The Glenn Miller Story (soundtrack) Trombone – "Trummie" Young, and Trumpet – Louis Armstrong. Former Glenn Miller Orchestra pianist Chummy MacGregor and Glenn Miller manager Don Haynes were advisors on the production. The Glenn Miller Story (soundtrack) The Glenn Miller Story is a 1954 soundtrack album released on Decca Records featuring songs from the film biography of Glenn Miller starring James Stewart and June Allyson. The collection featured eight songs from the film recorded under the direction of Joseph Gershenson. The 1954 10" album The Glenn Miller Story movie soundtrack LP, Decca Records DL 5519, spent 10 weeks at number one on the Billboard albums
Glenn Miller Orchestra months after his band ceased to exist. Miller began privately sending letters to the Armed Forces in attempts to lead a modern military band. Accepted into the United States Navy and later transferred to the Army Air Force, in early September, he broke the news to the band and later that month they played their last radio shows. Miller surrendered his Chesterfield radio slot to Harry James. Radio played a pivotal role in the success of Miller and His Orchestra. Featured heavily on the format during their existence, many of their earlier programs from such venues as the Paradise Restaurant,