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Fox cast Grable in a succession of Technicolor musicals during the decade that were immensely popular, costarring with such leading men as Victor Mature, Don Ameche, John Payne and Tyrone Power. In 1943, she was the number-one box-office draw in the world. [5] .
Harry Haag James (March 15, 1916 – July 5, 1983) was an American musician who is best known as a trumpet-playing band leader who led a big band to great commercial success from 1939 to 1946. He broke up his band for a short period in 1947, but shortly after he reorganized and was active again with his band from then until his death in 1983.
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The Best of the Big Bands. by Harry James. CD. $14.99. Learn more. SHIP THIS ITEM. Qualifies for Free Shipping. Instant Purchase. PICK UP IN STORE. Check Availability at Nearby Stores. Overview. This is very much a hodgepodge set that does not live up to its cliched title.
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Jun 5, 2000 · This first biography of the noted big-band trumpeter and husband of glamour queen Betty Grable is a balanced and straightforward portrait of a great showbiz story.
The movie is also memorable for having starred Betty Grable, whom James married in July 1943; they had two children and divorced in October 1965. "I Had the Craziest Dream" was succeeded at number one in March 1943 by another James record with a Helen Forrest vocal, "I've Heard That Song Before."
Jul 1, 2024 · Harry James was an American jazz musician and bandleader, and one of the most popular and dynamic trumpet players of the big band era. The son of circus performers, James learned to play drums at age 4 and the trumpet at 8; when he was 12 he led one of the circus bands.
