James, Harry 1916-1983
Overview
| Works: | 2,840 works in 4,513 publications in 2 languages and 21,109 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Swing (Music) Jazz Ragtime music Live sound recordings Musical films Nonfiction films Drama Comedy films History Short films |
| Roles: | Performer, Author, Conductor, Instrumentalist, Composer, Arranger, Singer, Lyricist, Actor, Originator, Contributor, Other, Host, Editor, Creator, Bibliographic antecedent, Adapter, Interviewee |
| Classifications: | M1366, 781.654 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Harry James
- Trumpet blues : the life of Harry James by Peter J Levinson( Book )
- Great romances of the 20th century( Visual )
- Contemporary musicians : profiles of the people in music by Suzanne M Bourgoin( )
- Harry James and his orchestra by Charles Garrod( Book )
- I had the craziest dream : from the 20th Century Fox picture "Springtime in the Rockies" by Harry Warren( )
- Do you love me : from the 20th Century-Fox Technicolor musical "Do you love me" by Harry Ruby( )
- I've heard that song before : from the Republic picture "Youth on parade" by Jule Styne( )
- Harry James and his orchestra by George I Hall( Book )
- Harry James and his orchestra by Charles Garrod( Book )
- Moonlight propaganda by Matty Malneck( )
- Buckle down, Winsocki : [from] "Best foot forward" by Hugh Martin( )
- You made me love you : (I didn't want to do it) by James V Monaco( )
- The bands of renown( Book )
- Beware my heart by Sam Coslow( )
- Happy-go-lucky : as sung by Mary Martin and Dick Powell in the Paramount picture "Happy-go-lucky" by Jimmy McHugh( )
- You're lucky : [from] M.G.M. picture "Best foot forward" by Hugh Martin( )
- Velvet moon by Josef Myrow( )
- Bet your bottom dollar : from the 20th Century-Fox musical "If I'm lucky" by Josef Myrow( )
- (Nobody knows better than I) : he's my guy by Don Raye( )
- History of the big bands( Recording )
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Most widely held works by
Harry James
Benny Goodman at Carnegie Hall, 1938 : complete by
Benny Goodman(
Recording
)
6 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 454 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Re-creates the 1938 concert starring Benny Goodman, including several previously unreleased numbers. Also includes Goodman's introductions, which were released to deejays at same time as the 1950 LP
6 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 454 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Re-creates the 1938 concert starring Benny Goodman, including several previously unreleased numbers. Also includes Goodman's introductions, which were released to deejays at same time as the 1950 LP
The call of the jitterbug by
Tana Ross(
Visual
)
4 editions published between 1988 and 2005 in English and held by 265 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Documentary on the jitterbug and lindy hop, a dance craze that swept the nation beginning in Harlem in the 1930s. Delilah Jackson, Mama Lu Parks, George Lloyd, Sugar Sullivan-Niles, Frank Manning, Sandra Gibson, and musicians Bill Dillard and Dizzy Gillespie also reminisce about dancing at the Savoy Ballroom and other popular clubs, which are seen in historical film footage. Parks and Manning are shown teaching the dance, which continues to be performed in clubs and on stage
4 editions published between 1988 and 2005 in English and held by 265 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Documentary on the jitterbug and lindy hop, a dance craze that swept the nation beginning in Harlem in the 1930s. Delilah Jackson, Mama Lu Parks, George Lloyd, Sugar Sullivan-Niles, Frank Manning, Sandra Gibson, and musicians Bill Dillard and Dizzy Gillespie also reminisce about dancing at the Savoy Ballroom and other popular clubs, which are seen in historical film footage. Parks and Manning are shown teaching the dance, which continues to be performed in clubs and on stage
Carnegie Hall jazz concert by
Benny Goodman(
Recording
)
13 editions published between 1950 and 1999 in 3 languages and held by 236 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
13 editions published between 1950 and 1999 in 3 languages and held by 236 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1945 by
Don Byas(
Recording
)
2 editions published in 1989 in English and held by 218 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 1989 in English and held by 218 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Best of the big bands by
Benny Goodman(
Recording
)
19 editions published between 1982 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 209 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
19 editions published between 1982 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 209 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Best foot forward(
Visual
)
8 editions published between 1943 and 2006 in English and held by 201 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In order to boost her waning popularity, a movie queen accepts the invitation of a young cadet to be his date at the senior prom
8 editions published between 1943 and 2006 in English and held by 201 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In order to boost her waning popularity, a movie queen accepts the invitation of a young cadet to be his date at the senior prom
Harry James by
Harry James(
Recording
)
49 editions published between 1965 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 196 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
49 editions published between 1965 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 196 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The King James version by
Harry James(
Recording
)
10 editions published between 1976 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 185 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
10 editions published between 1976 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 185 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
16 most requested songs by
Doris Day(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 1992 in English and held by 182 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1992 in English and held by 182 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mario Lanza(
Visual
)
