Sunrise Serenade

Frankie Carle

About Sunrise Serenade

"Sunrise Serenade" is a jazz song written by Frankie Carle with lyrics by Jack Lawrence. It was first recorded in 1939 by Glen Gray and the Casa Loma Orchestra with Carle on piano as Decca 2321. It soon became Carle's signature piece. Glenn Miller released a famous recording of it a few months later, arranged by Bill Finnegan, with "Moonlight Serenade" on the backside (Bluebird 10214).


Year:
1992
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Good morning
Good morning
You sleepyhead
It's dawning
Stop yawning
Get out of that bed
Say the air is soft as silk
It's time to get the morning milk
Come on!
Wake up!
Get up!
Look at the grass
Silver in the sun
Heavy with the dew
Look at the buds
You can almost see
How they're breaking through
Look at the birds
Feeding all their young
In the sycamores
But you better get on
With your morning chores
Just take a breath
Of that new-mown hay
And the sugarcane
Looks like tonight
There should be a moon
Down in lovers' lane
There you go daydreaming
When it's time that you obeyed
That sunrise serenade

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Frankie Carle

Frankie Carle (March 25, 1903 - March 7, 2001), born Francis Nunzio Carlone, was an American pianist and bandleader. As a very popular bandleader in the 1940s and 1950s, Carle was nicknamed "The Wizard of the Keyboard"."Sunrise Serenade," however, was Carle's best-known composition, rising to No. 1 in the nation in 1938 and selling more than one million copies. more »

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Written by: FRANKIE CARLE, JACK LAWRENCE

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Composer Details
"Sunrise Serenade" was composed in 1939 by Frankie Carle with lyrics written by Jack Lawrence.
Historical Context
By the time "Sunrise Serenade" was composed, the Big Band Era was at its peak. This song is synonymous with the characteristic sound from this music culture.
Recognition
The most famous version of this song is by Glenn Miller and his orchestra. It reached number 7 on Billboard's Best Selling Retail Records chart in 1939.
Performer Details
The song was first recorded by Glen Gray and the Casa Loma Orchestra, a popular band known for their precision and spot-on intonation.
Frankie Carle's Career
Frankie Carle was a renowned American pianist and bandleader. His career spanned over six decades, where he was known for his 'light touch' piano playing.
Glenn Miller's Legacy
Glenn Miller was one of the most successful band leaders in the Swing Era of big band jazz and was known to play trombone.
Contribution to Cinema
"Sunrise Serenade" was used as the title of a movie in 1948 which featured Frankie Carle and his orchestra.
Record Labels
The Glenn Miller version of "Sunrise Serenade" was released under the RCA Bluebird label, one of the most prestigious labels in the music industry back then.
Flip Side Hit
On the flip side of Glenn Miller's "Sunrise Serenade" was another hit, "Moonlight Serenade." Together, these songs made for a successful record.
Iconic Song
"Sunrise Serenade" to this day, remains to be an iconic staple of the Big Band Era with its memorable melody and lush orchestration.
Versions and Covers
Over the years, "Sunrise Serenade" has been covered by many great artists, including Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, and Liberace, showcasing its enduring popularity.

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