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.
You'll Be In My Heart
James Last Lyrics
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Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more
You'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be here in my heart (I'll be there) always
Why can't they understand the way we feel
They just don't trust what they can't explain
I know we're different but deep inside us
We're not that different at all
And you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more
Don't listen to them
'Cause what do they know
We need each other
To have, to hold
They'll see in time
I know
When destiny calls you
You must be strong (you gotta be strong)
I may not be with you
But you've got to hold on
They'll see in time
I know
We'll show them together
You'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more
Oh, you'll be in my heart (you'll be here in my heart)
No matter what they say (no matter what they say)
You'll be here in my heart (in my heart) always
Always (you, know)
Always (I'll be there)
Always (we care for you)
Always and always
(All you gotta do) just look over your shoulder
Just look over your shoulder (no matter where you are, no matter where you go)
Just look over your shoulder
We'll be there, always
The song You'll Be In My Heart by James Last is a touching tribute to someone dear to the singer. The lyrics express the idea that no matter what happens, the person will always be a part of the singer's heart. The song's opening lines are simple and poignant, as the singer declares that the person will always be in their heart, both now and forever more. They then repeat the line "you'll be in my heart" as a kind of refrain, further emphasizing the importance of the person to the singer.
The song's verses then take on a defensive tone, as the singer talks about the ways in which they are different from others, and laments the fact that people don't always understand those differences. They urge the person to hold on to their strength in the face of adversity, promising that they will be there for them always. The song ends with a final repetition of the chorus, with the singer telling the person to look over their shoulder and promising that they will always be there for them.
Line by Line Meaning
You'll be in my heart
I'll always hold you dear to my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
Without a doubt, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Starting today, and every day after
Now and forever more
For eternity
No matter what they say
Regardless of what others say
You'll be here in my heart (I'll be there) always
I'll always be with you in spirit and love
Why can't they understand the way we feel
Why can't others comprehend our emotions
They just don't trust what they can't explain
They're skeptic of what they can't rationalize
I know we're different but deep inside us
Even though we're unique, we share commonalities
We're not that different at all
The distinctions between us are insignificant
Don't listen to them
Ignore them
'Cause what do they know
What do they truly understand
We need each other
We depend on one another
To have, to hold
To cherish and to care for
They'll see in time
Eventually, they'll realize
When destiny calls you
When fate summons you
You must be strong (you gotta be strong)
You must display resilience and endurance
I may not be with you
I may not be physically present
But you've got to hold on
But persist and persevere
We'll show them together
We'll demonstrate to them as a duo
Oh, you'll be in my heart (you'll be here in my heart)
You'll always reside in my heart
Always (you, know)
Eternally (you know this)
Always (I'll be there)
Always (I'll be nearby)
Always (we care for you)
Always (we have concern for you)
Always and always
Continuously and repeatedly
(All you gotta do) just look over your shoulder
(All you need to do) is glance behind you
Just look over your shoulder (no matter where you are, no matter where you go)
Just look behind you (regardless of your location)
We'll be there, always
We'll always be present for you
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Phillip David Charles Collins
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Heinz Scharringhausen
James, du warst der größte Musiker, den Deutschland je hatte. R.I.P.❤️❤️❤️
Carlin
Will always be missed 💖
永遠的James Last。
Terence Heslop
James in all his heart and soul enjoying his music and his orchestra. T.Heslop. UK.
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Good bye