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.
This Time the Dream's On Me
Glenn Miller Lyrics
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Well be close together, wait and see
Oh by the way,
This time the dreams on me
You take my hand
And you look at me adoringly
But as things stand
It would be fun
To be certain that I'm the one
To know that I, at least, supply the shoulder you cry upon
To see you through
Till you're everything you want to be
It can't be true, but
This time the dreams on me
It would be fun
To be certain that I'm the one
To know that I, at least, supply the shoulder you cry upon
To see you through
Till you're everything you want to be
It can't be true, but
This time the dreams on me
The song 'This Time the Dream's on Me' is a beautiful love song about a future promise of being together. The lyrics represent the hope of a couple who are not together at present, but who believe that someday, they will be closer. The words "somewhere, someday, we'll be close together" indicate the singer's optimism that they will eventually be united with their loved one. The phrase "wait and see" suggests that the singer is holding onto hope and patience, letting time take its course until they are reunited.
The lyrics continue on to describe the current state of the relationship, where the couple are not together currently, but the singer's dream is to have their loved one by their side. The line "You take my hand, and you look at me adoringly" paints a romantic image of the moment they will be together again. However, the phrase "but as things stand, this time the dreams on me" emphasizes that the singer knows that for now, it is only a dream. Despite not being able to rely on their partner to make the dream of being together a reality, the singer still believes in it.
The second verse mirrors the first in terms of the lyrics and structure, where the singer expresses their desire to be the one to help their loved one. They long to shoulder their loved one's cares and support them until they are everything they want to be. The final line of the song, "It can't be true, but this time the dreams on me", infuses a note of insecurity into the dream, revealing that the singer is unsure if their dreams will come true, but for now, they will keep dreaming.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere, someday
At some point in the future, we will be together in a specific location or under certain circumstances.
Well be close together, wait and see
Despite being separated currently, eventually we will be reunited and physically close to each other.
Oh by the way,
By the way or incidentally,
This time the dreams on me
This time, I will take responsibility for pursuing our shared dreams or aspirations.
You take my hand
You physically grasp my hand with yours.
And you look at me adoringly
Gazing upon me or looking at me with great affection or love.
But as things stand
Based on our current situation or circumstances,
This time the dreams on me
I am taking on the responsibility of pursuing our shared dreams or aspirations.
It would be fun
It would be enjoyable or pleasurable to experience something specific.
To be certain that I'm the one
To have the knowledge or assurance that I am the person you desire or choose above others.
To know that I, at least, supply the shoulder you cry upon
To have the comforting knowledge that I can offer you a listening ear and compassionate support during times of emotional distress.
To see you through
To support and encourage you until you reach a certain goal or overcome a particular obstacle.
Till you're everything you want to be
Until you have achieved all of your personal desires and goals.
It can't be true, but
Although I know it is unlikely to occur or be factual,
This time the dreams on me
I am taking on the responsibility of pursuing our shared dreams or aspirations.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HAROLD ARLEN, JOHNNY MERCER
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