Thomas Francis Dorsey, Jr. was born in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, and started out only 16 years later in Allentown, Pennsylvania, with big band leader Russ Morgan in the famous pick-up band of the 1920s "The Scranton Sirens".
Tommy and his brother Jimmy worked in several bands, including those of Rudy Vallee, Vincent Lopez, and especially Paul Whiteman, before forming the original Dorsey Brothers Orchestra in 1934. Ongoing acrimony between the brothers, however, led to Tommy Dorsey's walking out to form his own band in 1935, just as the Orchestra was having a hit with "Every Little Moment."
Tommy Dorsey's first band formed out of the remnant of the Joe Haymes band, and his smooth, lyrical trombone style – whether on ballads or on no-holds-barred swingers – became one of the signature sounds of both his band and the Swing Era. The new band hit from almost the moment it signed with RCA Victor with "On Treasure Island", the first of four hits for the new band that year. That led to a run of 137 Billboard chart hits, including his theme song, "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You" (which showcases his phenomenal range and masterful mute use, reaching up to the high C #), "Marie", "The Big Apple", "Music, Maestro, Please", "I'll Never Smile Again", "This Love of Mine", "On the Sunny Side of the Street", "T.D.'s Boogie Woogie", "Well, Git 'It", "Opus One", "Manhattan Serenade", and "There Are Such Things" – among many others.
The band featured a number of the best instrumentalists in jazz at the time, including trumpeters Bunny Berigan, Ziggy Elman, George Seaberg, Carl "Doc" Severinsen, and Charlie Shavers, pianist Jess Stacy, trumpeter/arranger/composer Sy Oliver (who wrote "Well, Git 'It" and "Opus One"), clarinetists Buddy DeFranco, Johnny Mince and Peanuts Hucko drummers Buddy Rich, Louis Bellson, Gene Krupa and Dave Tough and singers Jack Leonard, Edythe Wright, Jo Stafford, Dick Haymes and Frank Sinatra. Sinatra achieved his first great success as a vocalist in the Dorsey band and claimed he learned breath control from watching Dorsey play trombone. Dorsey said his trombone style was heavily influenced by that of Jack Teagarden. Another member of the Dorsey band probably spent considerable time observing and listening to Sy Oliver's striking arrangements: trombonist Nelson Riddle, whose later partnership as Sinatra's major arranger and conductor is considered to have revolutionised post-World War II popular music.
Dorsey might have broken up his own band permanently following World War II, as many big bands did due to the shift in music economics following the war, and he did disband the orchestra at the end of 1946. But a top-ten selling album (All-Time Hits) made it possible for Dorsey to re-organise a big band in early 1947.
The biographical film of 1947, "The Fabulous Dorseys" describes sketchy details of how the brothers got their start from-the-bottom-up into the jazz era of one-nighters, the early days of radio in its infancy stages, and the onward march when both brothers ended up with Paul Whiteman before 1935 when The Dorsey Brothers' Orchestra split into two.
The Dorsey brothers themselves later reconciled – Jimmy Dorsey had had to break up his own highly successful big band in 1953, and brother Tommy invited him to join up as a feature attraction – but before long Tommy renamed the band the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra. On December 26, 1953, the brothers appeared with their orchestra on Jackie Gleason's CBS television show, which was preserved on kinescope and later released on home video by Gleason. The brothers took the unit on tour and onto their own television show, Stage Show, from 1954 to 1956, on which they introduced Elvis Presley to national television audiences, among others.
Any Old Time
Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra Lyrics
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I am yours for just the asking, darling
Any old time you need me
I'll be there with love that's lasting, darling
All through the years, we'll stand together
Sharing the tears and stormy weather
And the sunshine will be yours and mine
Any old time you're blue
And any old thing you do, I'll see you through
So just remember that I am waiting, dear
If ever you want me I'll be near
Any old time and any place where you may be
The lyrics to "Any Old Time" by Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra express a devoted and unwavering love between two individuals. The singer is declaring their unconditional commitment to their beloved, stating that at any moment, in any circumstance, they will be there for them. The lyrics convey a sense of reliability, comfort, and support.
