Big band leader James Last famed for his trademark 'happy music' dies at his US home aged 86

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-- James Last had career composing big band music spanning five decades
-- Had 52 hit records in Britain alone, a total only topped by Elvis Presley
-- Composed 190 tracks and at his peak was producing two albums a month
-- Died in Florida after a short illness surrounded by family, promoters said
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