Length. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on March 28, 2020: Peggy - You wonder whether a company these days would do such a thing. G ene Autry sang about Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer as “the most famous reindeer of all” — and there are numbers to back him up. Linda Crampton from British Columbia, Canada on December 09, 2018: I love the generosity of Montgomery Ward. Dora - I really liked the corporate generosity, too. I'm just not used to this song being sung this way. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer . :-). FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on December 16, 2018: Bob - Thanks for that interesting tidbit! All of the other reindeer . By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. There's Always Tomorrow is a song sung by Clarice in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. James C Moore from The Great Midwest on December 08, 2018: I jumped right to the Temptations version of " Rudolph" after reading the intro. In 1939, Marks' brother-in-law, Robert L. May, created the character Rudolph as an assignment for Montgomery Ward, and Marks decided to adapt the story of Rudolph into a song. Merry Christmas! It never should have happened. Happy Holidays! McCarthy, who died in 1959, has long been denounced for engaging in a witch hunt that destroyed careers. Since then, many artists have released cover versions of "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" of various musical style and quality. ): Now did you kids know that God sees us the way that Santa saw Rudolph?He sees the true beauty and knows the great potential in each and every one of usAnd that's how we should look at each other, through the eyes of loveAfter all, that's what Christmas is all about, loveCome on, sign along with me. Heidi Thorne from Chicago Area on December 09, 2018: For me, it will always be Burl Ives! . . (Extreme metal fans see that as a compliment, not an insult.). Instead, I found the high pitched female vocal accompaniment is terribly irritating. I didn't know so many people had covered this tune. Hope you are having a joy-filled holiday season! He slurs some key words ("Chrizzmuz"), improvises one term ("red-beaked reindeer"), and makes it known that he and Santa's ninth reindeer are on a first name basis ("poor Rudy"). All songs used in the television special were written by Johnny Marks. Back in 1995, this singer-songwriter's debut album was one of the best-selling of all time. Martin's confident, magnetic vocal presence takes the spotlight. Known as the "King of Cool" back in his heyday, Dean Martin was a singer, actor, and comedian who won a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Ella Fitzerald was admired for both her voice and her civil rights activism. I do like the Bing Crosby and Dean Martin versions, but I have nothing but fond memories of watching the Christmas special as a kid. It is the second best-selling Christmas song of all time. In a generous move, however, the company gifted the copyright back to May, and the young father's financial security was cemented forever. John - Thanks for stopping by! Granted I don't think anyone did it to the extent of Frank Sinatra. But it was a different kind of red that thrust Ives into the spotlight in the 1950s, when he was accused of having communist sympathies during an era when U.S. Sen. Joseph McCarthy and others targeted suspected radicals in government and Hollywood, with many unfairly branded as subversives and blacklisted. Thank you for stopping by. The duration of song is 01:05. The song that celebrates this “most famous” of ruminants was based on a character created for a department store. The new charges, made public Wednesday by the Chicago Police Board, allege John Catanzara filed a false police report against former Supt. There's just something about that pure, deep voice which has always appealed to me. May's poem became a phenomenal success for the company. Mary - Glad you agree! Johnson offers up a low-key, folksy cover of the Christmas classic, and he modifies the lyrics to be about bullying and trying to change: Well, Rudolph he didn't go for thatHe said, "I see through your silly games"How could you look me in the faceWhen only yesterday you called me names?Well all of the other reindeer, manWell they sure did feel ashamed"Rudolph you know we're sorryWe're truly gonna try to change.". He complied, adding a strong beat and a few extra lyrics ("come on, come on"). I know it's practically blasphemous to admit you're not a fan of Bing Crosby's cover of "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer." If you think this performance is simply a one-off, think again. The childlike voice, the accelerating pace, the inexplicable "yippee" and headshaking "ba-doing ba-doing." John Denver's cover modifies the lyrics by having background vocalists echo or elaborate on key phrases: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (reindeer)Had a very shiny nose (like a lightbulb)And if you ever saw it (saw it)You would even say it glows (like a glow worm)All of the other reindeer (reindeer)Used to laugh and call him names (like Pinocchio) They never let poor Rudolph (Rudolph)Join in any reindeer games (like Monopoly). Know about breaking news as it happens. Then it descends into madness and growling as the narrators morph into a raging monster and it barks the rest of the lyrics. