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Christmas tales: Soldiers through the ages find solace amid the hardships of war, echoing Bing Crosby's timeless song of longing.
In the midst of World War II, the song touched the hearts of Americans, both soldiers and civilians, and it earned Crosby his fifth gold record. "I'll Be Home for Christmas" became the most requested song at Christmas U.S.O. shows. [6] The GI magazine Yank said Crosby "accomplished more for military morale than anyone else of that era". [5]
"I Want to Come Home for Christmas" is a holiday song recorded by Marvin Gaye in 1972. The song was co-written by Gaye and Forest Hairston and was released on a posthumous Marvin compilation titled, The Marvin Gaye Collection 18 years later.
"There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays" is a 1954 song commonly associated with the Christmas and holiday season. The lyrics detail the joys of being in your home community during the holidays and give examples of how some people will travel long distances to be with their loved ones.
The quintessential Christmas crush song, Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" finally hit No. 1 in 2019—25 years after its initial release! 2. Nat King Cole, "The Christmas Song"
6. Toby Keith, "American Soldier" Toby Keith wrote "American Soldier" for his fans in the service, and the moving music video features soldiers from various wars throughout American history.While ...
The song was recorded with original drummer Scott Raynor and produced by Mark Trombino, who produced the trio's second studio album, Dude Ranch (1997). The song's title is a parody of the Christmas song "I'll Be Home for Christmas". The single topped the Canadian Singles Chart, but it did not chart anywhere else. It remained at that position ...
"Please Come Home for Christmas" is a Christmas song, written in 1960 and released the same year by American blues singer and pianist Charles Brown. [3] Hitting the Billboard Hot 100 chart in December 1961, the tune, which Brown co-wrote with Gene Redd [note 1], peaked at position number 76. It appeared on the Christmas Singles chart for nine ...