By giving the public a rich and full melody, distinctly arranged and well played, all the time creating new tone colors and patterns, I feel we have a better chance of being successful. I want a kick to my band, but I don't want the rhythm to hog the spotlight.

In the United States and England there are a few archives that are devoted to Glenn Miller. " By 1949 economics dictated that the string section be dropped. Many modern jazz critics still harbor similar antipathy toward Miller.

He was one of the best-selling recording artists from 1939 to 1943 leading one of the best known big bands. Miller's notable 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" and "Little Brown Jug".