I'll Be Home for Christmas Discography

I thought this year I would share with you the discography I have been working on of all the recordings of "I'll Be Home for Christmas." I can hear you asking, "A what?" Simply put, a discography is like a bibliography (those pesky things we had to put at the end of term papers) but for recorded media. I had to decide on a style guide for the list & I chose MLA because it seemed the least complicated.

If you are looking for other songs by Kim Gannon, check out this discography. It is pretty extensive, & like mine, a work in progress.

So, here is the discography in all it's incomplete glory. I am also attempting to compile many of recordings in my iTunes library. How many do you have on your Christmas playlist?

Everlasting Lights on The Common in Greenwich, NY 2013

"I'll Be Home for Christmas" Discography (MLA) by Patricia F. Dolton

Aly & AJ. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Acoustic Hearts of Winter. Hollywood Records. 2006. CD.

Anderson, John. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Christmas. Time-Life Music. 2003. CD.

Anka, Paul. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Songs of December. Decca Records. 2012. CD.

Archuleta, David. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Christmas from the Heart. Jive. 2009. CD.

Atkins, Chet. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. The Essential Christmas. Columbia Records. 2002. CD.

Bennett, Tony. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. The Classic Christmas Album. Sony Music Entertainment. 2011. CD.

Bennett, Tony. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Snowfall. Columbia Legacy. 2007. CD.

Botti, Chris. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. December. Columbia Records. 2002. CD.

Boyle, Susan. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Home for Christmas. SYCO Music. 2013. CD.

Buble, Michael. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Christmas. Reprise Records. 2011. CD.

Buble, Michael. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Let It Snow!. 143 Records. 2007. CD.

Celtic Woman. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Home for Christmas. Manhattan Records. 2012. CD.

Chenoweth, Kristin. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. A Lovely Way to Spend Christmas. Sony Classical. 2008. CD.

Chesney, Kenny. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. All I Want for Christmas is a Tan. BNA. 2003. CD.

Clarkson, kelly. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Greatest Hits, Chapter 1. RCA Records. 2012. CD.

Como, Perry. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Complete RCA Christmas Collection. real Gone Music. 2012. CD.

Connick, Jr., Harry. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Harry for the Holidays. Columbia Records. 2003. CD.

Cook, Russell. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Christmas Traditions. North Star Records. 2004. CD. (prev. pub. as White Christmas with Woods ‘N Strings Music.)

Crosby, Bing. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Christmas with Bing Crosby & Friends. St. Claire Entertainment Group. 2007. CD.

Day, Doris. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Crooners Christmas. North Star Music. 2000. 1951-69, 1992. CD.

Diamond Rio. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. A Diamond Rio Christmas. Word Entertainment. 2007. CD.

Dylan, Bob. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Christmas in the Heart. Columbia Records. 2009. CD.

Evancho, Jackie. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Heavenly Christmas. SYCO Music. 2011. CD.

G. Kenny. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. The Greatest Holiday Classics. Arista Records. 2005. CD.

Gibson, Banu & New Orleans Hot Jazz. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. New Orleans Christmas. Putumayo World Music. 2006. CD.

Gill, Vince. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. The Time-Life Treasury of Christmas. Time-Life Music. 2003. CD.

Gleason, Jackie & Jack Marshall. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas/ Baby It’s Cold Outside.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck/ (composers of Baby…). Christmas Cocktails. Capitol Records. 1996. 1950-67. CD.

Glee (Cast of). “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Glee, Volume 3, The Christmas Album. Columbia Records. 2012. CD.

Grant, Amy. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Home for Christmas. Capitol Records. 2007. 1992. CD.

Groban, Josh. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Noel. Reprise Records. 2007. CD.

Irish Tenors. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. The Irish Tenors Christmas. Razor & Tie. 2009. CD.

Isaacs. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Christmas. gaither music Group. 2010. CD.

Judd, Wynonna. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. A Classic Christmas. Curb Records. 2006. CD.

Koz, Dave. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Ultimate Christmas. Capitol Records. 2011. CD.

Krall, Diana. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Christmas Songs. Verve Music Group. 2005. CD.

Lady Antebellum. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. On This Winter’s Night. Capitol Records Nashville. 2012. CD.

MacLean, Tara. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. The First Noel. Fisher-Price. 2005. CD.

Mancini, Monica & Dave Koz. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Letters to Santa: A Holiday Musical Collection. Concord Music Group. n.d. CD.

Martin, Dean. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Christmas with Dino. Capitol Records. 2006. CD.

McBride, Martina. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. White Christmas. BMG Entertainment. 1999. CD.

McKnight, Brian. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. I’ll Be Home for Christmas. Razor & Tie. 2008. CD.

McLachlan, Sarah. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Wintersong. Arista Records. 2006. CD.

Merrit, Tift. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. A Very Special Acoustic Christmas. Lost Highway. 2003. CD.

Midler, Bette. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Cool Yule. Columbia Records. 2006. CD.

Mirage Band. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. I’ll Be Home for Christmas. Excelsior. 1996. CD.

Nichols, Joe. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. A Traditional Christmas. Universal South. 2004. CD.

Paisley, Brad. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Brad Paisley Christmas. Arista Records. 2006. CD.

Peterson, Oscar. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. An Oscar Peterson Christmas. Telarc. 1995. CD.

Presley, Elvis. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Elvis’ Christmas. Special Music Company. 1995. 1985. CD. (previously pub. by BMG Music.)

Presley, Elvis. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Elvis Christmas. BMG Music. 2006. CD.