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. (Don't tell me Santa didn't know.) Johnny Marks, M… It was sung by the Simpson family in " Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire " in the end credits. https://www.songfacts.com/facts/gene-autry/rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer I Declare War channels the rage that Rudolph feels after years of being bullied. The reindeer lives with a very noticeable disability—a nose that glows red—yet he struggles even more with a peer group that harasses him through laughing and name calling. Here’s what you need to know about signing up for a COVID-19 vaccine in Chicago. In its first year of publication, 2.4 million copies of Rudolph's story were distributed by Montgomery Ward. The original is good and I was always a fan of Dean Martin's laid-back vocals, but I have to go with Burl Ives. FBI files: Burl Ives, who sang in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer cartoon, was quizzed about being a ‘red’ Heidi - Your memories make me smile. Bill - Thank you for weighing in. James - Isn't The Temptations' version a different, upbeat one that will really have you jumping? Who sang Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer for the first time? " Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer " is a Christmas song written by Johnny Marks. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and was honored with Grammys, Emmys, and a variety of other impressive awards in entertainment. "I’ve been doing this for 30 some-odd years and this is by far my worse day," the fire chief said. FBI files: Burl Ives, who sang in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer cartoon, was quizzed about being a ‘red’, Gangster Disciples founder Larry Hoover appointed 2 gang leaders from prison, feds say. Love the old time sayings. In 2012, when rapper DMX was visiting a radio station, he was asked to sing "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer." I have to go with the Burl Ives version also. Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer " Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer " is a song written by Johney Marks that became widely popular after it was recorded by Gene Autry. This content is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional. that Burl Ives has no regular program on radio or television at the present time, but that he appears as a guest star on a number of radio shows, for example, he was a guest star on the ‘Bing Crosby’ show approximately three months previous.”. So does that mean Santa will be skipping me this year? Sadly, May's wife died of cancer about the time he completed the poem, leaving him with both a young daughter to support and large medical bills to pay, yet May's employer owned the copyright. On his original version of "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer," Autry delivers a vocal performance that is clear and prominent. Who do you prefer? One must wonder whether his reputation as a heavy drinker—which he fully encouraged because it was his "schtick"—was a factor in how Martin executed this song. Linda - Their generosity warmed my heart, too. Hope you're not snowed under. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" by DMX (2017) In 2012, when rapper DMX was visiting a radio station, he was asked to sing "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer." My wife and I sang it to each other we loved it some much. In 1950, Ives “appeared at the Bureau and advised that he had severed all connections with Communists and Communism,” according to another FBI record in his file. Listen to Sreejoni Nag Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer MP3 song. Autry was known as America's Favorite Cowboy, and he was a trailblazer in American country music. It includes Grandpa playing the piano and Bart and Lisa interrupting to irritate Homer. At first, you may be uncertain about where this one is taking you musically. Hope you're having a great holiday season! The poem that this song was based upon was written in 1939 by a low-paid, Jewish copywriter at Montgomery Ward who used his own childhood experiences and the story of The Ugly Duckling as creative inspiration. Ives voluntarily appeared before a congressional panel in 1952, providing testimony that many in the left-leaning folk music world — notably musician Pete Seeger — saw as a betrayal, viewing Ives as cooperating to save his career. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on September 10, 2019: George - It's surprising what some artists do with a traditional song! It is written as a poem in the meter of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. Despite the twanginess of the banjo in the instrumentals, I rank Ives' cover version first because of its perkiness and quick tempo. I don’t think the human race will last unless we include forgiveness as an important quality of our lives.”, In 1959, Ives won an Academy Award for best supporting actor for his role in the 1958 movie “The Big Country.”, He also was known for singing “Frosty the Snowman” and “Polly Wolly Doodle.”, Seeger, who died in 2014, called him “a great ballad singer” with a “beautiful voice.”. Linda - Glad you are enjoying the series. Both are great versions. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on December 23, 2018: Ann - Thanks for stopping by! Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer Lyrics The original version is not translated literally into Japanese and skips certain parts that are known well in the English. Music and Lyrics. I hope you have a great Christmas, Flourish. The most notable singer of the song was Gene Autry (The Singing Cowboy) back in 1949. I think Burl forgave me some of my foolishness and mistakes, and I’m willing to forgive others. This is such a cute song! The song is covered by The Chipmunks, first released as a single in 1960, in multiple Christmas albums listed below. I already sang this part [Verse 1] Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer Had a very shiny nose And if you ever saw it (Hope you do) Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a 1964 Christmas stop motion animated television special produced by Videocraft International, Ltd. (later known as Rankin/Bass Productions) and currently distributed by Universal Television.It first aired Sunday, December 6, 1964, on the NBC television network in the United States and was sponsored by General Electric under the umbrella title of The … Jeepers. From the way Rudolph is being begged, it's obvious that he has has come full circle from underdog to leader of the pack. If you want a better executed Christmas song by Crosby, then try "White Christmas" (1964). Thank you for the rundown. Have a fabulous holiday weekend. It's a bit of artistic deja vu. Johnny Marks Birth nameJohn David Marks BornNovember 10, 1909 Mount Vernon, New York … Fitzgerald then effectively takes creative liberty with some of the vocal intonations at the end, a fitting showcase of her talent. Have a wonderful week filled with holiday joy! FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on December 24, 2018: Genna - Thank you for stopping by on Christmas Eve. Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer and The Island of Misfit Toys-Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer(English) "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" is a song based on the story of the same name, created by Robert L. May in 1939 as part of his employment with Montgomery Ward.It tells the tale of Rudolph, Santa's ninth and lead reindeer, who possesses an unusually red-colored nose that gives … Then we present a set of contenders, artists who have released cover versions in any genre. The ole crooner launches this rendition of "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" playing it straight and full of his usual charisma. He was buried downstate in Jasper County, where he was raised. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on December 09, 2018: Peggy - It is hard to choose the best for some songs (and even harder to rank them!). Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer song from the album Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer is released on Nov 2015 . Hope you are doing well. In contrast, the "You Were Meant for Me," singer surprises, and not in a good way. Thanks for stopping by. Some of the best known Christmas songs have been covered by a variety of artists. Performed by. The original cast recordings from the TV special (side "A" of the original LP release) are supplemented with instrumental versions recorded by the Decca Concert Orchestra (on side "B"). CPS tells parents to keep children home Wednesday as CTU prepares for potential strike. Many, however, have attempted to do so in the intervening years. Ives’ FBI file shows the authorities were long interested in his political leanings. The movie "The Young Lions" was released in 1958. Pamela Oglesby from Sunny Florida on December 08, 2018: I guess I am old fashioned Gene Audry the best, although I thought Burl Ives and even The Temptations were good. Gene Autry the "Singin Cowboy" . Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer If the comedian-singer had dropped these shenanigans, his cover could easily have been the best version of all. Do you prefer the original song or a cover version? As always, your song descriptions are very interesting. The song's background music supplements rather than interferes with Autry's vocals, as appropriate. 12. Judge bars Biden from enforcing 100-day deportation ban. A bit of clarification on the Dean Martin version. Then, in this secular song, Dolly turns heads as she turns the rendition's interlude into a proselytizing opportunity before encouraging her young background singers to sing along. Hope your holiday season is going well. Jingle, Jingle, Jingle " is a song sung by Santa Claus in the Rankin/Bass television special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer . Oddly there were some movies in the 1960s, and the TV show "Hogan's Heroes", that probably wouldn't fly today. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Stan Francis. :). FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on November 30, 2019: Sam - The memories you convey here are warm -- perfect for Christmas. "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" is a song written by Johnny Marks based on the 1939 story Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer published by the Montgomery Ward Company. That's my vote. Additionally, Crosby's ad libbing was awkward (e.g., "On Donner, On Somethin'"). Recently, a letter included a song by Gina Browning and Joe Illick, which should be sung to the tune of “Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer” capturing the holiday spirit while lamenting the past year. This song is sung by Drew's Famous Party Singers. Now, of course Burl Ives version is associated with the classic Rudolph animation. It's old slang for dancing. "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" is a highly unusual song choice for a screamo/metal band and surely one to shock the ho-ho-ho right out of you. Too bad some singers have to mess it up, but hey, it makes you appreciate the good versions more. It is so lively and while listening, I could not help but sway my body a bit. By comparison, many other covers instead employ a "cold open.". The 3rd attempt portrayed him as a … The song starts off sounding like a bunch of inebriated fraternity guys singing "Rudolph" against electric guitars. Videocraft Chorus) [Finale / Soundtrack Version] Download on iTunes - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (feat. Glad you enjoyed the list. Who was the first artist to sing "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" to the general public? It's so energetic that one could easily imagine there might be a parade for the lead reindeer, and this cover also features percussive clanking noises that just may be reindeer hoof beats on the rooftops. Rather than ad libbing, he sticks to his song script and delivers an original song that is wholesome and engaging enough for all ages. The vocals on the "You know Dasher and Dancer" introduction are overdone, but the group's harmonies throughout the rest of the song are solid. