Long Ago
Glenn Miller
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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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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.
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Song CompositionThe song was composed by Jerome Kern with lyrics written by Otto Harbach.
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Album Release"Long Ago" was released as part of the album “On The Sentimental Side” by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra.
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Music StyleThe song embodies the signature Glenn Miller style which includes a clarinet-led reed section underpinned by the harmonic sounds of the saxophones.
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VocalistsThe song was made popular by Bob Eberly and Helen O'Connell, the lead vocalists of the Glenn Miller Orchestra.
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Popular RecognitionThe song is particularly recognized for its romantic and nostalgic lyrics.
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Film Appearance"Long Ago" featured in the 1941 movie, “Sun Valley Serenade”, with Glenn Miller and His Orchestra providing the music for the film.
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Chart SuccessThe song enjoyed commercial success, managing to secure the number one spot on the Billboard charts for a period of time in 1940.
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Disappearance MysteryGlenn Miller mysteriously vanished in 1944 during WWII in a flight over the English Channel, making songs like "Long Ago" even more poignant and appreciated.
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Modern InfluenceWhile 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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