American Music

You probably don't know his name, but you've certainly heard his music. Recognize this song? It's called "Sleigh Ride" and it was written by a man named Leroy Anderson.

Mr. Anderson also wrote other songs you might be familiar with. More seasoned readers might recognize "The Syncopated Clock" which was used as the theme for The Late, Late Show on CBS. Anyone who ever played in a high school concert will recall "Sandpaper Ballet," "The Typewriter," or "Bugler's Holiday." He also wrote "Blue Tango" which was a #1 hit in 1952.

Mr. Anderson died in 1975.You can read more about him here.