After earning a veterinary medicine degree at Auburn University, Dr. Elmo was a veterinarian at Aqueduct, Belmont Park and Saratoga racetracks in New York. He later moved to San Francisco's Bay Area to open his own animal hospital and while moonlighting playing festivals and clubs in a bluegrass band.
In 1979, he introduced 'Grandma' on a San Francisco radio station. It quickly became a regional hit, and the Elmo began playing more holiday gigs around town to support the single. When an activist group, dubbed the Gray Panthers, accused the duo of playing 'ageist music' and showed up to picket one of their shows, the media came out in force, drawing the attention of major labels.
In 1983, MTV began airing the self financed video. A year later their Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer album appeared on Epic and a new 'Grandma' single was released, this time with 'Percy, the Puny Poinsettia' as the B-side.
Dr. Elmo released Twisted Tunes in 1991. Numerous holiday albums would follow, with Dr. Elmo releasing his own Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer album in 2002 on SonyBMG. Dr. Elmo added a Halloween hit to his repertoire in 2006 with the title track to his Redneck Dracula album. In 2007 he released Redneck Santa, in 2009 he released Wild Bluegrass with his band Dr. Elmo & Wild Blue. In 2010 Time Life releases Dr. Elmo's Bluegrass Christmas . Most of Dr. Elmo's songs are co-written by Rita Abrams. Pop historians might remember Rita as the Miss Abrams in Miss Abrams and the Strawberry Point 4th Grade Class, the act behind the 1972 hit 'Mill Valley.'
Dr. Elmo currently tours with his bluegrass band, Wild Blue and each holiday season he conducts a media and concert tour in conjunction with the "Grandma" song.
Christmas
Elmo & Patsy Lyrics
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It's the season
Rockin' around the Christmas tree
At the Christmas party hop
Mistletoe hung where you can see
Every couple tries to stop
Rockin' around the Christmas tree
Later we'll have some pumpkin pie
And we'll do some carolling
You will get a sentimental feeling
When you hear
Voices singing let's be jolly
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Rockin' around the Christmas tree
Have a happy holiday
Everyone dancing merrily
In the new old fashioned way
Yeah, play it!
Come on everybody, get and dance
Elmo is
You will get a sentimental feeling
When you hear
Voices singing let's be jolly
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Rockin' around the Christmas tree
Have a happy holiday
Everyone dancing merrily
In the new old fashioned way
Elmo and Patsy’s song “Christmas” is a holiday classic, released in 1958 that remains popular today. The song is about the joy of Christmas, encouraging listeners to dance, sing and have fun with their loved ones. The song is upbeat, featuring catchy lyrics and music that evoke the spirit of the season.
In the first verse, the song invites everyone to come and dance during this holiday season, and tells us about the Christmas party hop. The line “Mistletoe hung where you can see, every couple tries to stop” reinforces the romantic vibes of Christmas, with people finding ways to steal a kiss under the plant.
The second verse talks about how the Christmas festivities make people feel. The line “You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear, voices singing let’s be jolly, deck the halls with boughs of holly” embodies the warmth and happiness that comes with Christmas. It also talks about enjoying traditional Christmas treats like pumpkin pie and carolling with friends and family.
Overall, “Christmas” is a festive, fun-filled song that captures the essence of the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on everybody, let's dance
Join in the festive spirit and celebrate by dancing.
It's the season
The holiday season has arrived, bringing joy and happiness.
Rockin' around the Christmas tree
Dance and have fun around the Christmas tree, a symbol of the holiday season.
At the Christmas party hop
Attend a lively party filled with dancing and excitement.
Mistletoe hung where you can see
A traditional holiday symbol, mistletoe is hung for couples to share a kiss.
Every couple tries to stop
Couples pause to share a romantic kiss under the mistletoe.
Let the Christmas spirit ring
Embrace the holiday spirit of love and joy.
Later we'll have some pumpkin pie
After dancing, enjoy some delicious holiday treats like pumpkin pie.
And we'll do some carolling
Sing traditional holiday carols to spread cheer and goodwill.
You will get a sentimental feeling
The joy of the holiday season will evoke feelings of nostalgia and warmth.
When you hear
Certain sounds and songs will trigger happy holiday memories.
Voices singing let's be jolly
Hear the music and sing along to celebrate the joy of the season.
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Decorate your home with festive greenery to create a joyful holiday atmosphere.
Have a happy holiday
Wish everyone a joyful and happy holiday season.
Everyone dancing merrily
Enjoy the festive spirit and dance with joy and happiness.
In the new old fashioned way
Celebrate the holiday season with traditional, classic festivities and customs.
