In The Mood/Glenn Miller and his Orchestra

[RustySax]

I've played tenor sax for over 40 years, an this song still never fails to get people up and dancing! I've seen it time and time again - there's just something about "In The Mood" that gets people in the mood!!

[RobParliament]

This was written by the underrated lyrical genius Andy Razaf. 

[JKubel25]

Besides the big names like Glenn and Tex etc, were any of the other not so famous musicians in the band able to earn a decent living?

[pookatim]

You know, it is really sad that recording technology was so primitive during the Big Band era. Today's recording technology is fantastic and the music? Not so much. Until you actually experience an Big Band live, you really cannot appreciate the impact.

[plafkinfarms]

We catch the Glenn Miller Band whenever they play in our area. The entire audience has grey hair; this is a tribute to the lasting influence of their music.

Roger Plafkin--Plafkin Farms, Ada, Michigan

[TheLazarusman02]

So, I'm curious. Since Henry Mancini played piano for Glenn Miller is it a young Henry that is seen in this video playing piano?

[crystal130h]

@TheLazarusman02 -- Henry Mancini never played in Glenn Miller's band while Glenn Miller was the leader, and the fella pretending to play piano in this video clip (and doing a laughably bad job of it) is actor John Payne, who most people would recognize as the actor who played Maureen O'Hara's love interest in the Christmas classic "Miracle on 34th Street."

[something1963]

Geez,i'm 13 years old and i love this music. I can't stand modern music. I feel like a female Alex P. Keaton.

[SakiAiza]

I'd rather listen to this than most "music" nowadays (which is pretty crappy). Thanks for uploading.

[AndyANiceGuy]

@SakiAiza I totally agree. This is real music. :) I've been in love with The Glenn Miller Band since I was a teenager.

[bbqujeh]

Timeless!

[danb871]

the best music

[zooterdan]

In the Mood's riff was also recorded in 1932 or 33 on Hot and Anxious, by Don Redman's orchestra, including Joe Garland as sax player and arranger. The composer of Glenn Miller's arrangement of In the Mood is not clearly identified, but it seems to be the work of Miller, pianist Chummy McGregor and Eddie Durham, arranger, trombone and one of the first electric guitar player in the late thirties, member of the Count Basie band.

[SpeegBJ]

This tune and this band go in the time capsule. : )

[Pilaro88]

Say just one word .... awesome!!

[JamaicanLambsWool]

MAAAAAAN my grade 7 band dominated this song back in the day xD and this isn't just big talk. for a bunch of kids we were fuckin goood. tenor/baritone sax ftw!

[Blueberry8557]

@JamaicanLambsWool me 2 but 8'th and its being dominated now

[YaesuFT736R]

N9SMJ is here!!

[Americanabeille]

This is such a great song. Who could dislike it? Oh, okay, 1 person.

[pJOHNSONS]

Tumpet solo by Billy May?

[beastman460]

Those cookies look really tasty. Also great song.

[Comeechawaylama]

@Slowpokekitty There's a guitar in the band you know...

[et7waage1]

Great version of a classic!

[CookiesDen2]

I'm happy you enjoyed this.

Rey

[Slowpokekitty]

How is this an orchestra when the only string instrument is one Cello? (Not trying to be sarcastic, really)

[trash266001]

@Slowpokekitty It's a double bass......

[farodealer]

@Slowpokekitty Big Bands are known as Orchestras ie The Glenn Miller Orchestra, Syd Lawrence Orchestra etc etc

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[manuelarieck]

Thank you so much for uploading this again, Rey!!! No matter what kind of music I was listening during the day.....I enjoy listening this wonderful music at every time.........I hope to get this movie one time.....didn't have luck with it until now...

Thumbs Up...and it's landed in my favourites just now!!!

Manuela

[CookiesDen2]

Hi Manuela -

I'm happy you enjoyed this post. Thank you for the thumbs up and for adding it to your favorites.

Rey

[OnlyFifties]

Straight back to the faves with all the stars and thumbs up Rey,really pleased to see this again,brilliant !!

[CookiesDen2]

Thanks Mick. I appreciate the fave.

Rey

[MemphisKisses]

smile always nice to hear this one! x

[CookiesDen2]

Glad you enjoyed it.

Cookie X

[simonetr81]

Oh here it is!! Missed this one... thank's for uploading again, Rey.

Thumbs up - and to my favs.

-suzi-

[CookiesDen2]

Thank you Suzi. I appreciate the thumbs up and the fave.

Rey

[countrychloe]

Nice post Rey. :) Thumbs up! ^_^

[CookiesDen2]

Thank you Vicki. Glad you enjoyed this.

Rey

[annemaree]

Great!!!

*allstars

[CookiesDen2]

Thank you Annemaree.

[EmCSpiteri1]

Big bands era, I'm all for them days ☺

[CookiesDen2]

Hi Em -

Some of the most beautiful music ever written. I'd love to have those days again, minus the Great Depression and WWII of course.

Rey

[EmCSpiteri1]

@CookiesDen2 - I know all about WW2 my friend. I also know the hunger and the smell burning houses.It make war films rather tame.

[CookiesDen2]

Something none of us who didn't experience could ever truly know and understand. God bless you my friend.

[weeyin1155]

Simply fantastic Rey. I jst love this music and your video ties in so very well. Thanks and hugs..Jan and Susan ♥

[CookiesDen2]

Hi Jan and Susan -

Thank you for your lovely comment. I appreciate it very much.

Rey

[SIRONEDRAGON]

Awesome 

[CookiesDen2]

Thank you Ken.

[TheLivingroomSinger]

Definately an all time swing classic Rey! Loved it.....

[CookiesDen2]

Hi Mark -

Thanks much. I'm glad you enjoyed this post.

Rey