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.
Serenade in Blue
Glenn Miller Lyrics
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I'm somewhere in another world, alone with you
Sharing all the joys we used to know
Many moons ago
Once again your face comes back to me
Just like the theme of some forgotten melody
In the album of my memory
It seems like only yesterday
The small cafe, a crowded floor
And as we danced the night away
I hear you say forever more
And then the song became a sigh
Forever more became goodbye
Cause you remained in my heart, but
Tell me darling in there still a spark?
Or only lonely ashes of the flame we knew
Should I go on whistling in the dark,
Serenade in blue
The song "Serenade in Blue" is a nostalgic song about lost love. The singer hears the song played and is transported back in time to a small café with a crowded floor where he and his lost love danced the night away. The song takes him back to the time when they shared all the joys they used to know many moons ago. The memories of his love flood back to him as if they were only yesterday, with her face coming back to him like the theme of some forgotten melody. As he dwells in the memories of his love, he sings the serenade in blue, in the hope that his lost love still thinks of him, and that there is still a spark.
Line by Line Meaning
When I hear that Serenade in blue
The music transports me to a different world
I'm somewhere in another world, alone with you
I feel like I'm with you again
Sharing all the joys we used to know
Remembering the good times we had together
Many moons ago
A long time has passed since those memories
Once again your face comes back to me
I see your face in my mind
Just like the theme of some forgotten melody
Reminiscent of a tune that I can't quite recall
In the album of my memory
The recollection is preserved in my mind
Serenade in blue
The music is a serenade in a blue mood
It seems like only yesterday
The memories are vivid and fresh
The small cafe, a crowded floor
The place where we used to be together
And as we danced the night away
Remembering the happy moments we shared
I hear you say forever more
The promise of eternal love and commitment
And then the song became a sigh
The music turned into a lament
Forever more became goodbye
The promise of love turned into farewell
Cause you remained in my heart, but
I still have feelings for you
Tell me darling in there still a spark?
I wonder if there is still love between us
Or only lonely ashes of the flame we knew
The affection we had is now only a memory
Should I go on whistling in the dark,
Should I keep hoping for a reconciliation?
Serenade in blue
The music laments the loss of love
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harry Warren, Mack Gordon
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@ejseabury
I’m 55 years old and I have been listening to this type of music since I was 13 years old.
Having an interest in World War II history started me off on it.
I grew up in Hawai’i and there was an AM radio station which played 1940’s-1950’s music and on the weekday nights, they’d play an hour’s worth of classic radio shows.
The first half hour was a comedy/variety and the second half hour was drama/action/suspense.
To this day, I listen to this beautiful music and my now, 17 year old son has been listening to this music for the last 8 years.
@grawakendream8980
When I hear that Serenade in blue
I'm somewhere in another world, alone with you
Sharing all the joys we used to know
Many moons ago
Once again your face comes back to me
Just like the theme of some forgotten melody
In the album of my memory
Serenade in blue
It seems like only yesterday
The small cafe, a crowded floor
And as we danced the night away
I hear you say forever more
And then the song became a sigh
Forever more became goodbye
Cause you remained in my heart, but
Tell me darling in there still a spark?
Or only lonely ashes of the flame we knew
Should I go on whistling in the dark,
Serenade in blue
@dudley5533
One of the greatest songs recorded by Glenn Miller, Ray Eberle and the Modernaires.that will last forever and remain so as it was popular in 1942. Thanks for the video.
@ejseabury
I’m 55 years old and I have been listening to this type of music since I was 13 years old.
Having an interest in World War II history started me off on it.
I grew up in Hawai’i and there was an AM radio station which played 1940’s-1950’s music and on the weekday nights, they’d play an hour’s worth of classic radio shows.
The first half hour was a comedy/variety and the second half hour was drama/action/suspense.
To this day, I listen to this beautiful music and my now, 17 year old son has been listening to this music for the last 8 years.
@craigson153
I remember when I first heard glen miller I was just a kid at the bomber squadron restaurant in west palm beach, FL. They had old radio headphones you could wear and listen to the music of ww2 and old air traffic chatter. That restaurant is long gone now but good memories.
@albiondi4078
Beautiful composition by the great Harry Warren born Salvatore Guaragna 1893-1981 Great Arrangement by Billy May who was a trumpet player in Miller's band and went on to arrange many great hit tunes for Sinatra. Serenade in blue played here by Glenn Miller orchestra with Ray Eberle and modernaires, a winning combination of all super talented people.
@Joshster-si6ov
Ooh I absolutely love that part at 0:43. There's just something about it that I love so much :)
@jamesoleary8198
Yes, it’s the sax section. Two tenors, two altos, and a clarinet lead.
@craigson153
if you want to hear a better sound quality version of the song search for "Members Of The Glenn Miller Orchestra & The Bay Big Band - Serenade in Blue". I couldn't find it on YouTube but if you know how to find music on other sites there you go.
@Newfoundmike
The lamp is low and the angels Sing 2 more great Songs by them
@Newfoundmike
Diggin RAYS VOICE
@grawakendream8980
When I hear that Serenade in blue
I'm somewhere in another world, alone with you
Sharing all the joys we used to know
Many moons ago
Once again your face comes back to me
Just like the theme of some forgotten melody
In the album of my memory
Serenade in blue
It seems like only yesterday
The small cafe, a crowded floor
And as we danced the night away
I hear you say forever more
And then the song became a sigh
Forever more became goodbye
Cause you remained in my heart, but
Tell me darling in there still a spark?
Or only lonely ashes of the flame we knew
Should I go on whistling in the dark,
Serenade in blue