Besides these two songs, five more of Montgomery's singles have reached the top of the country charts: "I Love the Way You Love Me", "Be My Baby Tonight", "If You've Got Love", "I Can Love You Like That", and "The Little Girl", while thirteen more have reached Top Ten. Montgomery's recordings of "I Swear" and "I Can Love You Like That" were both released concurrently with R&B versions by the group All-4-One. Montgomery has also released eleven studio albums, counting a Christmas album.
John Michael joined the family band (which also included his brother, Eddie Montgomery, who would later join Troy Gentry in the duo Montgomery Gentry) as guitarist before taking the lead singing role when his parents divorced. Afterwards, he made a frugal living on the local honky-tonk scene as a solo artist playing what he referred to as "working man's country." Eventually, Atlantic Records signed him.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
John Michael Montgomery Lyrics
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Had a very shiny nose
And if you ever saw it
You might even say it glows
All of the other reindeer
Used to laugh and call him names
They never let poor Rudolph
Then one foggy Christmas Eve
Santa came to say,
"Rudolph with your nose so bright
Won't you guide my sleigh tonight"
Then how the reindeer loved him
As they shouted out with glee
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
You'll go down in history
Then one foggy Christmas Eve
Santa came to say,
"Rudolph with your nose so bright
Won't you guide my sleigh tonight"
Then how the reindeer loved him
As they shouted out with glee
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
You'll go down in history
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
You'll go down in history
John Michael Montgomery's version of the classic Christmas song "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" is a happy and heart-warming rendition of the story of Rudolph. The song highlights the concept of individuality, and how it can be a strength. Rudolph is introduced as a reindeer with a very unique quality - his nose is incredibly shiny and bright. The lyrics express that if anyone sees it, they cannot help but notice it glowing. However, this physical difference made Rudolph stand out among his peers, who used to mock him and exclude him from their games. The reference to Rudolph's nose may signify other differences that people or children may have - like hair color, skin color, or even a learning disability.
The song takes on an unexpected turn when Santa Claus appears on a foggy Christmas Eve requesting Rudolph's help in guiding the sleigh. Suddenly, the same reindeer who had been making fun of Rudolph for being different were cheering him on and extolling his praises. This change highlights the idea that even our fiercest critics can become our greatest supporters when circumstances change. And the song concludes with the insight that Rudolph's shining nose made him a part of history.
Line by Line Meaning
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
This is a story about a particular reindeer with a unique feature.
Had a very shiny nose
Rudolph's nose was particularly shiny and bright.
And if you ever saw it
If someone saw Rudolph's nose, it was hard to miss.
You might even say it glows
Some people might describe Rudolph's nose as glowing.
All of the other reindeer
The other reindeer in Rudolph's group.
Used to laugh and call him names
They used to ridicule Rudolph and make fun of him verbally.
They never let poor Rudolph
Rudolph was constantly excluded from activities and games.
Play in any reindeer games
It was a specific type of games related to being a reindeer.
Then one foggy Christmas Eve
On a particular night with lots of fog, close to Christmas.
Santa came to say,
Father Christmas spoke to Rudolf directly
"Rudolph with your nose so bright
Father Christmas noticed Rudolph's bright nose and addressed him because of it.
Won't you guide my sleigh tonight"
Father Christmas asked Rudolph to lead the reindeer on their journey to deliver presents.
Then how the reindeer loved him
After Rudolph saves Christmas, the other reindeer appreciate him much more.
As they shouted out with glee
The other reindeer were very happy and excited.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
This name became Rudolph's legacy.
You'll go down in history
Rudolph's story became famous and was remembered for generations.
Lyrics © ST. NICHOLAS MUSIC INC., Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Johnny Marks
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