Dick Haymes
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Richard Benjamin "Dick" Haymes (September 13, 1918 – March 28, 1980) was an Argentine
actor
and one of the most popular male vocalists
of the 1940s and early 1950s. He was the older brother of Bob Haymes
, who was an actor, television host, and songwriter.
-born Marguerite Haymes (1894–1987), a well-known vocal coach and instructor. Dick Haymes became a vocalist in a number of big bands, worked in Hollywood, on radio, and in films throughout the 1940s/1950s.
he asserted his non-belligerent status as a citizen of Argentina, which was neutral. Hollywood-based columnists Louella Parsons
and Hedda Hopper
seized upon this at the time, questioning Haymes' patriotism; but the story had little effect on Haymes' career. About that time, he was classified 4-F by the draft board because of hypertension
. As part of his draft examination, he was confined for a short period to a hospital at Ellis Island
, which confirmed his hypertension. However, Haymes' decision would come back to haunt him in 1953 when he went to Hawaii (then a territory and, technically, not part of the United States) without first notifying immigration authorities. On trying to return to the mainland United States Haymes was almost deported back to Argentina but somehow won his battle to remain in the United States.
(1941–1949), Rita Hayworth
(1953–1955), and Fran Jeffries
(1958–1964). He was also married to Nora Eddington
, a former wife of Erroll Flynn. Haymes' wives bore him six children in all. His daughter, Stephanie Haymes, was married to musician Bernie Taupin
.
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
and one of the most popular male vocalists
Singing
Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
of the 1940s and early 1950s. He was the older brother of Bob Haymes
Bob Haymes
Robert Haymes , also known under the stage names Robert Stanton and Bob Stanton, was an American singer, songwriter, actor and radio and television host. He is best remembered today for co-writing the song "That's All", considered part of the Great American Songbook...
, who was an actor, television host, and songwriter.
Biography
Haymes was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1918. His mother, whom Haymes predeceased, was IrishIreland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
-born Marguerite Haymes (1894–1987), a well-known vocal coach and instructor. Dick Haymes became a vocalist in a number of big bands, worked in Hollywood, on radio, and in films throughout the 1940s/1950s.
World War II
Haymes's birth in Argentina to non-U.S. citizens meant he was not legally an American citizen. In order to avoid military service during World War IIWorld War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
he asserted his non-belligerent status as a citizen of Argentina, which was neutral. Hollywood-based columnists Louella Parsons
Louella Parsons
Louella Parsons was the first American news-writer movie columnist in the United States. She was a gossip columnist who, for many years, was an influential arbiter of Hollywood mores, often feared and hated by the individuals, mostly actors, whose careers she could negatively impact via her...
and Hedda Hopper
Hedda Hopper
Hedda Hopper was an American actress and gossip columnist, whose long-running feud with friend turned arch-rival Louella Parsons became at least as notorious as many of Hopper's columns.-Early life:...
seized upon this at the time, questioning Haymes' patriotism; but the story had little effect on Haymes' career. About that time, he was classified 4-F by the draft board because of hypertension
Hypertension
Hypertension or high blood pressure is a cardiac chronic medical condition in which the systemic arterial blood pressure is elevated. What that means is that the heart is having to work harder than it should to pump the blood around the body. Blood pressure involves two measurements, systolic and...
. As part of his draft examination, he was confined for a short period to a hospital at Ellis Island
Ellis Island
Ellis Island in New York Harbor was the gateway for millions of immigrants to the United States. It was the nation's busiest immigrant inspection station from 1892 until 1954. The island was greatly expanded with landfill between 1892 and 1934. Before that, the much smaller original island was the...
, which confirmed his hypertension. However, Haymes' decision would come back to haunt him in 1953 when he went to Hawaii (then a territory and, technically, not part of the United States) without first notifying immigration authorities. On trying to return to the mainland United States Haymes was almost deported back to Argentina but somehow won his battle to remain in the United States.
