You Made Me Love You - Helen Forrest and Harry James

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- 1941. Popular Big Band- era version of the song performed by talented singer Helen Forrest. It became trumpet player & band leader Harry James' signature recording.

- At the peak of Helen Forrest's career, she was the most popular female singer in the U.S. For her work with the bands of Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, & Harry James, she is known as "the voice of the name bands" & is regarded by some as the best female vocalist of the swing era. "A performer that some might not consider a jazz vocalist, but one with exceptional ability to project lyrics & also an excellent interpreter." She conveyed a 'girl-next-door' quality" through her "femininity & warmth of her voice & the clear, emotional phrasing of her lyrics."

In the early 1940s, Forrest had a love affair with bandleader Harry James. The relationship ended shortly before James met actress Betty Grable who he would later marry. Forrest wrote, "I've had 3 marriages & I never married Harry, but he was the love of my life. Let's face it, I still carry a torch for the so-and-so.".. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen_Forrest

- 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 1939- 1946. He was active with his band until his death in 1983. James was especially known among musicians for his technical proficiency as well as his tone, & was influential on new trumpet players from the late 1930s into the 1940s. He also acted in a number of films that usually featured his band.. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_James

- Song, 'You Made Me Love You'
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You_Made_Me_Love_You_(I_Didn%27t_Want_to_Do_It)

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1. Kick. N/T

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2. live instruments and no autotune, imagine that nt

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3. The real thang, luv it.