Glenn Miller Glenn Miller Alton Glenn Miller (March 1, 1904 – December 15, 1944) was an American big-band trombonist, arranger, composer, and bandleader in the swing era. He was the best-selling recording artist from 1939 to 1943, leading one of the best-known big bands. Miller's 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", "Elmer's Tune", and "Little Brown Jug". In just four years Glenn Miller scored 17 number-one records and 59 top ten hits—more than Elvis Presley (38 top 10s) and the
Sometime (Glenn Miller song) The performances were recorded and featured vocals by Ray Eberle: 1) March 5, 1939, at Meadowbrook; 2) March 6, 1939, Meadowbrook; 3) March 27, 1939, Meadowbrook; 4) April 7, 1939, Meadowbrook; and, 5) April 18, 1939, Meadowbrook. Ray Eberle sang the vocals on the two broadcasts that were released from the radio airchecks. Glenn Miller played trombone while Chummy MacGregor was on piano. Sometime (Glenn Miller song) Sometime is a 1939 song composed by Glenn Miller, Chummy MacGregor, and Mitchell Parish and performed for radio broadcast only. The song was never recorded in the studio but was performed live for