James Last (German pronunciation: [tʃeɪms last], [dʃeɪms lɑːst]; born Hans Last; 17 April 1929 – 9 June 2015) was a German composer and big band leader of the James Last Orchestra. Initially a jazz bassist, his trademark "happy music" made his numerous albums best-sellers in Germany and the United Kingdom, with 65 of his albums reaching the charts in the UK alone. His composition "Happy Heart" became an international success in interpretations by Andy Williams and Petula Clark. Last is... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, James Last first charted in 1966 with Games That Lovers Play.The artist placed 8 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.The artist scored 3 UK Top‑75 entries.On US AC the artist achieved 4 Top‑10s, 2 of which peaked at number‑one.On US Country the artist achieved 1 number‑one.
Top songs: #1: Fool - #2: Happy Heart - #3: Games That Lovers Play - #4: When the Snow Is on the Roses - #5: Now I Know
Now I Know
Eddie Fisher
Music from Across the Way
Andy Williams
Zamfir and James Last
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