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refimprove|date=August 2008Infobox person| name = Dick Haymes| image = Dick Haymes in State Fair trailer.jpg| imagesize = 240px| caption = in State Fair (1945 film)|State Fair (1945)| birth_name = Richard Benjamin Haymes| birth_date = birth date|df=yes|1918|9|13| birth_place = Buenos Aires , Argentina | death_date = death date and age|df=yes|1980|3|28|1918|9|13| death_place = Los Angeles, California , USA| spouse = Edith Harper (1939; annulled) Joanne Dru (1941-1949) Nora Eddington (1949-1953) Rita Hayworth (1953-1955) Fran Jeffries (1958-1965) Wendy Smith (1966-1980) Richard Benjamin "Dick" Haymes (September 13, 1918 & ndash; March 28, 1980) was an actor and singer. He was one of the most popular Singing|male vocalists of the 1940s and early 1950s. He was the older brother of Bob Haymes , who was an actor, television host, and songwriter.
Biography
Haymes was born in Buenos Aires , Argentina in 1918.cite book|title=The Life of Dick Haymes: No More Little White Lies|first=Ruth|last=Prigozy|publisher=University Press of Mississippi|month=June|year=2006 http://books.google.com/books? id=q1YLv iXW0C& printsec=frontcover& dq=dick+haymes& ei=wRC2S4K5ApKCyASjuKE7& cd=1#v=onepage& q=& f=falseSee also http://www.ancestry.com/ssdi Social Security Death Index for Richard Haymes (SS#113-05-9919). His birthdate is frequently incorrectly given as 1916 His mother, whom Haymes predeceased, was Irish-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.
Though never achieving the immensely popular status of fellow baritone crooners like Bing Crosby , Frank Sinatra , or Perry Como , Haymes was nonetheless just as respected for his musical ability. He teamed with female vocalist Helen Forrest for many hit duets during World War Two, including "Together," "I'll Buy That Dream," and "Long Ago and far Away"; he sang with Judy Garland on two Decca recordings of songs from his film "The Shocking Miss Pilgrim" with Betty Grable ; and he paired repeatedly with the very famous Andrews Sisters (Patty, Maxene, and LaVerne) on a dozen or so Decca collaborations, including the Billboard hit "Teresa," "Great Day," "My Sin," and a masterful 1952 rendering of the dramatic ballad "Here in My Heart," backed by the sisters and Nelson Riddle 's lush strings. His duets with Patty Andrews were also well received, both on Decca vinyl and on radio's "Club Fifteen" with the sisters, which he hosted in 1949 and 1950. He also joined Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters for an historic session in 1947 producing the Billboard hit "There's No Business Like Show Business", as well as "Anything You Can Do (I Can Do Better)". His popular renditions of tender ballads such as "Little White Lies" and "Maybe It's Because" were recorded with mood master and exceptional arranger Gordon Jenkins and his orchestra and chorus. Jenkins achieved a haunting beauty in several recordings with Decca artists which set them apart from most musical fare of the day, including The Andrews Sisters' "I Can Dream, Can't I? " and The Weavers' "Goodnight, Irene" (both million-selling, number-one smashes).Sforza, John: "Swing It& #33; The Andrews Sisters Story;" University Press of Kentucky, 2000; 289 pages
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 II, Haymes 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.Prigozy, The Life of Dick Haymes , op cit , p. 48 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 nearly deported to Argentina, but 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.Prigorzy, The Life of Dick Haymes , op cit , p. 177. "By the early sixties I was a desperate sic|? |alcholic|expected=alcoholic. I had been forced into bankruptcy with a half million dollars in debts and no assets."
Marriages
Haymes was married six times. His more notable marriages were to film actresses Joanne Dru (1941–1949), Rita Hayworth (1953–1955), and Fran Jeffries (1958–1964). He was also married to Nora Eddington , a former wife of Errol Flynn . Haymes' wives bore him a total of six children.
Death
Dick Haymes died in Los Angeles from lung cancer in 1980. He was 61 years old.
Discography
78rpm albums
Dick Haymes Sings - Carmen Cavallaro at the Piano - Irving Berlin Songs (1948 Decca Record)
Original LPs
Rain or Shine (Dick Haymes album)|Rain or Shine (1955)
Moondreams (1957)
Look at Me Now! (1956 or 1957)
Richard the Lion-Hearted - Dick Haymes that is! (1960)
Spotlight On -- Dick Haymes Sings Romantic Ballads - Featuring Johnny Kay (1960s)
Easy (1973)
Imagination (Dick Haymes)|Imagination (1982) (also available on CD)
Live LP albums
Dick Haymes Comes Home! (1973)
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 Collection (Dick Haymes)|The Complete Capitol Collection (2006)
Filmography
Dramatic School (1938)
Du Barry Was a Lady (1943)
Four Jills in a Jeep (1944)
Irish Eyes Are Smiling (1944)
State Fair (1945 film)|State Fair (1945)
Diamond Horseshoe (1945)
Do You Love Me (film)|Do You Love Me (1946)
The Shocking Miss Pilgrim (1947)
Carnival in Costa Rica (1947)
Up in Central Park (1948)
One Touch of Venus (film)|One Touch of Venus (1948)
St. Benny the Dip (1951)
Hollywood Fun Festival (1952)
All Ashore (1953)
'' Cruisin' Down the River (1953)
Betrayal (1974) (TV)
Won Ton Ton, the Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976)
Hit records
Year
Single
Chart positions
U.S.
U.S. R& B
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& #33; 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
Musical theatre
Miss Liberty (1951, Dallas Theatre)
See also
Al Lerner (composer)
References
reflist
Further reading
cite book|title=The Life of Dick Haymes: No More Little White Lies|first=Ruth|last=Prigozy|publisher=University Press of Mississippi|month=June|year=2006
External links
Portal|BiographyCommons
IMDb name|0371376
Amg name|31269
Allmusic|class=artist|id=p13157|pure_url=yes Dick Haymes at Allmusic
http://www.dickhaymes.com/ Homepage of: 'The Dick Haymes Society'
http://www.parabrisas.com/d_haymesd.php Haymes' entry at http://www.parabrisas.com/index.php Solid& #33; - The encyclopedia of big band, lounge, classic jazz and space-age sounds
http://www.classicimages.com/1997/july97/haymes.html Dick Haymes: Hollywood's Balladeer Supreme article by Laura Wagner at http://www.classicimages.com/index.html Classic Images - Films of the Golden Age (online magazine)
Find a Grave|6001207|accessdate=August 30, 2010
Persondata|NAME= Haymes, Dick |ALTERNATIVE NAMES= Haymes, Richard Benjamin |SHORT DESCRIPTION= Argentine actor and musician |DATE OF BIRTH= September 13, 1916 |PLACE OF BIRTH= Buenos Aires, Argentina |DATE OF DEATH= March 28, 1980 (aged 61) |PLACE OF DEATH= Los Angeles, California , U.S. DEFAULTSORT:Haymes, Dick Category:1918 births Category:1980 deaths Category:Apex Records artists Category:Argentine film actors Category:Argentine people of Irish descent Category:Argentine singers Category:Argentine stage actors Category:Cancer deaths in California Category:Deaths from lung cancer Category:Jubilee Records artists Category:Traditional pop music singers
