Up in Smoke
(7 downloads)Sunday, Feb 03, 2008
Here is Justin Ring with the Yellow Jackets again, this time performing “Because They All Love You” written by Tommie Malie and Jack Little. Jack Little (AKA Little Jack Little) was born in London, England and moved to the US while still a young child. He started his music career while at medical school in Iowa when he formed a successful touring band. He contributed songs to several film soundtracks and was married to the actress Lila Leeds. Ms. Leeds was notably busted for marijuana possession along with Robert Mitchum in 1948, which landed her a few months in jail. After her release, she starred in the marijuana exploitation film “Wild Weed” (1949). She was otherwise unable to revive her acting career. Jack Little committed suicide in 1956, apparently after being diagnosed with hepatitis.
“Because They All Love You” was featured in the London musical comedy “Honeymoon Girl”.
Okeh 40278, 1924