The Carpenters' melodic pop charted a record-breaking score of hit recordings on the American Top 40 and Adult Contemporary charts, becoming leading sellers in the soft rock, easy listening and adult contemporary genres. The Carpenters had three #1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and fifteen #1 hits on the Adult Contemporary Chart (see The Carpenters discography). In addition, they had twelve top 10 singles (including their #1 hits). To date, The Carpenters' album and single sales total more than 100 million units.
During their fourteen-year career, The Carpenters recorded eleven albums, five of which contained top 10 singles (Close to You, Carpenters, A Song for You, Now & Then and Horizon), thirty-one singles, five television specials, and one short-lived television series. They toured in the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, the Netherlands and Belgium. Their recording career ended with Karen's death on February 4, 1983. Karen passed away after cardiac arrest due to complications of anorexia nervosa. Extensive news coverage of the circumstances surrounding her death increased public awareness of the consequences of eating disorders.
Their first recordings were not successful, and the recording studio that was recording them, dropped them. That's when their 'savior' came in. Herb Alpert of A&M records heard a couple of their songs and said that he felt that they had good potential. Thanks to him, and his ability to see/hear quality when it appears, we had the GREAT performers of The Carpenters.
Sleigh Ride
The Carpenters Lyrics
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Ring-ting-tingling 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
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
Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up, let's go
Let's look at the show
We're riding in a wonderland of snow
Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up, it's grand
Just holding your hand
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 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 Christmas 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
As 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 jingling
Ring-ting-tingling too
Come on it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you
Let's take the road before us
And sing another chorus or two
Come on it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you
The Carpenters's song Sleigh Ride is a charming and nostalgic tune that brings back images of snowy days and Christmas cheer. The song celebrates the joy of going on a sleigh ride with someone special and enjoying the winter wonderland around. The lyrics expertly evoke the image of the festive season with references to snuggling up together like birds, watching chestnuts pop on the fireplace, and having pumpkin pie and coffee during a Christmas party.
The song starts with an invitation to take a delightful sleigh ride, which is set to the beautiful melody. The lyrics are simple and catchy, making it easy for the listener to follow and sing along. The chorus adds more excitement to the song as they giddy up and go on an adventure in the snow-covered land. The second verse talks about the Christmas party as the perfect end to a perfect day, and the music becomes more lively and celebratory. The song ends with an invitation to go on another sleigh ride and sing a couple more songs while enjoying the festive weather.
Line by Line Meaning
Just hear those sleigh bells jingling
Listen to the pleasant sound of the sleigh bells ringing
Ring-ting-tingling too
The bells have a distinctive and appealing sound
Come on it's lovely weather
The climate is perfect for a fun sleigh ride
For a sleigh ride together with you
Let's enjoy this activity together
Outside the snow is falling
It's snowing outside, which is perfect for a sleigh ride
And friends are calling yoo-hoo
The friends are also enjoying the snow and are reaching out to call for others
Let's take the road before us
Let's go on the path ahead of us
And sing a chorus or two
Let's sing some songs as we go along
Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up, let's go
Encouragement to set off in the sleigh
Let's look at the show
Enjoy the view of the surroundings while we ride
We're riding in a wonderland of snow
This wintery landscape is so incredible to look at
Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up, it's grand
We are having a great time
Just holding your hand
I am truly enjoying being close to you
Our cheeks are nice and rosy
Our cheeks are pink from the cold, which just adds to the festive atmosphere
And comfy cozy are we
We are comfortable and content together
We're snuggled up together
We are close to each other for warmth and comfort
Like birds of a feather would be
We are comfortable together, much like birds of the same species flock together
There's a Christmas party
There is a fun gathering with a holiday theme
At the home of Farmer Gray
This gathering is taking place at the residence of Farmer Gray
It'll be the perfect ending
This will be a wonderful way to end the day
Of a perfect day
The day has been excellent so far, and this event will make it even better
We'll be singing the songs
We'll be joining in to sing favorite carols
We love to sing
This is a beloved activity
Without a single stop
We'll sing without interruption
At the fireplace while we watch
We will be sitting in front of the fireplace and watching the fire as we continue to sing
The chestnuts pop
The chestnuts are cooking, and we can hear them popping
Pop pop pop
The chestnuts are popping pleasantly
There's a happy feeling nothing
This is an emotion that can't be bought or replicated
In the world can buy
It's a precious feeling that can't be equaled by any means
As they pass around the coffee
Coffee is available for everyone to enjoy
And the pumpkin pie
There's a delicious pumpkin pie available for people to enjoy
It'll nearly be like a picture print
It looks like a scene from a picturesque postcard
By Currier and Ives
Currier and Ives was a famous printing company that specialized in scenic prints
These wonderful things are the things
These delightful events and experiences are the things
We remember all through our lives
These experiences will stay with us for the rest of our lives and give us joy to reflect upon
Let's take the road before us
Let's go on the path ahead of us
And sing another chorus or two
Let's keep singing as we travel
Come on it's lovely weather
The conditions are making this an exceptional ride
For a sleigh ride together with you
It's wonderful to share this experience with you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LEROY ANDERSON
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