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.
Speaking of Heaven
Glenn Miller Lyrics
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Speaking of angels, darling, how are you?
Speaking of heaven, mind if I caress you?
Talk about starlight, your eyes twinkle, too...
You smile and I can see sunbeams
You cry and dewdrops turn to tears
You smile and though it is cloudy
Speaking of rainbows, they're so close to heaven
Speaking of heaven, I‘ll stay close to you!
In Glenn Miller's classic song Speaking of Heaven, the singer seems to be in awe of his love interest, describing her as an angel and making references to the beauty of the night sky. The lyrics depict the singer as smitten and perhaps a bit overwhelmed by his feelings, expressing a desire to caress the object of his affection. However, the song also portrays the singer as attuned to the emotional state of his love interest, suggesting that he can sense her joy and sorrow.
The phrase "speaking of" appears throughout the song, creating a sense of conversation or dialogue between the singer and his love interest. References to rainbows and starlight give the song a dreamy, almost fantastical quality, further emphasizing the romantic fantasy at the heart of the lyrics. Ultimately, the singer pledges to stay close to his love interest, further cementing the idea that this song is a celebration of love and companionship.
Line by Line Meaning
Speaking of heaven, once I found an angel
I encountered someone so pure and virtuous that they seem like an angel sent from heaven
Speaking of angels, darling, how are you?
Since we were discussing angels, my beloved, how are you doing?
Speaking of heaven, mind if I caress you?
Since we were talking about heaven, would it be alright if I gently touched you?
Talk about starlight, your eyes twinkle, too...
As we discuss starlight, I notice that your eyes also shine brilliantly
You smile and I can see sunbeams
When you smile, it feels as though rays of sunshine are illuminating my surroundings
You cry and dewdrops turn to tears
When you cry, your tears seem to transmute into dewdrops
You smile and though it is cloudy
Even if the atmosphere seems gloomy, your smile is enough to lift my spirits
A beautiful rainbow appears
The radiance emanating from your smile generates a gorgeous rainbow
Speaking of rainbows, they're so close to heaven
Since we were discussing rainbows, it's worth noting that they appear to be in close proximity to heaven
Speaking of heaven, I‘ll stay close to you!
Since we were talking about heaven, I will remain near you because you make me feel like heaven is nearby
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GORDON, VAN HEUSEN
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