who sang rudolph the red nosed reindeer

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a Christmas song written by Johnny Marks in 1949, based on the story of the same name by Robert May. The song was first recorded by Gene Autry and became an instant holiday classic. Since then, it has been covered by a wide range of artists and featured in various Christmas specials and movies. The song tells the story of a young reindeer who is teased for his unique red nose but eventually finds acceptance and becomes the hero of Christmas.