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 Woodpecker Song
Glenn Miller Lyrics
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To wake up all the neighborhood,
To bring to every boy and girlie
His happy serenade on wood.
Hear him pickin' out a melody;
Peck, peck, peckin' at the same old tree.
He's as happy as a bumble bee,
To serenade your lady,
Just find a tree that's shady,
And when you hear that tick-a-tick-tick, tick-a-tick-tick,
Sing right along.
Come on and try his rhythm,
And let your hearts beat with him.
Just listen to that tick-a-tick-tick, tick-a-tick-tick;
Happy little woodpecker song.
The Woodpecker Song by Glenn Miller is a song about a woodpecker who wakes up every morning to bring happiness to the neighborhood with his delightful serenade on wood. The song starts with the woodpecker waking up early in the morning, ready to wake up the neighborhood with his melodic tune. The woodpecker is described as a happy little creature who is full of energy and liveliness. As he picks out a melody, he pecks at the same old tree, and his sound is music to the ears of those around him.
The song takes a romantic turn with the lyrics referring to the woodpecker's tune as a way to serenade one's lady. The chorus of the song urges the listener to try out the woodpecker's rhythm and let their hearts beat along, singing right along with the tick-a-tick-tick of the woodpecker. The Woodpecker Song is a lighthearted and upbeat tune that encourages people to find joy in nature and to make music with everyday objects.
Line by Line Meaning
He's up each morning, bright and early,
The woodpecker wakes up early every morning to start his day.
To wake up all the neighborhood,
The woodpecker's loud pecking wakes up all the creatures in the neighborhood.
To bring to every boy and girlie
The woodpecker's serenade is enjoyed by both boys and girls.
His happy serenade on wood.
The woodpecker's pecking on wood creates a cheerful melody.
Hear him pickin' out a melody;
The woodpecker is playing a tune with his pecking.
Peck, peck, peckin' at the same old tree.
The woodpecker repeatedly pecks at the same tree to create his melody.
He's as happy as a bumble bee,
The woodpecker is cheerful and content as he plays his melody.
All day long.
The woodpecker continues his pecking and serenading throughout the day.
To serenade your lady,
One can use the woodpecker's method to serenade their partner.
Just find a tree that's shady,
One should find a tree with shade to stay cool during the serenade.
And when you hear that tick-a-tick-tick, tick-a-tick-tick,
The sound of the woodpecker's pecking can guide someone's singing.
Sing right along.
One should join in singing with the woodpecker's melody.
Come on and try his rhythm,
The woodpecker's rhythm is worth trying for oneself.
And let your hearts beat with him.
As one joins in, their hearts should beat in time with the woodpecker's rhythm.
Just listen to that tick-a-tick-tick, tick-a-tick-tick;
The woodpecker's pecking creates a pleasing and catchy rhythm to follow.
Happy little woodpecker song.
The woodpecker's melody is a joyful and cheerful tune that can bring happiness to those who listen.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRUNO CHERUBINI, ELDO DI LAZZARO, HAROLD ADAMSON
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