Pennsylvania 6-5000
Glenn Miller, Glenn Miller & His Orchestra, The Glenn Miller Orchestra
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Pennsylvania, six, five-thousand Pennsylvania, six, five-thousand Pennsylvania, six, five-thousand Pennsylvania, six, five-oh-oh-oh
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Written by: CARL SIGMAN, GLENN MILLER, JERRY GRAY, WILLIAM FINEGAN
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10 facts about this song
Historical Aspect"Pennsylvania 6-5000" is a swing jazz and popular music song that was recorded by Glenn Miller and his Orchestra in 1940.
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Song InspirationThe song is named after the phone number of a hotel in New York City named Hotel Pennsylvania, which was "PE6-5000" in the old-style alphanumeric telephone number system.
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CompositionThis tune was composed by Jerry Gray and Carl Sigman.
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Chart SuccessUpon its release, "Pennsylvania 6-5000" reached the number 5 position on the Billboard pop charts in 1940.
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LegacyGlenn’s rendition of the song has been used in various film and television productions such as in "The Glenn Miller Story" and "The X-Files."
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Cover VersionsVarious cover versions of "Pennsylvania 6-5000" were recorded by artists over the years, including The Four Freshmen, Toots Thielemans, The Brian Setzer Orchestra, and the Canadian Brass.
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Use in MarketingThe historical phone number is still retained by the Hotel Pennsylvania to this very day, and they often promote it using the song.
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Influence on Pop CultureThe song continues to have an influence on pop culture and is often used to create a certain retro, vintage aesthetic, particularly in period films or shows.
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Album Inclusion"Pennsylvania 6-5000" is also included in many posthumous Glenn Miller compilation albums, solidifying its place in the artist’s musical legacy.
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Historical SignificanceIt is recognized as one of Miller's most known and iconic performances, along with pieces such as "In the Mood" and "Moonlight Serenade".
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