I'll Be Home For Christmas Link

Originally recorded by in 1943, "I'll Be Home for Christmas" is far more than a festive standard; it is a poignant wartime message of longing that has resonated for over eight decades.

: The song was crafted by lyricist Kim Gannon and composer Walter Kent , with contributions from Buck Ram . I'll Be Home for Christmas

: While Gannon stated he was thinking of everyone separated from family by the war, the lyrics became an anthem for servicemen longing for home. Originally recorded by in 1943, "I'll Be Home