Who's behind the notes? Discover Harry James: The Trumpet Virtuoso of the Swing Era
"It's Been a Long, Long Time" is a popular song published in 1945, with music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Sammy Cahn. Although your data mentions Harry James, he was a famous bandleader and trumpeter who performed this song; the original composers were Styne and Cahn. The song became a major hit for Harry James and His Orchestra with vocals by Kitty Kallen. It is famously associated with the end of World War II, as its lyrics perfectly captured the emotion of soldiers returning home to their loved ones.