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This Christmas song was created by lyricist Kim Gannon and composer Walter Kent, then recorded by Bing Crosby in 1943. The recording achieved top ten chart success. The song was originally composed to commemorate soldiers stationed overseas during World War II who desired to return home during the Christmas holiday. It has since become an enduring Christmas standard.
Lyrics ↗What the lyrics are about
The song expresses the longing of soldiers serving overseas during World War II to return home for Christmas.
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