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.
Wishing
Glenn Miller Lyrics
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Just keep on wishing and care will go
Dreamers tell us dreams come true
It's no mistake
And wishes are the dreams we dream
When we're awake
The curtain of night will part
So if you wish long enough wish strong enough
You will come to know
Wishing will make it so
The lyrics of Glenn Miller's song "Wishing" encourage the listener to keep hoping and wishing for their desires to come true. The song emphasizes the power of positive thinking and suggests that if we believe in our dreams, they will eventually become a reality. Miller conveys a sense of optimism and hopefulness through the repetition of the phrase "wishing will make it so" and through the verses that describe the transformative effect of hope on our lives.
The first stanza suggests that wishing can alleviate our worries and fears. It implies that if we concentrate on our goals and desires, we can forget about our problems and find peace of mind. The second stanza encourages the listener to have faith in their dreams and the power of the universe to make them happen. The song argues that if we have a strong enough belief in our desires, eventually the universe will respond and grant us what we want.
Overall, the song's message is one of positivity and hope. The lyrics offer encouragement to those who are struggling with their own feelings of doubt and despair. The song suggests that by focusing on our dreams and staying positive, we can overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of our happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Wishing will make it so
Believing and visualizing your desires will make them a reality
Just keep on wishing and care will go
Focusing on your wishes will alleviate your worries and concerns
Dreamers tell us dreams come true
Imagining and hoping for a better future is a common desire amongst people
It's no mistake
Dreaming and wishing is not foolish or wrong, but a natural human inclination
And wishes are the dreams we dream
Our desires and aspirations in life are what we truly dream about
When we're awake
Even in our conscious state, we continue to dream and wish for a better life
The curtain of night will part
The darkness of doubts will fade away
If you are certain within your heart
If you truly believe in your dreams and wishes
So if you wish long enough wish strong enough
If you keep wishing and believing, your desires will come true
You will come to know
You will realize and experience the power of your wishes
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: B.G. DESYLVA
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Springfield Historical
Sums up the earnest desire of the era. Beautiful sentiment.
Jody Wilke
What a lovely song! And it's just one more excellent song, by the extraordinarily talented Glenn Miller and his orchestra!😊⛪
No Whey Hombre
And he died mysteriously at just 40 years old. He would have made a lot of good music
Jody Wilke
@No Whey Hombre It's not any mystery--Glenn Miller's plane crashed in the English Channel, and he died. It was a terrible loss, to the music world, and to his wife.
No Whey Hombre
@Jody Wilke That's true. I only mean mystery in the sense that we don't know EXACTLY what failed as we would with a modern crash
Muffs 55mercury
Also done by Skinnay Ennis (one of Hal Kemp's vocalists) who formed his own band in 1939 (on Victor 26212) I'm more used to that version as my dad had the 78 which I have now.
vixtex
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Swingman 56
For me,Skinnay's version tops Glenn's.
Muffs 55mercury
Yes I agree. My dad had that 78 which I have now.