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.
It's Always You
Glenn Miller Lyrics
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I watch till a star breaks through
Funny, it's not a star I see
It's always you
Whenever I roam through roses
And lately I often do
Funny, it's not a rose I touch
If a breeze, caresses me
It's really you strolling by
If I hear a melody
It's merely the way you sigh
Wherever you are, you're near me
You dare me to be untrue
Funny, each time I fall in love
It's always you
The lyrics of Glenn Miller's song "It's Always You" describe the way the singer's thoughts are constantly drawn back to one person - it's as if they are always in his thoughts, even when he is surrounded by other things. Whether he is watching the stars come out or wandering through a garden, the singer is reminded of this person, and even when he hears music, it reminds him of the way this person sighs. The song suggests that this person is somehow all-consuming for the singer; no matter where he goes or what he does, he can't escape the hold that they have over him.
Line by Line Meaning
Whenever it's early twilight
Every time the day fades to night
I watch till a star breaks through
I keep my eyes peeled for a twinkling star
Funny, it's not a star I see
Interestingly, I don't see a star at all
It's always you
I see only you
Whenever I roam through roses
Every time I wander among the flowers
And lately I often do
Which has become a frequent occurrence for me recently
Funny, it's not a rose I touch
Interestingly, I don't touch any flower
It's always you
I touch only you
If a breeze, caresses me
When the wind brushes past me
It's really you strolling by
It feels like it's you walking beside me
If I hear a melody
If a tune catches my ear
It's merely the way you sigh
It's because of the sound of your sigh
Wherever you are, you're near me
No matter where you are, you're always close to me
You dare me to be untrue
You challenge me to be disloyal
Funny, each time I fall in love
Interestingly, every time I experience love
It's always you
It's because of you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MARK TAYLOR, PAUL MICHAEL BARRY, JONATHAN HILDRETH
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