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  2. In February 1951, WCBS-TV in New York City selected "The Syncopated Clock" as the theme song for The Late Show, the WCBS late-night movie, using Percy Faith's recording. Mitchell Parish added words to "The Syncopated Clock", and later wrote lyrics for other Anderson tunes, including "Sleigh Ride", which was not written as a Christmas piece, but ...

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    " Sleigh Ride " is a light orchestra standard composed by Leroy Anderson. He formed the idea for the piece during a heat wave in July 1946, and finished it in February 1948. Its first performance was by the Boston Pops Orchestra, with Arthur Fiedler conducting, on May 4, 1948. [1]

  4. Sep 28, 2013 · This is a much loved orchestral piece composed by Leroy Anderson in July 1948. "Sleigh Ride" although not originally written for Christmas has so many associations and memories for Christmas....

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  5. Dec 12, 2023 · Who wrote 'Sleigh Ride'? The Ronettes - Sleigh Ride (Official Music Video) 'Sleigh Ride' was originally written as a breezy orchestral song by Leroy Anderson in the summer of 1946, eventually finishing his composition in February 1948.

  6. Jun 12, 2024 · The song “Sleigh Ride” was written by Leroy Anderson and Mitchell Parish in 1948. It perfectly encapsulates the essence of the holiday season, celebrating the traditions and merriment associated with winter.

  7. Apr 25, 2024 · Anderson created “Sleigh Ride” in 1948, and it quickly became a holiday favorite. The song was inspired by Anderson’s memories of winter in New England. He envisioned a horse-drawn sleigh ride, jingling bells, and the feeling of joy and wonder that comes with the holiday season.

  8. Dec 5, 2016 · Popular lyricist Mitchell Parish wrote words to accompany the piece in 1950, but it is the orchestral version that endures. The popularity surrounding “Sleigh Ride” and “Blue Tango,” another piece by Leroy Anderson, led people to expect more hits.