Young Man with a Horn (soundtrack)

Young Man with a Horn
Young Man with a Horn
Soundtrack album by Doris Day
Released	1950
Label	Columbia
Doris Day chronology

Young Man with a Horn is an album that was released by Columbia Records in 1950. It features trumpeter Harry James and singer Doris Day performing songs initially recorded for the soundtrack of the film of the same name.

Background and recording

The film Young Man with a Horn was loosely based on the life of Bix Beiderbecke.^[1] The soundtrack was played by trumpeter Harry James and his orchestra.^[1] Doris Day, who appears in the film, also sang on some of the album's tracks.^[1]

Release and reception

Young Man with a Horn was released by Columbia Records in 1950 as the 10-inch LP CL-6106.^[2] According to Billboard, on February 3, 1950, Columbia held an advance screening of the film in Hollywood, along with playback of the new record, for Columbia distributors and dealers, hosted by James and his wife, Betty Grable.^[3] Billboard prognosticated, "Disks will get heavy exploitation thru the pic tie-up coincidental to the film's general release."^[3]

It was enormously successful commercially, spending 11 weeks at the No. 1 spot on Billboard's album charts, albeit non-consecutively.^[4] Day and James shared the 5 percent royalty for album sales.^[5]

Track listing

(All tracks with Harry James, specified ones with Doris Day)

"I May Be Wrong (But I Think You're Wonderful)" (Harry Ruskin/Henry Sullivan) (Doris Day) - 3:01
"The Man I Love" (George Gershwin/Ira Gershwin) - 3:05
"The Very Thought Of You" (Ray Noble) (Doris Day) - 3:00
"Melancholy Rhapsody" (Sammy Cahn/Ray Heindorf) - 2:59
"Get Happy" (Harold Arlen/Ted Koehler) - 2:56
"Too Marvelous For Words" (Richard A. Whiting/Johnny Mercer) (Doris Day) 3:17
"Limehouse Blues" (Philip Braham/Douglas Furber)
"With A Song In My Heart" (Richard Rodgers/Lorenz Hart) (Doris Day) - 3:07

This album was expanded into a 12" version in 1954, Columbia CL 582, and currently available compact disc adding the following tracks:^[6]

"Would I Love You" (B. Russell/Spina) (Doris Day with Harry James)
"Pretty Baby" (Kahn/Van Alstyne/Jackson) (Doris Day without Harry James)
"I Only Have Eyes for You" (Al Dubin/Harry Warren) (Doris Day with Harry James)
"Lullaby of Broadway" (Al Dubin/Harry Warren) (Doris Day with Harry James)

Credits

Milton Ager Composer
Harold Arlen Composer
Ben Bernie Composer
Philip Braham Composer
Sammy Cahn Composer
Hoagy Carmichael Dub Mixing
Buddy Cole Piano
James Cook Sax (Tenor)
Corky Corcoran Sax (Tenor)
Michael Curtiz Director
Doris Day Vocals
Howard Dietz Composer
Kirk Douglas Dub Mixing, Trumpet
Al Dubin Composer
Ziggy Elmer Trombone
J. Filmore Composer
Douglas Furber Composer
George Gershwin Composer
Ira Gershwin Composer
Franz Gruber Composer
Lorenz Hart Composer
Ray Heindorf Composer, Musical Direction
Harry James Composer, Musical Direction, Trumpet
Harry James & His Orchestra Performer, Primary Artist
Gus Kahn Composer
Ted Koehler Composer
Ted McCord Photography
Bruce McDonald Piano
Johnny Mercer Composer
Ray Noble Composer
Maceo Pinkard Composer
Bob Poland Sax (Baritone)
Cole Porter Composer
Tony Rizzi Guitar
Richard Rodgers Composer
Archie Rosate Clarinet
Harry Ruskin Composer
Babe Russin Sax (Tenor)
Willie Smith Sax (Alto)
Max Steiner Composer, Primary Artist
Bob Stone Bass
Henry Sullivan Composer
Swift Composer
Traditional Composer
Egbert VanAlstyne Composer
Jerry Wald Producer
William Wallace Set Decoration
Richard A. Whiting Composer
Fred Witing Composer
Stanley Wrightsman Piano

Source:^[7]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c Jurek, Thom. "Max Steiner: Young Man with a Horn". AllMusic. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
^ "Columbia 10" Album Discography, Part 2 (CL 6100 to CL 6199) 1950-1952".
^ ^a ^b "Col Toots Horn", Billboard, February 11, 1950, pg. 15
^ List of number-one albums of 1950 (U.S.)
^ "Col'bia, Warner in 'Horn' Tie-Up", Billboard, February 4, 1950 pg. 45
^ "Young Man With A Horn (Album) « DISCOVERING DORIS – The longest running Doris Day fan website". www.dorisdaytribute.com. Archived from the original on 2010-12-07.
^ "Young Man with a Horn". AllMusic. Retrieved 14 July 2013.

[AM-1] Jurek, Thom. "Max Steiner: Young Man with a Horn". AllMusic. Retrieved February 25, 2020.

[2] "Columbia 10" Album Discography, Part 2 (CL 6100 to CL 6199) 1950-1952".

[BB1-3] "Col Toots Horn", Billboard, February 11, 1950, pg. 15

[4] List of number-one albums of 1950 (U.S.)

[5] "Col'bia, Warner in 'Horn' Tie-Up", Billboard, February 4, 1950 pg. 45

[6] "Young Man With A Horn (Album) « DISCOVERING DORIS – The longest running Doris Day fan website". www.dorisdaytribute.com. Archived from the original on 2010-12-07.

[7] "Young Man with a Horn". AllMusic. Retrieved 14 July 2013.

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