Run Rudolph Run

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Run Rudolph Run (sometimes referred to as Run Run Rudolph) is a Christmas song sung by Chuck Berry, written by Johnny Marks and Marvin Brodie. This song was first recorded in 1958 and released by Chess Records 1714. It hit number 69 in the Billboard Hot 100. This song was one of the first songs to have freeways mentioned in it. Even though the song was written by Johnny Marks & Marvin Brodie, the 45rpm's always showed the song written by "C. Berry Music & M. Brodie". The thought was to cover up the known Christmas song writer Johnny Marks from hip R&B DJ's and buyers.

Run, Run Rudolph, Santa's gotta make it to town.

Santa, make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down.

This song was covered by Capricorn, Five Easy Pieces, Dave Edmunds, Hanson, Sheryl Crow, Bryan Adams, Click Five, The Grateful Dead, Keith Richards, Jimmy Buffett, Foghat, Paul Brandt, and Reverend Horton Heat .

This song also uses the same chord progression as Johnny B. Goode, sung by Chuck Berry as well.

[edit] In the media

"Run Rudolph Run" has been played in many movies, including:

• Cast Away
• Diner
• Home Alone
• Jingle All The Way
• The Santa Clause 2
• Stealing Christmas
• Deck the Halls

[edit] External link

• Allmusic Entry