Gene Autry - The Original: Gene Autry sings Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer & Other Christmas Favorites (1962)

Reason for Listening:
#98 on the Billboard 200 (Week of 20221203). Holiday album
Last Week: - | Peak: 98 | Weeks on Chart: 1
Billboard Listing: The Original: Gene Autry Sings Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer & Other Christmas Favorites - Gene Autry - [below album cover]

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Released 1962.
12 songs. 25:29. The Original: Gene Autry sings Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer & Other Christmas Favorites (1962)
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Discogs

*The vinyl version is composed of 5 & 7 tracks across sides A & B, respectively.

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Notes:
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First listen.
Interesting variation of the American children's rhyme "Ten Little Indians."
Second listen.

2: "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer"; "Nine Little Reindeer"; "Joy to the World";
1: "Jingle Bells"; "Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)"; "Up On the House Top"; "O Little Town of Bethlehem"; "Silent Night";
0: "Sleigh Bells"; "We Wish You A Merry Christmas"; "Away in the Manger"; "What Child Is This";

Summary:
This album sets itself apart from many in that there are snippets of narration. Unfortunately, while the interpretation of the album name is that Gene Autry's voice is featured throughout the entire album. While his name is attributed to all the tracks (at least on Spotify), he only sings on a subset of tracks.

Overall Rating: 3.0/5
Favorite Song: "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer"

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