String of Pearls
Glenn Miller
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Release History"String of Pearls," recorded by Glenn Miller and his Orchestra, was released in 1942. The single charted at number one on the Billboard charts in the United States and remained in that position for a week.
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CompositionThe song was composed by Jerry Gray, who was a prominent arranger for Glenn Miller's Orchestra.
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InspirationThe inspiration for the title, "A String of Pearls," is believed to have been a jewelry advertisement.
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Album Collection"String of Pearls" is featured in several Glenn Miller album collections, including "The Complete Glenn Miller and His Orchestra" (1938-1942) and "The Best of Glenn Miller".
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Live PerformanceOne of the most memorable performances of this song was at the Cafe Rouge in the Hotel Pennsylvania, a venue where the Glenn Miller Orchestra often performed.
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Popularity during WWIILike many other Glenn Miller songs, "String of Pearls" was very popular during the World War II era. It was one of the songs that soldiers listened to abroad to feel closer to home.
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Big Band Classic"String of Pearls" is considered a quintessential example of the big band style, a genre of music which was popular during the 1930s and 1940s.
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Swing-style GenreThe song adheres to the swing genre, featuring an upbeat tempo, brassy horn sections, and compelling rhythm.
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Instrumental PieceUnlike many popular songs of the era, "String of Pearls" is an instrumental piece, featuring no lyrics or vocals.
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Cover Versions"String of Pearls" has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including jazz musician Benny Goodman and the swing revival group Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.
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