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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

December 19, 2022 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: I’ll Be Home For Christmas

The song of the day for Tuesday, December 20, 2022, the seventh day of The Twelve Days of a Tony Bennett Christmas, is “I’ll Be Home For Christmas.”

About This Song

“I’ll Be Home For Christmas” was written in 1943 by Walter Kent, with lyrics by Kim Gannon and Buck Ram. This song, released at the height of World War II, tells the story of a soldier stationed overseas, who yearns to be home with family for Christmas, if only in his dreams. Bing Crosby recorded this song in 1943 and it was a bestseller. The War Department issued a V-Disc with Crosby’s versions of this song and “White Christmas” that was sent to soldiers stationed all over the world. One wonders if the young soldier Anthony Benedetto, who was stationed in Germany, might have listened to this v-disc at some point.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded this version of “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” in 2004 and released it in 2008 on A Swingin’ Christmas. It was arranged by Bill Holman.

“I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” as well as A Swingin’ Christmas is available on Apple Music.

We also have a video of Tony Bennett singing this song on Jon Stewart’s The Daily Show.

Filed Under: Song of the Day, The 12 Days of a Tony Bennett Christmas Tagged With: A Swingin' Christmas, Bill Holman, Buck Ram, Kim Gannon, Tony Bennett, Walter Kent

December 17, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: I’ll Be Home For Christmas

The song of the day for December 18, 2021, the fifth day of The Twelve Days of a Tony Bennett Christmas, is “I’ll Be Home For Christmas.”

About This Song

“I’ll Be Home For Christmas” was written in 1943 by Walter Kent, Kim Gannon, and Buck Ram. This song, released at the height of World War II, tells the story of a soldier stationed overseas, who yearns to be home with family for Christmas, if only in my dreams. Bing Crosby recorded this song in 1943 and it was a best seller. The War Department issued a V-Disc with Crosby’s versions of this song and “White Christmas” that was sent to soldiers stationed all over the world. One wonders if the young soldier Anthony Benedetto, who was stationed in Germany, might have listened to this v-disc at some point.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” for his 2008 album A Swingin’ Christmas. Bill Holman wrote the arrangement.

“I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” as well as A Swingin’ Christmas is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day, The 12 Days of a Tony Bennett Christmas Tagged With: A Swingin' Christmas, Bill Holman, Buck Ram, Kim Gannon, Tony Bennett, Walter Ken

December 20, 2020 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: I’ll Be Home For Christmas

On the eighth day of The Twelve Days of a Tony Bennett Christmas, the song of the day for Monday, December 21, 2020, is “I’ll Be Home For Christmas.”

About This Song

“I’ll Be Home For Christmas” was composed by Walter Kent, with lyrics by Kim Gannon and Buck Ram, in 1943. This song, released at the height of World War II, tells the story of a soldier stationed overseas, who yearns to be home with family for Christmas, if only in my dreams. Bing Crosby recorded this song in 1943 and it was a best seller. The War Department issued a V-Disc with Crosby’s versions of this song and “White Christmas” that was sent to soldiers stationed all over the world. One wonders if the young soldier Anthony Benedetto, who was stationed in Germany, might have listened to this v-disc at some point.

About This Version

Tony Bennett, with The Count Basie Big Band, recorded “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” for his 2008 album A Swingin’ Christmas. It was arranged by Bill Holman.

I"ll Be Home for Christmas

Listen to I"ll Be Home for Christmas on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 2008.

“I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” as well as A Swingin’ Christmas, is available from Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day, The 12 Days of a Tony Bennett Christmas Tagged With: A Swingin' Christmas, Buck Ram, Kim Gannon, The Count Basie Big Band, Tony Bennett, Walter Kent

December 21, 2018 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: I’ll Be Home For Christmas

The song of the day for Saturday, December 22, 2018, is “I’ll Be Home For Christmas.”
Today is the eighth day of The Twelve Days of a Tony Bennett Christmas.

About This Song

“I’ll Be Home For Christmas” was written in 1943 by Walter Kent (music) and Buck Ram and Kim Gannon (lyrics).

This song, released at the height of World War II, tells the story of a soldier stationed overseas, who yearns to be home with family for Christmas, if only in his dreams. Bing Crosby recorded this song in 1943 and it was a best seller. The War Department issued a V-Disc with Crosby’s versions of this song and “White Christmas” that was sent to soldiers stationed all over the world. One wonders if the young soldier Anthony Benedetto, who was stationed in Germany, might have listened to this v-disc at some point.

About This Version

Our version of “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” was recorded live on The Daily Show with John Stewart in 1994. This recording was added to the CD release of Snowfall: The Tony Bennett Christmas Album.

I’ll Be Home For Christmas – Live

I’ll Be Home For Christmas – Live, a song by Tony Bennett on Spotify

Snowfall: The Tony Bennett Christmas Album is available from iTunes.

About Today

Our video today is from the recording of “A Swingin’ Christmas” with the Count Basie Big Band.

Tony Bennett – I’ll Be Home for Christmas (from A Swingin’ Christmas)

Music video by Tony Bennett performing I’ll Be Home for Christmas. (C) 2008 Sony Music Entertainment http://vevo.ly/drSn64

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Buck Ram, Kim Gannon, Snowfall: The Tony Bennett Christmas Album, The Twelve Days of a Tony Bennett Christmas, Walter Kent

December 21, 2017 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: I’ll Be Home For Christmas

On the ninth day of the Twelve Days of a Tony Bennett Christmas, Friday, December 22, 2017, the song of the day is “I’ll Be Home For Christmas.”

About This Song

“I’ll Be Home For Christmas” was written in 1943 by Walter Kent (music) and Kim Gannon and Buck Ram (lyrics). This song, released at the height of World War II, tells the story of a soldier stationed overseas, who yearns to be home with family for Christmas, if only in his dreams. Bing Crosby recorded it in 1943 and it was a best seller. The War Department issued a V-Disc with Crosby’s versions of this song and “White Christmas” that was sent to soldiers stationed all over the world. One wonders if the young soldier Anthony Benedetto, who was stationed in Germany, might have listened to this V-Disc at some point.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded this version of “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” for the 2008 album A Swingin’ Christmas with the Count Basie Big Band. The arrangement was done by Bill Holman.

I"ll Be Home for Christmas

Listen to I"ll Be Home for Christmas on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 2008.


“I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” as well as A Swingin’ Christmas, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day, The 12 Days of a Tony Bennett Christmas Tagged With: A Swingin' Christmas, Buck Ram, Kim Gannon, The Twelve Days of a Tony Bennett Christmas, Tony Bennett, Walter Kent

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