Released 1917, 1919 | Label Columbia | |
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Recorded 1917, February 13, 1919 Writer(s) Composer: Oley Speaks
Lyricist: John Hay | ||
When the Boys Come Home is a World War I song.
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1917 version
Oley Speaks composed the song. John Hay wrote the lyrics. The piece was written for both voice and piano. The song, written in first person, takes on a positive tone. The lyrics detail the happiness and celebration that will be felt when the soldiers return home from war.
1919 recording
The 1919 version was performed by Louis Graveure and recorded on February 13, 1919. The song was released under the Columbia Records label. It reached the number nine spot on the US song charts in June 1919.
Notable performances
It was performed in Richfield, Utah in 1918 by Mrs. R. G. Clark.
References
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