78 rpm, B-10754-A, by
Glenn Miller and His Orchestra Many
big band musicians played in
Hotel Pennsylvania's
Cafe Rouge in New York City, including the
Glenn Miller Orchestra. The hotel's telephone number,
PEnnsylvania 6-5000, inspired the Glenn Miller 1940 Top 5
Billboard hit of the same name, which had a 12-week chart run. The instrumental was recorded on April 28, 1940, at the
RCA Victor Studios at 155 East 24th Street in New York City. The 78 single was released in June 1940 as
RCA Victor Bluebird 78 B-10754-A backed with "Rug Cutter's Swing". The song was also an advertisement for attendance at the band's live performances, as a call could be put through to Hotel Pennsylvania’s venue the Cafe Rouge for a reservation.
Johnny Best played the improvised trumpet solo on the recording. The
Carl Sigman lyrics were not used; only the refrain was shouted by the band after the ringing of the telephone. Two different sheet music covers were released with different photos of Glenn Miller.
Personnel • Saxophones:
Hal McIntyre,
Tex Beneke,
Wilbur Schwartz,
Ernie Caceres,
Al Klink • Trumpets:
Johnny Best, R. D. McMickle,
Clyde Hurley, Legh Knowles • Trombones:
Glenn Miller, Jimmy Priddy,
Paul Tanner, Frank D'Annolfo • Piano:
Chummy MacGregor • Double bass:
Herman "Trigger" Alpert • Guitar:
Jack Lathrop • Drums:
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