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.
Somewhere
Glenn Miller Lyrics
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There is someone who's meant for me
Somewhere, where rainbows end,
There's a friend who'll be oh, so tender
Somewhere beyond the blue
There is someone who'll love me too
And I'm wishing on a star so far above
The lyrics of Glenn Miller's song "Somewhere" speak of a longing for love and the belief that there is someone out there who will love the singer in return. The use of imagery such as rainbows and stars creates a sense of hope and possibility. The tone is wistful and romantic, with the repeated phrase "somewhere" emphasizing the uncertainty and elusive nature of love.
The opening lines of the song express the singer's yearning for the person he believes is meant for him. He is searching for a kindred spirit, a friend who will be gentle and understanding. The second verse suggests that this person exists beyond the horizon, in a place where the sky meets the sea. The final lines speak of the singer's hope that he will someday find his love, and the metaphor of wishing upon a star adds a magical quality to the sentiment.
Overall, the lyrics of "Somewhere" capture the universal theme of searching for love and the optimism that sustains us in that quest.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere, where can she be?
I am searching for the place where my soulmate resides.
There is someone who's meant for me
I know in my heart that there is a special person who is destined to be with me.
Somewhere, where rainbows end,
There exists a magical place where joy and happiness last forever, like the end of a rainbow.
There's a friend who'll be oh! so tender
In that special place, I will find a friend who will be kind and gentle towards me.
Somewhere beyond the blue
There is a location in the vast expanse of the sky that holds my true love.
There is someone who'll love me too
I know without a doubt that there is someone out there who will love me as much as I love them.
And I'm wishing on a star so far above
In hopes of finding my true love, I am putting all my trust and faith in the sparkling stars up above.
That somewhere I'll find my love...!
I am certain that one day I will discover that special someone who will bring love and joy into my life forevermore.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Glenn Miller
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Alfredo Plaza
Lovely. Glenn' s orchestra very well
rehearsed. Ray Eberle sings the vocal chorus. A very romantic tune.
This Bluebird recording of 1940 made at RCA studios in New York City was'nt a big hit for the band,
Serge Bure
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