheeks are nice and rosy
The cold makes the riders' cheeks feel rosy and adds to the winter wonderland vibe
And comfy cozy are we
The warmth of the blankets and the company of someone special makes the riders feel cozy and comfortable
We're snuggled up together like two
The riders are close to each other and enjoy the warmth and intimacy of the moment
Birds of a feather would be
The riders feel like they are similar in nature and this moment of closeness is analogous to birds in their natural setting
Let's take the road before us
The riders are excited about what's ahead and want to explore more
And sing a chorus or two
They want to continue to have fun and sing some more classic tunes
There's a birthday party at the home of Farmer Gray
The riders have an idea of where to go and what celebration is happening
It'll be the perfect ending of a perfect day
The riders are excited about the party being the perfect culmination of a perfect day
We'll be singing the songs we love to sing without a single stop
They want to keep the good times rolling by singing and enjoying the moment
At the fireplace while we watch the chestnuts pop
The scene is perfect and it's like something out of a movie
Pop! Pop! Pop!
Hearing chestnuts pop in the fireplace feels satisfying and adds to the winter ambiance
There's a happy feeling nothing in the world can buy
The riders feel like they have everything they need and are grateful for the moment
When they pass around the coffee and the pumpkin pie
The riders anticipate the warm and comforting taste of coffee and pumpkin pie
It'll nearly be like a picture print by Currier and Ives
The memory will be timeless and captured in their mind and hearts as if it were a work of art by Currier and Ives
These wonderful things are the things
The feeling of love, warmth, and gratitude are the wonderful things they will cherish for life
We remember all through our lives
The memory of beautiful moments like these is something they will carry with them forever
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Leroy Anderson, Mitchell Parish
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ciiru!
Tamar has that voice you could listen to blissfully for days😍
Savant Crystian
I'M SAYIN
Cotton Ness
Luv Christmas everyday go tay tay
JuneFSU
My kids at school loved this when I taught music remotely during December of 2020. It was for a music appreciation study.
A C
A Christmas bop. 🔥
Tymere Franklin
Tamar I just need you to know that your beautiful voice is a gift from God and it's needed in this industry. I wish she would put out more projects but your fans will still love you and your voice either way.
PinkPixel Productions
I love her cause I saw her on big brother and I rooted for her the first time I saw her, she’s the best
Nandca Links Loyal Family
❄❄❄❄❄❄❄❄❄👑😍😊. This Song Putting Me Back In A Christmas Mode && We Just Left Christmas. Im Love This Song.
Scott Moore
My absolute favorite version of this song! Makes you want to get up and spread joy then get down and do the Gritty!😃
TishaTheBrave
This is from her old christmas album, love this song