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.
Crosstown
Glenn Miller Lyrics
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Waitin' for a bus to take me crosstown
Someone I adore is waitin' for me
By the door way over crosstown
I used to go uptown but that romance fell through
I used to go downtown but she found someone new
Never realized they advertised
I can even see the day that we will
Have a little tea-for-two room
I found a real sweetheart
Who'll never let me down
Haven't time to fuss, I'll miss the bus,
And maybe baby will be cross, crosstown
The song Crosstown by Glenn Miller perfectly encapsulates the feeling of anticipation and excitement as the singer waits for his lover in a different part of town. The opening lines "Every night at eight you'll find me, Waitin' for a bus to take me crosstown" sets the scene for the entire song. The singer is clearly very dedicated to his lover and is willing to travel across town every night just to be with her. As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer has had some romantic disappointments in the past but has now found someone who he truly adores in the "little tea-for-two room" that they will share someday.
The second verse is particularly interesting because it highlights the commonality of heartbreak and disappointment in love. The singer notes that he used to go uptown and downtown, but both of those relationships ultimately ended in disappointment. However, now that he has found his true love, he knows that he has found someone who will never let him down. In this verse, the singer is also reflecting on the ups and downs of love, acknowledging the pain and the potential for new beginnings.
Line by Line Meaning
Every night at eight you'll find me
I make it a point to be at a certain location every night at 8 PM
Waitin' for a bus to take me crosstown
I wait for a bus to take me to the other side of town
Someone I adore is waitin' for me
There is a person whom I deeply love that is waiting for me
By the door way over crosstown
They are located by a doorway on the opposite side of town
I used to go uptown but that romance fell through
I used to go to the upper part of the city, but my romantic relationship ended
I used to go downtown but she found someone new
I used to go to the lower part of the city, but my partner found someone else
Never realized they advertised
I never noticed how many things they advertise
So many things to fill a blue room
There are so many things that could fill a room painted blue
I can even see the day that we will
I can even picture a future moment
Have a little tea-for-two room
Having a small room for just two people to have tea
I found a real sweetheart
I found someone who is truly loving and kind
Who'll never let me down
This person will always be there for me
Haven't time to fuss, I'll miss the bus,
I don't have time to waste, or I'll miss the bus
And maybe baby will be cross, crosstown
And if I do, maybe my love will be angry or upset that I didn't show up on time
Lyrics © SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: JAMES CAVANAUGH, JOHN REDMOND, NAT SIMON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Verônica Luhr
AMO as músicas desse tempo!!!!
Trombonology Erstwhile
Jack Lathrop's association with GM went back to 1935, when both were working in Ray Noble's American band -- Jack as a member of The Freshman vocal group and Glenn as arranger-trombonist. The Freshman became The Tune Twisters and recorded with Glenn's pre-success 1937 band. On "Crosstown" we can appreciate that unassuming, likeable quality in his pleasant tone.
jja kiefte
Good info. It's The Freshmen, BTW.
Trombonology Erstwhile
@jja kiefte Thank you. Yes, "Freshmen" -- plural, obviously. Merely an unintentional typo.