Walter Kent (born Walter Maurice Kaufman, November 29, 1911 – March 2, 1994) was an American composer and conductor. Some notable compositions are: "I'll Be Home for Christmas", "I'm Gonna Live Till I Die" and "(There'll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs of Dover". == Early life == Walter Kent was born to a Jewish family on November 29, 1911, in New York City. He graduated from Townsend Harris Hall High School. Kent studied violin with advanced, private instruction from... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Walter Kent first charted in 1932 with Puh-Leeze, Mr. Hemingway.The artist placed 20 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 7 of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 4 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement, including 1 number‑one.On US AC the artist achieved 3 Top‑10s, 1 of which hit number‑one.On US RnB the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s.
Top songs: #1: I'll Be Home for Christmas (If Only in My Dreams) - #2: Puh-Leeze, Mr. Hemingway - #3: Unchained Melody / (There'll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs of Dover - #4: (There'll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs of Dover - #5: (There'll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs of Dover
I Cross My Fingers
Bing Crosby
#3 Unchained Melody / (There'll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs of Dover
Robson Green & Jerome Flynn
I'll Be Home for Christmas
Lonestar
I'll Be Home for Christmas / Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Neal McCoy
I'll Be Home for Christmas
Josh Groban
I'll Be Home for Christmas
Kelly Clarkson
I'll Be Home for Christmas
Bing Crosby
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