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.
Stairway to the Stars
Glenn Miller Lyrics
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And climb that stairway to the stars
With love beside us to fill the night with a song
We'll hear the sound of violins
Out yonder where the blue begins
The moon will guide us as we go drifting along
Can't we sail away on a lazy daisy petal
Over the rim of the hill?
And settle high on the crest of a thrill!
Let's build a stairway to the stars
A lovely stairway to the stars
The song "Stairway to the Stars" by Glenn Miller is a romantic ballad about two lovers who want to build a stairway to the sky and climb it together with love beside them to fill the night with a song. The love they share leads them to hear the sound of violins in the distance where the blue sky begins. As they go drifting on this moonlit night, the moon will guide their way. They want to sail away on a lazy daisy petal, over the rim of the hill, and settle high on the crest of a thrill. The stairway to the stars is a symbol of their love and the hope to achieve their dreams and to reach new heights together.
The lyrics of the song are simple and poetic, and it reflects the romantic sentiment of the time. Glenn Miller's big band style with its smooth and relaxing melody perfectly complements the lyrics, creating a dreamy and romantic atmosphere. The vocal performance is also remarkable, with Ray Eberle's warm and mellow voice, adding to the charm and romance of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's build a stairway to the stars
Let's create a wonderful way to reach the heavens that shines with brilliance and majesty.
And climb that stairway to the stars
Once we have created a path of excellence, let's strive to scale those heights and attain greatness.
With love beside us to fill the night with a song
We will be accompanied by the sweet embrace of affection that will enrich us with feelings that we can only express through music.
We'll hear the sound of violins
Our hearts will be delighted by the calming melody of violins that will resurrect feelings of fond memories.
Out yonder where the blue begins
Over the horizon, where the sky meets the ocean, we'll be heading towards the unknown, the possibility of the infinite unknown.
The moon will guide us as we go drifting along
The moon's radiance will provide us light and will act as a guide, luring and enticing us to experience the magic and mystery of the unknown.
Can't we sail away on a lazy daisy petal
Our spirits are entwined with nature, and we yearn to get carried away by the relaxing breeze of life, like a lazy daisy petal that drifts with the wind.
Over the rim of the hill?
By traveling beyond the horizon, we're venturing into uncharted territories, following a path that's never been taken.
Can't we sail away on a little dream
Our dreams inspire and uplift us; they set us free from the constraints that burden us and allow us to escape to otherworldly dimensions. We desire flight towards a deeper and more sophisticated understanding of the world.
And settle high on the crest of a thrill!
We seek to explore our limits by venturing into the unknown experiencing the thrill that it comes with. We aim to find joy in our adventures and experiences, basking in the afterglow of our escapades.
A lovely stairway to the stars
Our stairway to the stars will be enchanting, captivating, and transcendent - it will embody a path that inspires us to reach for new heights and exceed our own expectations.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Frank Signorelli, Matt Malneck, Mitchell Parish
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@bobfinholm2671
My God, what a song and what a VOICE!
@scotnick59
Ray would love your comment. The guys in the band often complained of Eberle's lack of vocal talent & his brother Bob got more attention. He did a good job here, I agree
@baronmeduse
@@scotnick59 I always thought he had a rich voice.
@lukeshort680
Love it.
@anamariagutierrez2019
Beautiful song
@michaelcollins237
Music should be like this today.
@raymondprice2693
Super, Take me back to that time.
@jimgrosso6492
Elegance and class.
@gnarlyasmr
This one is my all time favorite. So much nostalgia. 🥺
@bennettwyler846
Pure goodness