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.
Dream Girl
Harry James Lyrics
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Years full of tears and regret;
I've been alone broken hearted,
Trying so hard to forget:
Girl of my dreams I love you, honest I do,
You are so sweet,
If I could just hold your charms again in my arms,
Since you've been gone dear, life don't seem the same,
Please come back again.
And after all's said and done, there's only one,
Girl of my dreams, it's you.
It's strange how life deals you sorrow,
Sunshine and joy always nigh;
We live and learn for tomorrow,
But sometimes the learning comes high:
Girl of my dreams I love you, honest I do,
You are so sweet,
If I could just hold your charms again in my arms,
Then life would be complete;
Since you've been gone dear, life don't seem the same,
Please come back again.
And after all's said and done, there's only one,
Girl of my dreams, it's you.
Girl of my dreams I love you, honest I do,
You are so sweet,
If I could just hold your charms again in my arms,
Then life would be complete;
Since you've been gone dear, life don't seem the same,
Please come back again.
And after all's said and done, there's only one,
Girl of my dreams, it's you.
The song "Dream Girl" by Harry James is a heartfelt ballad that expresses the longing and regret felt by a man who has lost the love of his life. The lyrics are filled with emotion and reveal the depth of his feelings for his "Girl of my dreams". He speaks of how his life has been since she has gone, how broken-hearted he has been, and how much he misses her.
The lyrics speak of the sorrow that life can bring, and the fact that the learning experience can come at a high cost. Despite all of this, the man remains hopeful that he will be reunited with his love. He expresses his sincere longing to hold her in his arms once again and complete his life with her. The song is a poignant tribute to lost love, and the powerful feelings that it can evoke.
Overall, "Dream Girl" is a beautiful and moving song that captures the essence of true love, loss, and the hope for a second chance. Harry James delivers a powerful performance that will touch the heart of anyone who has ever been in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Dear, it seems years since we parted,
It has felt like an eternity since we have been separated from each other.
Years full of tears and regret;
In the years that have gone by, I have experienced a lot of sadness and remorse.
I've been alone broken hearted,
Since you left, I have been completely alone and my heart has been shattered.
Trying so hard to forget:
I have been attempting to erase the memories of you from my mind.
Girl of my dreams I love you, honest I do,
I care deeply for you and you are the girl that I have always dreamed of being with.
You are so sweet,
You possess a kind and caring nature that is truly remarkable.
If I could just hold your charms again in my arms,
If only I could embrace you and appreciate all of the wonderful qualities that you possess once again.
Then life would be complete;
My life would be whole and fulfilling if I was able to be with you.
Since you've been gone dear, life don't seem the same,
Ever since you departed from my life, everything seems dull and colorless.
Please come back again.
I plead with you to return to me and lighten up my world once more.
And after all's said and done, there's only one,
Despite anything that has occurred, only one person holds a special place in my heart.
Girl of my dreams, it's you.
The one who I am referring to is none other than you, my dream girl.
It's strange how life deals you sorrow,
It is peculiar how life can bring about feelings of sadness and despair sometimes.
Sunshine and joy always nigh;
While life may also bring about moments of happiness and delight, these emotions may be fleeting.
We live and learn for tomorrow,
As we go through life, we gain knowledge and experience with the hopes of using it to build a better future.
But sometimes the learning comes high:
Sometimes, learning in life may come at a cost that is difficult to bear.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SUNNY CLAPP
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