Last learned how to play piano as child, switching to bass as a teenager. He joined Hans-Gunther Oesterreich's Radio Bremen Dance Orchestra in 1946, when he was 17 years old. In 1948, he became the leader of the Becker-Last Ensemble, which performed for seven years. During that time, he was voted as the best bassist in the country by a German jazz poll for three consecutive years, from 1950-1952. After the disbandment of the Becker-Last Ensemble, he became the in-house arranger for Polydor Records, as well as for a number of European radio stations. For the next decade, he helped arrange hits for artists like Helmut Zacharias and Caterina Valente.
Last released his first album "Non-Stop Dancing" in 1965. The record of brief renditions of popular songs, all tied together by an insistent dance beat and joyous crowd noises. It was a hit and helped make him a major European star. Over the next four decades, Last has released over 190 records, including several more volumes of Non-Stop Dancing. On these records, he varies his formula by adding different songs from different countries and genres, as well as guest performers like Richard Clayderman and Astrud Gilberto.
Though his concerts and albums are consistently successful — especially in England, where he had 52 hit albums between 1967-1986, which made him second to Elvis Presley in terms of number of charting records — he has only had two hit singles with "The Seduction," the theme from American Gigolo (1980) and Biscaya from the album "Biscaya".
He has won numerous polls and prizes, for example Billboard magazine's "Star of the year" trophy in 1976, and has been honored for his lifework with the German ECHO prize in 1994.
The song "The Lonely Shepherd", written by Last and performed by Gheorghe Zamfir and the James Last Orchestra, was featured in the soundtrack to Quentin Tarantino's film "Kill Bill Vol. 1" (2003).
Personally, he divides his time between Florida and Germany. He gives much credit to his wife and son, who helps with the music.
The Most Beautiful Girl
James Last Lyrics
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And if you did, was she crying, crying?
Hey, if you happen to see the most beautiful girl that walked out on me
Tell her I'm sorry
Tell her I need my baby
Won't, won't you tell her that I love her
I woke up this morning, realized what I had done
I knew I'd lost my morning sun
I lost my head and I said some things
Now come the heartaches that the morning brings
I know I'm wrong and I couldn't see
I let my world slip away from me
So, hey, did you happen to see the most beautiful girl in the world?
And if you did, was she crying, crying?
Hey, if you happen to see the most beautiful girl that walked out on me
Tell her I'm sorry
Tell her I need my baby
Oh, won't you tell her that I love her
If you happen to see the most beautiful girl that walked out on me
Tell her I'm sorry
Tell her I need my baby
The lyrics of James Last's song "The Most Beautiful Girl" tells the story of a man who has lost the love of his life. He asks anyone who may come across her to pass on a message of apology, remorse, and love. The song is about the pain and longing of losing someone that you truly love, and the overwhelming emotions that come with that loss. The singer of the story wakes up one morning to realize the gravity of what he has lost, and that he may never get it back.
The lyrics are filled with emotion, and they are a stirring portrayal of the regret that comes with losing someone you love. The line "I knew I'd lost my morning sun" is particularly poignant, as it captures the feeling of emptiness and darkness that comes with losing the light of your life. The lyric "Now come the heartaches that the morning brings" shows how the pain and heartbreak of the loss continue to haunt the singer even after the initial shock.
The chorus "Hey, did you happen to see the most beautiful girl in the world?" is a desperate plea to anyone who may come across the lost love. The song showcases the depth of emotions experienced by someone who has lost a romantic partner, and the need for forgiveness, reconciliation, and second chances.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, did you happen to see the most beautiful girl in the world?
Have you seen the girl who I think is the most beautiful person in the world?
And if you did, was she crying, crying?
If you have seen her, was she very sad and crying heavily?
Hey, if you happen to see the most beautiful girl that walked out on me
If you happen to encounter the girl who left me,
Tell her I'm sorry
Please inform her that I regret my past behavior towards her.
Tell her I need my baby
Tell her that I am incomplete and without purpose without her presence.
Won't, won't you tell her that I love her
Please, I beg you to tell her that I deeply and truly love her.
I woke up this morning, realized what I had done
I awoke today and acknowledged my past mistakes and errors in judgment.
I stood alone in the cold gray dawn
In this mournful early morning, I found myself standing by myself, with no one to comfort me.
I knew I'd lost my morning sun
I recognized that the light and warmth of my life had been taken from me.
I lost my head and I said some things
I spoke impulsively and without thinking, leading to the deterioration of my relationship with the girl in question.
Now come the heartaches that the morning brings
The dawn brings with it pain and suffering in my heart as I try to cope with the situation.
I know I'm wrong and I couldn't see
I fully understand that I was mistaken and that I did not realize the gravity of the situation at the time.
I let my world slip away from me
I allowed the most important thing in my life to slip away and now I feel lost and alone.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Billy Sherrill, Norris Wilson, Norris D Wilson, Rory Bourke, Rory Michael Bourke
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