Moonlight Cocktail
Glenn Miller
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Couple of jiggers of moonlight and add a star Pour in the blue of a June night and one guitar Mix in a couple of dreamers and there you are Lovers hail the Moonlight Cocktail Now add a couple of flowers, a drop of dew Stir for a couple of hours 'til dreams come true Adds to the number of kisses, it's up to you Moonlight Cocktail, need a few Cool it in the summer breeze Serve it in the starlight underneath the trees You'll discover tricks like these Are sure to make your Moonlight Cocktail please Follow the simple directions and they will bring Life of another complexion where you'll be king You will awake in the morning and start to sing Moonlight Cocktails are the thing Follow the simple directions and they will bring Life of another complexion where you'll be king You will awake in the morning and start to sing Moonlight Cocktails are the thing
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Written by: Lucky Roberts, Kim Gannon
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20 facts about this song
Musical Style"Moonlight Cocktail" is a Big Band and Swing style song.
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Release YearThe song was released in 1942.
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Chart Performance"Moonlight Cocktail" was a number one hit on the Billboard pop singles chart for ten weeks.
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Artist RecognitionThis song is one of Glenn Miller's most recognized hits.
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Songwriter InfoThe song was written by Kim Gannon and Lucky Roberts.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics suggest having a cocktail under the moonlight as an idea for romance, hence the title "Moonlight Cocktail."
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Album Information"Moonlight Cocktail" was included in the album "The Best of Glenn Miller."
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Significant PerformancesThe song was performed by The Glenn Miller Orchestra, one of the most sought-after big bands of the 1930s and 1940s.
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Version Details"Moonlight Cocktail" was also recorded by several other artists, including Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra.
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WWII EraThe song was popular during World War II, which was the peak of Glenn Miller's career before he enlisted in the United States Army.
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VocalsThe vocals on "Moonlight Cocktail" were performed by Ray Eberle and The Modernaires.
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Glenn Miller's Tragic EndGlenn Miller, the man behind "Moonlight Cocktail," disappeared in a flight over the English Channel in December 1944, never to be seen again.
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Historic InfluenceThe song is considered a significant piece of the Big Band and Swing genres during the 1940s.
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Record Label"Moonlight Cocktail" was released under the Bluebird record label.
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Pop CultureThe song was featured in the movies "Glenn Miller Story" and "Sun Valley Serenade."
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InstrumentationThe song features a typical big band arrangement, with brass, reeds, and percussion.
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Song DurationThe track "Moonlight Cocktail" has a duration of around 3 minutes.
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Commercial Success"Moonlight Cocktail" sold over a million copies and was awarded a gold disc.
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LegacyThis song contributes to the legacy of Glenn Miller as one of the greatest American bandleaders and jazz musicians.
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Available Formats"Moonlight Cocktail" has been reissued in various formats over the years, including LPs, cassette tapes, CDs, and digital downloads.
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