In Celebration of the Human Voice - The Essential Musical Instrument

Run, Rudolph, Run

Music by Johnny Marks and Marvin Brodie

Originally Performed by Chuck Berry

"Run Rudolph Run" is a Christmas song popularized by Chuck Berry, written by Johnny Marks and Marvin Brodie and published by St. Nicholas Music (ASCAP). The song was first recorded by Berry in 1958 and released as a single on Chess Records] It has since been covered by numerous other artists, sometimes with the title "Run Run Rudolph". The song is a 12-bar blues, musically similar to Berry's very popular and recognizable song "Johnny B. Goode", and melodically identical to his song "Little Queenie", the latter of which was released shortly after, in 1959.

Release Date: 1958

Various Arrangers : An R&B Christmas

"What Christmas Means to Me" - This Motown classic gets a holiday remake with the Cee Lo Green cover from his Cee Lo's Magic Moment CD. Show choirs, pop choirs - any kind of choirs! All will love the boost of rhythmic energy this tune will bring to a holiday concert! "Please Come Home for Christmas" - Cee Lo Green's Christmas album featured this R&B classic that captures all of Cee Lo's coolness for your holiday program and offers the assurance that better Christmases are ahead! "Run Rudolph Run" - Made famous by Chuck Berry and recently covered by Billy Ray Cyrus, this guitar-fueled Christmas favorite will add excitement and energy to all your holiday programs! It's perfect for choreography! "This Christmas" - Add a touch of R&B to your holiday with this soulful hit from the seventies! The fireside is blazing bright; we're caroling through the night. And this Christmas will be a very special Christmas for me.

Songlist: What Christmas Means to Me, Please Come Home for Christmas, Run, Rudolph, Run, This Christmas

Individual Folios

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Kirby Shaw : Run, Rudolph, Run

Originally popularized by Chuck Berry in 1958, some say this was the very first rock 'n' roll Christmas song. Since then, it's been covered by everybody from Bryan Adams and Billy Idol to Kelly Clarkson, Conan O'Brien, and The Muppets! Kirby Shaw kicks off his arrangement with that characteristic guitar lick and builds from there. The optional SoundPax allows you to assemble your own rock band, or use the live-instrument SoundTrax CD.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Marvin Brody Performed By: Chuck Berry

Roger Emerson : Run, Rudolph, Run

Made famous by Chuck Berry and recently covered by Billy Ray Cyrus, this guitar-fueled Christmas favorite will add excitement and energy to all your holiday programs! It's perfect for choreography! Available separately: SATB, 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:30.

Arranger: Roger Emerson Performed By: Chuck Berry

Alan Billingsley : Run, Rudolph, Run

Mixed and men's groups will love this rock 'n' roll holiday classic, recorded by Chuck Berry and more recently by country artist Luke Bryan. Great for featuring a guitar solo and adding choreography!

Arranger: Alan Billingsley Performed By: Chuck Berry