My dad was a jazz trumpeter and Harry James was his hero. My dad had a photo of me as a baby that was actually signed by Harry James, wishing me a happy life. He had it in his wallet until the day he died. My mom gave it to me and I still have it to this day.
I’m a 46 year old who had a dream about being at this very concert. A friend of mine told me that I watch too much You Tube. I just love Harry James that much!
I had a dream where I took my grandma and grandpas hands and I walked them to somewhat of a theater and they sat on one of those seats that were on a balcony for two. Kin of what Abraham Lincoln was sitting in before he was assassinated. Anyways I saw them sit down and I turned around and I saw tex Beneke (which was Glenn Miller’s lead tenor saxophonist and vocalist.) he was leading Glenn’s AAF band after he had died. Then out of nowhere I was in Tex’s shoes, literally I was Tex Beneke and I was conducting the band as they played “moonlight serenade.”
@@Melody_Mike.4460 Wow 😯! That’s a cool dream! It might mean that you desire to be a big time professional musician. I’m a semi professional musician who has similar desires. All we can do is do our best!
This is from the 1944 musical Bathing Beauty a breathtaking movie Esther Williams is a great swimmer and gorgeous Red Skelton is hilarious.....and Harry James and his band is incredible as you see here -- so much talent all in one movie, but that was what so many of these old movies were like -- great talent on so many levels -- that's why they endure
MGM always presented the big bands in their films so beautifully and well-choreographed. I met Harry James when he stopped by for an interview on the big band radio show I assisted on in my teens. Our studio was on the Steel Pier in Atlantic City, where James and his band played for a week. This was many years ago, back in the late 70s, but I do remember he was very nice, cordial and still very enthusiastic about his music. I also remember he was the only name guest we had on that requested we play records from other bands he liked.
I dont mean to be offtopic but does anybody know of a tool to get back into an Instagram account..? I was stupid lost my login password. I would appreciate any help you can offer me
I was born in '95 and was inspired by these movies as a kid to play trumpet. Still playing to this day. Wish this music was the norm these days. Love it 💯%
People say rock n' roll started with Elvis etc. in the 50s. I disagree; this jitterbug-rhythm that closes this track is the tempo and chords of rock in my opinion. And the dancing is very similar.
Back in the 50s, most bands still had some brass backing, eventually gravitating towards the sax. But yes, I agree: the early rock rhythms were nearly identical to those of the great swing bands.
Oh toot that trumpet Harry! Literally one of the best trumpet players from this great era! My favourite part is from 1:25 to 2:13...SO good!😚😁 Keep Swingin' everyone!😉
Unfortunatelly I can't upload the complete movie, cause UA-cam block it worldwide because of copyright contents. I also have other stereo tunes from this movei but let's veiweable only this one unfortunatelly.
Amo está hermosa! Canción. Me la gozó cuando la escucho, hasta la bailó como lo hacíamos en ese tiempo, con ritmo y elegancia. Definitivamente! Está canción recarga mi alma de buena energia... me hace viajar al pasado! Y me encanta todo de este vídeo! Los músicos cuando ríen y tocan cada uno su instrumento.. 💖💖💖 parezco niña mirando el vídeo y riendo.. encantada jajajaja
Sem a menor sombra de dúvida um dos MAIORES MOMENTOS DA ERA DO SWING!!! Muito eletrizante mesmo!!! Harry James foi o único band leader a cometer a proeza de derrotar uma vez GLENN MILLER na popularide! Não foi a toa que o Mestre o indicou para substituí-Lo no comando do Programa de Rádio Chesterfield em 1942 quando o Mestre se alistou na Força Aérea!
That's Micky Scrima, one of the best of the big band drummers, who also happens to be my Dad. He appeared in several movies with Harry James, but this one was his favorite, mainly because they were the most popular band in the world at that time, and they were shooting their scenes with a hundred or so of the most beautiful starlets in Hollywood, all wearing bathing suits! He always had a GREAT head of hair.
@@ScrimmageDFW you might have known Corky Corcoran, Jack Perciful and Red Kelly too? They all played with my Dad too, Don Ober (guitar). Corky during the late 30’s/earlier 40’s and Jack and Red during the 70’s.
My dad was a jazz trumpeter and Harry James was his hero. My dad had a photo of me as a baby that was actually signed by Harry James, wishing me a happy life. He had it in his wallet until the day he died. My mom gave it to me and I still have it to this day.
That's pretty Neat !
I’m a 46 year old who had a dream about being at this very concert. A friend of mine told me that I watch too much You Tube. I just love Harry James that much!
every man has a dream
I had a dream where I took my grandma and grandpas hands and I walked them to somewhat of a theater and they sat on one of those seats that were on a balcony for two. Kin of what Abraham Lincoln was sitting in before he was assassinated. Anyways I saw them sit down and I turned around and I saw tex Beneke (which was Glenn Miller’s lead tenor saxophonist and vocalist.) he was leading Glenn’s AAF band after he had died. Then out of nowhere I was in Tex’s shoes, literally I was Tex Beneke and I was conducting the band as they played “moonlight serenade.”
@@Melody_Mike.4460 Wow 😯! That’s a cool dream! It might mean that you desire to be a big time professional musician. I’m a semi professional musician who has similar desires. All we can do is do our best!
im 30 years old and i always listen to Harry James i wish I was able to live in the 50 or 60s this generation sucks
You are 100 percent correct I was born in 1950 and thank God everyday I was. Sorry you missed the best of times.
