Sleigh Ride - Brian Setzer - MP3 instrumental karaoke

"Sleigh Ride" is a timeless holiday classic penned by composer Leroy Anderson during an unlikely July heat wave in 1946. His inspiration crystallized by February 1948, culminating in a piece that first resonated through the halls of a concert by the Boston Pops, conducted by Arthur Fiedler, on May 4, 1948. Initially presented as an instrumental, the song's wintery charm was later enriched with lyrics by Mitchell Parish in 1950, painting vivid scenes of sleigh rides and festive activities. The song's journey into mainstream popularity was marked by The Ronettes' 1963 cover for Phil Spector's album A Christmas Gift for You. This version of "Sleigh Ride" proved extremely successful in the United States, turning it into a staple of the Christmas and holiday season. Over the following decades, the holiday classic was covered by countless artists, including Stray Cats frontman Brian Setzer, who included a rockabilly version on his 2002 album, Boogie Woogie Christmas.