25 Days or Less of Christmas Songs - #6: Run Rudolph Run

Released by Chuck Berry in 1958 as the b-side to his "Merry Christmas Baby" single, "Run Rudolph Run" has proven to be a popular and lasting Christmas favorite. While this reviewer is no Chuck Berry expert, it would seem that "Run Rudolph Run" is somewhat typical of Berry's catalog. Insofar as that while the song has a specific topic/theme, it inevitably devolves into a song about rock and roll and electric guitars. According to Wikipedia, the song has been covered over the years by more than two dozen different artists, including Skynyrd, Foghat and Jimmy Buffett. One especially notable cover, from the We Wish you a Metal Xmas compilation, features Lemmy (from Motörhead), Billy Gibbons (from ZZ Top) and Dave Grohl (from Nirvana, Foo Fighters and Them Crooked Vultures).

Rating: Christmas tree shaped cookies%

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