John Clayton, Jeff Hamilton, and Jeff Clayton brought together a group of Los Angeles-based musicians in 1985 and formed the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra (CHJO). Reviewers and fans loved the big band, and the orchestra's first recording, Groove Shop (Capri), earned a Grammy Award nomination. CD Review named it one of the best recordings of 1990. David Badham of Jazz Journal International said "This is one of the finest modern big band issues I've heard." The orchestra has continued to earn critical acclaim.
I'll Be Home For Christmas
Diana Krall & The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra Lyrics
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You can play on me.
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents on the tree.
Christmas Eve will find me
Where the love-light gleams.
I'll be home for Christmas
And presents on the tree.
Christmas Eve will find me
Where the love-light gleams.
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams.
The song "I'll Be Home For Christmas" is a classic holiday tune about a person who is unable to physically be home for Christmas but still longs for the traditional holiday festivities. The lyrics describe the desire for snow and mistletoe, and for presents under the tree. The song is a nostalgic tribute to the Christmases of the past, and the love and warmth that come with being surrounded by family and friends.
The second verse of the song is particularly poignant, as it describes the person's longing to be home on Christmas Eve, where the "love-light gleams." Despite being unable to physically be there, the person will still be "home for Christmas," even if it's only in their dreams. This line suggests that being with loved ones during the holiday season is so important that it can transcend physical distance.
Overall, the song captures the spirit of Christmas and the sense of longing and nostalgia that often accompanies the holiday. It is a reminder of the importance of being with loved ones during this special time of year, and of the emotional connections that tie us together.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be home for Christmas;
I promise to return to my home for the Christmas holiday.
You can play on me.
You can rely on me to be there for you during the Christmas season.
Please have snow and mistletoe
I hope you have a traditional Christmas with snow and decorations.
And presents on the tree.
I hope there are gifts for everyone under the Christmas tree.
Christmas Eve will find me
On Christmas Eve, I will be somewhere.
Where the love-light gleams.
I will be in a place with warmth, love, and joy.
I'll be home for Christmas
I'll do my best to be home for Christmas.
If only in my dreams.
Even if I can't physically be there, I'll be there in my thoughts and heart.
Lyrics © GANNON & KENT MUSIC CO, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Buck Ram, Walter Kent, Kim Gannon
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