GLENN MILLER Tuxedo Junction REACTION - Big band music is everything! First time hearing

GLENN MILLER Tuxedo Junction REACTION
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[@ravenmccall5486]

I must say Harri, you are on a roll with Glenn Miller and I for one, could not be happier! This music just makes my heart feel good! Be sure and watch The Glenn Miller Story if you can, lots of music in it....Thank you! My mom had Glenn Miller & his orchestra record on the Blue Bird label 78 rpm. Those were some records. Her favorite song was The White Cliffs of Dover....

[@hannejeppesen1809]

My parents music as well. I grew up in Denmark, and my parents lived through the Germany occupation. They would listen to Vera Lynn, White Cliff of Dover and one of my favorites "We'll meet again". Vera Lynn died a few years ago she was 102 I believe.

[@tonydecicco9728]

Drums, upright bass, rhythm guitar, and piano were the foundation of all those big bands of the 40's. This tradition was carried over up until Doc Severson's band on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.

[@Bassman2353]

Lyle Lovett's Large Band continues it still - though Leland Sklar is currently on electric bass, Victor Krauss previously appearing on upright bass. The '90s version of the Large Band was phenomenal, is still wonderful today.

[@janinerichardsfink1903]

I suggest Pennsylvania 6500 from Glen Miller

[@timgrady4630]

You're Rollin, Harri ! So pleasant and refreshing . Timeless tune . Instant winner !

[@benmayer5932]

You were right about the war going on... Glen was killed in the war, his plane disappeared off the coast of France.

[@jimcady9309]

I didn't see your comment when I made mine. Blown out of the sky by British or American bombers returning to the UK from the Continent!

[@rockymountainjazzfan1822]

@@jimcady9309 The most plausible theory is that U.S. and British bombers that had not dropped all of their bombs over Germany would drop them over the English Channel when returning to England--the bombers could not land safely with their bomb loads, especially if the planes had battle damage. Neither the bombers or Miller's plane would have known that either was in the area--and Miller's small plane was likely flying at much lower altitude than the bombers. Likely a bomb physically hit Miller's plane, which would have caused the plane to crash, even if the bomb didn't detonate, a detonation being unlikely.

[@jimcady9309]

yeah, that's what I wrote, but in more detail. Jetisonning ordnance before landing.@@rockymountainjazzfan1822

[@timblessing2815]

Actually, we now believe that the most likely cause was an ice-up of the carburetor or the wings--most likely the carburetor. Given that Glenn took off from Twinwood Farms, the flights of which we know would have not been in the right place at the right time.

[@CadillacL]

Glen Miller, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Duke Ellington…so awesome to see you exploring this.

[@willmacintyre649]

Harri you are slaying us with these reactions!!! Thank you.

[@marvingoodman7381]

Glad you're doing the big bands... What a great sound and some of the best musicians in the business. Glenn Miller had a very unique sound and was a great band to dance to. You need to check out "In The Mood" by the Miller band...

[@jeffjohnson1960]

This was the music that Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen would listen to in order to forget that they might never see tomorrow.

[@theresagomez2605]

You're really making me nostalgic. My parents were big fans of Glenn Miller, and big band music.

[@ericarachel55]

I just love big bands, they remind me of my mom and dad

[@susansapp6136]

LOL .... To me, Glenn Miller was the best in swing. That "oooooh, WAH, oooooh, WAH" going on in the background just makes you jump around in your seat. Takes you to the dance floor and smoothly holding someone close, then WHAM! The feet are off the floor and flying, then close again. Absolutely fantastic stuff.

