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.
Ooh! What You Said
Glenn Miller Lyrics
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Ooh! What you said when you said what you said
Ooh! What you did, got me all bashful like a kid
Ooh! What you did when you did what you did
Fun is fun, but look at what you've done
ain't you the naughty one, talking that way,
Say, are you joking or just outspoken?
When you whispered "I love you"
Ooh! What you said...!
The lyrics to Glenn Miller's "Ooh! What You Said" is a playful and flirtatious song that describes the singer's reaction to a romantic encounter. The singer is left feeling flustered and bashful by the words and actions of their love interest. The song plays with the idea of playful banter between two people who are clearly attracted to each other. The chorus repeats the phrase "Ooh! What you said" and "Ooh! What you did" emphasizing the impact that their words and actions had on the singer.
The verse suggests that while the singer is enjoying the attention, they are also unsure of the love interest's intentions. There is a hint of skepticism and the question "are you joking or just outspoken?" suggests that the singer is trying to gauge the love interest's sincerity. Ultimately, however, the singer is won over by the whispered words "I love you" which is repeated in the chorus. The playful and flirtatious tone of the song captures the excitement and uncertainty of a new romance.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh! What you said, got me all flustered, face is red
Your words have flustered me and now I feel embarrassed.
Ooh! What you said when you said what you said
The impact of your words affected me deeply.
Ooh! What you did, got me all bashful like a kid
Your actions made me blush and feel shy.
Ooh! What you did when you did what you did
The way you acted has left a lasting impression on me.
Fun is fun, but look at what you've done
While having fun, you have managed to impact me in a significant way.
ain't you the naughty one, talking that way,
Your behavior is mischievous when you speak that way.
Say, are you joking or just outspoken?
I am curious if you are speaking in jest or if it's your direct nature.
Ooh! What you said, oughta go cover up my head,
Your words were so intense that I feel like hiding my head in embarrassment.
When you whispered "I love you"
Your confession of love had a profound impact on me.
Ooh! What you said...!
I am still reeling from the effects of your words.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HOAGY CARMICHAEL, JOHNNY MERCER
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