Dick Haymes
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Biography
[Edit]Dick Haymes was one of the most splendid ballad singers of his era, the near-equal of Crosby and Sinatra on classics of the form like "It Can't Be Wrong," "Till the End of Time," and "It Might as Well Be Spring." Though he was unable to cash in during the '50s golden era of adult pop (due to alcoholism, troubles with the government, and a few tempestuous relationships), Haymes continued performing and recording until his death in 1980.
Born in Buenos Aires in 1918, Haymes was the son of British parents, who at the time were living on the cattle ranch they owned in Argentina. After they separated, he was reared by his mother in Paris before the Depression crippled their finances. He spent the rest of his formative years in the United States, where his mother performed as a singer. Haymes made his own professional debut at the age of 15, singing with a hotel band in New Jersey while on summer vacation. He left school in 1933 to move to Hollywood, and worked as a stuntman or extra on several films during the mid-'30s. After writing a few songs in 1939, he approached Harry James with hopes the bandleader would buy them; though James wasn't very impressed with his songwriting skills, he hired Haymes one year later, to replace Frank Sinatra as his leading male singer.
During 1941-1942, Dick Haymes recorded a few hits with James, including "A Sinner Kissed an Angel" and "The Devil Sat Down and Cried." (His biggest hit with James, "I'll Get By (As Long as I Have You)," hit number one in 1944, three years after its recording.) Haymes also sang with Benny Goodman and Tommy Dorsey before signing to Decca in 1943. One of his first singles, "You'll Never Know," hit number one in July 1943. Another, "It Can't Be Wrong," was also a substantial hit at the same time. He moved from extra to starring roles in Hollywood, most notably appearing in 1945's State Fair, and scored a Top Five hit with the Oscar-winning "It Might as Well Be Spring" from the film. Though he never again scored another number one hit, Haymes spent much of the mid-'40s near the top of the charts with the songs "Put Your Arms Around Me, Honey," "Laura," "Till the End of Time," and "That's for Me." He also hosted a radio show with Helen Forrest, and starred in several more films after the success of State Fair.
Though the hits continued until the end of the decade, both Haymes' professional and personal life began to decline. He divorced his wife, actress Joanne Dru, began drinking heavily, and mishandled his finances. Many of his film appearances were panned and he was eventually dropped from his movie and recording contracts. A whirlwind romance and two-year marriage to Rita Hayworth hardly settled things down; when added to immigration and tax troubles, it made for a very obvious low point in the singer's life.
He began a professional comeback in 1955, thanks to a contract with Capitol Records, the foremost label for adult pop. Haymes recorded two LPs for Capitol, Rain or Shine and Moondreams, but continued to be plagued by alcoholism. After moving to Ireland in the early '60s, Haymes finally kicked his drinking habit and returned to recording with 1969's Now and Then, which alternated Haymes classics with more contemporary material. He moved back to America in the '70s, performing numerous club dates and recording a live album at Cocoanut Grove. He last recorded in 1978, and lost his long bout with cancer two years later.
