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Music Appreciation

HeartsCanHope

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2. The lovely female on this video is Helen Forrest, if I'm not mistaken.

Reply to appalachiablue (Reply #1)

Sun Jun 21, 2026, 07:55 AM

Yesterday

This is one of my favorite songs from the Harry James orchestra. Love the long trumpet and orchestra intro,

and then that extraordinary voice! Thanks so much for the post!

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You Made Me Love You (I Didn't Want to Do It) - Harry James 🎺 [View all] appalachiablue Yesterday OP

It's Been A Long, Long Time - Harry James & His Orchestra appalachiablue Yesterday #1

The lovely female on this video is Helen Forrest, if I'm not mistaken. HeartsCanHope Yesterday #2

Yes, it's very likely Helen Forrest singing on this one. Terrific song, all time favorite. Tx for posting! appalachiablue Yesterday #3

That standard was used to comic effect... keep_left Yesterday #4

The beer ads sound wild! Thanx for posting, appalachiablue Yesterday #5

Here it is on YouTube... keep_left Yesterday #6