During the late 1920s and early 1930s, Miller managed to earn a living working as a freelance trombonist in several bands. His first band was formed in 1937 but failed to distinguish itself and eventually broke up.
Following the break-up of his first band, Miller realized that he needed to develop a unique sound, and decided to make the clarinet play a melodic line with a tenor saxophone on the same note, while three other saxophones harmonized. With this sound combination, the Miller band that became the most popular was born in 1938. After a shaky start, it made his new band a nationwide hit.
In 1942, Miller joined the United States Army Air Forces where he continued his musical career with the Army Air Force Band.
On December 15, 1944, Miller was to fly from the United Kingdom to Paris, France, to play for the soldiers who had recently liberated Paris. His plane departed from RAF Twinwood Farm in Clapham, Bedfordshire and disappeared while flying over the English Channel. No trace of the aircrew, passengers or plane has ever been found. Miller's status is missing in action.
His music is still iconic of the time period in which he lived and continues to draw thousands of fans of all age groups.
Glenn Miller was a popular visitor to Bedford and its American Air force bases. He is still remembered to this day by the people of Bedford with a bronze bust displayed on the front of the towns Corn Exchange, and more recently, what remains of the Twinwoods Airfield being renovated as a Glenn Miller Museum and outdoor event site
2) Glenn Miller was a Jamaican reggae and soul artist of the 1960's.
Along with other legendary artists such as Bob Marley & the Wailers and Desmond Dekker he recorded for the Trojan record label.
At Last
Glenn Miller Lyrics
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What is there to moon glow, when love has passed you by
Then there came a midnight and the world was new
Now here am I so spellbound, darling
Not by stars, but just by you
At last my love has come along
My lonely days are over and life is like a song
My heart was wrapped in clover the night I looked at you
I found a dream that I can speak to
A dream that I can call my own
I found a thrill to press my cheek to
A thrill I've never known
You smiled and then the spell was cast
And here we are in Heaven
For you are mine at last
At last my love has come along
My lonely days are over and life is like a song
At last the skies above are blue
My heart was wrapped in clover the night I looked at you
I found a dream that I can speak to
A dream that I can call my own
I found a thrill to press my cheek to
A thrill I've never known
You smiled and then the spell was cast
And here we are in Heaven
The lyrics of Glenn Miller's song "At Last" speaks about finding love after a long wait. The first stanza expresses the feeling of being indifferent towards love and not finding anything fascinating about it. However, in the second stanza, the lyrics talk about a significant turning point in the life of the singer. They found love, which made their life much more meaningful and happy. The singer expresses a newfound feeling of being "spellbound" not by the stars, but just by their loved one.
The phrase 'At Last' represents the long wait that the singer went through before finding love. After finding the love of their life, they feel that their life has significantly changed, and everything has become more meaningful. They found happiness in their life, which they didn't think was possible. The lyrics go on to talk about how they found a dream that they could call their own and a thrilling experience that they had never experienced before. The act of smiling by their partner was enough to cast a spell of affection and love, leading to a heavenly feeling.
Overall, the song 'At Last' is about the joy of finding love after waiting for a long time. The lyrics express the brand new sensation that the singer experiences after finding their love, and their life becomes filled with purpose and meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
I was never spellbound by a starry sky
I have never been mesmerized by the beauty of the night sky.
What is there to moon glow, when love has passed you by
When you’ve been rejected by someone you love, there’s nothing magical left in the world.
Then there came a midnight and the world was new
One night, something changed and the world seemed different.
Now here am I so spellbound, darling
Now, I am completely captivated and enchanted, my dear.
Not by stars, but just by you
My love for you has replaced any enchantment the stars could have given me.
At last my love has come along
Finally, the one I love has arrived in my life.
My lonely days are over and life is like a song
With the arrival of my love, my days of loneliness are gone, and life seems like a song.
At Last the skies above are blue
Now, even the skies seem a brighter shade of blue.
My heart was wrapped in clover the night I looked at you
The moment I laid eyes on you, I felt as though I'd won the lottery.
I found a dream that I can speak to
I found a dream that I can share with someone.
A dream that I can call my own
A dream that I can cherish and claim as mine.
I found a thrill to press my cheek to
I found an excitement that I can hold close to my heart.
A thrill I've never known
This excitement is something I've never experienced before.
You smiled and then the spell was cast
Your smile was so enchanting that it put me under your spell.
And here we are in Heaven
Now it feels as though we're in heaven.
For you are mine at last
Because finally, you are mine.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harry Warren, Mack Gordon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mikes_Melodies.44
YOUR A LEGEND!!!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I’m 16 and I’ve loved his music since I was 9 and he inspires me to somehow bring this music back because it touches me. GOD YOU DONT KNOW HOW HAPPY YOU MADE ME!! when I heard this song play in sun valley serenade in that clip, I loved the starting of it, and I became sad because it faded to black and continued the next song. THANKS 1,200,000 million!!!!
GlennMillerMusic1944
Seriously am 18 mate I love this song
Ass Usvdv
Damn I can't believe I found this version it's like finding a pot of gold
Tony Thompson
Glorious sound - the Miller band at its finest. Great song, lovely arrangement. Just superb. If only we had popular music of this quality today.
americandancebands
Bob: Thanks for this wonderful rendition. John Payne was certainly an underrated vocalist.
The78Prof
You're very welcome! I always found him to be an appealing screen presence.
evelyn lester
I love this song. ❤
bully BONES
Just beautiful ... I also like it with Pat Friday!!
Disques Swing 13
Glad you're back!!!
This is my favorite arrangement of my favorite Miller song. I first heard it on an LP in the early 60's and I still think it's the best performance in the entire Miller canon.
On the other hand, it could be slightly slower and the trumpets desperately needed to lower their volume, a common problem on many of Miller's arrangements. This is a love song and should not sound like a freight train passing through town in the middle of the night. Right after this one comes Along the Santa Fé Trail and The Call of the Canyon.
IamP3ngu1n
This version is the TRUTH...thanks for the post !