I'm Coming Home

Johnny Mathis

About I'm Coming Home

"I'm Coming Home" is the title track from the 1973 album by Johnny Mathis. The song was written by Thom Bell and Linda Creed and was Mathis' only release as a solo artist to make it to number one on the Billboard Easy Listening chart. "I'm Coming Home" went to number one for a single week in September 1973. The single was also a minor pop hit; it peaked at number seventy-five on the Billboard Hot 100.


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Sitting in a railway station
With my suitcase in my hand
Going back where I came from
I've had more than I can stand
Of watching them destroy my dreams
They picked my brain till it was clean
When I was up they knocked me down
I ain't going to hand around, I'm going home

I'm going home, going home
Tell someone to meet me I'm coming home

Came to this old town seeking fortune and some fame
Never got the chance to prove myself,
Though I tried to play their game
But using people just ain't my thing
And won't dangle from any string
To please some fool that don't care about
They turned me inside out, I'm going home

I'm going home, going home
Tell someone to meet me I'm coming home

Tell someone to meet me I'm coming home
I'm going home, going home
Tell someone to meet me I'm coming home

I'm going home, going home
Tell someone to meet me I'm coming home
I'm going home, going home
Tell someone to meet me I'm coming home

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Johnny Mathis

John Royce "Johnny" Mathis (born in Gilmer, Texas, on September 30, 1935) is an American singer of popular music. Starting his career with singles of standard music, he became highly popular as an album artist, with several dozen of his albums achieving gold or platinum status, and 73 making the Billboard charts and Guinness World Record music chart historian Paul Gambaccini, confirms "Johnny Mathis has sold well over 350 million records worldwide". more »

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Written by: LINDA CREED, LINDA DIANE CREED, THOM BELL, THOMAS RANDOLPH BELL

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"I'm Coming Home" by Johnny Mathis was released in 1973, marking it as one of the songs from the early stage of his singing career.
Billboard Success
The song reached number 75 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 14 on the Adult Contemporary charts, reflecting its widespread popularity among listeners.
Songwriter
"I'm Coming Home" was written by Thom Bell and Linda Creed - two prominent figures in the music industry known for their successful songwriting ventures.
Genre
The song falls under the genre of pop, combining elements of soul and rhythm interpreted in Mathis's rich vocal tones.
Album Appearance
"I'm Coming Home" was the title track for Johnny Mathis's album of the same name, which signifies its importance in the context of the album.
Unique Style
The song is an example of Mathis's distinctive style that blends easy listening with pop music, providing a unique musical experience to listeners.
Radio Airplay
Despite not reaching a high spot on the Billboard Hot 100, "I'm Coming Home" received considerable airplay on US radio stations due to its catchy tune and lyrics.
Impact on Career
The success of "I'm Coming Home" contributed significantly to establishing Johnny Mathis as a household name in the American music industry.
Live Performances
"I'm Coming Home" was a regular part of Mathis's live shows, attesting to its timeless appeal among his fans.
Theme
The song's lyrics speak about longing for one's home, making it a universal theme that resonates with everyone and contributing to its enduring popularity.
Re-Recordings
Mathis has re-recorded "I'm Coming Home" several times throughout his career, illustrating the song's significance in his musical repertoire.
Cover Versions
Due to its popularity, "I'm Coming Home" has been covered by various artists over the years, further reiterating its status as a classic pop tune.

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