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Closes with a signature "horse whinny" produced by a half-valved trumpet.

"Sleigh Ride" has since become one of the most recorded and recognized pieces of American light orchestral music, reaching #1 on the Billboard charts and remaining a staple of the holiday season. sleigh_ride_anderson

Anderson began the piece in 1946 but did not complete the full melody until February 1948. Closes with a signature "horse whinny" produced by

A consistent rhythmic element throughout the composition. conducted by Arthur Fiedler

It was first performed by the Boston Pops Orchestra , conducted by Arthur Fiedler, on May 4, 1948.

Originally an instrumental, the lyrics were added two years later in 1950 by Mitchell Parish. Signature Musical Elements