Kim Gannon

Kim Gannon
Born
James Kimball Gannon

(1900-11-18)November 18, 1900
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedApril 29, 1974(1974-04-29) (aged 73)
Lake Worth, Florida, U.S.
OccupationSongwriter

James Kimball "Kim" Gannon (November 18, 1900 – April 29, 1974) was an American songwriter, often working as a lyricist. His best known song may be the Christmas standard "I'll Be Home for Christmas," first popularized in 1943, with Gannon writing the lyrics and Walter Kent composing the music.

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