Art Lund — Music Videos

From band vocalist to solo singer

Art Lund was an American baritone singer and actor whose career connected the big-band era with Broadway musical theater. Born in Salt Lake City in 1915, he worked as a vocalist with Jimmy Joy before joining better-known bandleaders Benny Goodman and Harry James. With Goodman he recorded songs including “Blue Skies” and “On the Alamo,” as well as duets with Peggy Lee such as “Winter Weather.” These appearances established him as a singer comfortable within an orchestral setting.

Mam’selle and other records

His solo recording of “Mam’selle,” written by Mack Gordon and Edmund Goulding, became a major success in 1947. The ballad displayed his smooth tone, sustained phrasing, and controlled vibrato. Other recordings included “Peg o’ My Heart,” “You Call Everybody Darling,” “On a Slow Boat to China,” “Mona Lisa,” and “Crying in the Chapel.” Together they place him within the postwar tradition of popular singers interpreting songs from films, shows, and established songwriters.

A second career on stage

In 1956 Lund created the role of Joe in Frank Loesser’s The Most Happy Fella. He later appeared in Destry Rides Again, Donnybrook!, and other stage productions, alongside work in television and films. His stage career extended the dramatic possibilities already present in his clear, expressive singing.