Rudolph The Red-Nose Reindeer / Santa Claus Polka
The Korn Kobblers
- Artist
- The Korn Kobblers
- Label
- MGM Records
- Catalog number
- K60005
- Format
- 7" · 45 RPM · Single
- Country
- US
- Released
- 1950
- Genre
- Pop
What’s on it
Rudolph The Red-Nose Reindeer / Santa Claus Polka has 2 tracks. Open a track to see who wrote, played on and produced it.
ARudolph The Red-Nose Reindeer
- Written-By
- Johnny Marks
BSanta Claus Polka
- Written-By
- Fred Meadows, Mart Fryberg
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Where it came from
Released in 1950 on MGM Records, this 78-rpm disc features The Korn Kobblers, a novelty musical ensemble known for their zany arrangements and vaudevillian style. The record pairs the burgeoning holiday classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer with the Santa Claus Polka, reflecting the post-war era's massive cultural push to capitalize on the rapid commercialization of Christmas music following Gene Autry's 1949 success.
The Korn Kobblers, led by Ishmael 'Ish' Jones, utilized an eclectic assortment of instruments and sound effects to create their signature 'corny' aesthetic. Their approach to these tracks was typical of their broader body of work, which sought to inject humor and lighthearted energy into standard pop and holiday tunes. While the record did not achieve the singular iconic status of the most famous renditions of the era, it remains a notable curiosity for collectors of mid-century novelty holiday vinyl.
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