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.
When You Wish Upon a Star
Glenn Miller Lyrics
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Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires will come to you
If your heart is in your dream
No request is too extreme
When you wish upon a star
As dreamers do
Fate is kind
She lives to those who love
The sweet fulfillment of their secret longing
Like a bolt out of the blue
Fate steps in and sees you through
When you wish upon a star
Your dreams come true
The lyrics to Glenn Miller's song "When You Wish Upon a Star" speaks to the power of the human imagination and dreaming, particularly in the process of manifesting one's deepest desires. The lyrics underscore how anyone, regardless of background or circumstance, can access the power of dreaming and make the impossible possible. The first verse, "When you wish upon a star, makes no difference who you are," implies that everyone has a longing deep within themselves, and this is accentuated in the second verse when it says "if your heart is in your dream, no request is too extreme." Dreams become the seed for potential and possibilities.
The chorus, "Fate is kind, she lives to those who love, the sweet fulfillment of their secret longing," describes how the fabric of life can respond when a person has a yearning within them, and if they hold to it, they can see their wishes come true. The lyrics highlight that wishes can come true in unexpected ways and out of the blue. The song encourages listeners not to lose sight of their dreams and to stay focused to see them come to fruition.
Line by Line Meaning
When you wish upon a star
Whichever direction you set your mind to, it's easier to reach your goal.
Makes no difference who you are
Regardless of your background or status, your heart's desire can come true.
Anything your heart desires will come to you
Whatever you hope for will be delivered.
If your heart is in your dream
When your desire is sincere and comes from deep within your heart,
No request is too extreme
Then your wish, no matter how big or ambitious, is worth pursuing and can be granted.
When you wish upon a star
As any visionary would, you must aim for the stars and dream big.
As dreamers do
Just like all great minds that have come before, like Einstein or Da Vinci.
Fate is kind
Fortune is benevolent and can help you out.
She lives to those who love
Good luck favors those that are passionate.
The sweet fulfillment of their secret longing
In many cases, when a person desires something keenly, life has a way of granting them that desire, no matter how much of a pipe dream it may seem.
Like a bolt out of the blue
Very often it happens when you don't expect it.
Fate steps in and sees you through
Luck, often when you least expect it, comes through and helps you to succeed.
When you wish upon a star
When you aim high, follow your heart, and believe in your dream, you will succeed.
Your dreams come true
The outcome you desire is attainable.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Leigh Harline, Ned Washington
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When you wish upon a star
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires
Will come to you
If your heart is in your dream
No request is too extreme
When you wish upon a star
As dreamers do
Fate is kind
She brings to those who love
The sweet fulfillment of
Their secret longing
Like a bolt out of the blue
Fate steps in and sees you through
When you wish upon a star
Your dreams come true
@igorbicalho
When you wish upon a star
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires
Will come to you
If your heart is in your dream
No request is too extreme
When you wish upon a star
As dreamers do
Fate is kind
She brings to those who love
The sweet fulfillment of
Their secret longing
Like a bolt out of the blue
Fate steps in and sees you through
When you wish upon a star
Your dreams come true
@walterfechter8080
For My Folks -- dancing among the stars in Heaven at Christmas 2021. Ma and Pop -- I miss you beyond words -- I love you beyond Time. Ma and Pop, I'll be with you again and the rest of our loved ones (Forever) soon enough. Thanks to The Jesus of Christmas for that. Thanks Glen Miller, orchestra and Ray Eberle. God keep all of you. A Hopeful and Love-filled Christmas 2021 to one and all in Heaven AND on Earth.
@xcalabur18
Crazy to think that WWII was raging when this song was released.
@hermosafieldsforever4782
It's a fascinating idea that no matter how terrible things can get, we can always dream eh?
ML💖🙏🏻
@Jabberstax
Glenn Miller was a true talent who sadly died far too young.
@jimhilliker2450
My mom was 18 in 1940. I saw the movie many years later. This is sort of a theme song for the Disney Company now.
@jamesespey249
My mother was born in 1940.
@SDS-ee9js
My grandmother was born in 1940
@silentasamouseiaminsideyou6865
My dad was born in 1943 and still going strong :)
@steathbomer
One of Miller’s best arrangements. Beautiful
@Kirbsta0208
Love the Oldies always!!