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.
It Can
Harry James Lyrics
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Would it be wrong to kiss
Seeing I feel like this
Would it be wrong to try?
Wrong
Would it be wrong to stay
Here in your arms this way
If it is wrong
Then why were you sent to me
Why am I content to be
With you forever?
So
When I need you so much
And I have waited so long
It must be right
It can't be wrong
Harry James's song "It Can't Be Wrong" is a love song that explores the question of morality when it comes to love. The opening lyrics "Would it be wrong to kiss, seeing I feel like this? Would it be wrong to try?" convey a sense of uncertainty and apprehension that often comes with new relationships. The lyrics ask whether it is socially acceptable or ethically correct to engage in acts of intimacy when deep feelings are involved. The lyrics suggest that love itself is not wrong as it cannot be ignored, and it asserts that it would be a mistake to deny the feelings that one has for another.
The song progresses into the chorus, where it explores the idea that if love is what an individual needs and desires, then it cannot be wrong. The lyric "When I need you so much, and I have waited so long, it must be right, it can't be wrong" asserts that true love surpasses moral judgment, as it is a feeling that is essential to an individual's wellbeing. The lyrics suggest that love is powerful and essential, and the feelings that one experiences while in love are inherently positive.
Overall, Harry James's "It Can't Be Wrong" explores themes of morality and love, questioning whether emotional intimacy is acceptable and how true love should override moral judgment. The lyrics beautifully capture the mix of uncertainty and excitement that comes with falling in love, and they suggest that love is so powerful that it overcomes moral taboos.
Line by Line Meaning
Wrong
Is it inappropriate or immoral?
Would it be wrong to kiss
Is it inappropriate to kiss?
Seeing I feel like this
Because I have this strong feeling?
Would it be wrong to try?
Would it be inappropriate to pursue?
Wrong
Is it inappropriate or immoral?
Would it be wrong to stay
Is it inappropriate to remain?
Here in your arms this way
In this position where I am embraced by you?
Under this starry sky?
Beneath the vast and beautiful sky?
If it is wrong
If this is inappropriate or immoral
Then why were you sent to me
Why were you brought into my life?
Why am I content to be
Why am I satisfied with being
With you forever?
With you for all eternity?
So
Therefore
When I need you so much
When I have a great want of you
And I have waited so long
And I have patiently waited for a considerable amount of time
It must be right
It can't be inappropriate or immoral
It can't be wrong
It is not inappropriate or immoral
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KIM GANNON, MAX STEINER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DanoGfx
Never thought that you would be
standing here so close to me
there's so much I feel that I should say
but words can wait until some other day
Kiss me once, then kiss me twice
Then kiss me once again
It's been a long, long time
Haven't felt like this, my dear
Since I can't remember when
It's been a long, long time
You'll never know how many dreams
I've dreamed about you
Or just how empty they all seemed without you
So kiss me once, then kiss me twice
Then kiss me once again
It's been a long, long time
@bridgetkennedy4291
A kid on IG made the trumpet noise to match a sunset. Thanks kid, didn't know I needed this until now
@bromanpeary3288
Ayo me too but on TikTok 😂
@frankde9445
fr
@briannac3909
Came from same vid haha
@basaksomething2582
Add me into the list
@rochakniraula891
I will need to check the privacy policy after this one
@unclebobs90
That kid and the sunset. He nailed it.
@samuelwilson2614
True
@sethsalinas7352
Glad ain't the only one
here because of that video
@bennygoodmanisgod
Lol I know what video you’re talking about. The boy has talent