A String of Pearls
Glenn Miller
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"A String of Pearls" is an iconic jazz tune composed by Jerry Gray and performed by the Glenn Miller Orchestra. The song, created within the big band genre, became one of their most popular pieces during the 1940s.
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Greatest HitsThe Glenn Miller Orchestra recorded the song for RCA Victor's Bluebird label on November 8, 1941, and it peaked at number one on the Billboard charts in the United States in 1942.
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Song BackgroundThe song's title “A String of Pearls” refers to the necklace quality of Glenn Miller's riff-based melodic lines and rich harmonic structures that create a modern form of jazz.
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In The Army NowThough the song was very popular and regularly performed, Glenn Miller stopped performing it when he disbanded his civilian band to lead the Army Air Force Band during World War II.
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Iconic IntroductionThe song is distinctive for its trumpet introduction, which is immediately recognizable and sets the energetic tone.
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Movie Influence"A String of Pearls" was included in the soundtrack of the 1953 movie "The Glenn Miller Story," helping to solidify its status as a classic and important piece of Glenn Miller's musical legacy.
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Cover versionsOver the years, the song has been covered by numerous artists, including Benny Goodman, Buddy Rich, and Stan Kenton, contributing to its enduring popularity.
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CompetitionThe popularity of "A String of Pearls" helped the Glenn Miller Orchestra to compete with the likes of Benny Goodman and Duke Ellington, who were also popular at the time.
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Awards and Accolades"A String of Pearls" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1982, which honours recordings that are at least 25 years old and have contributed to the historical significance in the field of recording.
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Legacy"A String of Pearls" lives on in jazz and swing dance circles, being regularly played at Lindy Hop and Balboa dance events worldwide.
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