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Home (When Shadows Fall)

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"Home (When Shadows Fall)" is a song written by Harry Clarkson, Geoffrey Clarkson and Peter van Steeden in 1931.

In I Live in Grosvenor Square (1945) it is performed by Irene Manning with a band, and then reprised by Cyril Baker who accompanies himself at the piano. Both Manning and Baker were portraying USO entertainers.

It was later performed by soul singer Sam Cooke and appeared on his album "Ain't That Good News" in 1964.

The song is covered by Paul McCartney on his standards album, Kisses on the Bottom, released February 7, 2012.

Cover versions

The song has also been recorded by:

  • Ruth Etting (1931)
  • Arthur Tracy (1931)
  • Merle Johnston Orchestra with Smith Ballew (1931)
  • The Dorsey Brothers (1931)
  • Louis Armstrong (1932, 1957)
  • Rudy Vallee (1932)
  • Gracie Fields (1932)
  • Jimmy Grier w/ Dick Webster (1932)
  • Mildred Bailey (1933)
  • Arthur Tracy (1938)
  • Jack Teagarden with Coleman Hawkins (1944)
  • Harry James Orchestra (1944)
  • Dick Haymes (1944)
  • Abe Lyman Orchestra with Frank Munn (1945)
  • Johnny Hartman with Erroll Garner (1949)
  • Billy Daniels (1949)
  • Nat King Cole (1950)
  • Muggsy Spanier (1950)
  • Jackie Gleason (1957)
  • Ray Anthony (1957)
  • Margaret Whiting (1957)
  • Jane Froman (1957)
  • Matt Dennis (1959)
  • Gordon MacRae (1959)
  • Mills Brothers (1959)
  • Vic Damone (1960)
  • The Ventures (1960)
  • Helen Humes (1961)
  • Della Reese (1965)
  • Dean Martin (1966)
  • Jimmy Rushing (1971)
  • Slim Whitman (1972)
  • Bob Hope (1994)
  • Gerry Mulligan (1994)
  • Hawaiian Pistoleros (2011)
  • Paul McCartney (2012)

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