‘IN THE MOOD’ – Glenn Miller
This version of ‘In The Mood’ is performed by (Glen Gray & The Casa Loma Orchestra), The actual 1939 recording of “In The Mood” topped the charts in 1940 in the U.S. and one year later was featured in the movie ‘Sun Valley Serenade’. This Glenn Miller 1939 recording was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1983.The song even appeared in The Beatles “All You Need is Love” #1 single in 1967 and in the Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers rendition in 1989, “Swing the Mood”, a worldwide hit. Glenn Miller (March 1, 1904 — missing in action December 15, 1944) was an American big band musician, arranger, composer, and bandleader in the swing era. Miller’s notable recordings include “Moonlight Serenade”, “Pennsylvania 6-5000”, “Chattanooga Choo Choo”, The recording ‘In The Mood’ by Glenn Miller is one of the most recognized and most popular instrumentals of the 20th century. What did you think? Please leave a comment in the section below and remember to share the video and sign up for our free newsletter!
September 22, 2018 @ 9:31 pm
Loved both songs. I wish they made movies like that now.
September 22, 2018 @ 4:57 pm
Glenn’s music still “has it”, even in 21st century
January 18, 2016 @ 11:14 pm
The very best music ever!!! Ditto that Glenn was the best and what we have today is unacceptable unless it’s Christian music.
I loved the Big Band era..nothing since then compares or even comes close. Thanks for sharing
November 26, 2015 @ 6:29 am
I love, love, love this song! 🙂 Brings back memories of being with my mama (R.I.P.) and daddy (R.I.P.) riding down the road.
Sure do miss them.
November 24, 2015 @ 4:47 pm
Amazing performance by the band and the Nicolas brothers. A great performance with a lot of energy put into it. Great!
November 24, 2015 @ 3:23 pm
Glenn was the best. Thanks for the memories stole from another great Bob Hope.
November 24, 2015 @ 12:20 pm
I love the music you feature-i am going on 80 memories abound when I hear your selections. Thanks for the memories!