Miller Time on 40s Stateside Radio
Miller Time happens every day on 40s Stateside Radio—featuring the unforgettable sound of Glenn Miller.
Every day on 40s Stateside Radio, we pause for one of the most recognizable sounds in American music history — the music of Glenn Miller.
We call it Miller Time.
Several times each day, listeners hear a featured recording from the Glenn Miller Orchestra — the band that defined the sound of the big band era with its smooth clarinet lead and unforgettable arrangements.
From the first notes of In the Mood to the romantic strains of Moonlight Serenade, Glenn Miller created a musical style that still brings listeners back to the dance floors, radio rooms, and memories of the 1940s.
Why Glenn Miller Still Matters
Glenn Miller wasn’t just another bandleader.
He created a sound that became the soundtrack of a generation.
With hits like:
• In the Mood
• Moonlight Serenade
• Tuxedo Junction
• Pennsylvania 6-5000
• Chattanooga Choo Choo
his orchestra became one of the most successful big bands in history.
During World War II, Miller left civilian success behind and formed the Army Air Force Band, performing for American troops across Europe — bringing a touch of home to soldiers far from home.
Today, his recordings continue to define the golden age of swing.
Family Member Comments
Every Song Has A Story
Song Of The Month
Why I Chose This Song
I chose “Over the Rainbow” because it reminds me that every generation needs something to believe in.
When this song was first heard in 1939, the world was uncertain. Families were still recovering from hard times, and war was beginning to stir overseas. Yet here was a young voice singing about hope — not loudly, not dramatically — but gently.
That’s what moves me.
It’s not just a movie song. It’s not just a standard. It’s a reminder that even in difficult seasons, people still look up and imagine something better.
I think that’s why it has lasted.
And perhaps that’s why we still need it. Check more stories of songs each weekend on 40s Stateside Radio.
- — Larry
40s Stateside Radio
Somewhere Over the Rainbow” – Judy Garland (1939)
Over the Rainbow
Sung by Judy Garland
It almost didn’t make the movie.
Producer executives thought it slowed down the story of The Wizard of Oz. They nearly cut it.
But when young Judy Garland stood in that farmhouse doorway and sang about a place “where troubles melt like lemon drops,” something changed.
The song was written by Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg. Arlen said the melody came to him in a sudden burst of inspiration. Harburg gave it words that sounded simple… but carried longing.
When the film premiered in 1939, the country was just stepping out of the Great Depression and bracing for war. “Over the Rainbow” wasn’t just Dorothy’s dream.
It was America’s.
The record sold over a million copies. It won the Academy Award. And Judy Garland, still a teenager, became forever linked to hope itself.
Sometimes a song isn’t about a place.
It’s about believing one still exists.
The Stateside Family
Our Home
We’re more than listeners.
We’re more than a playlist.
We’re people who remember.
People who hum along.
People who smile when the brass kicks in.
Some of us were there in the 1940s.
Some of us grew up with parents who were.
Some of us just love music that feels real.
Here’s what makes someone part of the Family:
• You love the music
• You value the stories behind the songs
• You treat others with kindness
• You believe great music never expires
That’s it.
No membership card.
No fees.
Just belonging.
When you leave a comment…
When you share a memory…
When you listen live…
You’re part of the Stateside Family.
And we’re glad you’re here.
Stateside Radio Manifesto
This is what we believe.
We believe music is more than sound.
It’s memory. It’s comfort. It’s a connection.
At 40s Stateside Radio, we don’t just play songs—we keep company.
We listen together, even when we’re apart.
These songs carried a generation through uncertain times,
hopeful times, and everyday life.
And they still matter—
because the memories still matter.
Here, every listener belongs.
Every story is welcome.
Every song has a place.
We are the Stateside Family.
And you’re always welcome here.
Discover Our Mission
Always On, Always Here
- At 40s Stateside Radio, we don’t just play songs—
- we keep company.
We listen together, even when we’re apart.
These songs carried a generation through uncertain times,
hopeful times, and everyday life.
And they still matter—
because the memories still matter.
Here, every listener belongs.
Every story is welcome.
Every song has a place.
We are the Stateside Family.
And you’re always welcome here.
