The term Various Artists is used in the record industry when numerous singers and musicians collaborate on a song or collection of songs. Most often on Last.fm, compilation album tracks appear under the name of Various Artists erroneously because the individual artist is not listed in the album's ID3 information.
Compilation albums, for example.
Sometimes, single releases may be credited to Various Artists when their profits are going to charity and, usually in high-profile cases, are sometimes known by a group name. Examples include Band Aid with their releases of Do They Know It's Christmas? and USA for Africa with We Are The World.
Various Artists is also an actual performance name for Torsten Pröfrock, who runs the German DIN label. Torsten performs also as Dynamo, Erosion, Resilent, Traktor besides some others. He's a good friend of Robert Henke and since the Fall of 2004, he is a member of Monolake.
Various Artists was also a short-lived Bristol punk band formed by brothers Jonjo and Robin Key (originally from Birmingham). Other members were also simultaneously in Art Objects who went on to become The Blue Aeroplanes, the latter the Key brothers also co-wrote some songs and were involved in. When Various Artists imploded, the Key brothers went on to form Either / Or.
Various Artists also appear on tracks from musical theater soundtracks, due to the nature of having many cast members on one song, as well as an ensemble in some cases.
Sleigh Ride
Various Artists 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-up, giddy-up, giddy-up, let's go
Let's look at the show
We're riding in a wonderland of snow
Just holding your hand
We're gliding along with a song of a wintery fairyland
Our cheeks are nice and rosy and comfy-cozy are we
We're snuggled close 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
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 where 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
These wonderful things are the things we remember all through our life
Just hear those sleigh bells jingling, 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 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
We're gliding along with a song of a wintery fairyland
Nice and rosy and comfy-cozy are we
We're snuggled close 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
Lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you
Lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with
Lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with
Lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with
" Sleigh Ride" is a popular Christmas song that was first recorded by The Boston Pops Orchestra in 1949. The lyrics describe the joy of sleighing during winter with a loved one, where the snow is falling, and friends are calling out. The song also mentions the warmth and coziness experienced while snuggled closely in the sleigh with the company of someone dear.
The lyrics of "Sleigh Ride" are packed with vivid descriptions of the wintery atmosphere, the excitement of sleighing, and the coziness of the experience. For example, the jingling bells of sleighing are effectively conveyed with ring-ting-tingling, and the excitement of sleighing is presented with the lines, "Let's look at the show, we're riding in a wonderland of snow." The song also suggests the feeling of being close and snuggling up to someone with the comparison of two birds of a feather.
The song is not only known for its meaningful lyrics but also for its catchy melody and upbeat rhythm that has made it a classic Christmas tune. Overall, "Sleigh Ride" is an enjoyable and timeless Christmas song that can remind anyone of how fantastic it is to share happy moments with loved ones, especially during the cold winter months.
Line by Line Meaning
Just hear those sleigh bells jingling, ring-ting-tingling, too
The sound of the sleigh bells is delightful and adds to the overall experience of the ride.
Come on, it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you
The current weather is perfect for going on a sleigh ride with someone you care about.
Outside the snow is falling and friends are calling, "Yoo-hoo!"
The snow is starting to accumulate outside and friends are nearby, eager to join in on the fun.
Giddy-up, giddy-up, giddy-up, let's go
It's time to get moving and start the sleigh ride adventure.
Let's look at the show
There are beautiful sights to see and enjoy while taking the sleigh ride.
We're riding in a wonderland of snow
The snowy surroundings make it feel like the sleigh riders are in a magical, wondrous place.
Giddy-up, giddy-up, giddy-up, it's grand
The experience of being on a sleigh ride is thrilling and exhilarating.
Just holding your hand
While on the sleigh ride, being close to the one you love and holding hands makes the experience even more special.
We're gliding along with a song of a wintery fairyland
The sleigh ride feels like it's part of a magical, wintery storybook world.
Our cheeks are nice and rosy and comfy-cozy are we
The cold weather has made our cheeks rosy, but being close to each other keeps us warm and comfortable.
We're snuggled close together like two birds of a feather would be
Being close to each other and sharing warmth is similar to the closeness birds of the same feather would have.
Let's take that road before us and sing a chorus or two
There's a path ahead, and it's the perfect opportunity to sing a song or two while enjoying the sleigh ride.
There's a birthday party at the home of Farmer Gray
There's a celebration happening at Farmer Gray's home.
It'll be the perfect ending of a perfect day
Ending the day with the party will be an ideal way to finish off a great day.
We'll be singing the songs we love to sing without a single stop
There's going to be plenty of singing, without any interruptions or stops during the celebration.
At the fireplace where we watch the chestnuts pop
Spending time by the warm fireplace watching chestnuts pop provides a cozy, intimate setting.
There's a happy feeling nothing in the world can buy
The feeling of joy and happiness during this moment can't be purchased with money or material possessions.
When they pass around the coffee and the pumpkin pie
Sharing coffee and pumpkin pie adds to the enjoyment of the gathering.
It'll nearly be like a picture print by Currier and Ives
The scene will be picturesque and reminiscent of classic artwork like those created by Currier and Ives.
These wonderful things are the things we remember all through our lives
These experiences and memories will be cherished forever.
Lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you
Reiterates that the current weather is perfect for a sleigh ride with someone special.
Contributed by Nathan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@richardyoung9024
I remember when I was in band in Middle School, we actually had Leroy Anderson as a substitute band teacher and this was one of his we learned from him.
@glorycloudwatch
VERY cool!
@rosegrove6042
Fantastic!!
@richardyoung9024
I was in the 7th grade at Russellville school in SE Portland, Oregon.
@magic5596
That is "too cool." I loved playing "Sleigh Ride" in general. To have the man, himself, conducting, would be just "beyond."
@bigbellsgibbs
Wow!! Loved his music in band in Canada.
@cak813
For me, this is the definitive version of “Sleigh Ride”. The orchestration is so wonderful.
@liltree8382
This is the definitive instrumental version for sure but the vocal definitive version is The Ronettes version
@booper521
I totally agree!! I love this song!♥
@malenacastellanos1109
Esa canción me recuerda mi infancia adolescencia con mi papá en navidad. El colombiano, yo vzlana de nacimiento pero hoy día vivo y amo a Colombia, más siempre, tanto papá como yo, amantes de la Navidad y de las bellas cosas que nos han aportado desde EEUU. Saludos desde Colombia, Dios los bendiga.