Early in his career Setzer was a member of the NYC band Bloodless Pharaohs, and later fronted the popular rockabilly revival band, Stray Cats. The Stray Cats particularly caught America's attention with the 1982 album Built for Speed, which included the two Top Ten hits, "Rock This Town" (#9) and "Stray Cat Strut" (#3), as well as with the follow-up 1983 album Rant 'N Rave, which included the two successful singles "(She's) Sexy + 17" (#5), and "I Won't Stand In Your Way" (#35).
In the mid 1990s, Setzer led a comeback of sorts for swing music and big band music, when he formed Brian Setzer Orchestra. The band has released at least 5 albums to date and one live DVD. This group had one hit, "Jump, Jive, and Wail" around the same time swing revival acts like the Cherry Poppin' Daddies' "Zoot Suit Riot" had been received favorably in mainstream America.
Brian Setzer also recorded some solo albums during Stray Cats' break in the 1980s along with some in the 1990s. In 2001 he released an album titled Ignition with his band '68 Comeback Special. A new solo album titled Rockabilly Riot Vol. 1: A Tribute To Sun Records was released on July 26, 2005, in the United States.
From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Setzer
Jingle Bells
The Brian Setzer Orchestra Lyrics
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Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a '57 Chevrolet
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle, jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Dashing through the snow
(He's dashing)
In a one horse open sleigh
(He's dashing)
O'er them fields we go
(He's dashing)
Laughing all the way
(Now he's laughing)
Bells on bob tails ring
Making them spirits bright
What fun it is to ride and sing
A sleighing song tonight
Jingle bells,
Jingle, jingle, jingle, jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a '57 Chevrolet
Jingle bells,
Jingle, jingle, jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Dashing through the snow
In a one horse open sleigh
O'er them fields we go
Laughing, laughing, laughing, laughing,
Bells on bob tails ring
Making them spirits bright
What fun it is to ride and sing
A sleighing song tonight
Jingle bells,
Jingle, jingle, jingle, jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a '57 Chevrolet
Jingle bells,
Jingle, jingle, jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
The lyrics to The Brian Setzer Orchestra's version of Jingle Bells are a unique combination of the traditional Christmas song and 1950s rockabilly music. Setzer replaces the original melody of Jingle Bells with his own upbeat, guitar-driven riff and adds a new verse about riding in a '57 Chevrolet, which hearkens back to the era of classic cars and the rise of rock and roll. However, he still keeps some of the traditional lyrics, like "Dashing through the snow" and "Bells on bob tails ring," and merges them seamlessly with his updated version of the song.
The inclusion of the '57 Chevrolet is a nod to Setzer's own love of classic cars, and the image of riding in a sleek vintage automobile adds a sense of adventure and excitement to the song. The lyrics also emphasize the joy of Christmas and the holiday season, with the repetition of "Jingle all the way" and "Laughing all the way" evoking the spirit of merriment and the joy of spending time with loved ones. The song's upbeat tempo, driving guitar riffs, and catchy lyrics have made it a beloved Christmas classic that appeals to fans of both traditional holiday music and rock and roll.
Line by Line Meaning
Jingle bells, jingle bells
The sound of the jingling bells is heard
Jingle all the way
The jingling bells continue throughout the journey
Oh, what fun it is to ride
The excitement of the ride is expressed
In a '57 Chevrolet
The specific vehicle being ridden in is mentioned
Jingle bells, jingle bells
The sound of the jingling bells continues
Jingle, jingle all the way
The repetition of the jingling sound is emphasized
Oh, what fun it is to ride
The joy of the ride is reiterated
In a one horse open sleigh
An alternate vehicle for the ride is mentioned
Dashing through the snow
The ride is moving quickly through snowy terrain
In a one horse open sleigh
The specific vehicle being used is reiterated
O'er them fields we go
The ride continues across open fields
Laughing all the way
The joy of the ride is expressed through laughter
Bells on bob tails ring
The bells on the horses' tails continue to add to the jingling sound
Making them spirits bright
The sound of the bells brings joy and cheer to those around
What fun it is to ride and sing
The combination of the ride and singing adds to the enjoyment
A sleighing song tonight
The group is enjoying singing songs while sleighing
Jingle bells,
The sound of the jingling bells is emphasized once again
Jingle, jingle, jingle, jingle all the way
The repetition of the jingling sound is emphasized again
Oh, what fun it is to ride
The joy of the ride is reiterated
In a '57 Chevrolet
The specific vehicle being ridden in is mentioned
Jingle bells,
The sound of the jingling bells continues
Jingle, jingle, jingle all the way
The repetition of the jingling sound continues
Oh, what fun it is to ride
The joy of the ride is once again expressed
In a one horse open sleigh
An alternate vehicle for the ride is mentioned again
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TRADITIONAL, FRANCESCO MOCCHI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@David_Theisen
Love his version of this!! It’s TURBO TIME!!!
@user-ve4my2rl9c
I'm Japanese,This the song is most favorite in my life!!!!!!!!!
@user-ve4my2rl9c
I cann't English💦I'm sorry.
@julianacontreras536
This Song Was A Great Way To Start Madagascar Penguins Christmas Caper Back in 2013🎄
@coryhollins9430
I LOVE THAT SHORT
@emmafreeman293
Love this version! So much fun!❤️
@davidblackwell6380
Same
@ondrejlanger1161
First time i heard this was in the Madagascar movie when i was a kid, the dvd bonus section with the extra short about the xmas mission with the penguins. I was so happy when i finally found Brian's version. This totally introduced me into his Stray Cats project and the whole rockabilly genre. Their live show "Rumble In Brighton" is smth that i play at least few times a year. Brian is a brilliant musician and his playing is something that u don't hear every day these days. They absolutely fucking rock.
@user-lv4hr5wg7i
Same for me bro
Happy New Year!
@dylankopff5062
A true legend ,thanks