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About The Glow-Worm
"Das Glühwürmchen", known in English as "The Glow-Worm", is a song from Paul Lincke's 1902 operetta Lysistrata, with German lyrics by Heinz Bolten-Backers. In the operetta, it is performed as a trio with three female solo voices singing alternately and the women's chorus joining in the refrain. Rhythmically, it is in the form of a gavotte. The song, with its familiar chorus, was translated into English and became an American popular song. It was originally translated into English by Lilla Cayley Robinson, in the early 20th century, and was used in the 1907 Broadway musical The Girl Behind The Counter. American lyricist Johnny Mercer later expanded and greatly revised Robinson's lyrics, for the 1952 recording by The Mills Brothers. His version was a hit for the Mills Brothers, and it has been performed by several others. The tune is also quite popular as an orchestral instrumental.more »
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Shine little glow-worm, glimmer, glimmerShine little glow-worm, shimmer, shimmerLead us lest too far we wanderLove's sweet voice is callin' yonderShine little glow-worm, glimmer, glimmerHey, there don't get dimmer, dimmerLight the path below, aboveAnd lead us on to loveGlow little glow-worm, fly of fireGlow like an incandescent wireGlow for the female of the speciesTurn on the AC and the DCThis night could use a little brightnin'Light up you little ol' bug of lightnin'When you gotta glow, you gotta glowGlow little glow-worm, glowGlow little glow-worm, glow and glimmerSwim through the sea of night, little swimmerThou aeronautical boll weevilIlluminate yon woods primevalSee how the shadows deep and darkenYou and your chick should get to sparkin'I got a gal that I love soGlow little glow-worm, glowGlow little glow-worm, turn the key onYou are equipped with taillight neonYou got a cute vest-pocket *Mazda*Which you can make both slow and fasterI don't know who you took the shine toOr who you're out to make a sign toI got a gal that I love soGlow little glow-worm, glow [Repeat: x4]
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The Mills Brothers
The Mills Brothers, sometimes billed the Four Mills Brothers, and originally known as the Four Kings of Harmony, were an African-American jazz and pop vocal quartet who made more than 2,000 recordings that sold more than 50 million copies and garnered at least three dozen gold records. The Mills Brothers were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1998. more »
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Written by: HEINRICH BOLTEN BAECKERS, PAUL LINCKE
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC, Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"The Glow-Worm" by The Mills Brothers was released and recorded in 1952. |
Chart SuccessThe song was a significant hit, reaching #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. |
Musical StyleThe Mills Brothers' rendition of "The Glow-Worm" features their unique approach to vocal harmonies and is a mix of jazz and pop styles. |
Previous VersionsAlthough popularized by the Mills Brothers, "The Glow-Worm" was actually a cover of a popular German song "Glühwürmchen," written by Paul Lincke in 1902. |
Lyrics AdaptationThe English lyrics were written by Johnny Mercer, whose version was different from the original German song. "The Glow-Worm" was one of Mercer's biggest hits. |
Recording StudioThe song was recorded in Decca Records, a significant record label at the time. |
DurationThe song has a duration of 2 minutes and 40 seconds, typical for pop songs of the era. |
Accompanying MusiciansAccompanied by the orchestra of Hal McIntyre, the Mills Brothers delivered an unforgettable rendition of the song that still resonates with fans today. |
LegacyThe song made a prominent appearance in the Warner Bros. cartoon titled "Book Revue" in 1946, sung by Daffy Duck, pre-dating The Mills Brothers' version. |
Chart Staying Power"The Glow-Worm" not only hit #1 on the Billboard chart but also remained there for weeks, becoming one of the most successful songs of 1952. |
Song ThemeThe song's lyrics and melody draw inspiration from nature, as it talks about a glow-worm that's in a hurry to find love. |
Impact on Pop CultureDue to its popularity, the song was covered by many other artists from different music genres and became a standard in the American songbook. |
DiscographyThe song is part of the album "Glow Worm," released by the Mills Brothers in 1957. |
Post-release RecognitionThe Mills Brother's version of "The Glow-Worm" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998. |
Family AffairThe Mills Brothers were a family group consisting of Donald, Herbert, Harry, and John Jr. They were known for using their voices to imitate instruments. |
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