Harry James was born in Albany, Georgia, the son of a bandleader of a traveling circus. By age 10 he was taking trumpet lessons from his father. His father had him on a very strict practicing schedule every day. He was given one page to learn out of the Arban's book (a trumpet drill book) every day and could not do anything until he learned that page.
In 1931 the family settled in Beaumont, Texas and James began playing with local dance bands. James joined the nationally popular Ben Pollack in 1935. At the start of 1937 he left Pollack to join Benny Goodman's orchestra, where he stayed through 1938.
In February of 1939 Harry James debuted his own big band in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He continued touring with the band into the 1980s. His was the first "name band" to employ vocalist Frank Sinatra, in 1939. In 1943 he married actress Betty Grable.
His first wife was ex B.Goodman singer.,Louise Tobin.
You can hear his trumpet playing in the 1950 film Young Man with a Horn, dubbing Kirk Douglas. His recording of "I'm Beginning to See the Light" appears in the motion picture My Dog Skip (2000). James recorded many popular records and appeared in many Hollywood movies.
In 1983, James was diagnosed with lymphatic cancer, but he continued to work, playing his last professional job on 26 June 1983 in Los Angeles just nine days before his death in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Do You Love Me
Harry James Lyrics
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I didn't wanna do it
I didn't wanna do it
You made me want you
And all the time you knew it
I guess you always knew it
You made me happy sometimes
But there were times
You made me feel so bad
You made me cry for
I didn't wanna tell you
I didn't wanna tell you
I want some love that's true
Yes, I do, 'deed I do
You know I do
Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie, gimmie what I cry for
You know you've got the brand of kisses
That I'd die for
You know you made me love you
You made me cry for
I didn't wanna tell you
I didn't wanna tell you
I want some love that's true
Yes, I do, 'deed I do
You know I do
Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie, gimmie what I cry for
You know you've got the brand of kisses
That I'd die for
You know you made me love you
The song "You Made Me Love You" sung by Harry James tells the story of a person who is unwillingly in love. The song starts by saying, "You made me love you, I didn't wanna do it, I didn't wanna do it, you made me want you, and all the time you knew it, I guess you always knew it." This first paragraph is about how the person never wanted to love the other, but the other person knew how to make them fall in love.
The second paragraph talks about how the person was happy and glad sometimes but also felt bad at other times. They say, "You made me happy sometimes, you made me glad, but there were times, you made me feel so bad." This shows that even though they were in love sometimes, the other person hurt them sometimes too.
In the third and final paragraph, the person says that they want some love that is true and that they cry for it. They say, "You made me cry for, I didn't wanna tell you, I want some love that's true, yes, I do, 'deed I do, you know I do." This shows that even though the other person made them love them, they still want true and genuine love.
Overall, the song depicts the story of a person who is torn between loving someone who made them fall in love and wanting true love.
Line by Line Meaning
You made me love you
It was you who caused my feelings to grow towards you.
I didn't wanna do it
Initially, I was not interested in having these feelings for you.
I didn't wanna do it
Even though I tried my best, I was unable to control my emotions.
You made me want you
Your actions and behavior caused me to desire your love and attention.
And all the time you knew it
Despite being aware of my feelings, you continued to act in a certain way that made me fall even deeper.
I guess you always knew it
It seems like you were aware of the effect you had on me all along.
You made me happy sometimes
Occasionally, you brought me joy and made me feel content.
You made me glad
You were able to make me happy and satisfied.
But there were times
However, there were moments when things were not so great between us.
You made me feel so bad
During those times, you made me feel miserable and unhappy.
You made me cry for
There were moments when I was so emotional that I ended up crying.
I didn't wanna tell you
Despite feeling sad and emotional, I did not want to express my feelings to you.
I didn't wanna tell you
I was hesitant to let you know about my true feelings and emotions.
I want some love that's true
What I am really searching for is genuine and honest love.
Yes, I do, 'deed I do
I am completely serious and certain about wanting this type of love.
You know I do
You are completely aware that I am looking for real love and not just superficial affection.
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme what I cry for
I am asking for the love that I have been searching for.
You know you've got the brand of kisses
Your style of affection is exactly the kind that I have been longing for.
That I'd die for
Your love and attention means so much to me that I would do anything to acquire it.
You know you made me love you
The reason I fell in love with you is because of the way you treated me, and the things you did.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Royalty Network, BROADWAY MUSIC CORPORATION, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joseph Mccarthy, James Monaco
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Swingman 56
A great year for Harry and crew. Although he no longer had the superb Kitty Kallen with him,Ms. Powell performs capably.
Thomas Carey Jr.
He also gained Marion Morgan until 1947!