When I first heard Dean Martin’s very lounge-like version of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” I had to do a double-take. Did he just refer to Santa’s superhero as “Rudy”?
Yes, he did — and that has raised Rudolph to a whole new level of coolness in my eyes. Now, I can’t get the image of Rudy cruising down the Las Vegas Strip in a convertible with Dino, Frankie, Sammy, and other assorted Rat Packers. Never mind joining any reindeer games — if Rudy is running around with this crew of heavy hitters, I have a feeling his nose is red because of one too many martinis.
Enjoy this Christmas classic, which someone cleverly linked with clips from the Rankin/Bass TV special, originally broadcast in 1964.
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I can just see it now. Dean Martin singing this song with a drink in one hand and a cigarette in the other! But you know he was lovable even when he did that!
Hi Alesia. There will always be only one Dean Martin. A classic! Have a wonderful Christmas!
Love Rudolph
My favorite.
Hi Donna — Dean or Rudolph? Either way, they’re both excellent favorites. 🙂
Glad you added some Dino to your list – Grandma would be happy! He was her favorite, you know. We watched the show every Thursday night. Merry Christmas to you and Joe!
Hi Aunt Pat. I know she loved Lawrence Welk, Dean Martin, Tom Jones, and the ever-popular Englebert Humperdinck. 🙂 Merry Christmas
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Thank you!
Mr. Kevin, how very cool of you to put the accent on our Dino with his great homagin’ of his wintery croon of “Rudy, The Red Beaked Reindeer.” Never was, never will be anyone as cool as the King of Cool….oh, to return to the days when Dino walked the earth. Know that your reflections are being shared this day with all the pallies gathered around ilovedinomartin.
Hey Dino. Your comment brought a huge smile to my face. Have a cool New Year! 🙂
Kev, glad to oblige sir! You have the coolest of New Year’s as well o’pallie of mine!
Right back at ya!