Celebrate Me Home (song)

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"Celebrate Me Home" is a song written by Bob James and Kenny Loggins, and recorded by Loggins as the title track of of his 1976 debut solo album Celebrate Me Home.

Although not released as a single, it evolved into one of Loggins' better-known songs, especially as it became a popular staple of radio stations' Christmas music playlists due to its holiday-themed lyrics. It is included on Loggins' Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow and The Essential compilations, as well as his 1993 Outside: From the Redwoods live album. Its Christmastime presence is exemplified by its appearance on Best Buy's Sweet Tracks 2004 set.

Ruben Studdard, winner of American Idol in its second season, recorded a cover of "Celebrate Me Home" to be used as the show's seventh season Top 12 exit song.^[1] Produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Studdard's rendition omitted the song's first-line holiday mention, to give it a more general feel.^[1] The Studdard recording was made available for iTunes download starting March 12, 2008,^[1] as Loggins' original recording also prospered from new downloads.^[1] It is also currently a song currently played for eliminated teams in the 2008 NBA Playoffs whenever a team gets eliminated at their home court.