- Born
- 17 April 1929
Bremen - Died
- 9 June 2015
Palm Beach Gardens - Country
- Germany
- Active
- 1946–
- Record labels
- Polydor Records
- Discography
- 225 albums
Biography
James Last was a jazz musician who played double bass. James Last was born on 17 April 1929 in Bremen and died on 9 June 2015 in Palm Beach Gardens. The music is usually filed under jazz, easy listening and estrada. Record labels: Polydor Records. The discography here lists 225 albums, from “Die gab’s nur einmal: Großes Sorgenbrecher-Potpourri mit Schlagern der letzten 50 Jahre” (1963) to “James Last Plays James Last” (2015). Honours include Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (1978), Honorary Lock keeper (1983) and Goldene Stimmgabel (1991).
James Last 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 reported to have sold an estimated 200 million records worldwide in his lifetime of which 80 million were sold by 1973 and won numerous awards including 200 gold and 14 platinum discs in Germany, the International MIDEM Prize at MIDEM in 1969, and West Germany's highest civilian award, the Bundesverdienstkreuz. His album This Is James Last remained a UK best-seller for 48 weeks, and his song "Games That Lovers Play" has been covered over a hundred times.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Awards
- 1978 Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
- 1983 Honorary Lock keeper
- 1991 Goldene Stimmgabel
- 1995 Echo Pop Honorary Award
- Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the State of Vienna
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did James Last play?
James Last is known for playing double bass.
When and where was James Last born?
James Last was born 17 April 1929 in Bremen.
What are James Last's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Die gab’s nur einmal: Großes Sorgenbrecher-Potpourri mit Schlagern der letzten 50 Jahre (1963), Die gab’s nur einmal, Folge 2: Schlager von gestern und heute zum Tanzen und Mitsingen (1964), Non Stop Dancing '65 (1965), Non Stop Dancing ’65 (1965) and Christmas Dancing (1966).
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