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: The song was crafted by lyricist Kim Gannon and composer Walter Kent , with contributions from Buck Ram .

: Recorded with the John Scott Trotter Orchestra , the original 1943 Decca release became a massive hit, reaching number three on the charts and cementing Crosby’s status as the voice of Christmas. A Legacy of Covers I'll Be Home for Christmas

The song's universal theme of missing home has made it one of the most recorded holiday tracks in history. Notable versions include: : The song was crafted by lyricist Kim