I'm also 30 - I feel the SAME way
This is from the 1944 musical Bathing Beauty a breathtaking movie Esther Williams is a great swimmer and gorgeous Red Skelton is hilarious.....and Harry James and his band is incredible as you see here -- so much talent all in one movie, but that was what so many of these old movies were like -- great talent on so many levels -- that's why they endure
MGM always presented the big bands in their films so beautifully and well-choreographed. I met Harry James when he stopped by for an interview on the big band radio show I assisted on in my teens. Our studio was on the Steel Pier in Atlantic City, where James and his band played for a week. This was many years ago, back in the late 70s, but I do remember he was very nice, cordial and still very enthusiastic about his music. I also remember he was the only name guest we had on that requested we play records from other bands he liked.
Some of the best hornblower's on the planet came from that 1930s and 1940s big band era.....
The best music
My dad played trumpet in the 30s and 40s with Russ Morgan
@@ncolencolett4296 wow that’s cool
Cant argue with that...
I dont mean to be offtopic but does anybody know of a tool to get back into an Instagram account..?
I was stupid lost my login password. I would appreciate any help you can offer me
@Damon Dallas instablaster ;)
My dad loved Harry James. What a wonderful song to hear again! Thank you!!!
Gorgeous color!
I'll bet that a generation of trumpet players were inspired to take the instrument because of this clip back in the day.
I was born in '95 and was inspired by these movies as a kid to play trumpet. Still playing to this day. Wish this music was the norm these days. Love it 💯%
Means you have great taste in pop music
he put together classical sound and clean attack and madness of real jazz!!!!
Music to win wars by. And win they did! The greatest generation. Thank God for them.
best trumpet player
im so glad a video performance of this song was recorded!
Wow this trumpet player is awesome 🙏👏👏👏
People say rock n' roll started with Elvis etc. in the 50s.
I disagree; this jitterbug-rhythm that closes this track is the tempo and chords of rock in my opinion.
And the dancing is very similar.
No sí, el rock comenzó en los años 50 con Elvis Presley, y aún prevalece.
Rock and Roll definitely goes back before Elvis. Look for Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
Back in the 50s, most bands still had some brass backing, eventually gravitating towards the sax. But yes, I agree: the early rock rhythms were nearly identical to those of the great swing bands.
Oh toot that trumpet Harry! Literally one of the best trumpet players from this great era! My favourite part is from 1:25 to 2:13...SO good!😚😁 Keep Swingin' everyone!😉
Mine too!
@@Tristan_SingsJazz Yes!💖
That sizzling sound from the trumpet section came because Harry had them all play the same mouthpiece: the Parduba Double-Cup No. 5.
A true all-time classic!
Love this
Masterpiece
Great musicians. Humorous cinematography.
Gracias, me hiciste el dia
Unfortunatelly I can't upload the complete movie, cause UA-cam block it worldwide because of copyright contents. I also have other stereo tunes from this movei but let's veiweable only this one unfortunatelly.
Amo está hermosa! Canción. Me la gozó cuando la escucho, hasta la bailó como lo hacíamos en ese tiempo, con ritmo y elegancia. Definitivamente! Está canción recarga mi alma de buena energia... me hace viajar al pasado! Y me encanta todo de este vídeo! Los músicos cuando ríen y tocan cada uno su instrumento.. 💖💖💖 parezco niña mirando el vídeo y riendo.. encantada jajajaja
Wow.
Hermosa interpretación, gracias por compartir
Great Harry James :)
My mother and her sister went to see him in Beaumont, TX when they were in high school. She told me that she met the back of his head in person. LOL
Bathing Beauty (1944)
Que musica linda - Gostei muito, não consigo parar de ouvir.
1:24 - 2:14 is my favorite part
That was killer.
How cool was Harry James?
🥵🥵🥵🔥🔥🔥
Браво!
La Magia della Musica Misteriosa che Bellezza 🙏🎵🎶🌷💫🌙🦋
Ésto si es música de la buena aunque transcurra siglos
Que lindo som meu Deuss
Sem a menor sombra de dúvida um dos MAIORES MOMENTOS DA ERA DO SWING!!!
Muito eletrizante mesmo!!!
Harry James foi o único band leader a cometer a proeza de derrotar uma vez GLENN MILLER na popularide!
Não foi a toa que o Mestre o indicou para substituí-Lo no comando do Programa de Rádio Chesterfield em 1942 quando o Mestre se alistou na Força Aérea!
Born in a carnival tent. Parents were circus people
Cool..😎
Who was the drummer with the 50's 'do?
That's Micky Scrima, one of the best of the big band drummers, who also happens to be my Dad. He appeared in several movies with Harry James, but this one was his favorite, mainly because they were the most popular band in the world at that time, and they were shooting their scenes with a hundred or so of the most beautiful starlets in Hollywood, all wearing bathing suits! He always had a GREAT head of hair.
@@ScrimmageDFW you might have known Corky Corcoran, Jack Perciful and Red Kelly too? They all played with my Dad too, Don Ober (guitar). Corky during the late 30’s/earlier 40’s and Jack and Red during the 70’s.
❤
What movie is this from?
Bathing Beauty
At 1:35 he comes up a bit like the character Morph through the table.
That made me laugh so hard lmao
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Hey whats the first song that played before Harry popped in?
I need a transcription for this lol
NOW THAT WAS STILL HEARABLE
original stere sounds pretty sus, given the age of this film.
What movie is this
Is this not jazz?
Dude didn’t miss one note wtf
That’s Harry James for you. A master of his craft 🔥