Little Jack Little - I'm In The Mood For Love (1935)

Jack Little (born John Leonard May 30, 1899 -- 9 April 1956 sometimes credited Little Jack Little) was a composer, singer, actor and songwriter whose songs were featured in several movies.

He was born in London, United Kingdom but moved to the U. S. as a child. Little was educated in pre-med classes at the University of Iowa, where he played in and organized the university band. He toured the country with an orchestra, appearing in hotels, night clubs, and on radio. He collaborated musically with Tommie Malie, Dick Finch, John Siras, and Joe Young.

In 1928 he joined ASCAP.

He was married to actress Lila Leeds.

Suffering from hepatitis, Little Jack Little committed suicide in 1956.


Little Jack Little - I'm In The Mood For Love (1935)

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• Little
• Jack
• 1935
• 20's
• 30's

[jbFromNYC]

@billthestinker cuz he stood at only 4 feet 6 inches

[horarwgt]

This song, from the movie "Every night at Eight," was a #1 hit for Little Jack Little (Columbia 3069) in September 1935, Little Jack was a popular radio singer in the '20s priot to his string of 14 Columbia and Vocalion hits between 1934 and 1937. His second biggest hit was his first: 1934's "You Ought To be In Pictures." Sadly, Jack committed suicide at the age of 55 in in 1956.

[billthestinker]

nice song, why was he called ----Little Jack Little

[vinylsingleman]

Thanks for posting this!

[CarloQuinto]

Nice rendition...good vocal...cute arrangement but Frances Lanfgord creates an unforgettable mood with her more than beautiful voice.. Sorry Jack, no contest.

[RatPfink66]

Just went on my faves list.

(BTW: Columbia 3069-D. Recorded June 28, 1935.)

[frankbinggene]

I loved this song back in 1935. I bought 2 copies of the record because I knew I would play it that much.

[ROCKSLIDZ]

This is one of my favorite songs, but I had never heard this version... Thank you!

[Masquerade03]

Wonderful rendition of a beautiful song!

[cvwtzhaar]

I'm a huge little jack little fan, thanks for posting.