At the President's Birthday Ball
Glenn Miller · Other Songs - Glenn Miller
Bands are playing
Let's go swaying
At the President's birthday ball
They'll be welcoming one and all
Happy birthday,
Best-on-Earth day
To the President FDR*
From Americans near and far
Look forward to much happier times
Look forward as we join in the grand march, the March of Dimes**
Check your sorrow till tomorrow
For the heavens will soon be bright
And we're gonna have fun tonight
There'll be rhythm and mirth
At the president's birthday ball!
Look forward to much happier times
Look forward as we join in the grand march, the March of Dimes**
Check your sorrow till tomorrow
For the heavens will soon be bright
And we're gonna have fun tonight
There'll be rhythm and mirth
At the president's birthday ball!
Let's go swaying
At the President's birthday ball
They'll be welcoming one and all
Happy birthday,
Best-on-Earth day
To the President FDR*
From Americans near and far
Look forward to much happier times
Look forward as we join in the grand march, the March of Dimes**
Check your sorrow till tomorrow
For the heavens will soon be bright
And we're gonna have fun tonight
There'll be rhythm and mirth
At the president's birthday ball!
Look forward to much happier times
Look forward as we join in the grand march, the March of Dimes**
Check your sorrow till tomorrow
For the heavens will soon be bright
And we're gonna have fun tonight
There'll be rhythm and mirth
At the president's birthday ball!
At the President's Birthday Ball
Glenn Miller's 'At the President's Birthday Ball' stands as a quintessential example of the swing era, capturing the buoyant spirit of big band jazz. Recorded during the height of Miller's fame, the track exemplifies his signature style, blending smooth saxophone melodies with driving rhythms that defined the genre. The song reflects the optimism and social gatherings characteristic of the late 1930s and early 1940s, serving as a timeless celebration of dance and camaraderie. As a staple of Miller's discography, it remains a defining work of American swing music, showcasing the ensemble's technical prowess and infectious energy that made the band a global phenomenon.