Glenn Miller Story-Cut his lip and the sound

[parawright1]

Who was playing the piano for Harry Morgan in the Ben Pollack aution scene ?

[iamsticky1991]

At my parents wedding in May 1990 and then at both my grandparent's 50th wedding anniversaries, this song was played, and ever time my dad's parents danced to it. I considered this "their" song and nearly cried when I saw this scene for the first time. After my grandpa's death back in 2007, every time I hear this song, I can't help but smile and think of him. Thanks so much for posting this....

[0630nicknu]

I lost my wonderful Dad in 2008; The Glenn Miller Story was his favourite film, and he cried when Miller disappeared over the English Channel. Miller was musical genius and his legacy of beautiful music will never fade. He was the inspiration for generations and it was a tragedy when he died way too soon. Never hear Glenn Miller without thinking of my father. Rest easy Dad. X

[smartcooky99]

Oooh, this gives me goosebumps every time I see it; that special moment when it dawns on Miller that he has found the sound he has been looking for all his life. Truly inspiring!!

[VIGILANTI1]

@scrootron2000--i am a 63 year old man who loves music. i was brought up on mr. millers sounds as a child. my parents often danced to his records at home. my only regret is his untimely deatd before i was born. the scene where he finds the ''sound'' always brings tears to my eyes. and the scene where jimmy looks at june and smiles, and she rubbs the back of her neck and smiles back is precious. they were so natural and believeable together. dhey did 3 or 4 other movies together. thank-you!!!!!!

[msjazzmeblues]

Nice story, but I've often read that this isn't how it happened--no crisis to the lead trumpet's lip, just lots of hard work and experimentation.

After all, four saxes + clarinet is not radical: think Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw, playing in tight harmony with their reed sections.  Not that I didn't love this movie above them all. It started me listening to jazz.

[wannawatchu66]

40 decades? Wow, was Conniff born in the 1600s?

(Just kidding...I love Conniff's 50s and 60s albums.)

I knew he was with Artie Shaw, but didn't know he was with Miller. And the guy at 2:30 who asked if they were gonna postpone the opening is none other than Harry Morgan, later of Dragnet and M*A*S*H fame.

[sprROINGG]

Just pointing out: The trombone player in the blue shirt and untied bow tie is Ray Conniff. At the time of this 1954 movie, he was on the verge of his 2nd and most successful career as arranger-conductor: one that spanned over 40 decades.

[AvatarRoku]

it always warms my heart when i hear music made from actual instruments.

[j20tower]

this was the best part of the movie.

[bus114]

This account of how Miller found "the sound" is no doubt mostly fictional, but who cares -- it's a great scene. However, although "the sound" (clarinet/saxes) is of course beautiful and justly celebrated, I really like the "before" version of this song, with the trumpet lead, better than the later version with "the sound".

[rmos2006]

The musician just below James Stewart's trombone slide is Ray Conniff.

This sequence is total B.S. but still very moving ... especially the portion that starts at 3:18 ... arranged by Henry Mancini.

[bus114]

Sure, the movie is full of typical Hollywood inaccuracies. But who cares. The scene beginning at 3:15, where "Moonlight Serenade" is constructed a layer at a time, and revealed in full glory at 4:23, is wonderful.

[cocoangel1979]

4:25

Gives me goosebumps everytime I hear it.

[lovintap]

the piano, the bass strumming... That part when he's orchestrating moonlight serenade, it still gives me a thrill every time I hear it. This movie version is my favourite one. Thanks so much for posting.

[Matt123ttam]

1:15.

[piperboy26]

loved the music and the movie, but nobody portrayed Gordon "Tex" Beneke.

[louissimmonds]

when he finally gets that sound, and sits there playing the piano, my eyes fill up and the hairs on the back of my neck stand up! absolutely wonderful, thank you for uploading :)

[nudist1033]

Sorry..........he's wearing a blue shirt.

[nudist1033]

Sorry..........he's wearing a blue shirt.

[nudist1033]

The guy standing in the middle of the room with his hands at his hips wearing the blue jacket is Harry Morgan (Col. Sherman Potter from M*A*S*H*)

[fromthesidelines]

There were a lot of "liberties" taken with the history of Glenn MIller and his band for the film, 'scootron'- including the "Little Brown Jug" coda. Gee, Valentine Davies probably thought, wouldn't it be a swell finish if Glenn FINALLY completes the arrangement of the song - and Helen hears it only AFTER he's presumed "missing in action"? Why, there won't be a dry eye in the house! And, of course, there's no mention of Tex Beneke, Marian Hutton and The Modernaires because Helen Miller said "no".

