The Glow-Worm
The Mills Brothers
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Shine little glow-worm, glimmer, glimmer Shine little glow-worm, shimmer, shimmer Lead us lest too far we wander Love's sweet voice is callin' yonder Shine little glow-worm, glimmer, glimmer Hey, there don't get dimmer, dimmer Light the path below, above And lead us on to love Glow little glow-worm, fly of fire Glow like an incandescent wire Glow for the female of the species Turn on the AC and the DC This night could use a little brightnin' Light up you little ol' bug of lightnin' When you gotta glow, you gotta glow Glow little glow-worm, glow Glow little glow-worm, glow and glimmer Swim through the sea of night, little swimmer Thou aeronautical boll weevil Illuminate yon woods primeval See how the shadows deep and darken You and your chick should get to sparkin' I got a gal that I love so Glow little glow-worm, glow Glow little glow-worm, turn the key on You are equipped with taillight neon You got a cute vest-pocket *Mazda* Which you can make both slow and faster I don't know who you took the shine to Or who you're out to make a sign to I got a gal that I love so Glow little glow-worm, glow [Repeat: x4]
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Written by: HEINRICH BOLTEN BAECKERS, PAUL LINCKE
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC, Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"The Glow-Worm" by The Mills Brothers was released and recorded in 1952.
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Chart SuccessThe song was a significant hit, reaching #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Musical StyleThe Mills Brothers' rendition of "The Glow-Worm" features their unique approach to vocal harmonies and is a mix of jazz and pop styles.
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Previous VersionsAlthough popularized by the Mills Brothers, "The Glow-Worm" was actually a cover of a popular German song "Glühwürmchen," written by Paul Lincke in 1902.
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Lyrics AdaptationThe English lyrics were written by Johnny Mercer, whose version was different from the original German song. "The Glow-Worm" was one of Mercer's biggest hits.
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Recording StudioThe song was recorded in Decca Records, a significant record label at the time.
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DurationThe song has a duration of 2 minutes and 40 seconds, typical for pop songs of the era.
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Accompanying MusiciansAccompanied by the orchestra of Hal McIntyre, the Mills Brothers delivered an unforgettable rendition of the song that still resonates with fans today.
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LegacyThe song made a prominent appearance in the Warner Bros. cartoon titled "Book Revue" in 1946, sung by Daffy Duck, pre-dating The Mills Brothers' version.
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Chart Staying Power"The Glow-Worm" not only hit #1 on the Billboard chart but also remained there for weeks, becoming one of the most successful songs of 1952.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics and melody draw inspiration from nature, as it talks about a glow-worm that's in a hurry to find love.
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Impact on Pop CultureDue to its popularity, the song was covered by many other artists from different music genres and became a standard in the American songbook.
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DiscographyThe song is part of the album "Glow Worm," released by the Mills Brothers in 1957.
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Post-release RecognitionThe Mills Brother's version of "The Glow-Worm" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998.
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Family AffairThe Mills Brothers were a family group consisting of Donald, Herbert, Harry, and John Jr. They were known for using their voices to imitate instruments.
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