[@debbiechang5781]

Harri, I am truly enjoying this delicious musical journey on which you have embarked. Thanks for taking us along 🌺💐🌸

[@marybaillie8907]

Glenn heard the Erskin Hawkins Band play their song Tuxedo Juction while on a double bill, and decided he liked it. In 1940, Glenn recorded the song, which sold 100,000 records in the first week. With the gentle swinging horns, highly attractive melody, building slowly, to a strong finale. The quiet trombone passages were done with a plunger in front of their instruments followed immediately by the loud brass ensemble. Just so entertaining and pleasing to listen to. Glenn named his ranch in California, Tuxedo Junction. Of course it was a Number 1 hit, perfection. Thanks Harri. A perfect night of entertainment. Keep it coming. ❤❤ Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@agnetesorensenelbom5085]

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[@marybaillie8907]

@@agnetesorensenelbom5085 💃💃🎼🎼❤️❤️

[@Dobrulez70]

I’m liking your big band reviews, during bad times like these days it leaves a good feeling thanks

[@JennLynnTarot]

Next "String of Pearls" and "Pennsylvania 6500" 😍💓 Loving these big band reactions!

[@The5thGen]

This rabbit hole is fun!

[@artmanjohn2]

What amazes me is that this great Hi-fidelity stereo sound was pulled off a 78RM acetate record or master wax and enhanced with today's technology! It was also recorded live Direct to Disk,, that means it was recorded and cut in one process directly!

[@rkomada88]

This is not the original 78 rpm issue from 1942. This version was recorded on tape, in stereo, and issued on 33rpm vinyl.

[@artmanjohn2]

@@rkomada88You may be right, the stereo was too good but I have heard some music from the day like for instance a box set of Doris Day of most of her recordings. They were remastered to a point that they sound almost like they were just recorded recently! I got a box set of Benny Goodman, same thing. Thanks

[@baileysgrammy]

There is a movie with Glenn Miller music in it, Sun valley Serenade in 1941 where the Nicholas brothers dance to this song. They were so talented!

[@Keedeeg]

My Dad used to listen to big band music as he rocked or bounced me to sleep. What WONDERFUL memories!! This music, which had only probably been around 20 years old at the time, is the music in my earliest childhood memories.

[@gregpeterson4348]

I have an aging great aunt that really loved Glenn Miller, I play him for her every time I can. We forget how the forces of war shaped a generation that is sadly slipping away from us. This was the music of love and procreation, lest we forget, it is how we got here, and she would share stories like when her father interrupted her first kiss on the porch from her first date. I have not heard anything that can top it, though I do like modern music.

[@jimcady9309]

Okay, yes, the bassist was "walking" as we often do in jazz and swing music. BTW, Glenn Miller died while in the Army. He was flying over the Channel, and his plane disappeared. Many years later, I think they figured out that a flight of bombers returning without having dropped all their bombs jettisoned them above his plane (unknowingly), and probably blasted him out of the sky. (Bombers cannot land with bombs, or they might blow themselves up).

[@JudyDuduks-gm4rb]

Love Glenn Miller. Was Dad's favorite.

[@OhArchie]

It's amazing how upbeat the music was considering how dark the times were. They almost had no business being so optimistic, but one of the most enduring lessons from the Greatest Generation is very useful today: stay strong through dark times.

[@karendeloof8306]

check out his version of "At Last" . it was written for his band

[@jollyjohnthepirate3168]

The Trombones are using plungers to muffle their sound. A clean tolet plunger goes over the bell and is operated by the players left hand.

[@astroworfcraig9164]

The Manhattan Transfer did a great version of this, with lyrics.

[@armoredinf]

their voices were also some of the music.

[@keithwest2148]

Thanks, Harri! You took my idea. I've been thinking about doing a podcast featuring Big Band/Swing. What glorious music - so precise, yet so loose and fun! It's okay. I'd rather listen to you doing it. Try some Jimmy Lunceford.

[@jameslapham4326]

It doesn't matter what era you go to, great music is always great music - and you know it when you hear it. Even up-tempo Swing music is mellow and relaxing.

[@user-gy1xn4cg2h]

Love this trip down "Swing Lane". You need to react to Glen Miller's "American Patrol". It's the song the band was playing in an outdoor concert in the movie "The Glen Miller Story" starring Jimmy Stewart in England or Europe when the Nazis started bombing. The band never stopped playing. Very inspirational.

[@bobwallace9753]

I've heard this song many, many times and I've never heard it played so slow. (I was born during WWII and we played this music in high school band.)