Lyrics © DistroKid, ST. NICHOLAS MUSIC INC., Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Johnny Marks
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nbuehster
@dave svens Or it was all staged, and Santa wasn't responsible for your death.
A parody I made about what really happened:
Slow intro:
Grandma got run over by a reindeer
I am pretty sure you've heard that song
Everybody thought that it was Santa
But I am sad to say that we were wrong
Chorus:
Grandma got run over by fake reindeer
Walking home from our house, Christmas Eve
Grandpa said that it was done by Santa
But that's not what my family believes
Verse 1:
Grandpa got her drunk on eggnog
And he begged for her to go (hot sure about that line)
Then he hid her medication
And he kicked her out the door into the snow
When we found her Christmas mornin'
We saw something very weird
There were paw prints on her forehead
There were tread marks on her body from Goodyear
Chorus:
Grandma got run over by fake reindeer
Walking home from our house, Christmas Eve
Grandpa said that it was done by Santa
But that's not what my family believes
Verse 2:
Grandpa dressed up just like Santa
Made our car look like a sleigh
Made our eight dogs look like reindeer
Then he waited for us all to hit the hay
Now we all know why our Grandpa
Has been taking it so well
He did away with our dear grandma
Because he wanted to marry cousin Mel (COUSIN MEL?!)
Chorus:
Grandma got run over by fake reindeer
Walking home from our house, Christmas Eve
Grandpa said that it was done by Santa
But that's not what my family believes
3rd verse:
Now our grandpa is in prison
He got twenty-five to life
Mel wants me to be her husband
Kind of weird, but I want her to be my wife
We were eating Christmas dinner
When we got a big surprise
We heard someone ring our doorbell
Can't believe it. Grandma somehow had survived
Chorus:
Grandma got run over by fake reindeer
Walking home from our house, Christmas Eve
Grandpa said that it was done by Santa
But that's not what my family believes
(Sing it, Grandma!)
Chorus: (slightly different)
Grandma got run over by fake reindeer
Walking home from our house, Christmas Eve
Now we know there's no such thing as Santa
Don't care what everyone else believes
Song ends with Grandma saying "Merry Christmas."
I don't know what the title would be. It wouldn't be "Grandma Got Run Over By Fake Reindeer" because that would be too much of a spoiler.
@nbuehster
@@rocpet3 Two things about that:
1. A parody I made about what really happened:
Slow intro:
Grandma got run over by a reindeer
I am pretty sure you've heard that song
Everybody thought that it was Santa
But I am sad to say that we were wrong
Chorus:
Grandma got run over by fake reindeer
Walking home from our house, Christmas Eve
Grandpa said that it was done by Santa
But that's not what my family believes
Verse 1:
Grandpa got her drunk on eggnog
And he begged for her to go
Then he hid her medication
And he kicked her out the door into the snow
When we found her Christmas morning
We saw something very weird
There were paw prints on her forehead
There were tread marks on her body from Goodyear
Chorus:
Grandma got run over by fake reindeer
Walking home from our house, Christmas Eve
Grandpa said that it was done by Santa
But that's not what my family believes
Verse 2:
Grandpa dressed up just like Santa
Made our car look like a sleigh
Made our eight dogs look like reindeer
Then he waited for us all to hit the hay
Now we all know why our Grandpa
Has been taking it so well
He did away with our dear grandma
Because he wanted to marry cousin Mel (COUSIN MEL?!)
Chorus:
Grandma got run over by fake reindeer
Walking home from our house, Christmas Eve
Grandpa said that it was done by Santa
But that's not what my family believes
Verse 3:
Now our grandpa is in prison
He got twenty-five to life
Mel wants me to be her husband
Kind of weird, but I want her to be my wife
We were eating Christmas dinner
When we got a big surprise
We heard someone ring our doorbell
Can't believe it. Grandma somehow had survived
Chorus:
Grandma got run over by fake reindeer
Walking home from our house, Christmas Eve
Grandpa said that it was done by Santa
But that's not what my family believes
(Sing it, Grandma!)
Chorus: (slightly different)
Grandma got run over by fake reindeer
Walking home from our house, Christmas Eve
Now we know there's no such thing as Santa
Don't care what everyone else believes
Song ends with Grandma saying "Merry Christmas."
I don't know what the title would be. It wouldn't be "Grandma Got Run Over By Fake Reindeer" because that would be too much of a spoiler.
2. I'm pretty sure she couldn't have left the house that late for Santa and his reindeer to run her over. I'm guessing she left between 6 and 9 PM. Plus they're flying reindeer. So unless they were flying very low, or she was very tall, they wouldn't be able to hit her.