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on December 11, 2018: Tim - Thank you. Some cover versions honor the original artist's style while others are reinterpretations. Vote on your preferences: Whereas other prominent artists of the era such as Dinah Shore and Bing Crosby initially turned down the opportunity to sing "Rudolph," Gene Autry recorded it at the urging of his wife. Videocraft Chorus) [Finale / Soundtrack Version] Play on Apple Music - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (feat. Shauna - Thank you for stopping by! Although it won't satisfy traditionalists, it encourages us all to be better people. There is also the fact the Reindeer, if not Kris Kringle, were German. Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeerRudolph we love you, boyRudolph the red nose reindeerSpreading the Christmas joy. I really enjoyed learning the history of how this song came to be. (Christmas is a religious-based holiday, after all. Backwords Dude is at it again and getting into the Christmas spirit. I haven't heard all the artists, but I'm voting for one that I really like. Ann Carr from SW England on December 23, 2018: I think the Crystals have this one, despite Dean Martin being a contender again! "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" is a Christmas song written by Johnny Marks. Seriously, nobody noticed this? “Ives, in the course of his testimony, admitted participating in various Communist Party fronts,” according to FBI records. It's snowing now in my corner of the world. (Awful, terrible, horrendous!). If that's your thing, then Dolly totally nails it. With many artists singing the same Christmas tunes, the sleigh has become overloaded. Additionally, I enjoy the "warm-up" section of this song in which backup vocalists paraphrase the classic poem, "'Twas the Night Before Christmas." You know Dasher and Dancer, And Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid, And Donner and Blitzen, But do you recall The most famous reindeer of all? Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a soundtrack album to the 1964 Rankin/Bass television special of the same name.The original cast recordings from the TV special (side "A" of the original LP release) are supplemented with instrumental versions recorded by the Decca Concert Orchestra (on side "B"). The Chicago Teachers Union told workers to refuse to report in person Wednesday after failing to come to an agreement with the district over reopening conditions this week. We have a quiet Christmas day then the family descends - some on Boxing Day & some on 29th. Mr. Wildcat, the winningest coach in school history, is sticking around where he belongs. Thank you. It must have been very disheartening. . Those catchy alternative lyrics and Beyoncé's vocals are my favorite parts of the Destiny's Child version. (Smile). . “. George Xu from Philippines on September 10, 2019: I'm going for the original. Initially released in 1949, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" was first sung by crooner Harry Brannon on New York City radio in November, with Autry's version soaring to … No one does the song justice like Gene Autry. Used to laugh and call him names; Jason Behm from Cebu, Philippines on December 09, 2018: I like Dolly's version! Merry Christmas to you, too! Robert L. May created Rudolph in 1939 as an assignment for Montgomery Ward. I had no idea so many big names had covered it. According to an FBI record from 1950: “Confidential Informant T-14 advised . I hope Santa is good to you this Christmas! As old as it is, this original Christmas classic is a tough one to beat! Check out answers to frequently asked questions, including: Am I eligible for a coronavirus shot? Thank you for stopping by! Rudolph has work to do, man. The fiddles early in the song are a strong signal that we should expect a this to be a traditional, down home country cover of "Rudolph." The real musical genius behind the movie is Johnny Marks, a songwriter who had earlier written the song "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" as well as holiday favorites like "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" (which is featured in a medley here). Peggy Woods from Houston, Texas on December 09, 2018: I could not pick just one singer artist that I preferred as so many of them were great when singing Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Hadn't heard that one but I figured as much. Listen to Drew's Famous Party Singers Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer MP3 song. The frat guys return at the very end of the song for a duet. TerriC via Pixabay, Free Domain, modified by FlourishAnyway. