Made in Connecticut: Sleigh Ride

One of Anderson’s sons and Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart share his story.

Rebecca Surran

Dec 24, 2024, 12:33 PM

Updated 13 hr ago

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It’s a song that let’s us all know the holiday season is here.
"Sleigh Ride" – was written by composer Leroy Anderson in Connecticut during a heatwave.
The Boston Pops popularized the song, and today it is even more popular than when it was first released.
One of Anderson’s sons and Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart share his story.