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.
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Glenn Miller Lyrics
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That's the day you promised to come back to me
When you whispered, "Farewell", in Capistrano
Twas the day the swallow flew out to sea
All the mission bells will ring
The chapel choir will sing
The happiness you'll bring
When the swallows come back to Capistrano
That's the day I pray that you'll come back to me
All the mission bells will ring
The chapel choir will sing
The happiness you'll bring
Will live in my memory
When the swallows come back to Capistrano
That's the day I pray that you'll come back to me
In Glenn Miller's song When The Swallows Come Back To Capistrano, the lyrics tell the story of a person who is longing for their lover to come back to them. Capistrano is a small town in California where, according to legend, swallows return every year on March 19th to nest after having flown thousands of miles from Argentina. The opening line "When the swallows come back to Capistrano" is used as a metaphor to signify a time of hope and renewal, representing the possibility of reconciliation in the relationship.
The lyrics go on to express the fond memories the person has of their lover and the promises made before they parted. The mention of the mission bells and chapel choir singing highlights the importance of Capistrano's religious history and suggests that the relationship is a spiritual one. The person refers to their memories of happiness with their lover and hopes that they will come back to them on this special day.
Overall, the song is a poignant tale of love and hope, with the imagery of the returning swallows representing the possibility of a fresh start.
Line by Line Meaning
When the swallows come back to Capistrano
The time you promised to return to me, which is when the birds start coming back to Capistrano
That's the day you promised to come back to me
The day you swore you would return to me
When you whispered, "Farewell", in Capistrano
The moment you said goodbye to me in Capistrano
Twas the day the swallow flew out to sea
The day the bird left and flew over the ocean
All the mission bells will ring
The bells in the mission will sound and fill the air
The chapel choir will sing
Singers in the chapel will perform with their voices
The happiness you'll bring
The joy you will bring to me
Will live in my memory
Will always be remembered in my mind
That's the day I pray that you'll come back to me
The day I hope and wish that you will come back to me
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LEON T. RENE
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jja kiefte
Solos by Tex Beneke on tenor sax and Clyde Hurley on trumpet.
There's also a spiffing version from Carroll Gibbons and the Savoy Hotel Orpheans with a vocal by Greco-English balladeer George Melachrino. After the pianosolo the band really cuts loose.
A Trip Down Memory Lane
I'll have to check out that version by Carroll Gibbons!
nandofigueira2005
Wonderful! Magic!
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Fabulous magic.