Alton Glenn Miller was born in Clarinda, Iowa on March 1, 1904. He started… Read Full Bio ↴Alton Glenn Miller was born in Clarinda, Iowa on March 1, 1904. He started his musical career when his father brought home a mandolin. As soon as possible, he traded the instrument for an old horn, which he practiced diligently.

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.

Auld Lang Syne
Glenn Miller Lyrics

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Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And auld lang syne

For auld lang syne, my dear
For auld lang syne
We'll take a cup o' kindness yet

For auld lang syne

And surely ye'll be your pint stowp
And surely I'll be mine
And we'll take a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne

For auld lang syne, my dear
For auld lang syne
We'll take a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne

We twa hae run about the braes
An pou'd the gowans fine
But we've wander'd mony a weary fitt
Sin' auld lang syne

For auld lang syne, my dear
For auld lang syne
We'll take a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne

We twa hae paidl'd in the burn
Frae morning sun till dine

Overall Meaning

Glenn Miller's version of "Auld Lang Syne" is a sentimental song that reflects on the past and the value of old friendships. The first verse of the song asks if old friends and acquaintances should be forgotten and end with the phrase "auld lang syne," which translates to "for old times' sake." The second verse acknowledges that while people may go their separate ways, they can still share a cup of kindness and remember old times. In the third verse, the singer remembers a friend they used to run around with as children, picking wildflowers, and wandering aimlessly. The final verse speaks of the two friends wading in a small stream and remembers how they've grown older since then. The final line of the song serves as a reminder to cherish old friendships and memories.

Line by Line Meaning

Should auld acquaintance be forgot
Is it right to forget old friends?

And never brought to mind?
And never remember them?

Should auld acquaintance be forgot
Is it right to forget old friends?

And auld lang syne
And the memories we shared?

For auld lang syne, my dear
For the sake of old times, my dear

For auld lang syne
For the memories we shared

We'll take a cup o' kindness yet
Let's drink together to show our kindness and friendship

For auld lang syne
For the memories we shared

And surely ye'll be your pint stowp
You'll have your own drink

And surely I'll be mine
And I'll have mine

And we'll take a cup o' kindness yet
But we'll still drink together to show our kindness and friendship