It had to be Grandpa.😁
@richardf.kerdasha9515
HERE ARE THE LYRICS FOR ALL TO ENJOY :
Grandma got run over by a reindeer
Walking home from our house Christmas eve
You can say there's no such thing as Santa
But as for me and grandpa we believe
She'd been drinking too much eggnog
And we begged her not to go
But she forgot her medication
And she staggered out the door into the snow
When we found her Christmas morning
At the scene of the attack
She had hoof-prints on her forehead
And incriminating Claus marks on her back
Grandma got run over by a reindeer
Walking home from our house Christmas eve
You can say there's no such thing as Santa
But as for me and grandpa we believe
Now we're all so proud of grandpa
He's been taking this so well
See him in there watching football
Drinking beer and playing cards with cousin Mel
It's not Christmas without Grandma
All the family's dressed in black
And we just can't help but wonder
Should we open up her gifts
Or send them back (send them back)
Grandma got run over by a reindeer
Walking home from our house Christmas eve
You can say there's no such thing as Santa
But as for me and grandpa we believe
Now the goose is on the table
And the pudding made of fig
And the blue and silver candles
That would just have matched the hair on grandma's wig
I've warned all my friends and neighbors
Better watch out for yourselves
They should never give a license
To a man who drives a sleigh
And plays with elves
Grandma got run over by a reindeer
Walking home from our house Christmas eve
You can say there's no such thing as Santa
But as for me and grandpa we believe
Singin' grandpa
Grandma got run over by a reindeer
Walking home from our house Christmas eve
You can say there's no such thing as Santa
But as for me and grandpa we believe
Merry Christmas.......
@BobTheHatKing
If I was a woman and became a grandma, I’d totally have this played at my funeral, even if I died in June or got run over by a car
@davesvens8697
Maybe a reindeer was the driver of the car.. you don't know...
@nbuehster
@dave svens Or it was all staged, and Santa wasn't responsible for your death.
A parody I made about what really happened:
Slow intro:
Grandma got run over by a reindeer
I am pretty sure you've heard that song
Everybody thought that it was Santa
But I am sad to say that we were wrong
Chorus:
Grandma got run over by fake reindeer
Walking home from our house, Christmas Eve
Grandpa said that it was done by Santa
But that's not what my family believes
Verse 1:
Grandpa got her drunk on eggnog
And he begged for her to go (hot sure about that line)
Then he hid her medication
And he kicked her out the door into the snow
When we found her Christmas mornin'
We saw something very weird
There were paw prints on her forehead
There were tread marks on her body from Goodyear
Chorus:
Grandma got run over by fake reindeer
Walking home from our house, Christmas Eve
Grandpa said that it was done by Santa
But that's not what my family believes
Verse 2:
Grandpa dressed up just like Santa
Made our car look like a sleigh
Made our eight dogs look like reindeer
Then he waited for us all to hit the hay
Now we all know why our Grandpa
Has been taking it so well
He did away with our dear grandma
Because he wanted to marry cousin Mel (COUSIN MEL?!)
Chorus:
Grandma got run over by fake reindeer
Walking home from our house, Christmas Eve
Grandpa said that it was done by Santa
But that's not what my family believes
3rd verse:
Now our grandpa is in prison
He got twenty-five to life
Mel wants me to be her husband
Kind of weird, but I want her to be my wife
We were eating Christmas dinner
When we got a big surprise
We heard someone ring our doorbell
Can't believe it. Grandma somehow had survived
Chorus:
Grandma got run over by fake reindeer
Walking home from our house, Christmas Eve
Grandpa said that it was done by Santa
But that's not what my family believes
(Sing it, Grandma!)
Chorus: (slightly different)
Grandma got run over by fake reindeer
Walking home from our house, Christmas Eve
Now we know there's no such thing as Santa
Don't care what everyone else believes
Song ends with Grandma saying "Merry Christmas."
I don't know what the title would be. It wouldn't be "Grandma Got Run Over By Fake Reindeer" because that would be too much of a spoiler.
@thomasjefferson9445
@- Beeman excuse me, MARRY HIS GRANDDAUGHTER!?!
@carmenhardy2629
I am a grandma and have been run over by a car not a reindeer. I think this cute song is hilarious.
@BobTheHatKing
@Edalyn Clawthorne incest is wincest
@PopLife-hb3ks
My grandma used to sing this song to us (grandkids) when I was a kid. It always cracked us up. She died 20 years ago. I still think of her every time I hear it. She was the best.
@baguette745
She got run over by a reindeer???
@PopLife-hb3ks
Gaming and other stuff No, but that would have been hella ironic!
@nbuehster
My grandma (my only living grandparent) got run over by a reindeer twice, but somehow survived both incidents. (not even a scratch)
I don't think anything can kill her, and she's immortal, since the last time I saw her, (in 2006) she said she was going to live to be at least a hundred. And she's getting there.