Smithsonian Collections
Sound Recording, "Moonlight Serenade"
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- Description (Brief)
- “Moonlight Serenade” became bandleader Glenn Miller’s (1904-1944, MIA) signature song, despite its place on the b-side of his 1939 “Sunrise Serenade” release. In that year alone, Miller had five top-20 records on the Billboard charts, and “Sunrise Serenade” became his first record to sell more than one million copies. The swing music the Miller and his orchestra performed was infused with elements of jazz and featured a unique combination of sound from the clarinet and saxophone. The bandleader's pure, romantic swing sound appealed to dance audiences nationally and overseas.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- maker
- Bluebird
- performer
- Glenn Miller and his Orchestra
- date made
- 1939
- Credit Line
- Gift of Howard A. Guernsey (through Richard L. Guernsey)
- Physical Description
- shellac (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 10 in; x 25.4 cm
- Object Name
- sound recording
- subject
- Music
- See more items in
- Cultural and Community Life: Entertainment
- Music & Musical Instruments
- 1939 exhibit
- Popular Entertainment
- Place Made
- United States: New Jersey, Camden
- ID Number
- 1988.0698.1705
- catalog number
- 1988.0698.1705
- accession number
- 1988.0698
- catalog number
- 1988.698.1705
- maker number
- B-10214