The song emphasizes the idea that the singer is always available for their partner's needs and desires. They assure their loved one that their love is lasting and will endure the test of time. Through both the joyful and challenging moments that life brings, they promise to stand together, offering support during times of tears and stormy weather. The lyricist believes that their love will bring sunshine into their lives, reflecting a hopeful and optimistic outlook on their relationship.
The lyrics further assure the listener that their love is capable of chasing away any feelings of sadness or loneliness. The singer affirms that they will also be there to support their partner in whatever endeavors they pursue. With each line, the message is clear: the singer is always waiting and ready to be there for their beloved, no matter the circumstances or location.
Line by Line Meaning
Any old time you want me
I am readily available to you at any given moment
I am yours for just the asking, darling
You have the power to possess my love simply by expressing your desire
Any old time you need me
Whenever you are in need of me
I'll be there with love that's lasting, darling
I promise to be there for you with enduring love
All through the years, we'll stand together
Throughout our lives, we will remain united
Sharing the tears and stormy weather
Supporting each other through tough times and hardships
And the sunshine will be yours and mine
We will both enjoy the happiness that life brings
Any old time you're blue
Whenever you are feeling sad or down
You'll have our love to chase away the blues
Our love will alleviate your sadness
And any old thing you do, I'll see you through
I will support you in whatever you choose to do
So just remember that I am waiting, dear
Always keep in mind that I am patiently waiting for you
If ever you want me I'll be near
Whenever you desire my presence, I will be close by
Any old time and any place where you may be
Regardless of the moment or location you find yourself in
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Artie Shaw
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@m5nica
Lyrics for this amazing song:
I'll never smile again
Until I smile at you
I'll never laugh again
What good would it do?
For tears would fill my eyes
My heart would realize
That our romance is through
I'll never love again
I'm so in love with you
I'll never thrill again
To somebody new
Within my heart
I know I will never start
To smile again
Until I smile at you
Within my heart
I know I will never start
To smile again
Until I smile at you
Until I smile at you
@ugibugi6040
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@cupcakecake7606
(I'll never smile again until I smile at you)
(I'll never laugh again) What good would it do?
For tears would fill my eyes
My heart would realize
That our romance is through
(I'll never love again, I'm so in love with you)
(I'll never thrill again to somebody new)
Within my heart
I know I will never start
(To smile again)
Until I smile at you
[instrumental]
Within my heart
I know I will never start
(To smile again)
Until I smile at you
[very brief instrumental]
(Until I smile at you)
@dog9726
I'll never smile again
Until I smile at you
I'll never laugh again
What good would it do?
For tears would fill my eyes
My heart would realize
That our romance is through
I'll never love again
I'm so in love with you
I'll never thrill again
To somebody new
Within my heart
I know I will never start
To smile again
Until I smile at you
Within my heart
I know I will never start
To smile again
Until I smile at you
@doctorbobson
The music was great in those days. I remember it well. (91 years old today. 2014)
@MrRJDB1969
Hello Robert...... Happy Birthday and many more to come ! - Roland (MrRJDB1969)
@katherinejaconello7334
Happy Birthday, Mr. Simenson....from Toronto, Ontario. And Merry Christmas,too!
@pjzdreamz
God Bless and Keep You, Sir !
@eaglesx10able
Your generation was a gift of God I'm glad I was raised by amazing grandparents :,)
@marcieswadener6011
happy birthday i love these and i am very thay play old ones on some raido marcie
@albelcourt7829
As a 16 yr old. To the people who think this music will die. And every one will forget it we won’t. Many people of my generation will forever carry it with us ❤
@Hannah-cy9th
Also as a 16 year old, I agree. I really was born in the wrong generation 😢❤
@Mana_Sun
@@Hannah-cy9thNobody gives a fuck.
@ShaNaNa242
"I'll never love again, I'm so in love with you."
That line gets me