A String of Pearls

Glenn Miller, Glenn Miller & His Orchestra

About A String of Pearls

"A String of Pearls" is a 1941 song recorded by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra on RCA Bluebird, composed by Jerry Gray with lyrics by Eddie DeLange. The song is a big band and jazz standard.


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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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Song Composition
"A String of Pearls" is an iconic jazz tune composed by Jerry Gray and performed by the Glenn Miller Orchestra. The song, created within the big band genre, became one of their most popular pieces during the 1940s.
Greatest Hits
The Glenn Miller Orchestra recorded the song for RCA Victor's Bluebird label on November 8, 1941, and it peaked at number one on the Billboard charts in the United States in 1942.
Song Background
The song's title “A String of Pearls” refers to the necklace quality of Glenn Miller's riff-based melodic lines and rich harmonic structures that create a modern form of jazz.
In The Army Now
Though the song was very popular and regularly performed, Glenn Miller stopped performing it when he disbanded his civilian band to lead the Army Air Force Band during World War II.
Iconic Introduction
The song is distinctive for its trumpet introduction, which is immediately recognizable and sets the energetic tone.
Movie Influence
"A String of Pearls" was included in the soundtrack of the 1953 movie "The Glenn Miller Story," helping to solidify its status as a classic and important piece of Glenn Miller's musical legacy.
Cover versions
Over the years, the song has been covered by numerous artists, including Benny Goodman, Buddy Rich, and Stan Kenton, contributing to its enduring popularity.
Competition
The popularity of "A String of Pearls" helped the Glenn Miller Orchestra to compete with the likes of Benny Goodman and Duke Ellington, who were also popular at the time.
Awards and Accolades
"A String of Pearls" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1982, which honours recordings that are at least 25 years old and have contributed to the historical significance in the field of recording.
Legacy
"A String of Pearls" lives on in jazz and swing dance circles, being regularly played at Lindy Hop and Balboa dance events worldwide.

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