Published 1918 | Language English | |
Writer(s) Lyricists: Ballard MacDonald & Joe Goodwin
Composer: James F. Hanley |
Three wonderful Letters From Home is a World War I song written by Ballard MacDonald & Joe Goodwin and composed by James F. Hanley. The song was first published in 1918 by Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., in New York, NY. The sheet music cover depicts a mother, wife, and daughter writing letters with marching troops and a plane, ship, and tank in the background.
This song was in the top 20 charts from May to July 1918 and reached number 13 in June. It was recorded by both Charles Hart and Henry Burr. Also on the disc was the song Daddy Mine by Lew Wilson and Alfred Dubin.
The sheet music can be found at the Pritzker Military Museum & Library.
References
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