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on December 17, 2018: Thank you Patty Inglish for sharing about Gene Autry. I like how Dolly Parton inserted some lesson about how God sees us same as how Santa saw Rudolph- beautiful and has a purpose. It seems to have disappeared but what a treasure if it could be found. Find it and it will likely be your favorite too! Where can I get one? I won't listen to the Gene Autry version, because when my mother was a child, she and kids from the neighborhood went to hear him live at the local theater and when he came out to meet kids, he was mean and verbally abusive -- sort of ruined Christmas for them. Since the song was written in 1949, I assume he was the first person to record it, and it is this version that is … Eddie Johnson after Johnson took part in an anti-violence march on the Dan Ryan Expressway in July 2018. His is the vocal that always comes to mind because of the claymation cartoon of the 1960's. It was sung by the Simpson family in "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire" in the end credits. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a soundtrack album to the 1964 Rankin/Bass television special of the same name. Stay warm in the snowy Midwest! “He denied Communist Party membership, but admitted that in the Spring of 1944 he did attend six or seven open meetings of the Communist Political Association.”, Ives named four people he recalled “were present at these meetings.”, In response, the founder of a folk music magazine wrote: “The well-known folksinger, who once joined in singing ‘Solidarity Forever,’ has a different tune today. In 1948, May's brother-in-law, Johnny Marks, wrote the song adaptation to May's story poem, and the rest is history. It's impressive to see some of the big names who are drawn to some songs. The first variation is "...and if you ever saw it, well you would even say it glows..." and later with emphasis "...goin' down in history". I'm glad they did that. Hope you're having a wonderful holiday season filled with Christmas cheer in the down under. Music enthusiast FlourishAnyway introduces some fun competition into the holidays by ranking cover versions of popular Christmas songs. What I found baffling, however, occurs towards the end of the song (at 1:38) where Martin lapses into a fake German accent with an inexplicable mashup of English and German lyrics: "Rudolph mit der nose so bright, won't you guide mein sleigh tonight?". I never knew! In "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" when the little reindeer are learning to fly, Rudolph has a new friend who encourages him to talk to the cute doe Clarice. She sounded like she had sipped laughing gas. By 1959 there were no doubt raw feelings but there was a lot of forgive and forget. The Grammy Award-winning group is one of the best female pop vocal groups in history. And not just any department store: Montgomery Ward was a retail giant in the middle part of the last century. Well, this is a most unusual treatment of a classic childhood Christmas song. I voted "someone else" but the very best version by far is the duo of Bing Crosby and Dean Martin, a slightly jazzed up version but staying true to tradition as well. Since then, it has become the longest-running of all holiday TV specials (with, we hope, no end in sight). That’s part of “The FBI Files,” the Chicago Sun-Times’ database of federal records on more than 100 people so far with ties to Chicago and Illinois. Genna East from Massachusetts, USA on December 24, 2018: I had to vote for Burl Ives as I remember first listening to his song when I was just a little girl. I'm sure you assumed from the bloody cover art of the album that this was going to be a unique depiction of the song. I’m strong on the idea of forgiveness. Gene Autry became the first to make the jaunty Christmas song a hit in 1949. The Rankin/Bass animagic film Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer first appeared on December 6, 1964. They’re now charged with killing a rival ‘board member’ of the notorious street gang in 2018 on the South Side. I've always enjoyed that cartoon as well as Ives' voice. Gene Autry took a chance on recording this song that others wouldn't at the time, and I'm so glad his wife talked him into it! G ene Autry sang about Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer as “the most famous reindeer of all” — and there are numbers to back him up. Orange’s 1st attempt at telling the story portrayed Rudolph as a RUDE reindeer. Do you ever wonder, "Who sang it best?" Seems like Christmas has come early to us. Johnny Marks. " Peggy Woods from Houston, Texas on March 28, 2020: I knew who wrote the song but did not know the detail regarding the copyright. It includes Grandpa playing the piano and Bart and Lisa interrupting to irritate Homer. For generations of Americans, Burl Ives’ voice was synonymous with Christmas. でもその年のクリスマスの … The retailer had been buying and giving away coloring books for Christmas every year and it was decided that creating their own book would save money. Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer . You have to give it to these guys for creativity. She is fantastic, although I could do without the vocal improv in the song's middle ("Hang your nose down, Rudy ..."). May you have the very best holiday season ever this year. Jason - I'm glad someone is rooting for Dolly. newsletter, FBI files detail the story of ex-Chicagoan Martha Dodd Stern who became a Soviet spy, Feds zeroed in on O’Hare Airport deals during Daley administration, FBI files show, Janis Joplin’s last Chicago-area show, at Ravinia, had the FBI worried about violence, FBI Files: Northwestern astronomer J. 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