Kitty Wells (born Muriel Deason on 30 August 1919 - 16 July 2012) is a coun… Read Full Bio ↴Kitty Wells (born Muriel Deason on 30 August 1919 - 16 July 2012) is a country singer from Nashville, Tennessee, known as the Queen of Country Music. During the 1950s she was the only female vocalist to consistently hit the top of the country charts and her stardom was on the same level as the biggest male vocalists of the period.

Wells' success in the 1950s and 1960s was so enormous that she still ranks as the sixth most successful female vocalist in the history of the Billboard country charts according to historian Joel Whitburn's book "The Top 40 Country Hits", behind Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Reba McEntire, Tammy Wynette, and Tanya Tucker. Wells was the third country music artist, behind Roy Acuff and Hank Williams, to receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1991 as well as being the seventh woman and first Caucasian woman to receive the honor. In 1976, she was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Kitty Wells Lyrics

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You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen,
Comet and Cupid and Donder and Blitzen,
But do you recall
The most famous reindeer of all?

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Had a very shiny nose,
And if you ever saw it,

You would even say it glows.
All of the other reindeer
Used to laugh and call him names;
They never let poor Rudolph
Join in any reindeer games.
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!"

Overall Meaning

The song "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" is a Christmas classic that tells the story of a special reindeer who was mocked and excluded by his peers because of his unique trait - a shiny and bright red nose. The opening lines of the song introduce the eight familiar reindeer names we all know, but then ask if we recall the most famous one of all. The lyrics describe Rudolph's noble qualities combined with his physical oddity that sets him apart from his peers. The other reindeer bully him and refuse to let him participate in their games, but things take a turn on a foggy Christmas Eve when Santa himself approaches Rudolph and requests his help in guiding his sleigh.

The theme of the song is about embracing differences and recognizing that everyone has a valuable contribution to make. It teaches a lesson of acceptance and that what makes us different can also make us great. Rudolph's red nose that once made him the subject of ridicule is now his defining attribute and is celebrated. Overall, the song is a heartwarming tale of triumph over adversity and the power of kindness.

Line by Line Meaning

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen,
You are familiar with the names of Santa's reindeer such as Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, and Vixen.

Comet and Cupid and Donder and Blitzen,
You are also familiar with other reindeer such as Comet, Cupid, Donder, and Blitzen.

But do you recall
However, there is one particular reindeer that stands out.

The most famous reindeer of all?
This reindeer is the most well-known of all Santa's reindeer.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
This reindeer's name is Rudolph, and he has a red, shiny nose.

Had a very shiny nose,
Rudolph's nose was extremely reflective and bright.

And if you ever saw it,
If you were to see Rudolph's nose,

You would even say it glows.
It would appear as though Rudolph's nose was emitting light.

All of the other reindeer
The rest of Santa's reindeer,

Used to laugh and call him names;
used to make fun of Rudolph and refer to him in derogatory ways.

They never let poor Rudolph
The other reindeer never allowed Rudolph