[@ThistleAndSea]

Loving all the oldies, Harri! Thanks for sharing then. 🙂 Btw, The Manhattan Transfer does a great vocal arrangement of this song. You should check it out, I think you'll enjoy it.

[@carolcliff5150]

The vibrant music filled an emotional need to love life intensely while dealing with wartime threats, fears, losses and deprivations.

[@DG2244]

This is GOLD!!!

[@bradsense7431]

I will mention again for lovers of this music there is a radio station playing from this era every Saturday morning 10:00 till 1:00. WDCB 90.9 FM public radio broadcasting from campus of College of DuPage (outside Chicago) The program names are When Jazz Was King and then Swing Shift. There is a listen live on their web site and also archived programs available at any time.

[@garyseven5791]

Absolutely fabulous thanks friend!!

[@larryairgood4320]

"Orchestra Wives" (1942, black and white) starring Glen Miller and his band, George Montgomery, and Ann Rutherford is a movie to be watched after you have first reacted to 6 or 8 or 10 of Miller's best, delaying just so the movie doesn't impede on your Miller band reactions. And then, saving the best for last, you eventually must watch the black and white 1941 musical comedy "Sun Valley Serenade" starring Glen Miller and his band and John Payne and 3 time Olympic gold medalist in figure skating Sonja Henie. A pretty good movie, and great music.

[@terrimobley6067]

My FAVORITE Glenn Miller tune!!

[@jimb2992]

Love your Glenn Miller selections, my favorite of the Big Bands, check out,, Chattanooga Choo Choo - Sun Valley Serenade ,,

[@gypsygirl3255]

Absolutely love this 40s trip! Check out Harlem Nocturne by the Ray Noble Orchestra.

[@sourisvoleur4854]

Do check out the vocal version by Manhatttan Transfer. They do such a great job making vocal arrangements of the great Swing and jazz instrumentals.

[@user-gi2tr9cq5b]

You have been playing some wonderful old tunes. I do have a suggestion, check out Chris Connor, a jazz singer from the 50's. One of my favorites is a song called "Angel Eyes". I think you would really enjoy her . Thanks Harry, really enjoy following you.

[@janinerichardsfink1903]

Any track by the Brian Setzer Orchestra is stellar

[@clint6872]

Thanks for the journey Harri, you were a great guide.

[@JB-Deadskins]

Three words: STRING OF PEARLS

[@FavoriteMovieDate]

Have enjoyed Miller since I was little as my mother was a big fan. She had a lovely voice, had perfect pitch and played the piano wonderfully. Too bad none of her kids inherited her talent! She hated fifties music, (probably because she equated it with a decade of morning sickness), but embraced rock n roll, David Bowie and Jethro Tull! I credit her with my eclectic taste in music but I like fifties music as well!

[@DannyD714]

i think you would love hearing some cab calloway. he was the king of swing. check out "minnie the moocher" and "reefer man" . he often blended swing music with humor.

[@jdantoni6247]

"Beguin The Beguine", - Artie Shaw

[@sixpakshaker88]

If you love swing check out Bob Wills and New San Antonio Rose. Or Take Me Back to Tulsa. It's Western Swing.

[@frankiebowie6174]

It’s okay, one can’t talk about swing music without talking about the war. And there are great lyrics to this one.

[@Cookies_crumbs]

I’d like to recommend “Frenesi” by Artie Shaw. A great uptempo instrumental.

[@bubsmomma]

Glenn Krupa is the drummer and he is amazing. Look for a film of this number or watch "The Benny Goodman Story" biopic

[@olaflangness2907]

I think you mean Gene Krupa (Gene being short for Eugene)

[@jimpowell1802]

I suggest you see the Glenn Miller Orchestra if they play in your area. Always a great show!

[@tonygumbrell22]

I'm diggin' these and I'm diggin' your reactions.

[@forwardpeace]

Don't forget to do some Ellington!

[@SavedChampion]

Artie Shaw and Harry James. ❤❤❤

[@charlesshipley7670]

Another tune you like is The St. Louis Blues

[@byranwonderly538]

You need to try Cab Calloway, anther band leader who started in the 30s. Watch the video clip Jumpin Jive with the Nicholas Bros.

