As soon as those jingling bells and electric guitars kick in Cher’s unmistakable voice comes roaring through like a rock ‘n’ roll sleigh ride. Her version of ‘Run Rudolph Run’ is not just a holiday song but a holiday joyride that’ll have you dancing around your tree like nobody’s watching. When she growls, “Run, run Rudolph, Santa’s gotta make it to town!” you can practically feel the reindeer hooves pounding and see the snow flying behind Santa’s speeding sleigh.
What makes Cher’s take on this Christmas classic so electrifying? She doesn’t just sing it. She owns it with that signature powerhouse voice that could start a blizzard. The way she belts out, “All I want for Christmas is a rock and roll guitar,” makes you want to air guitar right along with her. Backed by a band that’s clearly having the time of their lives, Cher turns this rockabilly holiday tune into a three-minute shot of pure Christmas adrenaline.
Cher – Run Rudolph Run (Official Audio)
Fans went absolutely wild when this track dropped. Social media lit up with comments like “Cher just gave us the Christmas anthem we didn’t know we needed!” and “Move over, Mariah, there’s a new holiday queen in town!” Even people who usually groan at Christmas music can’t resist tapping their feet to this one. Radio stations that typically stick to traditional carols found themselves blasting Cher’s rock version on repeat. It’s just that infectious.
But if you think this shows Cher’s full holiday range, buckle up for her stunning take on Christmas (Baby Please Come Home). Where Run Rudolph Run rocks, this next performance will hit you right in the heartstrings.
Cher – Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) [with Darlene Love] (Official Audio)
When Cher’s voice cracks with emotion on “They’re singing ‘Deck the Halls’ but it’s not like Christmas at all!” you’ll feel that holiday loneliness deep in your bones. Her strong yet helpless delivery turns this classic into a masterpiece of yuletide heartbreak that still somehow makes you want to sing along at the top of your lungs.
For more of Cher’s magical holiday spirit (and plenty of that legendary sass), follow her on all the major social media platforms where she shares everything from throwback clips to behind-the-scenes moments—always with that unmistakable Cher flair.