Louise Tobin

Louise Tobin
Birth nameMary Louise Tobin
Born(1918-11-11)November 11, 1918
Aubrey, Texas, U.S.
DiedNovember 26, 2022(2022-11-26) (aged 104)
Carrollton, Texas, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Singer, musician
Years active1934–1998

Mary Louise Tobin (November 11, 1918 – November 26, 2022) was an American jazz singer and musician. She appeared with Benny Goodman, Bobby Hackett, Will Bradley, and Jack Jenney. Tobin introduced "I Didn't Know What Time It Was" with Goodman's band in 1939. Her biggest hit with Goodman was "There'll Be Some Changes Made", which was number two on Your Hit Parade in 1941 for 15 weeks. Tobin was the first wife of trumpeter and bandleader Harry James, with whom she had two sons.