Basket Weaver Man
Glenn Miller · Other Songs - Glenn Miller
(Joe McCarthy/Walter Donaldson)
(vocals: Ray Eberle)
Have you heard the Basket Weaver Man?
He will always sell you all he can
He could weave a ripple out of little mountain streams
Or a basket loaded with brand new dreams
All the little babies sing his song
All day long
On his finger there's a rhythm lingers
On his "ra-ta-ta-ta" music
Of the Basket Weaver Man
He could weave a rainbow
He could weave a sunbeam
He could weave a moonbeam
Or the evening star
He could take two sweethearts,
Weave them into one heart
Weave them so they won't part
Very, very far
All the little babies sing his song
All day long
On his finger there's a rhythm lingers
On his "ra-ta-ta-ta" music
Of the Basket Weaver Man
Oh-ya-yah
Oh-ya-yah
(vocals: Ray Eberle)
Have you heard the Basket Weaver Man?
He will always sell you all he can
He could weave a ripple out of little mountain streams
Or a basket loaded with brand new dreams
All the little babies sing his song
All day long
On his finger there's a rhythm lingers
On his "ra-ta-ta-ta" music
Of the Basket Weaver Man
He could weave a rainbow
He could weave a sunbeam
He could weave a moonbeam
Or the evening star
He could take two sweethearts,
Weave them into one heart
Weave them so they won't part
Very, very far
All the little babies sing his song
All day long
On his finger there's a rhythm lingers
On his "ra-ta-ta-ta" music
Of the Basket Weaver Man
Oh-ya-yah
Oh-ya-yah
Basket Weaver Man
Glenn Miller's "Basket Weaver Man" stands as a quintessential example of the swing era's sophisticated balladry. Recorded during the height of Miller's fame, the track exemplifies the smooth, romantic style that defined his orchestra's repertoire. The composition features a lush arrangement of strings and woodwinds, characteristic of the big band sound popular in the 1940s. As one of the many signature pieces in Miller's discography, the song captures the elegance and emotional depth that made his music a staple of radio broadcasts and dance halls. It remains a cherished recording that reflects the era's musical sophistication and enduring appeal.