"Three Wonderful Letters from Home" is a World War I song written by Ballard MacDonald & Joe Goodwin and composed by James F. Hanley.[1] The song was first published in 1918 by Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., in New York City. The sheet music cover, illustrated by Albert Wilfred Barbelle, depicts a mother, wife, and daughter writing letters with marching troops and a plane, ship, and tank in the background.[2]
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"Three Wonderful Letters from Home" | |
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Song | |
Language | English |
Published | 1918 |
Composer(s) | James F. Hanley |
Lyricist(s) | Ballard MacDonald Joe Goodwin |
This song was in the top 20 charts from May to July 1918 and reached No. 13 in June. It was recorded by both Charles Hart and Henry Burr.[3] 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.[4]
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