I'm making a compilation of Christmas songs, and I'm trying to use only the definitive, or most popular, recordings. I thought I had "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" narrowed down to Burl Ives' and Gene Autry's editions, but then I discovered Burl Ives recorded two versions of "Rudolph," one for the soundtrack and the other for his album, "Have a Holly Jolly Christmas." Anybody know which one is definitive?
2007-11-13 03:17:47 · 4 answers · asked by Leroy Johnson 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Other - Music
The Burl Ives' one from "Have A Holly Jolly Christmas" for me is the standard. Gene Autry will always have the country fans, but for me the universal one is Mr. Ives' work.
2007-11-13 03:25:43 · answer #1 · answered by Your Uncle Dodge! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I prefer Gene Autry's version- the original version.
But, I think, most people are familiar with Burl Ives' version from the t.v. special.
2007-11-13 11:26:03 · answer #2 · answered by Lizzie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I always liked the Gene Autry version. I still have the record.
2007-11-13 11:21:20 · answer #3 · answered by kds1974 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gene Autrey's is the original!
2007-11-13 11:25:39 · answer #4 · answered by Wounded Duck 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