Fiddle-Faddle • Blue Tango • Sleigh Ride (10 Other Leroy Anderson Favorites)

Released in 1962 on the RCA Victor Red Seal label, this compilation captures the enduring partnership between the Boston Pops Orchestra and conductor Arthur Fiedler. The collection focuses on the light orchestral works of Leroy Anderson, an American composer whose music became a staple of the Pops' repertoire due to his ability to blend classical instrumentation with catchy, popular melodic structures. These tracks reflect the refined yet accessible aesthetic that defined the Boston Pops' mid-century output under Fiedler's leadership.

Leroy Anderson himself was a Harvard-trained musician who worked closely with the Boston Pops, providing them with compositions that were technically sophisticated but designed for mass appeal. The record features signature pieces such as 'Sleigh Ride' and 'Blue Tango,' which had already achieved significant popularity as singles before this definitive orchestral collection was assembled. Fiedler’s interpretation of these works is widely recognized for its precision and warmth, maintaining the playful spirit Anderson intended while showcasing the virtuosity of the Boston Pops ensemble.