Wayne King Orchestra - Good Night, Sweetheart (1931)

Wayne King, born Harold Wayne King, (Feb.16,1901 - Jul.16,1985)

was an American musician, songwriter, singer and orchestral leader. He was sometimes referred to as "the Waltz King" because much of his most popular music involved waltzes; "The Waltz You Saved For Me" was his standard set closing song in live performance and on numerous radio broadcasts at the height of his career.

Born in Savanna, Illinois, King was an impressive athlete in high school, and briefly played professional football with the Canton Bulldogs. He also attended Valparaiso University in Indiana for two years, but left to begin a career in music.

After playing saxophone for the Paul Whiteman Orchestra, he created "Wayne King and Orchestra" in 1927. It was disbanded during World War II, and King joined the army, advancing to the rank of major. The orchestra was reestablished in 1946.

King's orchestra had a television show in Chicago from 1949 to 1952. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Radio category. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, the retired silent film actress Dorothy Janis.


Wayne King Orchestra - Good Night, Sweetheart (1931)

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• 1931
• 20's
• 30's

[11lap11]

Wow... this is the REAL thing. Some of the Wayne King recordings that you can buy on c.d. today aren't original old recordings. When I was a little girl, mother and daddy used to dance in the living room to Wayne King's music; that was their entertainment. I would sit in a chair and enjoy watching them. Daddy would pick me up and dance me around, too. How I miss them. Thank you so much for this. I hope I can find "The Waltz You Saved For Me" and "Josephine."

[Rochester1960]

What a treat tonight.  Thank youl

[wazzaaaaaaap]

number 1 song when my grandma was born

[BlazeSmart]

LOL say his name fast! WANKING

[DeasErreAPe]

Piripipooooooooooo! (8)

[StarCreamize]

KINGKONGCLICK!

[pabloky27]

4 rillaz king kong click piripipooooooooooooooooooo

[Bingsboy]

Wayne opened the Aragon Ballroom in the late 20's and his band was invited to perform in 1964 on the eve of them closing it down. Love his music. My Grandmother taught me to dance listening to his waltz's. King also composed music and worked longer than most leaders. A long and happy life.

[hoss73ford1]

how romantic it must have been to dance with your girl with this in 1931. me & my lady dance to this one today

[diegonez1]

bubaseta!!

[maern3235]

closed all our high school dances

[captainbloodface]

All hail the Waltz King!