Long Ago

Glenn Miller

About Long Ago

"Long, Long Ago" is a song dealing with nostalgia, written in 1833 by English composer Thomas Haynes Bayly. Originally called "The Long Ago", its name was apparently changed by the editor Rufus Wilmot Griswold when it was first published, posthumously, in a Philadelphia magazine, along with a collection of other songs and poems by Bayly. The song was well received, and became one of the most popular songs in the United States in 1844. The first popular recording of the song was that by Geraldine Farrar for the Victor Talking Machine Company in 1913. In 1939 the tune was given new words (revised slightly in 1941) and a bouncier tempo. It became the 1942 Glenn Miller hit "Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree (With Anyone Else but Me)". 


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Long ago and far away
I dreamed a dream one day
And now that dream is here beside me
Long the skies were overcast
But now the clouds have passed
You're here at last
Chills run up and down my spine
Aladdin's lamp is mine
The dream I dreamed was not denied me
Just one look and then I knew
That all I longed for long ago was you

Long ago and far away
I dreamed a dream one day
And now that dream is here beside me
Long the skies were overcast
But now the clouds have passed
You're here at last
Chills run up and down my spine
Aladdin's lamp is mine
The dream I dreamed was not denied me
Just one look and then I knew
That all I longed for long ago was you

Just one look and then I knew
(Him, with her humming along)
That all I longed for long ago

Was you

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Glenn Miller

Alton Glenn Miller (March 1, 1904 – missing in action December 15, 1944) was an American big band musician, arranger, composer, and bandleader in the swing era. He was one of the best-selling recording artists from 1939 to 1943, leading one of the best known Big Bands. Miller's notable recordings include "In the Mood", "Moonlight Serenade", "Pennsylvania 6-5000", "Chattanooga Choo Choo", "A String of Pearls", "At Last", "(I've Got a Gal In) Kalamazoo", "American Patrol", "Tuxedo Junction", and "Little Brown Jug". While he was traveling to entertain U.S. troops in France during World War II, Glenn Miller disappeared in bad weather over the English Channel. more »

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Written by: IRA GERSHWIN, JEROME KERN

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Historical Context
"Long Ago" by Glenn Miller was recorded in 1940, during the peak of the Big Band and Swing era in American music.
Song Composition
The song was composed by Jerome Kern with lyrics written by Otto Harbach.
Album Release
"Long Ago" was released as part of the album “On The Sentimental Side” by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra.
Music Style
The song embodies the signature Glenn Miller style which includes a clarinet-led reed section underpinned by the harmonic sounds of the saxophones.
Vocalists
The song was made popular by Bob Eberly and Helen O'Connell, the lead vocalists of the Glenn Miller Orchestra.
Popular Recognition
The song is particularly recognized for its romantic and nostalgic lyrics.
Film Appearance
"Long Ago" featured in the 1941 movie, “Sun Valley Serenade”, with Glenn Miller and His Orchestra providing the music for the film.
Chart Success
The song enjoyed commercial success, managing to secure the number one spot on the Billboard charts for a period of time in 1940.
Disappearance Mystery
Glenn Miller mysteriously vanished in 1944 during WWII in a flight over the English Channel, making songs like "Long Ago" even more poignant and appreciated.
Modern Influence
While not as well-known as some of Glenn Miller's other hits, like "In The Mood" or "Moonlight Serenade", "Long Ago" continues to be loved by fans of Big Band and Swing music and is played regularly on appropriate radio stations.

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