Still relatively new to movies ("Topper" was in '37; "To Have and Have Not" wouldn't be filmed till '44), Hoagy is slightly uncomfortable but game here, as he introduces Jack Teagarden's first big band (trumpeter Charlie Spivak solos on "Stardust"; future Glenn Miller reedman Ernie.... more

Hoagy Carmichael was a genious songwriter and performer. On this sublime record, uploaded by request, he plays a piano solo version of one of his best known compositions. Record was made for Victor on December 6th, 1933.

Our version of Stardust more notably recorded by- Glenn Miller Louis Armstrong Artie Shaw Frank Sinatra Billie Holiday Dizzy Gillespie Nat King Cole Dave Brubeck Mel Tormé Connie Francis Harry Connick Jr Ella Fitzgerald The Peanuts Barbara Dickson Django Reinhardt The Shadows Barry Manilow John Coltrane Rod.... more

The great Hoagy Carmichael in a soundie for Lazy bones

Composed by Hoagy Carmichael Arranged by Martin Taylor Played by Filip Fiebiger

This is the sound recording of the original 'Heart & Soul' in the 1930's (1938). The music was written by Hoagy Carmichael, the lyrics were written by Frank Loesser, the song was actually performed by Larry Clinton & his Orchestra. It is often played as a duet, in C Major. It is a popularly played piece on.... more

A scene from the Rosemary Clooney Show with Hoagy Carmichael and The Hi-Lo's

Last night I uploaded Harry Nilsson's "Thursday" because it reminds me of fall, and down here in Texas its hot as hell. I wake up craving crisp autumn mornings. It's weather that will make you feel like a strawberry (reference to Lady Salvia). Anyway, Memphis in June reminds me of that, too, despite what an.... more