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Christmas Music, Part 27-31 ~ Johnny Marks

29 Dec

Who? You might say.

Johnny Marks  (November 10, 1909 – September 3, 1985) was an American songwriter. Although he was Jewish, he specialized in Christmas songs and wrote many holiday standards, including

“Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer” (a hit for Gene Autry and others)

http://youtu.be/7ara3-hDH6I

“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” (a hit for Brenda Lee)

http://youtu.be/jPZCNCJt-zw

“A Holly Jolly Christmas” (recorded by the Quinto Sisters and later by Burl Ives)

http://youtu.be/U9BE8qgbTkE

“Silver and Gold” (for Burl Ives)

“Run Rudolph Run” (recorded by Chuck Berry)

On December 31, 2012 there will be a full listing of all the Christmas music in this year’s series.

Enjoy!

 
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