Later years
He experienced serious financial problems later in life and at one point was forced into bankruptcy.Marriages
Haymes was married six times. His more notable marriages were to film actresses Joanne DruJoanne Dru
Joanne Dru was an American film and television actress, known for such films as Red River and All the King's Men.-Career:...
(1941–1949), Rita Hayworth
Rita Hayworth
Rita Hayworth was an American film actress and dancer who attained fame during the 1940s as one of the era's top stars...
(1953–1955), and Fran Jeffries
Fran Jeffries
Fran Jeffries is an American singer, actress, and model.-Career:She had a cameo in the 1963 film The Pink Panther, in which she sang a song called "Meglio Stasera " while she danced provocatively around a fireplace...
(1958–1964). He was also married to Nora Eddington
Nora Eddington
Nora Eddington is best known as the second wife of actor Errol Flynn. She was also featured as an actress in several minor film roles.-Background & early life:...
, a former wife of Erroll Flynn. Haymes' wives bore him six children in all. His daughter, Stephanie Haymes, was married to musician Bernie Taupin
Bernie Taupin
Bernard John "Bernie" Taupin is an English lyricist, poet, and singer, best known for his long-term collaboration with Elton John, writing the lyrics for the majority of the star's songs, making his lyrics some of the best known in pop-rock's history.In 1967, Taupin answered an advertisement in...
.
78rpm albums
Dick Haymes Sings - Carmen Cavallaro at the Piano - Irving Berlin Songs (1948 Decca Record)Original LPs
- Rain or ShineRain or Shine (Dick Haymes album)Rain Or Shine is an album from Dick Haymes. Released in 1955 and with musical direction by Ian Bernard plus Johnny Mandel on Love Is Here To Stay and Come Rain Or Come Shine.-Track listing:-Recording musicians:*Dick Haymes...
(1955) - MoondreamsMoondreamsMoondreams is an album from Dick Haymes, released in 1957, arranged & conducted by Ian Bernard. Concert master of the sessions was Felix Slatkin.-Track listing:#"If I Should Lose You"...
(1957) - Look at Me Now!Look at Me Now!Look at Me Now! is an album from Dick Haymes. Released in 1956 or 1957, with Cy Coleman at the piano, arranged & conducted by Maury Laws.-Track listing:Side 1:#You Stepped Out of a Dream#This Time the Dream's on Me#You're My Girl...
(1956 or 1957) - Richard the Lion-Hearted - Dick Haymes that is!Richard the Lion-Hearted - Dick Haymes that is!Richard the Lion-Hearted - Dick Haymes that is! is an album from Dick Haymes. Released in 1960, arranged & conducted by Ralph Burns.-Track listing:#"Pick Yourself Up" #"Blue Champagne"...
(1960)
LP compilations
- Dick Haymes (1950s)
- Little White Lies (1958)
- Dick Haymes - Maury Laws Orchestra / Featuring Cy Coleman (1960s)
- Love Letters (1960s)
- Spotlight On -- Dick Haymes Sings Romantic Ballads - Featuring Johnny Kay (1960s)
- Easy (1973)
- ImaginationImagination (Dick Haymes)Imagination is a compilation album from Dick Haymes released in 1982.Tracks 3, 7, 21-26 with the Carmen Dragon Orchestra .Tracks 2, 4-6, 27 with Al Lerner and his Orchestra ....
(1982) (also available on CD)
Selected CD compilations
- (1990) Richard the Lion-Hearted - Dick Haymes that is! (1990) re-issue of the vinyl album
- Imagination (1992)
- The Very Best of Dick Haymes, Vol. 1 (1997)
- The Very Best of Dick Haymes, Vol. 2 (1997)
- The Complete Columbia Recordings - with Harry James and Benny Goodman (1998)
- Little White Lies: 25 Original Mono Recordings 1942-1050. Living Era. ASV Mono. CD AJA 5387 (2001)
- Christmas Wishes (2002, radio transcriptions)
- Golden Years of Dick Haymes (2003)
- The Complete Capitol CollectionThe Complete Capitol Collection (Dick Haymes)The Complete Capitol Collection is a compilation album from Dick Haymes released in 2006.Many Haymes fans and Jazz/ crooner aficionados have eagerly awaited the release of these great recordings from the Haymes' catalogue....
