Chattanooga Choo Choo - Glenn Miller - MP3 instrumental karaoke

"Chattanooga Choo Choo" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra, featuring vocals by Tex Beneke, Paula Kelly, and The Modernaires, was recorded on May 7, 1941, and released as the B-side to "I Know Why (And So Do You)" on July 25, 1941. Composed by Harry Warren with lyrics by Mack Gordon, the song gained prominence through its inclusion in the film Sun Valley Serenade. Despite initial skepticism, "Chattanooga Choo Choo" became a massive hit for Glenn Miller, reaching number 1 on the Billboard Best Sellers chart on December 7, 1941, and maintaining that position for nine weeks. It was notably the first song to be certified as a gold record by RCA Victor in 1942, after selling over 1.2 million copies. Musically, the track is characterized by its big band swing style, with Jerry Gray's arrangement incorporating train-like rhythms and horn sections that mimic the sounds of a locomotive. The lyrics narrate a journey from New York's Pennsylvania Station to Chattanooga, Tennessee, capturing the excitement of train travel and a romantic reunion.