Monthly Archives: June 2021

Ringers: Rudy

I am aware that most ‘Rudy’ songs are mere riffs on Sinatra’s cool nicknaming. Here we need actual tangents concerning OTHER members of Santa’s crew.

F’rexample, The Devil’s Deuce fools us with a standard intro; but “Rudy the Rockabilly Reindeer” is its own song. He might be the original star with shades on, but i’d rather hang with this flier than that other special deer.

From ’08’s bargain bin collection 13 Days of Christmas – A Romping Redneck Celebration no artist is ascribed to the bluegrass plodder “Rudy the Redneck Reindeer.” But it’s different.

On the other hoof, “Rudy the Rocknroll Reindeer” from Rocknroll Ranch is just retread. Not up to code.

“Rudy the Two-Toned Reindeer” is one rad cat. David Goody loads this supernumerary with characteristics that’d make anyone a member of the Rack Pack. Our choice for best Rudy.

Ringers: Rudolfa

Tinkly piano lounge introduces Rudolph’s twin sister “Rudolfa the Reindeer.” Mini Music Makers are just having family fun enlarging the mythos with previously unknown characters. NOT an evil twin at all.

Ringers: Ronnie

Rollicking kidsong rock from Martin Black portrays “Ronnie the Reindeer” as a non-problematic hard-working tool of the trade. Santa’s the boss, Ronnie’s the hoss. Not so dull as you’d think.

Ringers: Ringo

Rock’n’pop from 1964 has Gary Ferrier cashing in on Beatlemania with the dearest of them all “Ringo Deer.” Clap along now.

Ringers: Redrick

“Redrick the Rick Rack Reindeer” is one of those that DON’T save Christmas. John D. Girod’s creation of kidsong has four right feet and crashes into everything. Santa sends him away. Yea, i guess.

Ringers: Randy

With apologies fro not being from a famous redneck blue-collar hick comic, an old plumber posted “Randy the Redneck Reindeer.” It’s fine banjo pickin’ and some decent farm sfx alongside a shaggy dog brutal yarn (don’t worry it ends in antler relocation protection).

Ringers: Ragnar

Yogi Yorgeson’s Stan Boreson and Doug Setterberg come at the ‘Rudolph’ song eyes wide open. With their Scandihoovian accents and veiled drug references (a rooty-toot-toot!) “Ragnar the Flat-Nosed Reindeer” is one happenin’ hoofer.

Ringers: Ole Pop

Tim Dinkins slings a rock’n’roll country gee-tar all over the harrowing kidsong “Ole Pop Reindeer.” It’s a sad song, and hard to hear.

Ringers: Nervous

The classic (’59) novelty “The Happy Reindeer” by Dancer, Prancer, and Nervous actually determines the third reindeer is NOT Nervous. But it’s such a happy kidsong, we’ll allow it (yet again).

Ringers: Neon

Alan Jackson’s near hit ‘Chasin’ That Neon Rainbow’ gets the parody treatment with the oft recorded and never credited “Chasin’ That Neon Reindeer.” This unnamed substitute flier has gusto and gets a fairly decent musical appreciation.