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Wikipedia article"'I Won't Be Home for Christmas'" is a song by American rock band Blink-182. The song was originally recorded and released as a radio promo in 1997. MCA Records reissued it internationally as a single on October 16, 2001. The song was recorded with original drummer Scott Raynor and produced by Mark Trombino, who produced the trio's second studio album, 'Dude Ranch' (1997). The song's title is a parody of the Christmas song "I'll Be Home for Christmas". The single topped the Canadian Singles Chart, but it did not chart anywhere else. It remained at that position for three weeks in 2001 and for two weeks in 2002. It is the band's sole Canadian number one. BackgroundThe song was originally recorded in 1997 for KROQ. The song was later included on 'A Santa Cause: It's a Punk Rock Christmas' (2003), a Christmas-themed compilation by Immortal Records. The songs narrative follows a man "snapping" on Christmas Eve and attacking a group of carolers. MSN Canada called the song "a high-energy punk war on Christmas". ReceptionChart performanceThe song peaked at number one in Canada. The song remained at the top of the charts for five non-consecutive weeks.Track listingsPersonnel'Blink-182' * Mark Hoppus vocals, bass guitar * Tom DeLonge vocals, guitar * Scott Raynor drums * Travis Barker drums ChartsWeekly chartsYear-end chartsReferencesCategory:1997 singles Category:1997 songs Category:2001 singles Category:American Christmas songs Category:Blink-182 songs Category:Canadian Singles Chart number-one singles Category:Songs written by Mark Hoppus Category:Songs written by Tom DeLonge | |
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