Here’s a medley of a couple of Christmas songs. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” was written by Kim Gannon and Walter Kent and recorded in 1943 by Bing Crosby, who scored a top ten hit with the song. Originally written to honor soldiers overseas who longed to be home at Christmas time, it’s since become a Christmas standard. “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” was also composed in 1943 by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane for the musical Meet Me in St. Louis. Sung in the film by Judy Garland, it’s an attempt by her character to cheer up her little sister as the family is leaving their home and separating to different locations. A couple of melancholy tunes, for sure, but each with its own note of hope for the future. Hope you enjoy the arrangement I’ve come up with, and thanks for listening!