Elmo & Patsy

"Elmo & Patsy" is best known for their novelty Christmas song "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer", which was released in 1979. The song tells the humorous tale of a grandmother who meets her untimely demise after being run over by Santa Claus' reindeer. Despite its initial controversy due to its dark humor, the song became a holiday classic and achieved widespread popularity, reaching the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.

The duo behind "Elmo & Patsy" consists of Elmo Shropshire and Patsy Trigg. Elmo, a veterinarian by profession, came up with the idea for the song while working with his wife Patsy at their veterinary clinic. They recorded the song independently and initially distributed it through their own label, Elmo & Patsy Music.

"Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer" gained momentum through grassroots efforts and local radio play, eventually catching the attention of Epic Records, who signed Elmo & Patsy and re-released the song in 1983. With the backing of a major record label, the song's popularity soared, leading to its widespread commercial success and cementing its status as a beloved holiday classic.

In addition to the song's success, "Elmo & Patsy" released a full album titled "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer" in 1984, which featured other humorous holiday-themed tracks alongside the titular hit. While none of the other songs achieved the same level of popularity as the title track, the album remains a cult favorite among fans of novelty Christmas music.

Over the years, "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer" has spawned various adaptations, including an animated television special of the same name that premiered in 2000. The special, which aired annually during the holiday season, further popularized the song and introduced it to new generations of audiences. Additionally, the song has been covered by numerous artists and has been featured in various films, television shows, and co