Remember When… Life Sounded Like This
Remember When Radio Was the Center of the Home
Families gathered around the radio in the evening to hear their favorite programs. Comedy shows, big band remotes, and wartime news all came through one glowing dial.
REMEMBERING
The 1940s were more than a decade of great music. They were years filled with unforgettable moments—radio programs gathered around the living room, crowded dance floors on Saturday night, news heard over glowing radio dials, and songs that seemed to belong to everyone.
At 40s Stateside Radio, we often hear from listeners who say a certain
The 1940s were more than a decade of great music. They were years filled with unforgettable moments—radio programs gathered around the living room, crowded dance floors on Saturday night, news heard over glowing radio dials, and songs that seemed to belong to everyone.
At 40s Stateside Radio, we often hear from listeners who say a certain song suddenly brings back a memory. That’s the magic of this music.
So here are a few moments we invite you to remember with us.
Remember When Songs Carried Messages Across the Ocean
Remember When Songs Carried Messages Across the Ocean
During World War II, songs like White Cliffs of Dover and I’ll Be Seeing You reminded soldiers and families that they were still connected, no matter how far apart they were.
Remember When…
Remember When Saturday Night Meant Dancing
Across America, ballrooms and small-town dance halls filled with young couples dancing to the music of Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, and Tommy Dorsey.
Remember When Jukeboxes Played the Hits
In diners, drug stores, and soda fountains, a nickel in the jukebox could fill the room with the sound of the Andrews Sisters or Frank Sinatra.
Remember When Music Meant Hope
Remember When Music Meant Hope
Through difficult times, the music of the 1940s carried a simple message—tomorrow would be better.
Those memories live on every day at 40s Stateside Radio.
And sometimes all it takes is one song to bring them back.
The Story Behind “From Stateside”
From Stateside
The idea for From Stateside didn’t begin in a studio. It began in the middle of the night.
I was traveling to a wedding in Michigan and like many nights on the road, sleep wouldn’t come easily. So I picked up my phone and started searching for something to listen to—old time radio, big band music, anything from the era I loved.
That’s when I discovered The UK 1940s Radio Station.
I listened for hours, all the way on the drive back home to Florida. The music was wonderful, but a thought kept coming to me: they needed a voice from America… someone to talk about what it was like here during those wartime years.
When I got home, I went straight to work.
I created a 15-minute demo program and sent it across the Atlantic to the station in the UK. They liked it—and before long they were running the program twice a day, all week long.
That little idea eventually grew into 186 episodes of “From Stateside.”
And the idea behind it was simple: if television can rerun classic shows for new generations, why can’t radio share the stories and music of the 1940s again?
Today those same stories and songs live on here at 40s Stateside Radio, where the memories—and the music—continue to play.
Larry King
About the Founder
Larry King – Executive Producer
40s Stateside Radio was created out of a lifelong love for radio and the music that defined a generation.
Larry King, the station’s founder and executive producer, grew up during a time when radio was more than background noise—it was a companion. The big bands, the crooners, and the unforgettable melodies of the 1940s told stories of hope, romance, courage, and resilience during one of the most important decades in American history.
That love of broadcasting led Larry into a career in radio, television, and creative media that has spanned many decades. Early in his career he worked in television production, learning the art of storytelling through pictures and sound. Later he entered the world of advertising and media production, where creativity and communication became central to his work.
But radio was always close to his heart.
With the growth of internet streaming, Larry saw an opportunity to bring the music of the 1940s to listeners everywhere. From his own studio, he launched 40s Stateside Radio, a place where the great orchestras, vocalists, and songwriters of the era could continue to be heard.
The station streams 24 hours a day, sharing the timeless sounds of artists such as Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, the Andrews Sisters, Frank Sinatra, and many others whose music helped shape the American sound.
But the station is about more than music.
Larry often refers to listeners as part of the Stateside Family—people who share memories, stories, and a love for the music that carried a nation through wartime and into a hopeful future.
Today, 40s Stateside Radio continues to grow as a gathering place for listeners around the country and around the world who appreciate the warmth, history, and spirit of the 1940s.
As Larry likes to say: “If you’re listening to 40s Stateside Radio, you’re already part of the family. Thanks for being here.”