NASHVILLE, TN – (December 4, 2023) – Eric Paslay, known for his relatable storytelling has delivered a dynamic blend of contemporary country with a touch of traditional roots on his cover of the time-honored seasonal standard, “Run Rudolph Run.” The high-energy and rock-infused Christmas song brings a spirited and dynamic vibe to the holiday season and was originally recorded by Chuck Berry. “Run Rudolph Run” is part of a collection of classic holiday song covers promoted by Duke Spirits known for crafting award-winning ultra-premium bourbon, rye, and tequila, is an artisan distiller dedicated to preserving the legacy of American icon John Wayne. Their commitment is evident in the meticulous crafting of spirits using decades-old recipes and bottles from John Wayne’s archives, encapsulating the enduring ideals that he stood for. Stream and download the music now on all digital music platforms HERE.
“Run Rudolph Run” tells the story of Santa’s reindeer, specifically Rudolph, as they race to deliver presents on Christmas Eve. The lyrics capture the thrill of the chase and the speed at which Rudolph is urged to run to ensure all the gifts are delivered in time for Christmas morning.
Eric Paslay reflects, “I had a blast recording this holiday hit with Austin and the Duke Spirits band! Y’all crank this one up while you are “Run Rudolph Run” Christmas shopping!”
Duke Spirits’ Chris Radomski stated, “We are excited to continue our journey as a brand into the music industry and celebrate the spirit of the Christmas season with our newly recorded Christmas singles. With such talented names on these recordings, we look forward to giving our community a great listening experience paired with our award-winning spirits.”
“Out of all the reindeers you know you are the mastermind
Run, run Rudolph, Randolph ain’t too far behind
Run, run Rudolph, Santa’s gotta make it to town
Santa, make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Run, run Rudolph ’cause I’m reelin’ like a merry-go-round
Said Santa to a boy child, “What have you been longin’ for?”
“All I want for Christmas is a rock ‘n’ roll ‘lectric guitar”
And then away went Rudolph whizzin’ like a shootin’ star
Run, run Rudolph, Santa’s has to make it in town
Santa, make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Run, run Rudolph, reelin’ like a merry-go-round
Run, run Rudolph, Santa’s gotta make it to town…”“Eric Paslay is a powerhouse, the guy can blow the roof off of a studio. He has a reverence for country music alongside a natural connection with classic rock and roll. That’s why I thought ‘Run Rudolph Run’ was the perfect selection for him. You’re gonna be stomping your foot to this one,” shared producer Austin Moody.
The Christmas favorite was executive produced by Chris Radomski, the founder of Duke Spirits, with production by Austin Moody. Mastering was done by Nathan Dantzler at The Hit Lab and Mitch Furr served as tracking and mixing engineer. Studio musicians on the project included Justin Weaver (Acoustic Guitar), Aaron Currie (Electric Guitar), Viktor Krauss (Upright Bass), Cactus Moser (Drums/percussion), Josh Shilling (Piano/B3 organ), Tim Crouch (fiddle/viola/cello) and Rebecca Lynn Howard (background vocals).
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