Pennsylvania 6-5000

Glenn Miller, The Glenn Miller Orchestra

About Pennsylvania 6-5000

PEnnsylvania 6-5000 is a telephone number in New York City, written in the 2L+5N (two letters, five numbers) format that was common in the largest US cities from approximately 1930 into the 1960s. The number is best known from the 1940 hit song "Pennsylvania 6-5000", a swing jazz and pop standard recorded by the Glenn Miller Orchestra. Its owner, the Hotel Pennsylvania, claims it to be the oldest continuing telephone number in New York City. While the hotel opened in 1919, the exact age of the telephone number and the veracity of the hotel's claim are unknown. As of 2019, callers to 212-736-5000 are greeted with the hotel's phone system recorded greeting that includes a portion of the song. The named Pennsylvania exchange served the area around Penn Station in New York. The two letters, PE, stand for the numbers 7 and 3, making the phone number 736-5000, not including the later area code 212 for Manhattan. 


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2000
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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: CARL SIGMAN, GLENN MILLER, JERRY GRAY, WILLIAM FINEGAN

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10 facts about this song

Historical Aspect
"Pennsylvania 6-5000" is a swing jazz and popular music song that was recorded by Glenn Miller and his Orchestra in 1940.
Song Inspiration
The song is named after the phone number of a hotel in New York City named Hotel Pennsylvania, which was "PE6-5000" in the old-style alphanumeric telephone number system.
Composition
This tune was composed by Jerry Gray and Carl Sigman.
Chart Success
Upon its release, "Pennsylvania 6-5000" reached the number 5 position on the Billboard pop charts in 1940.
Legacy
Glenn’s rendition of the song has been used in various film and television productions such as in "The Glenn Miller Story" and "The X-Files."
Cover Versions
Various cover versions of "Pennsylvania 6-5000" were recorded by artists over the years, including The Four Freshmen, Toots Thielemans, The Brian Setzer Orchestra, and the Canadian Brass.
Use in Marketing
The historical phone number is still retained by the Hotel Pennsylvania to this very day, and they often promote it using the song.
Influence on Pop Culture
The song continues to have an influence on pop culture and is often used to create a certain retro, vintage aesthetic, particularly in period films or shows.
Album Inclusion
"Pennsylvania 6-5000" is also included in many posthumous Glenn Miller compilation albums, solidifying its place in the artist’s musical legacy.
Historical Significance
It is recognized as one of Miller's most known and iconic performances, along with pieces such as "In the Mood" and "Moonlight Serenade".

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