It's not Christmas without Nat King Cole. I love "The Christmas Song" but "Stardust" is one of the most beautiful songs he ever recorded. And, I think, one of the most beautiful songs of all time.
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One listen to Nat Cole's version of "Stardust", arranged by Gordon Jenkins,is enough to understand why lyric-writer Mitchell Parrish called it his personal favorite version. Parrish was the man who in 1929 added words to composer Hoagy Carmichael's 1927 jazz instrumental and made it more of a romantic ballad.Cole's version is also showcased on the "Sleepless In Seattle" soundtrack.
Posted by: Roy Atkinson | December 27, 2012 at 05:37 PM
I just finished reading a good biography of Hoagy Carmichael, Stardust Melody by Richard M. Sudhalter, a noted musician in his own right.
Posted by: jbryant | January 11, 2013 at 03:42 PM