Kim Gannon: A Prolific Lyricist and His Notable Works
Kim Gannon, born James Kimball Gannon on November 18, 1900, in Brooklyn, New York, was a well-known American lyricist active primarily during the 1940s and 1950s. He studied at St. Lawrence University for his undergraduate degree and graduated in 1924, before attending Albany Law School. He was admitted to the New York Bar in 1934, but was best known for his prolific songwriting career. Gannon's collaborations included work with prominent composers such as J. Fred Coots, Max Steiner, Mabel Wayne, Walter Kent, and Josef Myrow.
Gannon's Notable Works and Achievements
Gannon's songwriting credits include several popular hits across genres, but he is perhaps most famous for penning the lyrics to the enduring Christmas classic "I'll Be Home for Christmas" (music by Walter Kent). This song, first recorded by Bing Crosby in 1943, has become a seasonal standard and has been covered by countless artists.
Gannon also contributed lyrics for Broadway, most notably for the stage musical "Seventeen". His other notable works as a lyricist include "Under Paris Skies" for which he wrote the English lyrics, "A Dreamer's Holiday", "Autumn Nocturne", "Five O'Clock Whistle", "I Understand", "Always In My Heart", "Moonlight Cocktail", "It Can't Be Wrong", and the less widely cited "I Want to Be Wanted" for which he was an English lyricist.
Gannon's Relevance to "Mein Weihnachten - Gedichte & Songs"
While Kim Gannon is renowned for his contributions to American popular and holiday music, particularly "I'll Be Home for Christmas," there is no direct indication from the available sources that he wrote works specifically titled "Mein Weihnachten - Gedichte & Songs" or that he collaborated directly with Thomas Quasthoff on this specific project. The presence of Gannon's holiday-themed lyrics—especially "I'll Be Home for Christmas"—would make his work relevant for inclusion in Christmas-themed performances or albums such as those by Thomas Quasthoff, but such an association is not explicitly confirmed in the provided material.
Kim Gannon was a renowned lyricist, not an artist. He was known for his contributions to music, but he did not sing songs himself. His work continues to capture the hearts of many music enthusiasts globally.