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.
Bugle Call Rag
Glenn Miller Lyrics
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You're gonna brag 'bout the Bugle Call Rag.
Thin or fat, young or old;
Shake their shoulders bold.
You're bound to fall for the bugle call;
You're gonna brag 'bout the Bugle Call Rag.
Hold me baby; Let's syncopate to that blue melody;
Just hesitate while a break they take Shh!
Glenn Miller's song "Bugle Call Rag" is an upbeat and lively tune that exudes energy and excitement. The song's lyrics speak about the infectious nature of the "bugle call" and how it is impossible to resist. The line, "You're bound to fall for the bugle call" refers to how everyone who hears the bugle call will inevitably be drawn to it and want to dance. The next line, "You're gonna brag 'bout the Bugle Call Rag" reveals how contagious the bugle call is, with people boasting about how much they love the music.
The song then goes on to describe how people of all ages and sizes will dance boldly and feverishly to the music, with the line "Thin or fat, young or old; shake their shoulders bold." The second verse of the song talks about how the music helps the listener to forget all their worries and dance the night away, with "Just hesitate while a break they take Shh!" implying that the dancers are so absorbed in the music that they do not want the song to end.
Finally, the last verse of the song is a love letter to the dancing partner, with the lyrics urging them to "hold me tight; step lively don't lag" and to syncopate to the blue melody. The song's playful yet flirtatious lyrics perfectly complement the upbeat and catchy melody of "Bugle Call Rag."
Line by Line Meaning
You're bound to fall for the bugle call;
The irresistible nature of the bugle call will cause you to become enamored with it;
You're gonna brag 'bout the Bugle Call Rag.
The enjoyment you derive from the Bugle Call Rag will compel you to talk about it fondly;
Thin or fat, young or old;
The appeal of the Bugle Call Rag is universal and can be appreciated by individuals of all ages and sizes;
Shake their shoulders bold.
People will be moved to dance enthusiastically by the energetic rhythm of the song;
Hold me baby; Let's syncopate to that blue melody;
Let's dance to the catchy, upbeat rhythm of the song in close proximity;
Just hesitate while a break they take Shh!
Take a brief pause in dancing when the music slows down momentarily;
While we're dancing please hold me tight; step lively don't lag.
As we continue to dance, please maintain a firm grip and move with energy to keep up with the lively tempo of the song.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Billy Meyers, Elmer Schoebel, Jack Pettis
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