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.
Jersey Bounce
Glenn Miller Lyrics
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A rhythm that really counts
The temperature always mounts
Wherever they play, the funny rhythm they play
It started on Journal Square
And somebody heard it there
He put it right on the air
Uptown, gave it new licks
Downtown, added some tricks
No town, makes it sound, the same
As where it came from
So if you don't feel so hot
Go out to some Jersey spot
And whether you're hep or not
The Jersey bounce'll make you swing
How I love that Jersey bounce
Oh come on and play that Jersey bounce
They call it that Jersey bounce
A rhythm that really counts
The temperature always mounts
Whenever they play that Jersey Bounce
It started on Journal Square
And somebody heard it there
He put it right on the air
That tune called the Jersey Bounce
Uptown, gave it new licks
Downtown, added some tricks
No town, make it sound the same
As where it came from
So if you don't feel so hot
Go out to some Jersey spot
And whether you're hep or not
The Jersey bounce'll make you swing
Ounce by ounce
The Jersey Bounce
Puts you right in the swing
That Jersey Bounce
It'll make you swing
Give me that Jersey Bounce.
In Glenn Miller's swing classic, "Jersey Bounce," the song describes a rhythm that is called the Jersey Bounce. This rhythm is said to be infectious causing the temperature to rise wherever it is played. The song also talks about how the Jersey Bounce took shape. It started on Journal Square, a landmark in Jersey City, where someone heard the rhythm and put it on the air. From there, the song became widely recognized and played everywhere. Different areas and people added their unique licks and tricks to it. Nonetheless, no matter where the song is played, it always maintains its unique roots and sound.
The song provides a suggestion for people who want to feel better or those who are not feeling well to head to a place where that particular rhythm is played. They claim that the Jersey Bounce will make them swing, and if they are already hep, then they will undoubtedly enjoy it. The song ends with a plea for the band to play the Jersey Bounce. The whole song is an endorsement of the infectious rhythm, which has its origins in Jersey City.
Line by Line Meaning
They call it that Jersey bounce
The song is titled the Jersey Bounce due to its style and origin
A rhythm that really counts
The song has a distinctive rhythm that is an essential part of its unique style
The temperature always mounts
The energy level of the song continues to increase as it progresses, creating a lively and exciting atmosphere
Wherever they play, the funny rhythm they play
The song's rhythm is well-known and recognized by many, and it always elicits a positive response
It started on Journal Square
The Jersey Bounce originated on Journal Square
And somebody heard it there
Someone discovered the song on Journal Square
He put it right on the air
The song was broadcasted in various media outlets
And now you hear it everywhere
The song is now popular and frequently played all over
Uptown, gave it new licks
The song was modified and refined by musicians in an uptown area
Downtown, added some tricks
Musicians from a downtown area added their innovations and touches to the song
No town, makes it sound, the same
The song sounds unique to its origin and cannot be replicated anywhere else
As where it came from
Since this style of music originated in Jersey, it can only be referred to as the Jersey Bounce
So if you don't feel so hot
If you're not feeling great or upbeat
Go out to some Jersey spot
You should visit a location in New Jersey
And whether you're hep or not
Regardless of your familiarity with the music or not
The Jersey bounce'll make you swing
The song will have a positive effect on your mood and make you dance
How I love that Jersey bounce
The singer deeply appreciates the style of the Jersey Bounce
Oh come on and play that Jersey bounce
The singer is urging people to play the Jersey Bounce
Ounce by ounce
Gradual accumulation
The Jersey Bounce
Referring to the song the Jersey Bounce
Puts you right in the swing
Listening to the song can have an uplifting effect on your mood
It'll make you swing
The song will make you want to dance and move with its rhythm
Give me that Jersey Bounce.
The singer is requesting for the Jersey Bounce to be played
Lyrics © JAY JAY PUBLISHING CO.
Written by: WALTER E JAGIELLO
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Andrew Ratajczak
I really wish Glenn and the boys would’ve recorded this in the studio!!
This would have been another great hit!
Anyone know who’s particular arrangement this is and where I can get the full chart?
Jetpilot 37
I don’t know but they really did “swing it” in this live version. This is off an extended live album recorded at the hotel Pennsylvania. You can almost visualize the swing.
hipsterdoofus1026
which one is the issued one on the early 50s record Glenn Miller Concert?
songanddanceman100
Sounds great! I suggest using the American style of dating showing 8/1/42 rather than 1/8/42. Too confusing.
errol kim
Today its all plastic browns and vulgarity.