Trummy Young

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James "Trummy" Young (January 12, 1912 – September 10, 1984) was an American trombonist in the swing era. He established himself as a star during his 12 years performing with Louis Armstrong in Armstrong's All Stars. He had one hit with his version of "Margie", which he played and sang with Jimmie Lunceford's orchestra in 1937. During his years with Armstrong, Young modified his playing to fit Armstrong's approach to jazz. == Biography == Young was born in Savannah, Georgia,... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Trummy Young first charted in 1936 with It Can Happen to You.The artist placed 4 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.The artist scored 1 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.

Top songs: #1: It Ain't What You Do (It's the Way That You Do It) - #2: T'ain't What You Do (It's the Way That You Do It) - #3: It Can Happen to You - #4: T'ain't What You Do (It's the Way That Cha Do It) - #5: I Dream a Lot About You
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  Red Norvo & His Orchestra
1.
1936
#3  It Can Happen to You
Red Norvo & His Orchestra

99 pts
17
US




written by Fred E. Ahlert & Trummy Young greentick
  Ella Fitzgerald
2.
1939
#4  T'ain't What You Do (It's the Way That Cha Do It)
Ella Fitzgerald

92 pts
19
US




with The Chick Webb Orchestra
written by Sy Oliver & Trummy Young greentick
  Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra
3.
1939
#2  T'ain't What You Do (It's the Way That You Do It)
Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra

135 pts
11
US




written by Sy Oliver & Trummy Young greentick
4.
10/1944
#5  I Dream a Lot About You
Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra

91 pts
18
US




vocals by Dan Grissom
written by Trummie Young greentick
  Fun Boy Three
5.
02/1982
#1  It Ain't What You Do (It's the Way That You Do It)
Fun Boy Three

from Fun Boy Three   Fun Boy Three
141 pts


49
dance
4
UK
with Bananarama
written by Sy Oliver & Trummy Young greentick

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