(2006)
Filmography
- Dramatic School (1938)
- Du Barry Was a Lady (1943)
- Four Jills in a JeepFour Jills in a JeepFour Jills in a Jeep is a 1944 film starring Kay Francis, Carole Landis, Martha Raye, and Mitzi Mayfair as themselves, re-enacting their USO tour of Europe and North Africa during World War II.-Cast:*Kay Francis as Herself*Carole Landis as Herself...
(1944) - Irish Eyes Are SmilingIrish Eyes Are SmilingIrish Eyes Are Smiling is a 1944 musical film which chronicles the life of popular Irish song composer Ernest R. Ball. The screenplay by Earl Baldwin and John Tucker Battle is based on a story by E. A. Ellington. The film was directed by Gregory Ratoff and produced by Damon Runyon for 20th Century...
(1944) - State FairState Fair (1945 film)State Fair is a 1945 film directed by Walter Lang. The film a musical adaptation of the 1933 film of the same name, with original music by Rodgers and Hammerstein. The film starred Jeanne Crain, Dana Andrews, Dick Haymes, Vivian Blaine, Fay Bainter and Charles Winninger...
(1945) - Diamond HorseshoeDiamond HorseshoeDiamond Horseshoe is a 1945 Technicolor musical film starring Betty Grable, directed by George Seaton, and released by 20th Century Fox.-Background:...
(1945) - Do You Love Me (1946)
- The Shocking Miss PilgrimThe Shocking Miss PilgrimThe Shocking Miss Pilgrim is a 1947 American musical comedy film written and directed by George Seaton, starring Betty Grable and Dick Haymes...
(1947) - Carnival in Costa RicaCarnival in Costa RicaCarnival in Costa Rica is an American musical film directed by Gregory Ratoff and written by Samuel Hoffenstein, John Larkin, and Elizabeth Reinhardt. It was released in Technicolor by Twentieth Century Fox...
(1947) - Up in Central ParkUp in Central ParkUp in Central Park is a Broadway musical with a book by Herbert Fields and Dorothy Fields, lyrics by Dorothy Fields, and music by Sigmund Romberg...
(1948) - One Touch of VenusOne Touch of Venus (film)One Touch of Venus is a film directed by William A. Seiter, starring Robert Walker and Ava Gardner, released by Universal Studios, and based on the Broadway musical of the same name, book written by S. J. Perelman and Ogden Nash, with music composed by Kurt Weill...
(1948) - St. Benny the DipSt. Benny the DipSt. Benny the Dip is a 1951 American film directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.The film is also known as Escape If You Can in the United Kingdom....
(1951) - Hollywood Fun Festival (1952)
- All AshoreAll AshoreAll Ashore is a 1953 Technicolor musical comedy film directed by Richard Quine. It is the second of Mickey Rooney's three films for Columbia Pictures that was produced by Jonie Taps, directed by Richard Quine and written by Blake Edwards...
(1953) - Cruisin' Down the RiverCruisin' Down the RiverCruisin' Down the River is a 1953 film directed by Richard Quine. It stars Dick Haymes and Audrey Totter.-Cast:*Dick Haymes as Beauregard Clemment / Beau Clemment II*Audrey Totter as Sally Jane Jackson*Billy Daniels as William...
(1953) - Betrayal (1974) (TV)
- Won Ton Ton, the Dog Who Saved HollywoodWon Ton Ton, the Dog Who Saved HollywoodWon Ton Ton, the Dog Who Saved Hollywood is a 1976 film directed by Michael Winner and starring Madeline Kahn, Bruce Dern, Teri Garr, and Art Carney...
