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.
Stardust
Glenn Miller Lyrics
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Steals across the meadows of my heart
High up in the sky the little stars climb
Always reminding me that we're apart
You wander down the lane and far away
Leaving me a song that will not die
Love is now the stardust of yesterday
The music of the years gone by.
Sometimes I wonder, how I spend
The lonely nights
Dreaming of a song
The melody
Haunts my reverie
And I am once again with you
When our love was new
And each kiss an inspiration
But that was long ago
And now my consolation is in the stardust of a song
Besides the garden wall, when stars are bright
You are in my arms
The nightingale
Tells his fairytale
Of paradise, where roses grew
Though I dream in vain
In my heart it will remain
My stardust melody
The memory of love's refrain.
The classic song "Stardust" by Glenn Miller is a poetic ballad that delves into longing and nostalgia. The lyrics express a deep sense of isolation caused by the absence of a loved one, as the singer watches the purple twilight dusk fall over the fields of their heart. The stars in the sky serve as a constant reminder of the distance between them, and it becomes clear that the person they long for has left, leaving behind only a song that speaks of memories and the beauty of the past.
The song's refrain, "Love is now the stardust of yesterday, the music of the years gone by", further emphasizes the theme of memories of love and the power of music to evoke them. The singer remembers happier times when they were with their loved one, and how their memories of those moments are what bring them solace now. The second verse reinforces this, as the singer confesses that they spend their lonely nights dreaming of a song that reminds them of the past. The memories are so vivid that they can almost relive them, feeling the inspiration and passion of each kiss again.
The imagery in the lyrics is beautifully crafted, as it conjures up the haunting, bittersweet feeling of nostalgia. The final verse speaks of the nightingale's fairy tale and the rosy paradise that reminds the singer of their love that once was, highlighting the idea that the memories of love remain, even if they cannot be relived. This is echoed in the final line "the memory of love's refrain", which emphasizes that even in absence, the song of love will forever play on.
Line by Line Meaning
And now the purple dusk of twilight time
As darkness sets in and the sun disappears beyond the horizon, it brings a sense of melancholy and solitude.
Steals across the meadows of my heart
The sorrowful feeling of loneliness slowly creeps into the depths of one's heart.
High up in the sky the little stars climb
The stars shine bright in the sky, showing the beauty of the world and the vastness of the universe.
Always reminding me that we're apart
The stars serve as a constant reminder of separation and the longing for someone who is not present.
You wander down the lane and far away
The person has gone away and is wandering far, leaving behind a feeling of longing and nostalgia.
Leaving me a song that will not die
The memory of the person is embedded in a song that lives on and will forever evoke emotions in the heart.
Love is now the stardust of yesterday
Love has turned into something that belongs to the past and can only be experienced through memories.
The music of the years gone by.
The music of the past serves as a reminder of love and heartbreak, bringing forth nostalgia and longing.
Sometimes I wonder, how I spend
At times, one can't help but think about how they pass the time.
The lonely nights
The nights filled with solitude and reminiscing about past loves.
Dreaming of a song
In their dreams, a song evokes intense emotions and memories of the past.
The melody
The tune of a song that evokes deep emotion and memories.
Haunts my reverie
The melody of the song stays with one's thoughts, causing them to daydream and relive memories of the past.
And I am once again with you
The dreams and memories of the past make the person feel as though they are with their loved one once again.
When our love was new
When their love was young, passionate, and full of hope.
And each kiss an inspiration
Every kiss was like a divine inspiration that gave hope and meaning to their love.
But that was long ago
The memory of their love is associated with the past and the distant memories of youthful love.
And now my consolation is in the stardust of a song
The only comfort the person finds in the present is in the memories of a song, a reminder of the past they once shared with their lover.
Besides the garden wall, when stars are bright
In a peaceful, serene setting where the stars shine bright in the sky.
You are in my arms
The memory of holding their lover in their arms brings great comfort and nostalgia.
The nightingale
The bird that symbolizes love and beauty in the night sky.
Tells his fairytale
The nightingale's song tells of a romantic tale of love, reminiscing about the past and what could have been.
Of paradise, where roses grew
The bird's serenade transports the person to a place of absolute beauty and love, where the flowers bloom and love is pure.
Though I dream in vain
Despite the person's dreams and wishes, the reality is that their relationship has ended, and they are only left with memories.
In my heart it will remain
The memory of their love will remain in their heart, forever a part of who they are.
My stardust melody
The song that carries the person's memory, emotions, and sentiments of a love that can only live in the past.
The memory of love's refrain.
The memory of the song's melody and their love's refrain brings forth a bittersweet mix of memories and emotions.
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Written by: Mitchell Parish, Hoagy Carmichael
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