Presley, Elvis. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. If Every Day Was Like Christmas. BMG Music. 1994. 1957, 1966, 1971. CD.

Presley, Elvis. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. the Time-Life Treasury of Christmas. Time-Life Music. 1997. CD.

Presley, Elvis & Carrie Underwood. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Christmas Duets. RCA Nashville. 2008. CD.

Rascal Flatts. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Greatest Hits, Volume 1. Lyric Street. 2008. CD.

Robertson Family. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Duck the Halls. EMI Records. 2013. CD.

Ronstadt, Linda. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. A Merry Little Christmas. Elektra. 2000.CD.

Seeley, Drew. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. A Disney Channel Holiday. Walt Disney Records. 2007. CD.

She & Him. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. A very She & Him Christmas. Merge Records. 2011. CD.

Simpson, Jessica. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Happy Christmas. Primary Wave. 2010. CD.

Sinatra, Frank. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Christmas with the Rat Pack. Capitol Records. 2002. 1954-70. CD.

Smith, Mindy. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. My Holiday. Vanguard Records. 2007. CD.

Spector, Jarrod. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Seasons Greetings: A Jersey Boys Christmas. Rhino, 2011. CD.

Straight No Chaser. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Christmas Cheers. Atlantic Records. 2009. CD.

Streisand, Barbra. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Now That’s What I Call Christmas! 2. Capitol. 2003. CD.

Stylistics. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Soulful Christmas. Time-Life Music. 2001. CD.

*Three Tenors. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. The Three Tenors Christmas. Sony Classical. 2000. CD.

Travolta, John & Barbra Streisand. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. This Christmas. UMe. 2012. CD.

Vale, Jerry. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Christmas Star Time. CBS. n.d. CD.

Weiland, Scott. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. the Most Wonderful Time of the Year. Softdrive Records. 2011. CD.

Wheeler, Cyndi & Del McCoury Band. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Christmas on the Mountain. Universal. 2002. CD.

Whitmire, Stan. “Merry Christmas, Darling/ I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Pooler, F. & Carpenter, R./ Kent, W. & Gannon, K., Ram, B. A Piano Christmas. Green Hill Productions. 1994. CD.

“I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Kent, Walter, Gannon, J. Kimball, Ram, Buck. Party Tyme Karaoke Christmas 2. Sybersound Records. 2004. CD.

 Rascal Flatts* (video above) have the honor this year (though it came out in 2008) of my favorite version. They re-arranged the song & put the opening bit in the middle. Their harmonies are as good as ever. Great job. Click HERE if video does not load.

30% of all royalties from "I'll Be Home for Christmas" go to St. Lawrence University, Kim Gannon's Alma Mater. 

* I do not own any rights to this. Shared from Rascal Flatts official You Tube account.

Washington County History Fair 2013

October 26, 2013 marked the third history fair put on by the Washington County Historical Society. I participated in all 3 history fairs.

The 1st was in 2009 at the Historic Salem Courthouse in Salem, NY. I had an idea for a display that was kind of quirky & it didn't really work. I decided to play off the movie Office Space & create a version of local history "fair." I don't think a single person understood the reference, but they liked the buttons. Lesson #1: Know your audience.

The 2nd was held at Greenwich High School in the village of Greenwich, NY in 2011. This time I basically grabbed anything I thought was cool in my office & brought it along. I was able to have a conversation with some local history buffs relating to the glass plate negatives that a random resident donated. Lesson #2: Bring cool stuff.

For the 3rd year, the history fair was at the Granville Elementary School in Granville, NY. I decided on a poster presentation to talk up the ways in which public historians can use social media to reach out to their communities both near & far. Some of you may know that I use Facebook & twitter (@greenwichhist) to keep everyone abreast of what I am up to, as well as interesting things about history in general. Plus, this blog has allowed me to write about local history in an informal way.

Working on my poster presentation

One of the Gill Room displays

Another display about John Brown, his wife Mary Ann & Lucretia Mott

Many of the exhibitors, public historians, re-enactors, & other local history groups had poster presentations. I did chat with quite a few people, including the newly appointed historian for Jackson, NY. It seemed like many of the visitors were families with school age children, or retirees.

Part of my display- poster presentation, brochures, mugs

The rest of my display- artifacts from the Bicentennial of the USA in 1976

I guess I am hoping that someone out there, reading this will have a suggestion or 2 for how we can make this event better & attract more visitors. There are so many events to compete with, how do we stand out? & the larger question, how do we, as historians, get people interested in history?

I tried this year, by using my grandmother's Bicentennial collection. I chose items that related locally, like calendars from local businesses (Muzicar's in Schuylerville, Agway in Greenwich), & programs from local events. The quirky things like the Campbell Soup Kid dolls, the Uncle Sam bank, & the Bicentennial box of tissues were draws, but most people looked at the book of 1st day covers. After all these years, people still love stamps.

Let me know in the comments below, on my Facebook page, or tweet me if you have any suggestions (& if you attended the history fair). Thanks for reading.

Teaching US History in Unusual Ways

Long before companies like Honest Tea started putting quotes on their bottle caps, milk bottles came with history lessons.

I found these milk bottle tops in my grandmother's collection of stamps, first day covers, post cards & bicentennial memorabilia. I think they are neat & thought I would share for those people like my mom who actually remember these. But also for people like me & my daughter who have never seen them.

Milk bottle tabs- 1700s

Milk bottle tabs- 1800s

Of course, my favorite one is the 1920 Women's Suffrage Amendment tab below.  I have no idea what local dairies might have issued these. Any one out there remember?

Milk bottle tabs- 1900s

More on the history of milk in glass bottles.