H1 to H6: Music From The Original Sound Track Of "Orchestra Wives" 1942 I1: Rhapsody In Blue - Recorded: July 16, 1942 I2: Sweeter Than The Sweetest - Recorded: May 20, 1941 I3: Pavanne - Recorded: April 18, 1939 I4: Moon Love - Recorded: May 25, 1939 I5: Adios - Recorded: June 25, 1941 I6: Glen Island Special - Recorded: July 26, 1939 The members were not meshing with one another the way Miller had hoped. He wanted to achieve a full ensemble sound, rather than spotlighting a soloist. Miller decided to reorganize, using only a few of the band's original members. Later that year the Glenn Miller Orchestra added singer, Marion Hutton, to its roster.
The sheet music for "I Sustain the Wings" first appeared in the 1943 Glenn Miller's Dance Folio songbook, Mutual Music Society, New York. " I Sustain the Wings " is a 1943 big band and jazz instrumental co-written by Glenn Miller. The instrumental was the theme for the eponymous radio program broadcast on CBS and NBC from 1943 to 1945.
Alton “Glenn” Miller (March 1, 1904 – disappeared December 15, 1944) was an American big-band trombonist, arranger, composer, and bandleader in the swing era. He was the best-selling recording artist from 1939 to 1942, leading one of the best-known big bands. Miller’s recordings include “In the Mood”, “Moonlight Serenade
Get in the mood with Pennsylvania 6-5000 and Chattanooga Choo Choo. Miller's Orchestra existed for only five years, yet made an indelible mark on the history of popular music, changing and modernising dance music styles practically overnight. This is the ultimate Glenn Miller swing music CD compilation. The Glenn Miller Orchestra will perform at 7 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St. Tickets cost $63 to $85. For more information, visit www.capa.com. A number of well-known musician were killed in World War II, including Glenn Miller. b. Shifts in popular music taste. c. Shortages in gas and vehicles, which made it difficult for the bands to travel to engagements. d. A bitter feud between ASCAP and the four big radio networks. u1IFTPt.
