Name Jack Little Albums A Cheerful Little Earful Education University of Iowa | Spouse Lila Leeds Role Composer | |
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Died April 9, 1956, Hollywood, Florida, United States Similar People Lila Leeds, Joe Young, Buddy Kaye | ||
I m in the mood for love little jack little orchestra 1935
Jack Little (born John Leonard; May 30, 1899 – April 9, 1956), (Another source gives his birth date as May 28, 1902.) sometimes credited Little Jack Little, was a British-born American composer, singer, pianist, actor, and songwriter whose songs were featured in several movies. He is not to be confused with the burlesque comedian also known as "Little" Jack Little, who stood 4'5".
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- I m in the mood for love little jack little orchestra 1935
- Early years
- Career
- Recognition
- Personal life
- Death
- References
Early years
Little was born in the Silvertown section of London, but moved to the United States when he was 9 years old, growing up in Waterloo, Iowa. He was educated in pre-med classes at the University of Iowa, where he played in and organized the university band.
Career
Early in his career, Little worked at radio stations, including WSAI and WLW, both in Cincinnati, Ohio. He had a 15-minute daily program (originating from WLW) on NBC radio in the early 1930s.
Little toured the country with an orchestra, appearing in hotels, night clubs, and on radio. In one such touring appearance on radio, at WOC in Davenport, Iowa, Little "made a new endurance record for himself ... when he remained on the air three hours and sixteen minutes ... [and] sang fifty-one songs in answer to thousands of requests." He collaborated musically with Tommie Malie, Dick Finch, John Siras, and Joe Young.
In 1928 he joined ASCAP. From 1933–37, he recorded prolifically, starting on Bluebird, Columbia, and finally ARC, playing in a light society dance band style. He often worked with musical director Mitchell Ayres. His compositions include Jealous, I Promise You, A Shanty in Old Shanty Town and You're a Heavenly Thing. Details of his chart success per Joel Whitburn are given below.
Recognition
Little has a star at 6618 Hollywood Boulevard in the Radio section of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It was dedicated February 8, 1960.
Personal life
He was married to Thea Hellman, who died in 1940; they had two children.
Death
Little died April 9, 1956, at his home in Hollywood, Florida.