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.
I’ve Heard That Song Before
Harry James Lyrics
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It's from an old familiar score
I know it well, that melody
It's funny how a theme recalls a favorite dream
A dream that brought you so close to me
I know each word because I've heard that song before
The lyrics said "Forever more"
Forever more's a memory
And I'll remember just when
I heard that lovely song before
The song "I've Heard That Song Before" by Harry James and Helen Forrest is a sentimental piece that explores the memories that are associated with particular songs that we hear. The song is a nostalgic take on how music can transport us to a different time and place. The melody takes the singer back to a dream that they had, one that brought them closer to someone they loved. The lyrics say "Forever more" which shows that the memory lives on in the singer's mind, although the person they shared the dream with may no longer be with them. Despite this, the nostalgia and fondness that the music brings up is enough to make the singer want to hear it again and relive that dream.
Line by Line Meaning
It seems to me I've heard that song before
This music sounds familiar to me from a previous time.
It's from an old familiar score
The song is from a well-known collection of musical notations.
I know it well, that melody
I am very familiar with that tune.
It's funny how a theme recalls a favorite dream
It is interesting how a musical motif can remind you of a beloved dream.
A dream that brought you so close to me
The dream made me feel a closer connection to you.
I know each word because I've heard that song before
I am familiar with the lyrics because I have listened to the song previously.
The lyrics said 'Forever more'
The words in the song were 'Forever more'.
Forever more's a memory
The phrase 'Forever more' is a recollection in my mind.
Please have them play it again
I request that they play the song again.
And I'll remember just when
I will recollect the exact time when I heard the song again.
I heard that lovely song before
I previously heard that beautiful song.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JULE STYNE, SAMMY CAHN
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Lyrics
It seems to me I've heard that song before
It's from an old familiar score I know it well, that melody
It's funny how a theme recalls a favorite dream
Dream that brought you so close to me
I know each word because I've heard that song before
The lyrics said, "Forevermore" Forevermore's a memory
Please have them play it again
And I'll remember just when I heard that lovely song before
It's funny how a theme recalls a favorite dream
Dream that brought you so close to me
Please have them play it again
And I'll remember just when I heard that lovely song before
@m.f.828
I was REALLY young when I heard this song and I had only heard the beginning of it, and I asked my mom what this song was called and she said the name and I thought she was teasing me and about the fifth time I asked her and she said "I've heard that song before " I yelled "I'm HAPPY FOR YOU " she looked at me and started cracking up and said that's the name, we both had a good laugh over that!!! I miss you mom 🤗
@m.f.828
@galahad all the best to you and yours as well! This was the music my mom grew up listening to, by the time I was starting school she was in her 40's, but music was the thing we could bond over! Prayers for your dad and my mom, 💝🙏
@m.f.828
@galahad I have always been a fan of big band music, Benny Goodman's sing! Was my ringtone for a long time, and I wore my moms clothes from the 40's to school in the 80's, I thought they were cool!👍
@lauriemccullough222
Oh, that's funny, the miscommunication that happened between you and your mom. Priceless! :)
@m.f.828
@@lauriemccullough222 thanks, you made me smile ❣️
@glenmcgregor3366
Helen recorded this song 4 years before I was born and it's been a favorite of mine since I was just a kid. Carol and I play it every so often and dance to it.
@voicegirl555
March 16th marked the 102 birthday of Harry James, one of the greatest horn men on the planet! You are missed Harry!
@DonDraperism
Just got done watching Hannah And Her Sisters. Terrific film.
@jacksquat2878
Keep the movie references to yourself please.
@jacksquat2878
@Waxing Wampeter Because the music stands on its own and not because some bubble gummer heard it in a movie. So annoying.