Glenn Miller: The Popular Recordings (1938-1942) [BOX SET]

Glenn Miller: The Popular Recordings (1938-1942) [BOX SET]



4 LPs on 3 CDs.



320kbps



Personnel includes: Glenn Miller (leader, trombone); Tex Benecke (vocals, tenor saxophone); Ray Eberle, Marion Hutton, Paula Kelly, Dorothy Claire, Skip Nelson, The Modernaires (vocals); Wilbur Schwartz (alto saxophone, clarinet); Hal McIntyre, Ernie Caceres (alto saxophone); Bob Price (trumpet); Al Mastren (trombone); Chummy McGregor (piano); Allan Reuss, Bobby Hackett (guitar); Rowland Bundock (bass); Maurice Purtill (drums).



During World War II you couldn't possibly avoid the music of Glenn Miller. "In the Mood," "Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition," and others dominated the dance halls, the nightclubs, and the Armed Forces' airwaves. Miller's untimely death in 1944, at the height of his popularity, cut short what would have been a great career. But when Miller died in the line of duty (he was an officer in the Air Force), he left behind an incredible body of work, totaling hundreds of recordings, that continued to move and entertain a generation of Americans.

Compiling 60 great songs, THE POPULAR RECORDINGS bears witness to his genius. All the favorites are here, including "Danny Boy," "Rhapsody in Blue," and the unforgettable "Moonlight Serenade." Of course, no Glenn Miller collection would be complete without "In the Mood" and "Star Dust," both included here.



DISC 1:

1. Moonlight Serenade

2. King Porter Stomp

3. And the Angels Sing

4. Lady's in Love With You, The

5. Little Brown Jug

6. But It Didn't Mean a Thing

7. Stairway to the Stars

8. Pagan Love Song

9. Over the Rainbow

10. We Can Live on Love (We Haven't Got a Pot to Cook in)

11. Glenn Island Special

12. It's a Blue World

13. Ain't Cha Comin' Out?

14. Runnin' Wild

15. Moon Love

16. Farewell Blues

17. Blue Evening

18. Bluebirds in the Moonlight

19. Sunrise Serenade

20. Oh! You Crazy Moon



DISC 2:

1. In the Mood

2. Indian Summer

3. Rhumba Jumps, The

4. Star Dust

5. Polka Dots and Moonbeams

6. Tuxedo Juction

7. April Played the Fiddle

8. Danny Boy (Londonderry Air)

9. Be Happy

10. Nearness of You, The

11. My Blue Heaven

12. It's Always You

13. Bugle Call Rag

14. A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square

15. Pennsylvania 6-5000

16. Yes, My Darling Daughter

17. Anvil Chorus Parts I & II

18. I Know Why (And So Do You)

19. You Stepped Out of a Dream

20. I Dreamt I Dwelt in Harlem



DISC 3:

1. A String of Pearls

2. Perfidia

3. Sun Valley Jump

4. Slumber Song

5. Spirit Is Willing, The

6. Elmer's Tune

7. Adios

8. Moonlight Cocktail

9. Moonlight Sonata

10. Chattanooga Choo-Choo

11. At Last

12. Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree

13. Rhapsody in Blue

14. Kalamazoo, (I've Got a Gal in)

15. Serenade in Blue

16. Caribbean Clipper

17. That Old Black Magic

18. Juke Box Saturday Night

19. Moonlight Becomes You

20. American Patrol