[@tootsie5052]

While you're down this rabbit hole Harri watch the 1943 movie "Stormy Weather" a musical with Lena Horne ,Bill Robinson, Cab Calloway, Fats Waller and the Nicholas Brothers. It's on KZbin free.

[@user-jl5lo6cx4g]

You should watch the movie The Glenn Miller Story with James Stewart

[@rddickel]

Frankie Valli just passed away. His last concert was Feb 2024 He was 89 Listen to his Four Seasons songs from the 60's when I was a teen. Had an amazing falsetto

[@denislinehan5581]

Next: Jo Stafford...she never disappoints. Promise

[@atimtambaby]

Trombone with mutes (literally the rubber end off a plunger!)

[@simchabaruch7023]

For a mind blowing performance check: "Rapsody in Blue" by the New York Philhamonic being directed by and solos from Lenard Bernstein. You will listen to it for the rest of your life. Gershwin.

[@FrancisFjordCupola]

Thanks!

[@CharlieGroh]

Just read some comments, somebody suggested Brian Setzer...DO IT! His Stray Cats got popular with a Rockabilly style, they play with a full big band and it's amazing! He gets the best pros in LA to come out and play with him...I saw a Christmas concert and was floored...find The Nutcracker or anything off the "Dirty Boogie" album! This is a great synthesis between olde school big band and what's going on now. Big Phat Band is another, or, if you want to explore DEEPLY, Matt Catingub's "High Tech Big Band"...

[@garyarnett1220]

Actually Harri, the War helped create a lot of this great music. The musicians were playing what they saw around them.

[@pantherplatform]

Wait til you hear the cover by Bert Kaempfert and his orchestra on some HiFi. Absolutely mind blowing.

[@djsnyder001]

That "bass sound" is none other than Jack Lathrop (guitar) and Trigger Alpert (bass fiddle).

[@tommythompson9565]

Big Band was Rock And Roll with wind instead of fingers.

[@thomasripley1548]

The trombones muted .... the various different big bands had similar and different sounds...

[@donnabailey8983]

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[@michaellebow7420]

Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman and Tommy Dorsey all in a 24hr period? Now is the time to react to Tom Petty "Swingin". I'll be curious to see how you fit Sonny Liston in... 😜

[@nollaeel5697]

Merge jazz and a marching band and you get the big band sound. Crazy, but there you go.

[@frankhuhn7369]

Check out Manhattan Transfer doing this song. They did it throughout their long, illustrious career.

[@sitbone3]

You need to hear Manhattan Transfer sing this song.

[@byrontowles2018]

Harri: Let me turn you on to Louis Jordan, the many people consider the true father of Rock & Roll. He had a big band in the 40's as well. If you check out his "Saturday Night Fish Fry", you'll see what I mean. I prefer this version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/en-yk6BnrpyXqaM. Chuck Berry called him a big influence in his career, and you'll hear why in this song.

[@marcfriedman7339]

I love "Saturday Night Fish Fry"!!

[@bennemer489]

If you like this song, The Manhattan Transfer covered it with lyrics.

[@tonygumbrell22]

Your barely scratchin' the surface of Glenn Miller, almost no end of good stuff. From Sun Valley Serenade, introducing Tex Beneke, bonus what could only be the Nicholas Brothers and a cameo with Milton Berle kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGPEm2Ownb2fgqM

[@smspirate]

Song of the Volga Boatman!!!!! YOU MUST !

[@827dusty]

So laid Back! You know, even back then it was known the Band guys were imbibing in some pot smoking. That's why Bands always get accused of being stoned.

[@brucefelger4015]

Tuxedo Junction was a club, a High end club, so wild dancing wasn't going to happen

[@rkomada88]

Great music, good on you for exploring it. But, this is NOT the original issue released to the public on 78rpm in 1942. Very good remake, not the original, way too much echo/reverb. Fun fact: this was the first "gold" record, for selling over 1 million copies.

[@pantherplatform]

This music sounds just as good stone cold sober as it does in a drug induced state of euphoria.

[@ddttrrb72]

Your brass players learn the wah mute on this.