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.
Imagination
Glenn Miller Lyrics
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Makes a bee think of honey just as I think of you
Imagination is crazy, you whole perspective gets hazy
Starts you asking a daisy what to do, what to do
Have you ever felt a gentle touch and then a kiss and then, and then
Find it's only your imagination again, oh well
For example I go around wanting you
And yet I can't imagine that you want me too
The Glenn Miller song "Imagination" is a whimsical, romantic tune that explores the power of the imagination in relationships. The singer describes how his imagination can transform a cloudy day into a sunny one, make a bee think of honey, and even make a daisy seem like it has the answers to life's questions. However, he also acknowledges how imagination can be crazy and make one's perspective hazy, leading to confusion and uncertainty.
The lyrics also touch on the concept of unrequited love. The singer admits that he goes around wanting the object of his affections, but cannot imagine that the feeling is mutual. He even questions his own sanity, acknowledging that his imagination can play tricks on him and make him believe things that aren't true.
Line by Line Meaning
Imagination is funny, it makes a cloudy day sunny
Imagination can transform a gloomy day into a bright one.
Makes a bee think of honey just as I think of you
Just like a bee is attracted to honey, I am drawn to you.
Imagination is crazy, you whole perspective gets hazy
Imagination can make one's perception unclear and confusing.
Starts you asking a daisy what to do, what to do
Imagination can lead to indecision and seeking advice from unlikely sources.
Have you ever felt a gentle touch and then a kiss and then, and then
Have you ever experienced the feeling of intimacy as a result of imagination?
Find it's only your imagination again, oh well
Realizing that intimate moments were only a product of imagination is disappointing but accepted.
Imagination is silly, you go around willy-nilly
Imagination can make one behave whimsically and carelessly.
For example I go around wanting you
Imagination causes me to constantly desire your company.
And yet I can't imagine that you want me too
Despite my imagination, I cannot fathom that you share the same feelings for me.
Lyrics © Freibank Musikverlags und vermarktungs GmbH, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen
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