- Written by
- Leon René
- Language
- English
- Comments
- In 1939 songwriter Leon René was listening to the radio one morning when he heard the announcer say the cliff swallows were about to arrive at the Mission San Juan Capistrano in California. He got the idea for a song and wrote "When the Swallows Come Back to Capistrano". A glassed-off room in the mission was later designated in René's honor and displays the upright piano on which he composed the tune, the reception desk from his office, several copies of the song's sheet music and other pieces of furniture, all donated by René's family.
- Published by
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W B MUSIC CORP
GEMA
- Licensing
- Request a synchronization license
Versions
When the Swallows Come Back to Capistrano written by Leon René English
When the Swallows Come Back to Capistrano written by Leon René instrumental
Vor við flóann written by Jón Sigurðsson [IS1] Icelandic
Title | Performer | Release date | Info | ||
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Vor við flóann | Ragnar Bjarnason - K.K. Sextettinn | 1959 | First release |
Golondrinas de Capistrano written by E. de la Torre Spanish
Title | Performer | Release date | Info | ||
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Golondrinas de Capistrano | Jorge Negrete | 1965 | First release |
När det våras på nytt i Capistrano written by Gösta Rybrant Swedish