Alton Glenn Miller was born in Clarinda, Iowa on March 1, 1904. He started… Read Full Bio ↴Alton Glenn Miller was born in Clarinda, Iowa on March 1, 1904. He started his musical career when his father brought home a mandolin. As soon as possible, he traded the instrument for an old horn, which he practiced diligently.

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.

The Story Of A Starry Night
Glenn Miller Lyrics

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This is the story of a starry night,
The faded glory of a new delight
One breathless meeting,
Two lips repeating

Three precious words that were sweet but fleeting...
When stars are bright my heart keeps wondering why
Our first "goodnight" became our last goodbye

I pray that someday

Love will in some way
Bring back the story of a starry night...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Glenn Miller's The Story of a Starry Night narrate the bittersweet reminiscences of a love affair that began and ended in a single night. The starry night, a symbol of the indefinite and unpredictable nature of love, fades away, leaving behind only memories of a brief moment of joy. The lyrics capture the nostalgia and longing of the singer for that special, yet fleeting, encounter.

As the singer contemplates the past, they recall the core of the affair - the moment they declared their love for each other. With just three precious words, whispered foolishly in the heat of the moment, the passion and intimacy of that night were sealed. However, the beauty of that love was temporary; their conversation ended, and the stars faded away, leaving only a memory to sustain them. The regret of what could have been lingers on as the singer yearns for love to somehow rekindle that starry night.

Overall, the lyrics of The Story of a Starry Night embody the themes of love, longing, and the fleeting nature of passion. They express the sentiments of two lovers who met briefly but intensely, and whose memory will always remain cherished.

The Story Of A Starry NightGlenn Miller Lyrics

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The Story Of A Starry Night
Glenn Miller Lyrics