Johnny Marks

Johnny Marks ( November 10, 1909 in Mount Vernon, New York, † September 3, 1985 in New York City ) was an American composer. Although he was Jewish, he specialized in Christmas songs and wrote many standards, such as: Rudolph, the Red- Nosed Reindeer, I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, Rockin 'Around the Christmas Tree, A Holly Jolly Christmas, and Run Rudolph Run.

Early years

Marks was born in Mount Vernon and was a graduate of the McBurney School in New York City, and the Colgate University and Columbia University. Later he studied in Paris and was during the Second World War as a captain in the 26th Special Service Company Awards the Bronze Star and four battle stars. In addition, Marks had three children: Michael, Laura and David.

Career

One of the most famous works Marks is probably Rudolph, the Red- Nosed Reindeer, which is based on a poem of the same name, which was written by his brother Robert L. May, the inventor of Rudolph. In addition to his work as a composer (95 songs) founded Marks 1949 St Nicholas Music and worked as director of ASCAP from 1957 to 1961. In 1981 he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and died 1985 in New York City.

Works

Christmas Carols

  • Rudolph, the Red- Nosed Reindeer - 1949
  • When Santa Claus Gets Your Letter - 1952
  • The Night Before Christmas Song - 1952
  • An Old - Fashioned Christmas - 1952
  • I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day - 1956
  • Run Rudolph Run - 1958
  • Rockin 'Around the Christmas Tree - 1958
  • A Merry, Merry Christmas to You - 1959
  • The Santa Claus Parade - 1959
  • A Caroling We Go - 1966
  • Joyous Christmas - 1969
  • A Holly Jolly Christmas - 1962
  • Jingle, Jingle, Jingle - 1964
  • The Most Wonderful Day of the Year - 1964
  • Silver and Gold - 1964-65
  • We Are Santa's Elves - 1964
  • There's Always Tomorrow - 1964
  • The Iceland of Misfit Toys - 1964
  • We're a Couple of Misfits - 1964

Other works

  • Happy New Year Darling - 1946 ( with J. Carmen Lombardo )
  • Address Unknown
  • Chicken Today and Feathers Tomorrow
  • Do not Cross Your Fingers, Cross Your Heart
  • Free
  • How Long Is Forever?
  • I Guess There's an End to Everything
  • Neglected
  • She'll Always Remember
  • Summer Holiday
  • There's Always Tomorrow
  • We Speak of You Often
  • What've You Got to Lose But Your Heart
  • Who calls?
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