Original Sound Track and Music from Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Burl Ives · 1964
36 min · 19 tracks · folk
A whimsical blend of folk melodies and jubilant holiday cheer that captures the spirit of Christmas.
Why this album works
This soundtrack not only features the iconic 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' but also popularized other holiday favorites like 'A Holly Jolly Christmas.' The album became a staple in holiday music collections and has been certified multi-platinum, reflecting its enduring popularity over decades.
- Best for
- festive sing-alongs with friends whimsical holiday cheer throughout short bursts of joyful melodies
- Context
- In 1964, Burl Ives was already an established folk artist, yet this album marked his foray into holiday music. Released just before Christmas, it aligned with the airing of the beloved television special 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,' which helped solidify his association with seasonal songs.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Fred Astaire· Eddie Fisher· Eydie Gormé· Barry Mann· The Supremes· Frankie Laine· Judy Garland· Henry Mancini
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Overture and A Holly Jolly Christmas 2:28
- 2 Jingle Jingle Jingle 1:17
- 3 We Are Santa’s Elves 1:36
- 4 There’s Always Tomorrow 1:51
- 5 We’re a Couple of Misfits Standout 1:24
- 6 Silver and Gold 1:46
- 7 The Most Wonderful Day of the Year 2:25
- 8 A Holly Jolly Christmas Standout 1:22
- 9 Rudolph the Red‐Nosed Reindeer (finale) 1:22
- 10 Christmas Medley: The Night Before Christmas Song / A Merry Merry Christmas / When Santa Claus Gets Your Letter / Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree 3:21
- 11 Rudolph the Red‐Nosed Reindeer Standout 1:54
- 12 There’s Always Tomorrow 2:26
- 13 Jingle Jingle Jingle 2:14
- 14 We’re a Couple of Misfits Standout 1:22
- 15 Silver and Gold 2:26
- 16 We Are Santa’s Elves 1:13
- 17 The Most Wonderful Day of the Year 2:26
- 18 A Holly Jolly Christmas Standout 1:35
- 19 I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day 1:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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