I'll Be Home for Christmas
Bing Crosby
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I'll be home for Christmas You can plan on me Please have snow and mistletoe And presents on the tree Christmas Eve will find me Where the love light gleams I'll be home for Christmas If only in my dreams I'll be home for Christmas You can plan on me Please have snow and mistletoe And presents on the tree Christmas Eve'll find me Where the love light gleams I'll be home for Christmas If only in my dreams
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Release Details"I'll Be Home for Christmas" was originally recorded by Bing Crosby in 1943, making it one of the oldest popular holiday songs still frequently played during the Christmas season.
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Chart SuccessThe song peaked at number three on the Billboard charts and is often listed among the greatest holiday songs of all time.
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World War II ImpactThe song holds historical significance as it resonated with soldiers serving overseas during World War II, and their families back home.
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Cultural ImpactCovered by over 150 artists, including Frank Sinatra and Michael Bublé, it is a testament to the enduring legacy of the song.
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Song BackgroundThe lyrics for “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” were written by Kim Gannon and Walter Kent.
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Notable RecognitionBing Crosby's original 1943 recording was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1974.
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Military ConnectionOwing to its popularity among U.S. soldiers in World War II, Crosby's recording is part of the National Recording Registry, which preserves audio recordings considered "culturally, historically or aesthetically important, and/or inform(s) or reflect(s) life in the United States."
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Song InterpretationThe song is written from the point of view of a serviceman stationed overseas during World War II, telling his family that he will be coming home and to prepare the holiday for him.
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Emotional ImpactThough it's a Christmas song, it carries a melancholic tone, evoking nostalgia and longing, likely because it was released during a war period.
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Large DiscographyThe song is part of Bing Crosby’s vast discography, which includes more than 1,600 songs throughout his career.
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