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.
More Then You Know
Harry James Lyrics
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Whether you are false or true
Whether you remain or wander,
I'm growing fonder of you
Even though your friends forsake you,
Even though you don't succeed
Wouldn't I be glad to take you,
Give you the break you need
More than you know, more than you know
Girl of my heart, I love you so
Lately I find you're on my mind
More than you know
Whether you're right, whether you're wrong
Girl of my heart, I'll string along
You need me so
Much more than you'll ever know (ever know)
Loving you the way that I do
There's nothing I can do about it
Loving may be all you can give
But baby I can't live without it
Oh, how I'd cry, oh, how I'd cry
If you got tired and said "Good-bye"
More than I'd show
More than you'd ever know
The song "More Than You Know" by Harry James is a beautiful love ballad, portraying the intense feelings of a man towards a woman. The lyrics of the song explicitly describe the depth of love, which is unconditional and beyond materialistic possessions. The lyricist describes his affection towards the woman, reassuring her that his feelings will remain the same, whether she stays with him or not, and whether she fails or succeeds in her life endeavors. He promises to support her in every condition.
The song's chorus, "More than you know, more than you know, girl of my heart, I love you so. Lately, I find you're on my mind more than you know," reflects the singer's deep love for the woman. He cannot stop thinking about her, and she occupies all his thoughts. He pledges to stay by her side, irrespective of whether she is right or wrong, as he cannot imagine his life without her.
Another significant element of the song is the singer's vulnerability. He concedes that his love for the woman makes him entirely dependent on her, and he cannot survive without her. He states, "Loving may be all you can give, but baby, I can't live without it. Oh, how I'd cry, oh, how I'd cry if you got tired and said, "Good-bye." These lines portray how much his happiness is associated with her presence in his life.
Overall, the song "More Than You Know" is a soulful expression of true love that is unconditional, timeless, and selfless. It conveys that love is not about possessing or controlling someone but rather about cherishing and supporting them in every moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Whether you are here or yonder,
I love you no matter where you are.
Whether you are false or true
I love you whether or not you are honest with me.
Whether you remain or wander,
I love you even if we are apart from each other.
I'm growing fonder of you
I am falling more in love with you every day.
Even though your friends forsake you,
I will still love you, even if your friends don't.
Even though you don't succeed
I will still love you, even if you struggle to achieve your goals.
Wouldn't I be glad to take you,
I would be happy to support and help you.
Give you the break you need
I would do whatever I can to help you succeed.
More than you know, more than you know
I love you so much more than you realize.
Girl of my heart, I love you so
You are the love of my life and I love you deeply.
Lately I find you're on my mind
I have been thinking about you a lot recently.
Whether you're right, whether you're wrong
I will support you no matter what, even if you make mistakes.
Girl of my heart, I'll string along
I will follow you wherever you go and be there for you always.
You need me so
I know you rely on me and I am always here for you.
Much more than you'll ever know (ever know)
You have no idea how much I truly love and care for you.
Loving you the way that I do
I love you more deeply and unconditionally than I ever thought possible.
There's nothing I can do about it
My love for you is beyond my control and I can't help how I feel.
Loving may be all you can give
I know you give me your love, and that is more than enough for me.
But baby I can't live without it
I need your love to survive and be happy.
Oh, how I'd cry, oh, how I'd cry
It would break my heart if we ever had to be apart.
If you got tired and said "Good-bye"
If you ever left me, it would be devastating.
More than I'd show
I love you more than I am capable of expressing.
More than you'd ever know
You have no idea just how much I truly love you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BARRY JAMES EASTMOND, CYNTHIA DE MARI BIGGS
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