Irving Mills' Orch. plays Carmichael's "Star Dust", 1929

[avdreader1]

It was McCartney who wrote "Yesterday" not Lennon. I like Stardust more than that one.

[avdreader1]

It's Indiana University...

[johnkenilworth]

Stardust is the most 'covered' popular song of all time, beating the druggie Lennon into a poor second place.

[dancoffey]

Hoagy Carmichael was a student at the University of Indiana and walking across campus when this melody came into his head. Fortunately, he knew there was a piano in the student union, so he stopped there, worked out the melody and wrote it down. What would have happened if he hadn't been near a piano?

[roybo1930]

GOD IT`S A SHAME THEY DON`T WRITE SONGS LIKE THIS ANYMORE! This is just BEAUTIFUL INDEED!

[sleepypie]

The great Victor Young (When I Fall in Love, 3 Coins in the Fountain, Around the World, Stella by Starlight, My Foolish Heart, Golden Earrings, Love Letters, numerous soundtracks like Shane, Quiet Man, Rio Grande) created the arrangement we mostly know - the "beautiful" one recorded by most great singers/orchestras from the mid-1930's or so to the present. Then again, Hoagy Carmichael, not only a great composer, was also how Ian Fleming envisioned his James Bond character originally.

[JCJasion]

Wonder whether Don Redman had a hand in this particular arrrangement. I realize that the sax passages are likely a transcription of Hoagy's original piano version, but still the voicings... I wonder.

[Corrie121]

Wonderful arrangement and rendition of this fabulous song. All round great presentation, for which you must be commended.

I like this orchestra, and wonder if you have their version of "I Couldn't If I Wanted To".

Thank you for sharing this great post.

[KENPAUL190187]

18-f. i like this vid

soooo nice kY

[phredl]

Carmichael is playing along with Manny Klein, Miff Mole, Jimmy Dorsey, Pee Wee Russell and others. The most interesting thing though is that Brunswick issued two versions by two different band hardly ever done by any label. Isham Jones recorded it the following may.

[kspm01]

Excellent and remarkable arrangement! Those views are gorgeous, truly unique.

[edgrosso]

The way that you have presented "Stardust" on this site is on;y rivaled in artistry by the creativity of the song, the wonderful imagination of the arranger the great musicians in the band an, of course, the beauty of the City at night. Thaks you so much for this. ed

[merrihew]

A CD reissue I have says that Carmichael is in the band. Regardless, a great record.

[merrihew]

Apparently, Carmichael plays on this record and may have been involved in the arrangement.

[merrihew]

The most interesting arrangement of Stardust I've ever heard. I love it. Great photos too. I have a friend who lives on Madison Ave in a high-rise in the penthouse with an outdoor deck. At night we can see views like this.

[JCJasion]

@merrihew - The sax writing develops on Charmichael's earlier recording and his piano passages, and I feel it's also informed by how Don Redman arranged for reeds.

[barbcard]

Great photos of my beloved NYC. There's a family myth (or "urban legend" as they're called nowadays) that "Stardust" was playing on the radio the night I was born.

[dzheger]

Peppy jazzy version and sparkling nocturnal views of the city that doesn't sleep.

[HarborGuy]

This song seems to be eternal like the real stars at night guess that's why in this age of what would have been miracles it is well known.

[genia106]

SENSATIONAL!