Original Soundtrack and Music from the TV Broadcast Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. This perennial broadcast favorite has charmed generations for decades since the 60s. The music from this endearing album features the voice of the avuncular and legendary folk singer Burl Ives (as Sam the Snowman). He is joined by the choral group that also appeared on the soundtrack along with the voices behind the cast of characters and one side represents the complete musical. Ives Christmas standards, Have a Holly Jolly Christmas and Silver and Gold, made their debut here and are included on this soundtrackreissued with the original artwork and remastered audiowhich showcases the great holiday music of songwriter Johnny Marks.