Joe Loss
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Joshua Alexander "Joe" Loss, born on June 22, 1909 in Spitalfields, London, is a British dance band leader and musician. He began violin lessons at age seven and later played with Oscar Rabin. In the early 1930s, Loss started leading bands at venues like the Astoria Ballroom and Kit-Cat Club. His breakthrough came in 1934 when he topped the bill at the Holborn Empire. Vera Lynn appeared with the Joe Loss Orchestra in her first radio broadcast in 1935. The band gained popularity through broadcasting, recording, and annual tours. In the 1950s and early 60s, Loss was resident band leader at the Hammersmith Palais. Notable hits include "In the Mood" and "WheelsâCha Cha". The orchestra performed at Royal Variety Performances and royal family Christmas parties, earning Loss an OBE in 1978 and LVO in 1984. Loss passed away on June 6, 1990. Posthumous releases include Time To Dance (2003) and The Very Best Of Joe Loss (2007), with the Joe Loss Orchestra continuing to operate under the musical direction of Todd Miller.
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Top Tracks
- Track Popularity
- Bugle Call Rag
- Tuxedo Junction
- Begin the Beguine by Chick Henderson
- Moonlight Serenade
- Southern Fried
- Caribbean Clipper
- Pennsylvania 6-5000
- American Patrol
- Chattanooga Choo Choo
- At Last
- Wheels (Cha Cha)
- Amapola
- Begin The Beguine
- Southern Fried by Joe Loss
- A Gal In Calico
- Wishing Ring
- You Know That I'll Always Love You by Joe Loss & His Orchestra
- March Of The Mods
- Elmer's Tune
- If I Didn't Care
- Sucu-Sucu
- You Made Me Care
- In The Mood
- Where or When
