When an AU grad dethroned Crosby from Christmas charts

Dr. Elmo Shropshire, Auburn University, Class of ‘64, sang "Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer” which edged out Bing Crosby and White Christmas twice!
“Written by Randy Brooks, the song was originally performed by the husband-and-wife duo of Elmo and Patsy Trigg Shropshire in 1979.”
“In the music video, Elmo played both Grandma and Grandpa while then wife Patsy played Cousin Mel. Also, Grandma survives the attack and makes a triumphant return through the chimney.”
The actual recording is further down the discussion thread.