SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) – For over 40 years, the jingle “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer” has been one of the most popular Christmas songs.
It was originally performed by singer and songwriter Dr. Elmo Shropshire, who lives in San Francisco.
In an exclusive interview with Nexstar’s KRON, Shropshire explains the inspiration behind the hit.


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