[0630nicknu]

My Dad took my Mum to see this film when they were courting. The picture house had a tin roof, so you couldn't hear a thing if it rained! I watched this movie with Dad when it was on the telly,and he cried when Miller went missing over the English Channel. Happy days.... Dad and Mum are together in heaven now.

[medvedof86]

i love this :)

[scootron2000]

It's called "I Know Why and So Do You"

[reneecalling]

This is my favorite part of the movie, as Glenn Miller is forced to rearrange Moonlight Serenade with his distinctive clarinet lead.  If you listen to some of his recordings prior to the change you can still hear the progression towards that sound.

[reneecalling]

His music still stands today.

[sammyb1929]

i remeber first hearing moonlight serenade over the radio and me and my girl freind just looked at each other and danced

[scootron2000]

Thanks for sharing. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[tongapuss]

@scootron2000 I have watched this film quite a few times, and hard to believe they are acting. Jimmy Stewart and June Allyson were so convincing and that lovely smile he gave to her whilst playing brings a lump to my throat every time. And when they played the song that he had written for her when he was missing at sea, well i was a total wreck. Thanks for posting. Just amazing.

[persianlady55]

Im 50 and each time I hear this music of Glen Miller it gives me goose bumps I love it my mother and father used to dance in front of us kids to this music we never have forgotten mr miller

[scootron2000]

I like just about everything from that time. Thanks for posting!

[MIGUEL2005LIMA]

for me this scene remember "Amadeus" movie.

[hankbob2000]

Just like Amadeus; Yes the Glenn Miller "sound" scene is very much like that. It illustrates how a particular signature sound or variation on a theme is conceptualized and constructed. Great movies. Music students should watch both of them

[MIGUEL2005LIMA]

the moment of inspiration, the moment of creation...

[gustavogomezdiaz]

I love this movie. It reminds me to my father (rip). Thanks to him and this film, I learnt to appreciate swing music. He taught me to listen Glenn Miller, Lionel Hampton, Harry James, Benny Goodman, great music. Thanks for the posting.

[scootron2000]

Yes, my dad taught me to like Glenn Miller. He actuall had the privilege of seeing Glenn Miller in concert in Baltimore. A few years back (maybe 6-8) I took my Dad to see the Glenn Miller Orchestra. Thanks for commenting!

[4205lr]

Pure fiction!!

[feuermelder888]

the best lalla of the world

[hohenstaufen84]

Hi there, does anybody know the title of the music they are playing there? i'm searching for hit for month

thank a lot

[scootron2000]

Yes the song he starts with is called "I Know Why And So Do You" followed by "Moonlight Serenade." Then in the montage after that it's "Stairway to the Stars "follwed by 'I Know Why And So Do You 'again and ends with 'Elmer's Tune''.

[bobgrantsbus]

Great performance from James Stewart as Glenn. There is some quite wonderful music in this film.

[Gillyyorkie]

This is one of my favorite films thanks for posting this snippet !

[Prilpril21]

Could you put the whole movie here?

[scootron2000]

No sorry, not at this time as it would be rather time comsuming for me and you have to do it in 10 minute increments according to youtube policy and I don't know if that would violate terms of use or not. Also unfortunately I don't have hi-speed internet, I only have broadband but mine is not as fast as FIOS. Maybe some time I'll try to put more of it up. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[Bufalocarlos]

I`ve been trying to find this film for so long!!..Trying to download now from somewhere...Thanks for this.Carlos from Argentina

[XLinkinPark4Eva]

I love this movie!

[PJSteele21]

Do you have The Stratton Story?

[scootron2000]

No, I don't. Sorry.

[mrbrandon71]

I can't believe that's Mr. Kravitz from bewitched...the short chunky guy on the right! LOL!!!!

[rmo52]

The "cut lip" story is false. Truth is that the trumpet part was too tiring being on top of the reed section all the time. That's how the clarinet lead was born. It is such a unique sound.

Ron Mills, Piano

Glenn Miller Orch.

[scootron2000]

Thanks..I never knew that. Interesting. I wonder if they just said he cut his lip for artistic liberty in the film?

[NewMexicoSunset]

Boy, in the midst of this whole auto bailout, back when America had a swagger.

[cantstoplookin]

Moonlight Serenade is one of the most beautiful songs ever to come out of the swing era, if not one of the most beautiful ever!

[rhapsodyinblah]

So wonderfully rich and mellow...Jimmy Stewart portrayed Glenn Miller to perfection.

[cjmeh]

I love this film, and I love 'the sound.' Thanks for putting this up!