ABOUT
Harry James (March 15, 1916 - July 5, 1983) was a hugely popular bandleader and trumpeter who became famous beginning in the late 1930s. His long string of hits through 1953 includes such chart-toppers as "Sleepy Lagoon" (1942), "I Had The Craziest Dream" (1942), "I've Heard That Song Before" (1943), "I'll Get By (As Long As I Have You)" (1944), "I'm Beginning To See The Light" (1945), and "It's Been A Long, Long Time" (1945). Featured vocalists included Rosemary Clooney, Doris Day, and Frank Sinatra.
Best known songs (with years) include:
- I Don't Want To Walk Without You (1942)
- I Had The Craziest Dream (1942)
- Mister Five By Five (1942)
- Sleepy Lagoon (1942)
- All Or Nothing At All (1943)
- I've Heard That Song Before (1943)
- I'll Get By (As Long As I Have You) (1944)
- I'm Beginning To See The Light (1945)
- It's Been A Long, Long Time (1945)
- Velvet Moon (1953)
Pop charts debut year: 1938
Years active: 1933-1983
Genres: Jazz, big band, swing
Labels: Brunswick, Columbia, Capitol, MGM, Dot
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