3 editions published between 1958 and 2000 in English and held by 179 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Films of 3 television programs: Shower of Stars from Sept. 30 and Oct. 28, 1954, and The Christopher Program from Oct. 31. 1957, featuring Mario Lanza, with Betty Grable and Harry James
3 editions published between 1958 and 2000 in English and held by 179 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Films of 3 television programs: Shower of Stars from Sept. 30 and Oct. 28, 1954, and The Christopher Program from Oct. 31. 1957, featuring Mario Lanza, with Betty Grable and Harry James
Earl Hines plays Duke Ellington by
Duke Ellington(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 1988 and held by 174 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1988 and held by 174 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The kings of swing by
Benny Goodman(
Recording
)
12 editions published between 1985 and 2001 in 3 languages and held by 173 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Solomon Jazz Collection
12 editions published between 1985 and 2001 in 3 languages and held by 173 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Solomon Jazz Collection
Private Buckaroo by
Edward Cline(
Visual
)
30 editions published between 1942 and 2012 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 151 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Andrews Sisters, as well as Harry James and his orchestra get drafted and decide to put on a camp show for the soldiers
30 editions published between 1942 and 2012 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 151 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Andrews Sisters, as well as Harry James and his orchestra get drafted and decide to put on a camp show for the soldiers
16 biggest hits by
Rosemary Clooney(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 150 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Contains 11 of her 16 biggest hits from this period, including her four number one singles, Come on-a My House; Half as Much; Hey There; and This Ole House, and more
1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 150 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Contains 11 of her 16 biggest hits from this period, including her four number one singles, Come on-a My House; Half as Much; Hey There; and This Ole House, and more
Trumpet kings by
Burrill Crohn(
Visual
)
4 editions published between 1985 and 2015 in English and held by 149 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Wynton Marsalis presents an overview of twentieth century jazz trumpeters as filmed and videotaped between 1933 and 1984
4 editions published between 1985 and 2015 in English and held by 149 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Wynton Marsalis presents an overview of twentieth century jazz trumpeters as filmed and videotaped between 1933 and 1984
Harry James : best of the big bands by
Harry James(
Recording
)
3 editions published in 1990 in English and German and held by 148 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 1990 in English and German and held by 148 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Trumpet blues : the best of Harry James by
Harry James(
)
5 editions published in 1999 in 4 languages and held by 147 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published in 1999 in 4 languages and held by 147 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Music from the motion picture The aviator(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 145 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 145 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The very best of Benny Goodman by
Benny Goodman(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 144 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 144 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Comin' from a good place by
Harry James(
)
11 editions published between 1976 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 142 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
11 editions published between 1976 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 142 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Goodman, Benny 1909-1986 Other Singer Performer Conductor Author Instrumentalist Composer
- Harry James Orchestra Performer Instrumentalist Musician
- Krupa, Gene 1909-1973 Conductor Performer Instrumentalist Author
- Ellington, Duke 1899-1974 Arranger Performer Lyricist Conductor Proofreader Author Instrumentalist Composer
- Basie, Count 1904-1984 Conductor Performer Instrumentalist Author Composer
- Hampton, Lionel Singer Conductor Performer Instrumentalist Author
- Herman, Woody 1913-1987 Singer Performer Conductor Author Instrumentalist Composer
- Forrest, Helen Singer Performer Author Vocalist
- Sinatra, Frank 1915-1998 Singer Performer Author
- Dorsey, Tommy 1905-1956 Other Arranger Performer Conductor Author Instrumentalist Composer
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African American dance African Americans--Social life and customs Armstrong, Louis, Big band music Blues (Music) Boogie woogie (Music) Clarinet music (Jazz) Clarinet with jazz ensemble Dance Dance orchestra music Dating (Social customs) Davis, Miles Dixieland music Gillespie, Dizzy, Grable, Betty, Holm, John Cecil, Hubbard, Freddie James, Harry, Jazz Jazz musicians Jazz vocals Jitterbug (Dance) Lindy (Dance) Love songs Man-woman relationships Military cadets Motion picture actors and actresses Motion picture music Motion picture music--Excerpts, Arranged Motion picture music--Excerpts--Vocal scores with piano Music Musicals Musicians Operas--Excerpts Piano music (Jazz) Popular music Proms Radio music Ragtime music Revues Soldiers Songs Songs with piano Spouses Swing (Dance) Swing (Music) Trumpet music (Jazz) Trumpet players Trumpet with dance orchestra United States
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Alternative Names
Hagg
Harry Haag James
Harry James
Harry James American trumpeter
Harry James Amerikaans trompettist (1916-1983)
Harry James amerikansk trompetist og orkesterleder
Harry James trombettista statunitense
Harry James trompetista estadounidense (1916-1983)
Harry James US-amerikanischer Trompeter und Bandleader
James H.
James Harry
James, Harry Haag
James Harry Haag 1916-1983
James Harry Hagg
James, Harry Hagg 1916-1983
James, Henry Haag.
James, Henry Haag , 1916-1983
Lames, Harry 1916-1983
Гері Джеймз
Джеймс, Гарри
הארי ג'יימס
هاري جيمس
هری جیمز
হ্যারি জেমস
ハリー・ジェイムス
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