Title: Till the End of Time
Artist: Dick Haymes
Genre: Electronica, Dancefloor, Pop, Dance Pop, Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Sounds Of Music pres. Dick Haymes (Digitally Re-Mastered Recordings)
Artist: Dick Haymes
Genre: Pop
Title: Oldies But Goldies pres. Dick Haymes (Digitally Re-Mastered Recordings)
Artist: Dick Haymes
Genre: Jazz
Collections
Title: Broadway - America's Music (1935-2005)
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Christmas Memories
Genre:
Title: Ultimate Memories
Genre: Pop
Title: The Rodgers & Hammerstein Collection
Genre: Pop
Title: Xmas Inspiration: The Christmas Hits for You
Genre:
Title: The Christmas Hits
Genre: Traditional Pop Music
Title: Composers On Broadway (Box Set)
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Timeless Songbooks: Songs of Cole Porter
Genre: Pop
Title: The 50 Best Duets Ever
Genre: Pop
Title: The Divas Sing Gershwin
Genre: Jazz
Title: Evergreens - Those Good Old Songs - 2
Genre: Pop
Title: Merry Christmas! Songs & Holiday Music
Genre: Jazz
Title: A Mixed Bag of Hits, Vol. 2
Genre: Pop
Title: Gospel Christmas Highlights
Genre: Gospel, Traditional Pop Music
Title: Big Hits & Highlights Of 1950, Vol. 6
Genre: Pop
Title: The Greatest St. Valentines Day Love Songs, Vol. 7
Genre: Pop
Title: Jolly Old Christmas
Genre:
Title: Remembering the 40's
Genre:
Title: The Greatest Hits of the Forties, Vol. 2
Genre:
Title: The Nelson Riddle Collection 1941-62, Vol. 1
Genre: Pop
Title: Original Hits: The Crooners
Genre: Jazz
Title: Rare Vintage Christmas Songs & Carols
Genre: Traditional Pop Music
Title: Christmas of Yesteryear
Genre: Pop
Title: Original Christmas Classics
Genre: Kids
Title: Big Hits & Highlights of 1949, Vol. 9
Genre: Pop
Title: Rosie the Riveter (Songs That Won the War)
Genre: Jazz
Title: Oldies Mega Hits of the Jazz Era
Genre: Jazz, Contemporary Jazz
Title: Wonderful World Of Chritmas
Genre:
Title: I Heart Christmas
Genre: Kids
Title: Big Music Shuffle, Vol. 2
Title: Gershwin Tribute
Title: Christmas Hits, Vol. 2
Genre: World Music, Traditional Pop Music
Title: Vintage Jazz, Vol. 8
Genre: Jazz
Title: Christmas Hits, Vol. 2
Genre:
Title: A Retrospective Jule Styne (Volume 2)
Genre: Pop
Title: Discover 50s Crooners
Genre:
Title: Big Hits & Highlights Of 1950, Vol. 15
Genre: Pop
Title: Super Tracks & Great Singers Vol. 15
Genre: Electronica, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Big Music Shuffle, Vol. 1
Title: Academy Award Winning Songs
Genre: Pop, Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Academy Award Winning Songs
Genre: Pop, Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Super Tracks & Great Singers Vol. 12
Genre: Electronica, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Oscar Hammerstein II Out of My Dreams
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Big Hits & Highlights of 1952 Volume 25
Genre: Pop
Title: The Definitive Tribute to Cole Porter & Irving Berlin
Genre: Pop
Title: Retro Jazz Xmas
Genre:
Title: Big Hits & Highlights of 1944 Volume 4
Genre: Pop
Title: Vocal Jazz 1
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jerome Kern Songbook
Genre: Pop
Title: Your Easter Present - Oldies Hit Parade
Genre: Pop
Title: Jerome Kern Songbook
Genre:
Title: 100 Vintage Holiday Classics
Genre: Traditional Pop Music
Title: Your Birthday Present - Song Mix - 9
Genre: Pop
Title: Golden Years Vol. 1
Genre:
Featuring albums
Title: 12 Songs from Call Me Madam with Selections from Panama Hattie
Artist: Call Me Madam
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: The Great Songwriters - Irving Berlin
Artist: Irving Berlin
Genre: Pop, Songwriter/Lyricist, Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Up in Central Park (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Artist: Sigmund Romberg
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: The Poet of the Piano - The Best of Carmen Cavallaro
Artist: Carmen Cavallaro
Genre: Electronica, Jazz, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Oldies But Goldies (Digitally Re-Mastered Recordings)
Artist: Musikladen Various Artists
Genre: Jazz
Title: Oscar Hammerstein II Out Of My Dreams
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack, Vocal & Symphonic
Title: Crooners
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: World Music, Latin, Pop, Alternative, Theatre/Soundtrack, Classical, Vocal & Symphonic
Title: The Complete Decca Masters (Plus)
Artist: Judy Garland
Genre: Pop, Theatre/Soundtrack, Classical, Opera
Title: 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Les Paul
Artist: Les Paul
Genre: Rock
Title: Bandstand Memories 1938 to 1948
Artist: Harry James
Genre: Jazz, Pop, Pop Rock, Theatre/Soundtrack, Vocal & Symphonic
Title: Golden Years Vol. 1
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Pop, Theatre/Soundtrack, Vocal & Symphonic