Discography
Albums;
1959-Let's All Sing with the Chipmunks
1960-Sing Again with the Chipmunks
1960-Around the World with the Chipmunks
1961-The Alvin Show
1962-Christmas with the Chipmunks, Vol. 1
1962-The Chipmunk Songbook
1963-Christmas with the Chipmunks, Vol. 2
1964-The Chipmunks Sing the Beatles Hits
1965-The Chipmunks a Go-Go
1965-The Chipmunks Sing with Children
1968-The Chipmunks See Doctor Dolittle
1969-The Chipmunks Go to the Movies
1980-Chipmunk Punk
1981-A Chipmunk Christmas
1981-Urban Chipmunk
1982-Chipmunk Rock
1982-The Chipmunks Go Hollywood
1984-Alvin and the Chipmunks: Original Television Soundtrack Recording
1987-The Chipmunk Adventure
1990-Rockin' Through the Decades
1992-In Low Places (Label: Sony Wonder, ASIN B0000028T3)
1992-Greatest Hits
1993-The Alternative Alvin (Label: SST, SST 226)
1993-Alvin's Christmas Carol
1993-Sing-Alongs
1994-Here's Looking at Me!
1995-Alvin's Daydreams
1995-Chipmunk Celebration
1995-Easter Chipmunk
1995-When You Wish Upon A Chipmunk
1995-A Very Merry Chipmunk
1995-The Very Best of The Chipmunks
1996-Club Chipmunk: The Dance Mixes
1998-The A-Files: Alien Songs
1999-Greatest Hits: Still Squeaky After All These Years
2003-Merry Christmas from the Chipmunks
2004-Little Alvin and the Mini-Munks
Singles;
1958-"The Chipmunk Song" (US #1)
1959-"Alvin's Harmonica"
1960-"Ragtime Cowboy Joe"
1960-"Alvin's Orchestra"
1960-"Alvin for President"
1962-"America the Beautiful"
1960-"Rudolph, the Red-Reindeer"
1962-"The Alvin Twist"
1963-"Alvin's All Star Chipmunk Band"
1963-"Eefin' Alvin"
1963-"The Night Before Christmas"
1964-"All My Lovin'" (Beatles cover)
1965-"Do-re-mi"
1965-"I'm Henry VIII"
1968-"If I Could Talk to the Animals"
1968-"Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"
1980-"You May Be Right"
1980-"Call Me"
1981-"On The Road Again"
1981-"I Love A Rainy Night"
1982-"Heartbreaker"
1982-"E.T. And Me"
1983-"We're The Chipmunks/Beat It" (Michael Jackson cover)
1984-"Let's All Be There" (for NBC)
1985-"What Were You Doing At The Time?"
1985-"Sunday Bloody Sunday" (U2 cover)
1987-"The Girls of Rock & Roll"
1990-"Jingle Bells Finale"
1993-"Achy Breaky Heart" (Billy Ray Cyrus cover; 45, 1993, Epic 74776)
1994-"I Don't Want To Be Alone For Christmas (Unless I'm Alone With You)" (actually performed by James Ingram)
1996-"Macarena"
2002-"In Charge but Not Involved"
2003-"Remember A Day"
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
The Chipmunks Lyrics
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for 2 days and I'm cold and tired and, well, where's the
surprise you brought me here to see?
A:Around the next corner.
T:There he is!
C:Hi, Rudolph!
S:Hello, Rudolph.
T:Hi, old pal.
C:Who's Rudolph?! Tell him, Ruddy!
R:I'm Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer
I have a very shiny nose
And if you ever saw it
You would even say it glows
C:All of the other reindeer
Used to laugh and call him names
They'd never let poor Rudolph
Join in any reindeer games
R:Then one foggy Christmas Eve
Santa came to say (that's my boss)
Rudolph with your nose so bright
Wontcha guide my sleigh tonight
C:Then how the reindeer loved him
As they shouted out with glee
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer
You'll go down in history
S:Hey, you sing good, Ruddy!
A:That was fine.
T:Yeah, good for you, Ruddy!
R:Aw shucks, fellas.
D:Say fellas, it's awfully cold here. I'm gonna see if I can find
myself a nice warm igloo. Try to get along without me, if you
possibly can, because I... (fades out)
C:Then one foggy Christmas Eve
Santa came to say
R:Rudolph with your nose so bright
Won't you guide my sleigh tonight
C:Then how the reindeer loved him
As they shouted out with glee
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer
You'll go down in history
R:By the way, what do you want for Christmas, Simon?
S:I want a real astrocar
T:I want a real live pony
R:How about it, Alvin?
A:Well, first I still want that hula hoop, and a... (fades out)
The opening lines of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" by The Chipmunks lists off the iconic team of Santa's reindeer, but then asks if the listener remembers Rudolph. The following verses describe Rudolph's unique trait, a bright and glowing red nose, that sets him apart from the other reindeer. Unfortunately, the other reindeer tease Rudolph and exclude him from their games, which makes him feel lonely and sad. However, on Christmas Eve, when Santa's sleigh is having trouble navigating through some fog, Santa notices Rudolph's nose and realizes it can be used as a guiding light for the sleigh. Rudolph takes the lead, and the other reindeer finally accept him as one of their own, realizing that having a different trait can sometimes be a great asset.
The lyrics themselves are simple and straightforward, but they deliver a powerful message about acceptance, inclusion, and diversity. The song reminds listeners to look beyond surface-level differences and embrace individuality, as everyone has something special to offer.
Line by Line Meaning
You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen,
You are familiar with the reindeer named Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and Vixen.
Comet and Cupid and Donder and Blitzen,
In addition to those four, there are four more reindeer named Comet, Cupid, Donder and Blitzen.
But do you recall
But have you ever remembered
The most famous reindeer of all?
The one that is considered the most renowned out of all the reindeers?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Rudolph, the reindeer that has a red, glowing nose
Had a very shiny nose,
Had a nose that is highly bright and shiny
And if you ever saw it,
And if you had seen it with your eyes
You would even say it glows.
You'd be compelled to say that it shines and twinkles.
All of the other reindeer
All the other reindeers besides Rudolf
Used to laugh and call him names;
Used to mock him and call him names
They never let poor Rudolph
They never allowed the unfortunate Rudolph
Join in any reindeer games.
To participate in any games played by the reindeers.
Then one foggy Christmas Eve,
Then, on one christmas eve with dense fog everywhere,
Santa came to say:
Santa Claus arrived and uttered:
"Rudolph, with your nose so bright,
"Oh Rudolf, your nose is so shiny,
Won't you guide my sleigh tonight?"
Can you lead my sleigh further tonight?"
Then how the reindeer loved him,
At that point, the reindeers started loving Rudolf
As they shouted out with glee,
As they yelled out with pure joy
"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,
"Rudolf the reindeer with a red-lit nose,
You'll go down in history!"
You will remain immortalized in history!"
Lyrics © ST. NICHOLAS MUSIC INC., Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Johnny Marks
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