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.
Just You Just Me
Harry James Lyrics
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Let's find a cozy spot
To cuddle and coo
Just us, just we
I've missed an awful lot
My trouble is you
What are your charms for?
What are my arms for?
Use your imagination!
Just you, just me
I'll tie a lover's knot
'Round wonderful you!
The song "Just You Just Me" by Harry James is a romantic and intimate piece that expresses the desire to be with someone special. The first verse starts with the line "Just you, just me," which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer wants to find a "cozy spot" to be with their loved one and "cuddle and coo." This line highlights the need for intimacy and physical closeness with the person they care about.
In the second verse, the singer confesses that they have "missed an awful lot," and their "trouble is you." This line suggests that the person they are singing to has been absent from their life, and it has caused them some sadness or trouble. This verse also reinforces the idea that the singer wants to be with this person and make up for lost time.
The chorus builds on these themes, with the singer asking about the charms of their loved one and what their arms are for. They encourage their partner to "use your imagination," which suggests that they want them to be creative and adventurous in their relationship. The final line ties everything together, with the singer declaring that they will "tie a lover's knot 'round wonderful you." This line is a romantic expression of their commitment to their love.
Line by Line Meaning
Just you, just me
It's only the two of us, let's have some quality time together
Let's find a cozy spot
Let's search for a warm, comfortable place to be together
To cuddle and coo
We should embrace each other and speak softly in a loving way
Just us, just we
There's no one else around, it's only the two of us
I've missed an awful lot
I've been away from you and feel like I've missed out on a lot
My trouble is you
You're the one who causes me worry or difficulty
Oh, gee!
An expression of surprise or excitement
What are your charms for?
What is it that makes you so alluring?
What are my arms for?
What is the purpose of my arms if not to hold you?
Use your imagination!
Let your mind wander and dream up romantic ideas
I'll tie a lover's knot
I'll make a binding commitment to you as my partner
'Round wonderful you!
Around your wonderful self, I will pledge my love and devotion
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEFFREY DAVID STEVENS, MARV GREEN
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