Wayne King

Harold Wayne King (February 16, 1901 – July 16, 1985) was an American musician, songwriter, and bandleader with a long association with both NBC and CBS. He was referred to as "the Waltz King" because much of his most popular music involved waltzes; "The Waltz You Saved for Me" was his standard set-closing song in live performance and on numerous radio broadcasts at the height of his career. King's innovations included converting Carrie Jacobs-Bond's "I Love You Truly" from its original time over to .

Early life Harold Wayne King was born in Savanna, Illinois, the son of Harvey and Ida King. He briefly played professional football with the Canton Bulldogs. He began recording for RCA/Victor Records in 1929.

The orchestra disbanded during World War II, and King joined the army, advancing to the rank of major. King's orchestra had a television show in Chicago from 1949 to 1952. They had two children, Wayne King II and Penelope King Pape.

In 2004, King was honored in his hometown of Savanna, with a sign acknowledging that he was a resident of the town.

Recordings "Goodnight, Sweetheart" (1931) "Dream a Little Dream of Me" (1931) a #1 hit "Maria Elena" (1941) a #2 hit "All Alone" (1946) "Dancing with Tears in My Eyes" (orchestral, 1952) "Isle of Golden Dreams" (1957) "Golden Favorites" (1962) "Cecilia" (1965)