Glenn Miller discography Glenn Miller discography In addition to leading bands and playing the trombone, Glenn Miller composed music or lyrics to a number of songs. These and others were recorded by Miller with his pre-war civilian bands and his Army Air Force band. Glenn Miller composed the music to "Moonlight Serenade" in 1935, with lyrics added later by Mitchell Parish after two other sets of lyrics were written. "Moonlight Serenade" was Glenn Miller's theme for his radio programs between 1939 and 1942 (except for a brief period in 1941). This song has been covered by Frank Sinatra, Barry Manilow, Carly Simon Charlie
Glenn Henry (band leader) the U.S. Army ground forces with the 96th Infantry Division band as band leader. After the war, Henry received an honorable discharge and re-organized his band in Los Angeles. In 1946, Henry's Orchestra regularly broadcast under the tag line, "For Those Who Prefer Music." In the late 1960s, Henry became an independent booking agent for bands, operating under the name "Glenn Henry Entertainment Agency." Henry maintained that avocation until shortly before his death in 1993. Henry's performing career endured after the decline of big bands in the 1950s, leading combos through the 1970s, featuring his wife on vocals, performing mostly