In 1940 Tommy Dorsey's lead singer, Jack Leonard, quit and Sinatra began a two-year stay with the trombonist. During those years, the band consistently hit the Top 10 (15 entries in 1940â41, including their first, the #1 hit I'll Never Smile Again).
ORIGIN OF THE SURNAME WILLIS. Some research indicates the surname ISN'T of Welsh origin, but of Norman origin. Supposedly the Willises came to England with William the Conquerer in the 11th century.The surname, Willis, also, doesn't have any other roots in England, Scotland, Ireland or Wales, although there are plenty of Willises scattered about these four countries at this time. They originally came during the Norman invasion.he surname, Willis, also, doesn't have any other roots in England, Scotland, Ireland or Wales, although there are plenty of Willises scattered about these four countries at this time.
The name Walter is of English origin, and it means Army Ruler . It's a name commonly given to boys.Bruce Willis is an actor, producer, writer, and musician with the most prominent portion of his career being from 1980 to present.ccording to the 1939 U.S. Social Security Administration data, the name Walter ranks #35 in popularity as a baby boy's name in Missouri. Imagine that, 162 babies in Missouri have the same name as you in 1939.