Jack Ellison Poet Rhyme

Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey

Was just a young'un in the big band era
But it seems just like yesterday
Listening to Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey
Still love it right to this day

Miller's Modernaires, and Dorsey's Pied Pipers
With their smooth harmonic blend
Chattanooga Choo-Choo and The Trolley Song
Brought me so much pleasure no end

Guess I was influenced by my older sisters
Was not even ten at the time
It just goes to show the impact they had made
For those long ago days I still pine

It wasn't until Elvis debuted in fifty-six
When Rock'n Roll took over
The Big Band era came quickly to a halt
And ended it's popular exposure

Don't even know what is popular today
Or even if they've given it a name
Guess I'm just an old guy living in the past
Progress is the name of the game

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Tom Cunningham March 9, 2023 at 5:44 AM The great musicians off long ago, all smartly dressed too, unlike today. Hope your week is going well Jack. Tom Jack Ellison March 9, 2023 at 5:58 AM You mentioned 'smartly dressed' too! Sure were... today????? Have a good day Sir Thomas!

Daniel Turner March 9, 2023 at 4:52 AM Ha ha ha you and me...Good stuff, Jack. There's not a lot of music I don't like but the old stuff is the best. Classical, jazz and blues..now your talkin. Have a great day my friend. Jack Ellison March 9, 2023 at 5:10 AM Had seven sisters no bros... I was a huge fan of the big bands era! Then Sinatra, Crosby, Como, Frankie Lane, saw all of them live for 3 bucks at the Seville Theatre in Montreal!!! WOW, what do they charge today!!! Have a good one Sir Daniel!