Run Rudolph Run: Clint Curtis and The Reflectors
Whenever I hear ‘Run Rudolph Run’ I’m immediately transported back to my teenage years and the first A Very Special Christmas compilation album. It featured a version of the song performed by Bryan Adams. I played it a lot. So much actually, that despite it being a Chuck Berry song, I’ll forever compare every version with Adams’ cover.
In 2017 Clint Curtis & The Reflectors covered the track for their Rock and Roll Christmas album and, I have to say, it compares very favourably. So much so, that this is the version on my Christmas playlists now.
Sorry, Bryan.
You can get Clint Curtis and The Reflectors’ Rock and Roll Christmas album at the Sevenview shop and on major streaming services.
You can also check out Clint Curtis and The Reflectors’ 2020 Christmas Special on Youtube — they don’t perform ‘Run Rudolph Run’ but the set list is full of other rock-infused Christmas classics.
More Christmas and Holiday Music from Newfoundland & Labrador
Stay tuned for more great Christmas songs from Newfoundland and Labrador.
I'm a big fan of traditional Christmas music, I love to hear a modern rendition of a 300 year old carol but, occasionally, a brand new song comes to my attention and dominates my Christmas listening. Newfoundland and Labrador's musicians have been holding their own in both regards. I’ll be sharing local songs —both old and new— from now until Christmas in my 2023 NL Music Advent Calendar.
Follow along on Instagram stories and get playlists here.
Check out: 2022’s NL Christmas music calendar.
