Tag: Helen Forrest

Anatomy Of A Song – It Had To Be ME?

by BG, posted in Anatomy of a Song, Big Band, Boomers, Easy Listening, Music, Nostalgia, Retirement, Seniors, Video

Isham Jones kept pretty busy in the 1920s and 1930s as the leader of a popular orchestra, but years later his legacy is more about his songwriting ability. He was the composer of a number of familiar songs, among them "I'll See You In My Dreams," "There Is No Greater Love," and our Anatomy of … Continue reading Anatomy Of A Song – It Had To Be ME?

The Blue Lady — Helen Forrest

by BG, posted in Big Band, Boomers, Jazz, Music, Nostalgia, Retirement, Seniors

I was listening to one of my favorites recently, and as I enjoyed the music I thought to myself that it was a perfect example of how the singers who performed in the big band era did their job. The song, performed by Harry James and his orchestra with a vocal by songbird Helen Forrest, … Continue reading The Blue Lady — Helen Forrest