🎄 December 13, 1964 — Burl Ives released Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and Christmas suddenly sounded warmer. For so many of us, this album wasn’t just music — it was part of growing up. Burl’s rich, comforting voice felt like a crackling fireplace, wrapping the room in tradition, kindness, and wonder. Every spin of this record brought the North Pole a little closer and made the season feel safe, magical, and full of heart. This wasn’t about flash or volume. It was about storytelling. About b