Whether going home for the holidays or because you finally have some days off during this time of year, the following song selections may pertain.
I. “Home” (From Broadway’s The Wiz)
When I think of home
I think of a resting place
A place where there’s peace, quiet, and serenity
And that’s where some of my friends have gone
Friends who have traveled with me through my wonderful experience in Oz
A journey I’ll never forget
When I think of home, I think of a place
Wheres there’s love overflowing
I wish I was home, I wish I was back there
With the things I’ve been knowing
Wind that makes the tall grass bend into leaning
Suddenly the raindrops that fall they have a meaning
Sprinklin’ the scene
Makes it all clean
(When I think of home)
Maybe there’s a chance for me to go back
Now that I have some direction
(Maybe there’s a chance I’ll get home)
It sure would be nice to be back at home
Where there’s love and affection…
This video features Nichelle Lewis recording “Home” for the most recent version of The Wiz on Broadway. Although it closed last August, the North American tour will begin this coming February.
II. “Remember Home” by Sebastian Kole, featuring Alessia Cara
Can’t wait to be home for the holidays (or at any time of year) because you’ve been away from the one you love? This under-the-radar tune hits all the right notes.
…Found a star to lead me back to you
Shines like you do
It shines like you do
(Send my love)
Send my love so you won’t feel alone
(Baby) as soon as I can, oh, I’m coming home
As soon as I can, oh, I’m coming home
Soon as I can soon as I can, oh, I’m coming home
III. “Celebrate Me Home” by Kenny Loggins
Home for the holidays,
I believe I’ve missed each and every face,
Come on and play my music,
Let’s turn on the love light in the place
It’s time I found myself,
Totally surrounded in your circles
Whoa, my friends
Please, celebrate me home,
Give me a number,
Please, celebrate me home
Play me one more song,
That I’ll always remember,
And I can recall,
Whenever I find myself too all alone,
I can sing me home…
The live and prolonged version below has Loggins and a phenomenal sax solo:
…Whereas the audio clip below is a brand new cover by soulful Chris Blue:
