Crosstown

Glenn Miller

About Crosstown

"Crosstown" is a 1940 song recorded by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra. The song was written by James Cavanaugh, John Redmond, and Nat Simon.


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Every night at eight you'll find me
Waitin' for a bus to take me crosstown
Someone I adore is waitin' for me 
By the door way over crosstown

I used to go uptown but that romance fell through
I used to go downtown but she found someone new
Never realized they advertised 
So many things to fill a blue room
I can even see the day that we will
Have a little tea-for-two room

I found a real sweetheart 
Who'll never let me down
Haven't time to fuss, I'll miss the bus,
And maybe baby will be cross, crosstown

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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: JAMES CAVANAUGH, JOHN REDMOND, NAT SIMON

Lyrics © SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.

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10 facts about this song

Artist History
"Crosstown" is a song recorded by Glenn Miller, who was an American big band musician, arranger, composer, and bandleader from the swing era.
Song Release
The song "Crosstown" was released in 1942 and has been a part of Glenn Miller's catalogue ever since.
Chart Performance
Even though "Crosstown" wasn't among Glenn Miller's biggest chart hits, the song still endures and is widely listened to and loved by fans of the artist and genre.
Genre Classification
"Crosstown" falls into the genre of big band and swing, common to Glenn Miller's musical style.
Album Inclusion
This song is included in the album "The Complete Glenn Miller and His Orchestra (1941-1942)".
Unique Fact
This song was released during World War II; many of the songs released by Glenn Miller during this time were associated with the war and preserved a sense of normalcy for those back home.
Historical Context
Glenn Miller was most popular in the late 1930s and early 1940s, during which he recorded famous hits like "In the Mood" and "Moonlight Serenade" in addition to "Crosstown".
Composition
The composition of "Crosstown" reveals the distinctive sound of Glenn Miller's orchestra, characterized by a clarinet-led saxophone section.
Song Duration
The running time of this song is 3 minutes and 18 seconds.
Legacy
Although not as well known as some of Glenn Miller's other songs, "Crosstown" is an example of the rich, full sound and sophisticated arrangements that made Miller one of the most successful bandleaders of his era.

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