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.
Fools Rush In
Glenn Miller Lyrics
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And so I come to you, my love, my heart above my head
Though I see the danger there
If there's a chance for me then I don't care
Fools rush in where wise men never go
But wise men never fall in love so how are they to know
When we met I felt my life begin
The lyrics to Glenn Miller's song "Fools Rush In" are about the impulsive and reckless nature of love. The opening line "Fools rush in where angels fear to tread" alludes to the idea that love can be dangerous and unpredictable, but those who are foolish enough to dive into it headfirst are often the ones who experience its intensity the most. The lyricist is confessing his love for someone and admits that he knows there are risks involved, but he is willing to take them anyway. He is so consumed by his emotions that his heart is guiding him more than his mind.
The second verse reflects a common sentiment that love is irrational and not for the faint of heart. Wise men are described as being too cautious and analytical to fall in love, but the singer believes that he has found something worth risking it all for. He recalls the moment he met the person he loves and describes feeling as though his life had just begun. The final line of the song, "So open up your heart and let this fool rush in," is both a plea to the person he loves to let him in and a declaration of his own foolishness in pursuing something that may not have a happy ending.
Line by Line Meaning
Fools rush in where angels fear to tread
Those who act impulsively and recklessly often enter situations that are too difficult or perilous for others to even attempt
And so I come to you, my love, my heart above my head
I am being guided by my emotions rather than my rational thinking in pursuing you
Though I see the danger there
Despite recognizing the potential risks involved in pursuing this relationship
If there's a chance for me then I don't care
If there is even a slight possibility of success in this relationship, I am willing to take the risk and disregard the potential consequences
Fools rush in where wise men never go
Those who are cautious and prudent typically avoid situations or actions that are considered risky or impulsive
But wise men never fall in love so how are they to know
Those who are sensible or practical may never experience the passionate, all-consuming feeling of falling in love, thus they cannot truly understand it
When we met I felt my life begin
The moment I met you, my life took on new meaning and purpose
So open up your heart and let this fool rush in
I am pleading with you to give me a chance to show you my love and devotion, regardless of any reservations or doubts you may have
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnny Mercer, Rube Bloom
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@gregorykayne6054
Major Miller would have turned 115 today. A great musician and a hero to me all my life. 65 years so far.
@mariajoseluz8158
Maravillosa música!!
@countryflower3389
Jimmy played Glenn Miller right to the tee. Jimmy was from PA. great actor, and loved music. he was tall and thin like Mr. Miller, and the studio said that Jimmy was their first choice. they where right. i love old movies, and he is one of my favorite actors. i bet Jimmy and Glenn are playing music right now, and i can hear Jimmy telling Glenn with the motion of his hands like he always would do in his movies, and on Johnny Carson show he would say (" well, well,well, well you see") was always his most famous saying. Rich Little always done him proud with that being a part of his act when it came to doing Jimmy. shame they never found Mr. Miller's airplane.
@countryflower3389
Nina Beck i agree with you so much. the movie belonged to Jimmy. I know that he was from PA., i know that his home was turned into a museum would love to see that. both where great at what they did.
@countryflower3389
his home that he was raised in is no longer there. it was torn down, and the only thing that is left is the steps leading from a side walk up the steps into his yard. thats all.
@mariadivaferreira67
💞🎶✨Olhem que maravilhoso estas melodias,. 💞Tommy Dorsey 🎺,,,tinha á maravilhosa do 💞Glen MIlher outras mais ,que nós dançava com uma alegria ,é tempos bons que pena que os jovens de hoje não tem...eu de uma elegância ...🎺✨🎶
@Teresabarrospinto
Magnifico.......:))
@peteandpare
Love this song my fab Dad use to sing it he was choice
@fromthesidelines
Recorded on March 30, 1940.
@jdmsll
disclosure made me search for this