He was born in Albany, Georgia, the son of a bandleader of a traveling circus. By the age of 10 he was taking trumpet lessons from his father, who placed him on a strict daily practice schedule. Each day, James was given one page to learn from the Arban's book and was not allowed to pursue any other pastime until he had learned that particular page.
In 1931 the family settled in Beaumont, Texas, where James began playing with local dance bands.
He joined the nationally popular Ben Pollack in 1935 but at the start of 1937, left Pollack to join Benny Goodman's orchestra, where he stayed through 1938.
In February 1939 James debuted his own big band in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His hit "You Made Me Love You" was in the Top 10 during the week of December 7, 1941. He toured with the band into the 1980s.
His was the first "name band" to employ vocalist Frank Sinatra, in 1939. He wanted to change Sinatra's name to 'Frankie Satin' but Sinatra refused. His later band included drummer Buddy Rich.
He played trumpet in the 1950 film Young Man with a Horn, dubbing Kirk Douglas. James's recording of "I'm Beginning to See the Light" appears in the motion picture My Dog Skip (2000). His music is also featured in the Woody Allen film Hannah and Her Sisters. James recorded many popular records and appeared in many Hollywood movies.
He was second only to Glenn Miller as the most successful recording artist of 1942.
James was married three times. On May 4, 1935, he married singer Louise Tobin, with whom he had two children. They divorced in 1943. That same year, he married actress Betty Grable. They had two daughters, Victoria and Jessica, before divorcing in 1965. James married a third time in 1968 to Las Vegas showgirl Joan Boyd, whom he would divorce in March 1970. Contrary to some assertions, he did not marry a fourth time. He had five children (two by Tobin, two by Grable, one by Boyd) and (as of his death) 16 grandchildren.
James owned several thoroughbred racehorses that won races such as the California Breeders' Champion Stakes (1951) and the San Vicente Stakes (1954). He was also a founding investor in the Atlantic City Race Course. His knowledge of horse racing was demonstrated during a 1958 appearance on The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour entitled "Lucy Wins A Racehorse."
In 1983, James was diagnosed with lymphatic cancer, but he continued to work, playing his last professional job on June 26, 1983, in Los Angeles, California, just nine days before his death in Las Vegas, Nevada. Frank Sinatra gave the eulogy at the Bunkers Eden Vale Memorial Park in Las Vegas.
All My Love
Harry James and His Orchestra Lyrics
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Is deep and endless as the sea
Strong and mighty as a tree
My love for you
My eager heart
Keeps beating just for you alone
Since the moment it is known
There'll be no other lips
No other eyes
No other love for me
Feeling as I do
How could there be
(And) so it will be
Far beyond eternity
Ever faithful ever true
My love for you
The song "My Love Is For You" by Harry James & His Orchestra featuring Frank Sinatra conveys a deep and endless love for someone. The lyrics describe how the love is as strong as the sea and as mighty as a tree. It states that the eager heart beats only for the one it loves, and there is no other love or person that could change that. The song expresses unwavering loyalty and reassurance that the love will continue beyond eternity. The lyrics suggest that the love is all-encompassing and unbreakable, as it is the only thing that matters.
Line by Line Meaning
My love for you
The singer is expressing their feelings of affection towards someone.
Is deep and endless as the sea
The love that the singer feels for this person is boundless and limitless.
Strong and mighty as a tree
The love that the singer feels for this person is powerful and enduring.
My eager heart
The artist is emphasizing the intensity of their emotions.
Keeps beating just for you alone
The artist's heart belongs solely to the person they are addressing.
Since the moment it is known
The singer is highlighting the early development of their feelings for this person.
There'll be no other lips
The singer is committed to this person and will remain loyal to them.
No other eyes
The artist is emphasizing that they are only interested in this particular person.
No other love for me
The artist is stating that they have no desire to pursue other romantic relationships.
Feeling as I do
The artist is expressing that their emotions are genuine and profound.
How could there be
The singer is suggesting that their feelings for this person are so strong that it would be impossible to feel this way about anyone else.
(And) so it will be
The artist is asserting that their commitment to this person will remain steadfast.
Far beyond eternity
The singer is emphasizing that their love for this person will never diminish or end.
Ever faithful ever true
The singer is making a vow to be loyal and dedicated to this person forever.
My love for you
Reiteration of the opening line to emphasize the importance of the singer's message.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDWARD HEYMAN, HARRY JACOBSON
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