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.
Pennsylvania
Glenn Miller Lyrics
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Pennsylvania, six, five-thousand
Pennsylvania, six, five-thousand
Pennsylvania, six, five-oh-oh-oh
The song Pennsylvania 65000 by Glenn Miller is a classic swing tune that captures the energy and excitement of big band music. The repeated refrain of "Pennsylvania, six, five-thousand" invokes the image of a phone number, and indeed, the song is about a hotel in New York City – the Hotel Pennsylvania on 7th Avenue, which had the phone number 212-PA6-5000 (later changed to 212-736-5000). The hotel was a popular spot for musicians and performers in the 1930s and 1940s, and it was often used as a base for touring bands.
The lyrics suggest the singer is trying to contact a woman who is staying at the Hotel Pennsylvania by calling its phone number. The catchy melody and rhythmic beat of the song create a feeling of anticipation and excitement, as if the singer is on the brink of contacting his love interest. The repeated refrain of "Pennsylvania, six, five-thousand" becomes almost hypnotic, conveying the urgency of the singer's desire to speak with his beloved.
Line by Line Meaning
Pennsylvania, six, five-thousand
Let's not forget the catchy jazzy melody of the song that people would likely dance to, with the singer repeating the phone number of the Pennsylvania Hotel, which happens to be 6-5000
Pennsylvania, six, five-thousand
The repetition of the phone number emphasizes the significance of the hotel and its impact on the singer that they memorized its phone number
Pennsylvania, six, five-thousand
The phone number serves as a reminder of good times and fond memories that the singer associate with the Pennsylvania Hotel in New York City
Pennsylvania, six, five-oh-oh-oh
The singer playfully inserts 'oh-oh-oh' to the ending of the phone number to add musicality, humor and entertainment value to the song
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CARL SIGMAN, GLENN MILLER, JERRY GRAY, WILLIAM FINEGAN
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@bobchipman4473
I love playing this song while spinning around while holding a picture of my daughter.
@NKdidit.24
Wow, I think Chris Hansen needs to pay you a visit
@finn_4761
@@imgettingtoooldforthissht6444 bro i don't think that's what he's implying
@andrews3265
@I'm getting too old for this sht twin peaks
@astralprogression8536
@@imgettingtoooldforthissht6444 hahaha wtf
@Ryan_Hansen
Hehe😅oh goodness
@robmiddleton01
My late father used to play this whilst his Sunday dinner cooked and my late mum would do the Yorkshire puddings. Both sadly gone up to heaven now..
@timherron2866
What an awesome memory my friend...I can easily imagine it...
@skantiloak
So are you about in your 50s ?
@robmiddleton01
@skantiloak 56 now