North American Numbering Plan usually shown in capital letters, were dialed. Later, the third letter, where implemented, was replaced by a digit, or an extra digit was added. This generally happened after World War II, although New York City converted in 1930. The adoption of seven-digit local numbers (2L-5N) was chosen as the requirement for direct distance dialing and progressively deployed starting the late 1940s. The famous Glenn Miller tune "PEnnsylvania 6-5000" refers to telephone number PE6-5000, a number still in service at the Hotel Pennsylvania (212 736-5000) in New York. Similarly, the classic film "BUtterfield 8" is set in the East Side of
Glenn Miller discography Simon reviewed the song in March, 1938, in "Metronome" magazine describing it as "much swing, fun, and good Kitty Lane singing." The band contributes vocals with Miller and MacGregor. The song was arranged by Miller. Belgian bandleader Emile Deltour, under the pseudonym Eddie Tower, recorded a version on November 10, 1940 which was released as a Telefunken 78 single, A10232. ["Best of Big Bands: Evolution of a Band", Glenn Miller, Sony, 1992.] "Community Swing" was composed by Glenn Miller in 1937 and recorded on June 9, 1937 on Brunswick and released as a 78, 7923, with "Sleepy Time Gal". The