who originally sang rudolph the red nosed reindeer

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was originally written by Johnny Marks and recorded by Gene Autry in 1949. The song has since been covered by many artists over the years, including Bing Crosby, Michael Buble, and Taylor Swift, among others. The story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was inspired by a 1938 poem by Robert L. May, who wrote the story for his young daughter. The story has since become a beloved holiday classic and the iconic figure of Rudolph has become synonymous with Christmas and the holiday season.