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.
Skylark
Glenn Miller Lyrics
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Won't you tell me where my love can be?
Is there a meadow in the mist
Where someone's waiting to be kissed?
Skylark, have you seen a valley green with spring
Where my heart can go a-journeying
Over the shadows and the rain to a blossom-covered lane?
And in your lonely flight haven't you heard the music of the night?
Wonderful music, faint as a will-'o-the-wisp, crazy as a loon,
Sad as a gypsy serenading the moon, oh
Skylark, I don't know if you can find these things,
But my heart is riding on your wings
So if you see them anywhere
Won't you lead me there
The song "Skylark" by Glenn Miller is about a protagonist who is lost in love and searching for his beloved. He calls out to a skylark, a bird known for its beautiful singing, asking if it has any information about the whereabouts of his love. He wonders whether she can be found in a meadow in the mist, waiting to be kissed, or in a valley green with spring, where his heart can go a-journeying. The singer is asking the skylark to guide him to the place where his love can be found.
The skylark is known for having a keen sense of sound and while flying alone at night, it hears the music of the night, a "wonderful music, faint as a will-o'-the-wisp, crazy as a loon, sad as a gypsy serenading the moon." The singer believes that the skylark knows these places and asks whether it will lead him to them. The song is a melancholic piece that has an air of wistfulness, as the singer is unable to find the one he loves and so seeks the guidance of nature.
Line by Line Meaning
Skylark, have you anything to say to me,
Oh Skylark, do you have any message for me?
Won't you tell me where my love can be?
Can you please inform me of the whereabouts of my beloved?
Is there a meadow in the mist
Is there a hidden meadow enveloped in fog
Where someone's waiting to be kissed?
Where my lover is longing to be embraced?
Skylark, have you seen a valley green with spring
Oh Skylark, have you witnessed a lush green valley in the season of spring?
Where my heart can go a-journeying
Where my sentiments can embark into an adventurous ride
Over the shadows and the rain to a blossom-covered lane?
Crossing the shadows and rainy weather towards a pathway filled with blossoms?
And in your lonely flight haven't you heard the music of the night?
During your solitary flight, haven't you observed the melodies of the night?
Wonderful music, faint as a will-'o-the-wisp, crazy as a loon,
The musical tunes so delightful, subtle, and mysterious.
Sad as a gypsy serenading the moon, oh
Melancholy songs drifting into the night, echoing the serenading gypsy under the moon.
Skylark, I don't know if you can find these things,
Skylark, I am uncertain if you can discover these hidden treasure.
But my heart is riding on your wings
My heart wants to soar on your wings.
So if you see them anywhere
Therefore, If you encounter them anywhere
Won't you lead me there
Would you please guide me towards them?.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HOAGY CARMICHAEL, JOHNNY MERCER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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What a great voice and great classic song!
Philip Voerding
I grew up hearing lots of Glen Miller, but never his version of Skylark. One of the better versions I've heard.
Decepticrew32 _
My grandfather always used to sing this to me when I was little, never knew what the name was until it happened to play on my Pandora.
mammu1983
Absolute Best!❤
Patrick Dowling
The best!!
Jan Eberle Schaberg, Jan Eberle
Perfect, Dad.
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I agree!
David Oppenheim
@A CATAL This really is Jan's dad singing!
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@David Oppenheim I know that already for a long while.
kiki papa
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