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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- festive sing-alongs with friends
- whimsical holiday cheer throughout
- short bursts of joyful melodies
- nostalgic family gatherings soundtrack
- playful tunes for children
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking deep lyrical content
- prefer longer immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career 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
- Pete Seeger· Woody Guthrie· The Weavers
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 1:24
- 6 Silver and Gold 1:46
- 7 The Most Wonderful Day of the Year 2:25
- 8 A Holly Jolly Christmas 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 1:54
- 12 There’s Always Tomorrow 2:26
- 13 Jingle Jingle Jingle 2:14
- 14 We’re a Couple of Misfits 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 1:35
- 19 I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day 1:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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