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gene autry I do not believe this is correct. Autry popularized the song. but it was written by Johnny Marks. Please see this page for more information (right or wrong): http://www.events-in-music.com/who-wrote-Rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer.HTML
Rudolph. Because he is the one who lights up and guard the sleigh with his nose. :)
The song Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was written by Johnny Marks.
Robert L. May wrote the song Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer in 1939. Robert was a copywriter for Montgomery Ward Department Store that was based in Chicago. Robert was a copywriter for Montgomery Wards and wrote the song as a promotional gift for the store's customers.
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Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer
Key: C Major
Robert L. May created Rudolph in 1939. It was in a story he wrote for the department store, Montgomery Ward. Montgomery Ward published the story into a children's book. His brother in law later wrote the song.
Robert L. May created Rudolph in 1939. It was in a story he wrote for the department store, Montgomery Ward. Montgomery Ward published the story into a children's book. His brother in law later wrote the song.
Johnny Marks wrote the song Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer in 1949. It was based on his brother-in-law Robert L. May's 1939 book of the same name.
Gene Autry