Rankin/Bass songs

Hi. Ever wonder how the best and most memorable songs in any Rankin/Bass special have nothing to do with the main plot? For example:

RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: "Silver and Gold"
THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY: "When the Goose is Hangin' High"
SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN' TO TOWN: "Put One Foot in Front of the Other"
THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS: "Snow Miser", "Heat Miser"
RUDOLPH'S SHINY NEW YEAR: "It's Raining Sunshine"
THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY, BOOK II: "Money, Money, Money"
THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF SANTA CLAUS: "Immortality"
MAD MONSTER PARTY: "One Step Ahead"

Just thought I'd point something out.

P.S. Would any Rankin/Bass special work in live action? Discuss...



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