Serenade in Blue

Glenn Miller

About Serenade in Blue

"Serenade in Blue" is a 1942 Big Band song composed by Harry Warren, with lyrics written by Mack Gordon. It was introduced in the 1942 film Orchestra Wives by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra, sung by Lynn Bari in the film but dubbed by Pat Friday.


Year:
2004
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When I hear that Serenade in blue
I'm somewhere in another world, alone with you
Sharing all the joys we used to know
Many moons ago

Once again your face comes back to me
Just like the theme of some forgotten melody
In the album of my memory
Serenade in blue

It seems like only yesterday
The small cafe, a crowded floor
And as we danced the night away
I hear you say forever more
And then the song became a sigh
Forever more became goodbye
Cause you remained in my heart, but

Tell me darling in there still a spark?
Or only lonely ashes of the flame we knew
Should I go on whistling in the dark,
Serenade in blue

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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: Harry Warren, Mack Gordon

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Origin
"Serenade In Blue" is a popular song that was written by Harry Warren and the lyrics were penned by Mack Gordon in 1942.
Collaborators
This song was composed specifically for the Glenn Miller Orchestra, one of the most successful dance bands of the Swing Era in the 1930s and 1940s.
Debut
"Serenade In Blue" made its first appearance in the 1942 film "Orchestra Wives", which was centered on the behind-the-scenes happenings of a pop band.
Popularity
Despite being introduced in a film, the song gained independent popularity on the radio and eventually became a jazz standard.
Awards
The composer of "Serenade In Blue," Harry Warren, was a three-time Oscar winner, although this particular song did not win any awards.
Cover Versions
Over the years, many famous artists and bands have covered "Serenade In Blue," including Frank Sinatra, Barry Manilow, and Ella Fitzgerald.
Genre
The song is typically classified as swing and big band music but has seen varied interpretations in jazz and pop.
Musical Style
Known for its melodious tune and romantic lyrics, "Serenade in Blue" has a slow tempo, a characteristic of most serenades.
Influential Artist
Glenn Miller's version maintained a high ranking on the Billboard charts, thereby sealing Miller's place as one of the most influential artists of his time.
Enduring Appeal
Despite being written 79 years ago, "Serenade in Blue" continues to be recorded and performed today, testament to its timeless appeal.

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