When you think of classic Christmas carols of yesteryear, songs like “The Christmas Song” and “This Christmas” by Nat King Cole and Donny Hathaway, respectively, come to mind. Although those songs were recorded many decades ago, we saw a few Christmas jams released in the 90s that has withstood the test of time. “Sleigh Ride” and “Let it Snow” by TLC and Boyz II Men, respectively, comes to mind. Let’s chop it up about those two.
TLC’s “Sleigh Ride” was bestowed upon first for the 1992 Holiday season. Though it was a cover, the three ladies put their own twist on it, making it a fun original.
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“Just hear those sleigh bells jing-a-ling, ring-ting-ting-a-ling, too,” T-Boz sings. “It’s lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you.”
Though the song didn’t chart, it was on everyone Christmas playlist — then and now.
Boyz II Men released “Let It Snow” the following year. Unlike TLC who detailed companionship in the snow, the four guys from Philly — with Brian McKnight — contended that the flurries providing a romantic setting for the inside.
“We got a thing here, can’t let it slip away,” Wanye sings. “Though outside it’s rain and sleet, when our bodies meet.”
The single peaked at number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Needless to say, the Christmas classics from the 50s, 60s, & 70s set the bar. However, it wouldn’t be farfetched to stamp classic on “Sleigh Ride” and “Let it Snow.”
TLC’s “Sleigh Ride” or Boyz II Men “Let it Snow?”
[Polls Are Closed!]
Boyz II Men – “Let it Snow” FT. Brian McKnight – 75%
TLC – “Sleigh Ride” – 25%