(1976)
Hit records
| Year | Single | Chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
U.S. R&B Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,... |
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| 1941 | "A Sinner Kissed an Angel"(with Harry James) | 15 | |
| 1942 | "The Devil Sat Down and Cried"(with Harry James & Helen Forrest) | 15 | |
| "Idaho"(with Benny Goodman) | 4 | ||
| "Take Me"(with Benny Goodman) | 10 | ||
| "Serenade In Blue"(with Benny Goodman) | 17 | ||
| 1943 | "It Can't Be Wrong" | 1 | 2 |
| "In My Arms" | 3 | ||
| "You'll Never Know" | 1 | 1 | |
| "Wait For Me, Mary" | 6 | ||
| "I Never Mention Your Name" | 11 | ||
| "I Heard You Cried Last Night" | 13 | 8 | |
| "Put Your Arms Around Me, Honey" | 5 | ||
| "For the First Time" | 13 | ||
| 1944 | "I'll Get By"(with Harry James) | 1 | |
| "Long Ago (and Far Away)"(with Helen Forrest) | 2 | ||
| "How Many Times Do I Have To Tell You" | 27 | ||
| "How Blue the Night" | 11 | ||
| "It Had To Be You"(with Helen Forrest) | 4 | ||
| "Together"(with Helen Forrest) | 3 | ||
| "Janie" | 26 | ||
| 1945 | "Laura" | 9 | |
| "The More I See You" | 7 | ||
| "I Wish I Knew" | 6 | ||
| "Till the End of Time" | 3 | ||
| "Love Letters" | 11 | ||
| "I'll Buy That Dream"(with Helen Forrest) | 2 | ||
| "Some Sunday Morning"(with Helen Forrest) | 9 | ||
| "That's For Me" | 6 | ||
| "It Might As Well Be Spring" | 5 | ||
| 1946 | "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows"(with Helen Forrest) | 7 | |
| "It's a Grand Night For Singing" | 21 | ||
| "Oh! What It Seemed To Be"(with Helen Forrest) | 4 | ||
| "Slowly" | 12 | ||
| "Come Rain or Come Shine"(with Helen Forrest) | 23 | ||
| "In Love In Vain"(with Helen Forrest) | 12 | ||
| "You Make Me Feel So Young" | 21 | ||
| "Why Does It Get So Late So Early"(with Helen Forrest) | 22 | ||
| "On the Boardwalk" | 21 | ||
| 1947 | "For You, For Me, Forevermore"(with Judy Garland) | 19 | |
| "How Are Things In Glocca Mora" | 9 | ||
| "Mam'selle" | 3 | ||
| "There's No Business Like Show Business"(with Bing Crosby & Andrew Sisters) | 25 | ||
| "Ivy" | 19 | ||
| "Naughty Angeline" | 21 | ||
| "I Wish I Didn't Love You So" | 9 | ||
| "And Mimi" | 15 | ||
| 1948 | "Teresa"(with Andrews Sisters) | 21 | |
| "Little White Lies"(gold record) | 2 | ||
| "You Can't Be True, Dear" | 9 | ||
| "Nature Boy" | 11 | ||
| "It's Magic" | 9 | ||
| "Ev'ry Day I Love You" | 24 | ||
| 1949 | "Bouquet of Roses" | 22 | |
| "Room Full of Roses" | 6 | ||
| "Maybe It's Because" | 5 | ||
| "The Old Master Painter" | 4 | ||
| 1950 | "Roses" | 29 | |
| "Count Every Star"(with Artie Shaw) | 10 | ||
| "Can Anyone Explain" | 23 | ||
| 1951 | "You're Just In Love"(with Ethel Merman) | 30 | |
| "And So To Sleep Again" | 28 | ||
| 1956 | "Two Different Worlds" | 80 | |
External links
- [ Dick Haymes] at Allmusic
- Homepage of: 'The Dick Haymes Society'
- Haymes' entry at Solid! - The encyclopedia of big band, lounge, classic jazz and space-age sounds
- Dick Haymes: Hollywood's Balladeer Supreme article by Laura Wagner at Classic Images - Films of the Golden Age (online magazine)