Person · German big band leader & composer, 1929–2015
James Last
Albums
679
Members
5
Active
1929–2015
Origin
Germany
Biography
James Last (also known as "Hansi") (born Hans Last, 17 April 1929) is a German composer and big band leader. His "happy music" made his numerous albums best-sellers in Germany and the United Kingdom. His composition, "Happy Heart", became an international success in interpretations by Andy Williams and Petula Clark. According to the British Hit Singles & Albums book, he has reportedly sold in excess of seventy million albums worldwide.
Discography
Tricks In Rhythm
Die gab’s nur einmal: Großes Sorgenbrecher-Potpourri mit Schlagern der letzten 50 Jahre
Die gab’s nur einmal, Folge 2: Schlager von gestern und heute zum Tanzen und Mitsingen
Non Stop Dancing '65
Non Stop Dancing ’65
A Date With James Last
Ännchen von Tharau bittet zum Tanz
Christmas Dancing
Classics Up to Date
Concerto per Natale
Hammond à gogo Vol. II
Happy Christmas From James Last
Non Stop & À Gogo
Non Stop Dancing ’66
This Is James Last
This Is James Last
Trumpet à gogo
Amboss-Polka
American Patrol / La Bamba
Games That Lovers Play
James Last Meets Helmut Zacharias
James Last Presents George Walker
Non Stop Dancing '67/2
Non Stop Dancing ’67/2
Sax à gogo
Tanz In Der Hammond-Bar
The Last Waltz (Der Letzte Walzer Mit Dir)
Barcarolle
Bye Bye Blackbird
Die Dreigroschenoper: Songs & Szenen
Goes Classic
Guitar à gogo
His Musical World
Humba Humba à gogo
James Last à gogo
Käpt’n James bittet zum Tanz
Morgens Um Sieben Ist Die Welt Noch In Ordnung
Mr. Partyking
Non Stop Dancing 68
Non Stop Dancing ’68
Non Stop Dancing 7
Piano à gogo
Rock Around With Me!
Sekai Wa Futari No Tameni
Sekai Wa Futari No Tameni
Skokiaan / Down By The Riverside
The James Last Treasury
Trumpet à gogo 3
Trumpet à gogo Vol. 2
Ännchen von Tharau bittet zum Tanz 2
Classics Up to Date, Volume 2
Dancing à gogo: 40 Hits für Ihre Party
Hair
Happy Heart
Happy Lehár
In Concert
Non Stop Dancing 8
Non Stop Dancing 8
Non Stop Dancing 9
Non Stop Evergreens
Credits
Ranked #3,738 of 14,615 producers — 365.45 career Groove across 26 records.
All rolesProducer 193Arranger 59Writer 15Conductor 13Instrument 7Performer 7Composer 6Liner Notes 5Performing Orchestra 5Editor 2Orchestrator 1
Superlast Superparty
Melodies of the Century
Nimm mich mit, Käpt’n James, auf die Reise
Paradiesvogel
Sing mit: Laß’ die Puppen tanzen
Ännchen von Tharau bittet zum Träumen
Hansimania
Non Stop Dancing ’82: Hits Around the World
Tango
Caribbean Nights
Rosen aus dem Süden: James Last spielt Johann Strauss
The Cat Strikes Again...
Copacabana: Happy Dancing
Ein festliches Konzert zur Weihnachtszeit mit James Last
Hereinspaziert zur Polka-Party
Last the Whole Night Long
Music by Candlelight
The Non Stop Dancing Sound of the 80’s
Classics Up to Date 5
New Non Stop Dancing 79
Non Stop Dancing 78
Auf last geht’s los
James Last spielt Robert Stolz
Western Party
Classics Up to Date, Volume 4
Happy Marching
Happy Summer Night
"… mein Leben ist Musik…"
Non Stop Dancing 1976/2
10 Years Non Stop – Jubilee Album
Beachparty 6
In the Mood for Trumpets
Make the Party Last
Non Stop Dancing 1976
Rock Me Gently
Sing mit 3
Tulpen uit Amsterdam
Well Kept Secret
Classics Up to Date, Volume 3
Polka-Party 3
Violins in Love
Classics
Käpt’n James auf allen Meeren
Non Stop Dancing 1973
Beachparty 3
Love Must Be the Reason
Music From Across the Way / Endless Journey
Russland zwischen Tag und Nacht
Beachparty 2
Happyning
In Concert
Last of Old England
Polka-Party
Voodoo-Party
Around the World
Non Stop Dancing 11
Ännchen von Tharau bittet zum Tanz 2
Classics Up to Date, Volume 2
Hair
Happy Lehár