Joe Loss - Joe Loss Plays Glenn Miller

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Review by Abhijat Tewari

Joe Loss Plays Glenn Miller: A Nostalgic Blast from the Past Alright, let’s talk about Joe Loss Plays Glenn Miller. Released way back in 1988 (yeah, I know, big hair and shoulder pads were totally a thing then), this album is like dipping your toes into a warm pool of Big Band goodness. It’s got that mix of Jazz, Classical vibes, and Easy Listening chill—perfect for when you’re sipping coffee or pretending to be classy at a dinner party. Joe Loss, the man behind the magic, takes on some classic Glenn Miller tunes, and honestly? He nails it. This record came out in Belgium and the UK under labels like Music For Pleasure and EMI Compacts For Pleasure. So if you’re one of those vinyl collectors who loves digging through crates in random European shops, this might just be your lucky find. Now, onto the tracks. There are loads of bangers here—24 to be exact—but two really stuck with me: “Moonlight Serenade” and “In The Mood.” Let me tell ya why. First up, “Moonlight Serenade.” Man, this track feels like stepping into an old black-and-white movie where everyone’s dressed sharp and dancing like they haven’t got a care in the world. The saxophone solo? Absolute perfection. Like, it’s smooth enough to make you forget you’re late paying your bills. Every time I hear it, I imagine myself spinning around a ballroom floor, even though my actual dance moves look more like someone trying not to trip over their own feet. Then there’s “In The Mood.” C’mon, how can you not love this one? It’s got that iconic brass riff that makes you wanna grab whoever’s nearby and start swing-dancing—even if you don’t know what swing-dancing actually is. This track is pure energy bottled up in five minutes. You can practically picture Glenn Miller giving Joe Loss a nod of approval from wherever he is now. Other standout tracks include “Chattanooga Choo Choo” (twice because why not?) and “Pennsylvania 6-5000,” which reminds me of dialing numbers on those old rotary phones. Oh, and let’s not forget “Little Brown Jug”—it’s kinda silly but fun, like something you’d hear at a backyard BBQ where everyone’s slightly tipsy. Looking back, this album isn’t groundbreaking or anything—it doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel. But maybe that’s the charm. Joe Loss didn’t need to mess with the classics too much; instead, he gave us a solid homage to Glenn Miller’s legacy. And honestly? Sometimes that’s all you need. So yeah, if you’re hunting for something cozy yet lively, give Joe Loss Plays Glenn Miller a spin. Just don’t blame me if you end up humming “In The Mood” while stuck in traffic. Weirdly satisfying, right? Oh, and hey—if anyone knows where I can get a tuxedo as cool as the cover art suggests, hit me up.

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Artist: Joe Loss
Album: Joe Loss Plays Glenn Miller
Rating: 3.4

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
In The Mood3:34
Pensylvania 6-5000
Moonlight Cocktail3:11
I've Got A Gal In Kalamazoo3:14
Chattanooga Choo-Choo
Adios2:57
Tuxedo Junction
Serenade In Blue
Moonlight Serenade
My Guy's Come Back3:18
Bugle Call Rag2:34
I Know Why (And So Do You)
Jersey Bounce2:15
Little Brown Jug
St Louis Blues3:42
At Last
Chattanooga Choo Choo3:37
Frenesi3:13
American Patrol
A String Of Pearls
I Know Why3:31
St. Louis Blues March
Elmer's Tune3:17
Pensylvania 650003:24
(I've Got A Gal In) Kalamazoo

Video

JOE LOSS ORCHESTRA - MOONLIGHT SERENADE 45RPM 1958
Joe Loss - Serenade in Blue
Joe Loss and his Orchestra - At Last '69

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Catalog Numbers

  • MFP 5154
  • 4M 326-05154
  • CC 229

Labels

  • Music For Pleasure
  • EMI Compacts For Pleasure

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
  • Album
  • 8-Track Cartridge
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Notes

White rear sleeve with original MFP labels.

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Label, Side A): SMFP 1320A
  • Matrix / Runout (Label, Side B): SMFP 1320B
  • Matrix / Runout (Stamped Runout, Side A): SMFP 1320 A-2 DD
  • Matrix / Runout (Stamped Runout, Side B): SMFP 1320 B-2 CT
  • Rights Society: SABAM
  • Barcode: 77779 06532

About Joe Loss

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English musician and founder of The Joe Loss Orchestra. Joe Loss LVO OBE (b. June 22, 1909 in Spitalfields, London  d. June 6, 1990) He was the undisputed doyen of big bandleaders. Loved and respected by his public and profession alike, he had a style and musical policy that kept him at the top of the big band world for 60 years.

Real Name

    • Joshua Alexander Loss

Name Vars

  • Joe Loss and his orchestra
  • Joey Loss
  • Loss

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Joe Loss Plays Glenn Miller* isn’t just a tribute to Glenn Miller’s iconic sound—it’s like a musical time machine. Released in 1988, it blends Big Band and Easy Listening styles, bringing back the charm of classics like *Moonlight Serenade* and *Chattanooga Choo Choo*. What’s wild is that Joe Loss, a British bandleader, took these tracks and made them feel fresh for a new generation. It’s like he took a piece of jazz history and gave it a second life. And get this—it was released in both Belgium and the UK, showing how timeless Miller’s music really is. Not bad for an album that came out over 30 years ago, huh?

Comments

michelfradette
michelfradette
2025-03-13
いい感じですね
ebuddygold
ebuddygold
2025-03-13
I miss you Glenn!
gaiaohjllw
gaiaohjllw
2025-03-12
Thank Glenn for this music, dreaming, dreaming, its marvelous muic, i love Glenn Miller, for ever and ever!
natysilva14
natysilva14
2025-03-11
the best ever watching Dad dancing, he floated. such beauty. i miss him badly.
yvonnekoop
yvonnekoop
2025-03-10
What a tribute !!!
viktoriyaolena18
viktoriyaolena18
2025-03-09
My Father died last August and i am still grieving. I really am. This music was all of him. I miss you Michael!
ryroo211
ryroo211
2025-03-08
Nearly as good as Glenn Millar !!hard to choose
radicalrootz
radicalrootz
2025-03-08
Love Joe Loss recordings!!!!
blessing9c674629cc
blessing9c674629cc
2025-03-08
mmmmmmm, how beautiful.
asukaarashi
asukaarashi
2025-03-07
its bautyfull!!
lundbla000
lundbla000
2025-03-07
...my Dad.. still one of my favourite recordings of his....rest in peace sir..still makes me cry..xxx
marcisprouse
marcisprouse
2025-03-07
Impossible de se lasser de ce morceau, merci Glenn d'avoir enchante ma jeunesse, merci de m'avoir appris a aimer ces annees folles, tu me manques glenn.