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Hi forum friends. Decided to post my stab at a humorous Christmas song. Unfortunately, I'm not very good at singing or mixing those Bob Seger type rockers. Hope you enjoy the tune anyway! Take care all. Greg

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Rudolf's Butt

I got a shelf full of trohies for champion of the reindeer games
I got a sterling reputation, no need for droppin names
But Dasher is my uncle on my mother's side
And Blitzen is my dad
I got as good a pedigree as a reindeer ever had

I've made the cut every Christmas eve since I was five years old
I can hang at any altitude, never squawk about the cold
You could ask what this has gotten me, what is my reward?
Well, Lemme just tell you what
One long-[*****] flight just starin' at Rudolf's butt

The old man got so paranoid one foggy Christmas eve
Ever since that night the whole trip blows
Rudolf's rise to stardom's almost too much to believe
Hero status, for that lame, defective nose

I used to love to see the stars laid out, and gaze upon those Northern Lights
But the trip is now less glamorous with less dramatic sights
It somehow takes the magic from the whole affair
The thrill of speedin' 'long through space
To see that reindeer's backside near the front side of my face

I told the old man get some flashlights, we can strap them on to the sleigh
Give us all the light were ever gonna need to find our way
We can dump that loser reindeer who barely learned to fly
We'll have everything we need
Lose the dead weight and get this outfit up to speed

But it seems that Santa's took a shine to Rudolf's shiny nose
So I guess I will remain stuck in this rut
For the sake of boys and girls who's toys depend on us
Guess I will get use
To takin' this abuse
Get beyond the point of carin'
That I'll be spendin' my life starin'
At Rudolf's butt

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Hi Greg,

Very well written, and very funny!

Enjoyed the listen.

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Loved this Greg. Very creative funny lyrics. Loved the vocal. Well done


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Loved this Greg. Very creative funny lyrics. Loved the vocal. Well done


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What a humorous unique Christmas song...
You did an excellent job on this one...
How many times did you have to edit the vocals...
To remove you giggles smile?

Man...
You've got a powerful pleasing voice...
I really enjoyed the listen!


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HAHAHA!

HOHOHO!!

So well written! As clever a Christmas song as I have ever heard.

HOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHO!!!!

Merry Christmas, buddy!

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Greg

Very clever, amusing and a great listen - and beautifully performed.

Merry Christmas.

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Here's another that had me laughing pretty well. Good holiday fun!


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Hi Greg,

what a treat - sooooo funny, the lyrics are really over the top humorous. Loved everything else as well: great backing track, youur singing is brilliant, too.

Very, very, very enjoyable !!!

Take care,

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Very funny song, Greg! Sounds like Brian Wilson wrote a very comical Christmas song. (And I mean that as a big compliment!)

Great job!

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Ha ha. A laugh-a-line, laugh-along Christmas ditty. Love it.
Merry Christmas Greg.
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That's a classic old melody with a classic arrangement and a funny narrative - well done.


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Originally Posted By: BlueAttitude
Hi Greg,

Very well written, and very funny!

Enjoyed the listen.



Thanks Dave! Yeah, the idea came to me and I thought "What the heck"...kind of the Wicked approach turned to a Xmas classic! Just listened to your new one.....WOW... great!! Take care. Greg

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Greg,
Some great lines there; I could visualise an SNL type skit to go with the laughs.
Don`t want to think about the punchline too long!

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Originally Posted By: Jim
What a humorous unique Christmas song...
You did an excellent job on this one...
How many times did you have to edit the vocals...
To remove you giggles smile?

Man...
You've got a powerful pleasing voice...
I really enjoyed the listen!



Exactly my thoughts Greg! You are a clever dude....oh and also one of the best singers around here! Thanks, Torrey




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This is the most original idea for a Christmas song. It's about time something revealed the truth behind all this Rudolf propaganda.

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Greg,

The lyrics are outstanding—really clever lines from start to finish. From a production perspective, to me it reels the song is moving a bit too slow given it's vibe . . . I'd consider upping tempo, which I also think would push you to give the vocal (which is solid as is) a bit more edge and grittiness, which, again to me, seems more fitting given the singer’s perspective. Just a thought to take with a huge grain of salt . . . or coal (given the season)?

Hope all is well with you,

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That's a mighty fine write. Clever doesn't even say half enough.

And, as always, your golden voice sounds excellent.

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You have really found a new angle on Christmas songs laugh Although an angle I don't want to be positioned at wink funny song about justified grudge, although I would like to hear Santa's point of view also smile Anyway, good light rocking tune mixed and sung well.

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Originally Posted By: Steve Young
Very funny song, Greg! Sounds like Brian Wilson wrote a very comical Christmas song. (And I mean that as a big compliment!)

Great job!

Steve


That!!!

Hey is "So I guess I will remain stuck in this rut" a pun? Us folks who live in a forest (we do not hunt) certainly understand the deer rut season smile

You never cease to amaze Greg and this is no exception.

BIG time fun and as always the production (all aspects) is flawless.

Thanks the levity!!!

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