Though Salsoul records had long been out of print, several were brought back in the mid-'90's. Many of the more recent 'house' music offerings owe more than a passing nod to the recordings of this orchestra.
Christmas Medley: Joy to the World / Deck the Halls / O Come All Ye Faithful / Jingle Bells
The Salsoul Orchestra Lyrics
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Let earth receive her King
Let every heart prepare Him room
And Heaven and nature sing
And Heaven and nature sing
And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
'Tis the season to be jolly
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Don we now our gay apparel
Fa la la, la la la, la la la
Troll the ancient Yule tide carol
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Come all Ye Faithful
Joyful and triumphant
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem
Come and behold Him
Born the King of Angels
O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
Christ the Lord
Jingle bells, jingle bells (jingle all the way)
Jingle all the way (we're having fun to ride)
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh (and so we'll jingle all the way)
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way (we're having fun to ride)
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 the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bob tails ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to ride and sing
A sleighing song tonight
Jingle bells, jingle bells (jingle all the way)
Jingle all the way (we're having fun to ride)
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh (and so we'll jingle all the way)
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way (we're having fun to ride)
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Hark the herald angels sing
"Glory to the new born King
Peace on earth and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled"
Joyful all ye nations rise
Join the triumph of the skies
With angelic host proclaim
"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
Hark the herald angels sing
"Glory to the new born"
Better watch out, better not cry
Better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
Chestnut roasting on an open fire
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Rudolph the red nosed reindeer
Had a very shiny nose
Sleigh bells ring, are you listenin'
In the lane, snow is glistenin'
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel
Joy to the world, the Lord has come
Let earth receive her King
Bom, bom, bom, bom
Bom, bom, bom, bom
Bom, bom, bom, bom
Bom, bom, bom, bom
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
And a Happy New Year
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
And a Happy New Year
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
And a Happy New Year
Do-do-do, do, do
Do-do-do, do, do
Do-do-do, do, do
Do-do-do, do, do
Do-do-do, do, do
Do-do-do, do, do
Do-do-do, do, do
Do-do-do, do, do
Do-do-do, do, do
Do-do-do, do, do
Do-do-do, do, do
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
And a Happy New Year
Do-do-do, do, do
Do-do-do, do, do
Do-do-do, do, do
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
And a Happy New Year
Yeah-yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah yeah, yeah
Merry Christmas everybody
Happy New Year
The lyrics of The Salsoul Orchestra's song "Joy to the World" are a festive celebration of the holiday season and the birth of Jesus Christ. The song begins with the proclamation that the Lord has come, and urges the earth to receive its King. The lyrics emphasize the need for every heart to prepare room for Him and for Heaven and nature to join in singing His praises. The repetition of "And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing" emphasizes the joyous and unified celebration of Christ's arrival.
The song then transitions to other familiar Christmas tunes, such as "Deck the Halls," "O Come, All Ye Faithful," and "Jingle Bells." These verses evoke the fun and merriment associated with the holiday season, inviting listeners to sing and celebrate together. The lyrics also invoke the imagery of a one horse open sleigh and dashing through the snow, alluding to traditional winter activities during Christmas time.
The song concludes with a medley of various Christmas phrases and wishes, including "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire," "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," "Noel," and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas." This medley serves as a cheerful and inclusive way of encompassing the spirit of the holiday season and spreading well wishes to all.
Line by Line Meaning
Joy to the world, the Lord has come
Celebrate with great happiness, for the Savior has arrived
Let earth receive her King
May the entire world welcome their King
Let every heart prepare Him room
May each person make space in their heart for Him
And Heaven and nature sing
Both the heavens and the natural world rejoice and sing
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Adorn the halls with holly branches
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Sing joyous melodies
'Tis the season to be jolly
It is the time to be happy and joyful
Don we now our gay apparel
Let us wear our festive clothing
Troll the ancient Yule tide carol
Sing the old Yule tide carol cheerfully
Come all Ye Faithful
Gather together, all you who are faithful
Joyful and triumphant
Filled with joy and victorious
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem
Come, come to Bethlehem
Come and behold Him
Come and see Him
Born the King of Angels
The King of Angels has been born
O come, let us adore Him
Let us worship and honor Him
Jingle bells, jingle bells (jingle all the way)
Bells are ringing, creating a joyful sound
Oh, what fun it is to ride
What a delightful experience it is to go on a sleigh ride
In a one horse open sleigh (and so we'll jingle all the way)
In a sleigh pulled by a single horse, we continue to make merry with the jingling of bells
Dashing through the snow
Rapidly moving through the snowy landscape
O'er the fields we go
Across the fields we travel
Laughing all the way
Filled with joy and laughter throughout the journey
Bells on bob tails ring
The bells on horse harnesses ring
Making spirits bright
Energizing and uplifting everyone's mood
Hark the herald angels sing
Listen to the heavenly angels sing
"Glory to the new born King
Praise and honor the newborn King
Peace on earth and mercy mild
May there be peace and gentle mercy on earth
God and sinners reconciled
Bringing together God and repentant sinners
Joyful all ye nations rise
May all nations rise in joyful celebration
Join the triumph of the skies
Participate in the victorious celebration of the heavens
With angelic host proclaim
The angelic hosts declare with joy
"Christ is born in Bethlehem
Christ is born in the town of Bethlehem
Better watch out, better not cry
It is advisable to be cautious and avoid crying
Better not pout, I'm telling you why
It's best to avoid being sulky or unhappy, and I will explain why
Santa Claus is coming to town
The personification of gift-giving and joy, Santa Claus, is arriving in town
Chestnut roasting on an open fire
Roasting chestnuts on a fire that is not contained by a stove or fireplace
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
I have a vision for a Christmas with white, snowy surroundings
Rudolph the red nosed reindeer
Rudolph, the reindeer with a red nose
Had a very shiny nose
Possessed a remarkably bright and glowing nose
Sleigh bells ring, are you listenin'
Listen to the sound of bells ringing on a sleigh
In the lane, snow is glistenin'
In the pathway, the snow sparkles and shines
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
A word expressing joy and announcing the birth of Christ, repeated four times
Born is the King of Israel
The King of Israel has been born
Bom, bom, bom, bom
A rhythmic representation of a melodic fragment
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
Syllables used to generate a melodic line
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We express our desire for a joyful Christmas
And a Happy New Year
Additionally, we wish you a joyful New Year
Yeah-yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah yeah, yeah
Expression of agreement and enthusiasm
Merry Christmas everybody
Wishing a joyful Christmas to everyone
Happy New Year
Wishing a joyful New Year
Lyrics © Phonographic Digital Limited (PDL), BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Traditional
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