The Glenn Miller Orchestra was originally formed in 1937 by Glenn Miller. It was arranged around a clarinet and tenor saxophone playing melody, while three other saxophones played the harmony. Miller had already formed one band before this in 1936, but dissolved it as he considered it too similar to other bands of the era.
The new band became very popular and recorded a number of chart successes - among these were the ever-popular, "Moonlight Serenade," "In the Mood", "Tuxedo Junction", "Chattanooga Choo Choo" and "I've Got a Gal in Kalamazoo."
After the disappearance (and presumed death) of Miller in 1944, the band was reconstituted under the direction of Tex Beneke, its lead tenor saxophonist, singer, and one of Miller's longtime close friends. A few years later, the Miller estate, having parted ways with Beneke, hired Ray McKinley, principal drummer in Miller's Army Air Force band, to organize a new "ghost band" in 1956.
The Glenn Miller Orchestra continued to record and perform...
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Track listing: My ReverieKing Porter StompMoonlight SerenadeLittle Brown JugPagan Love SongIn the MoodIndian SummerTuxedo JunctionRug Cutter SwingGlen Island SpecialSlow FreightMy Blue HeavenBuggle Call RagPensylvania 6-5000Blueberry HillSong of the Volga BoatmenChattanooga Choo-ChooTake the "A" TrainElmer's TuneA String of PearlsMoonlight CocktailAmerican PatrolKalamazzo
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Track listing: American PatrolPennsylvania 6-5000Anvil ChorusStardustBegin the BeguineSunrise SerenadeChatanooga Choo ChooSong of the Volga BoatmenMy Blue HeavenTuxedo JunctionBugle Call RagString of PearlsDon't Sit Under The Apple TreeIn The Mood
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Track listing: In the MoodChattanooga Choo ChooPennsylvania 6-5000I've Got a Gal in KalamazooSwing Low, Sweet ChariotLittle Brown JugTuxedo JunctionAmerican PatrolString of PearlsEverybody Loves My BabyAnvil ChorusHere We Go AgainPerfidiaRunnin' WildSun Valley JumpJohnson RagBugle Call RagI Want to Be HappyOn the Trail
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Track listing: Miniature OvertureMarchDance of the Fairy DrageeRussian DanceArabian DanceChinese DanceDance of the MirlitonsWaltz of the FlowersJolly Old St. NicholasToylandOde to JoyA String of Carols: Here We Come A-Caroling / Up on the Housetop / A Child Is Born in Bethlehem / Deck the HallsParade of the Wooden SoldiersOld-Fashioned Christmas TreeMarch of the ToysWhat Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
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Track listing: In the MoodMoonlight SerenadeTuxedo JunctionChattanooga Choo-ChooA String of PearlsWhen You Wish Upon a StarThat Old Black MagicMoon LoveLittle Brown JugSunrise SerenadePennsylvania 6-5000(I've Got a Gal in) KalamazooAmerican PatrolDon't Sit Under the Apple Tree (With Anyone Else but Me)King Porter Stomp
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Track listing: Chattanooga Choo ChooSong of the Volga BoatmanBeat Me Daddy, Eight to the BarGeorgia on My MindTheme and SolitudeEverybody Loves My BabyOn the AlamoFarewell BluesFifth AvenueSophisticated LadyDown for the CountBlueberry HillLimehouse BluesIn a Sentimental Mood
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Track listing: We Wish You a Merry ChristmasWhite ChristmasYuletide Medley #1: Away in a Manger / Ave Maria / The First NoelThe Twelve Days of ChristmasWinter WonderlandThe Christmas SongYuletide Medley #2: Hark the Herald Angels Sing / Angels We Have Heard on High / God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen / O Come All Ye FaithfulGood King WenceslasSanta Claus Is Coming to TownLet It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It SnowAuld Lang Syne(There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays
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Track listing: Sleigh RideYuletide Medley #1: Oh Holy Night / Joy to the World / Oh Little Town of Bethlehem / Deck the HallsRudolph, the Red-Nosed ReindeerSilver BellsJingle BellsFrosty the SnowmanHave Yourself a Merry Little ChristmasYuletide Medley #2: Oh Christmas Tree / It Came Upon a Midnight Clear / We Three Kings / What Child Is This?I'll Be Home for ChristmasSilent NightIn the Christmas Mood
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Track listing: In the MoodChattanooga Choo-ChooString of PearlsLittle Brown Jug(I've Got a Gal in) KalamazooTuxedo JunctionAt LastSt. Louis Blues MarchPennsylvania 6-5000Moonlight SerenadeThe American Patrol
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