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Hoagy Carmichael
Raised in modest circumstances in Indiana, Hoagy Carmichael inherited his love
of piano from his mother and was proficient by the age of six, but had a series
of mundane manual jobs before embarking on his illustrious music career. His
first performances were duets with his mother but, encouraged by bandleader Reg
DuValle, he became a proficient jazz pianist playing regularly for dances.
Cornettist Bix Beiderbecke was another big influence as Carmichael revealed his
extraordinary talent as a composer, experiencing his first breakthrough when
Beiderbecke recorded Riverboat Shuffle...
Star DustHoagy Carmichael
Hoagy Carmichael Plays, Sings and Whistles His Own Compositions
LazybonesHoagy Carmichael
Hoagy Carmichael's Havin' a Party
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Ole Buttermilk SkyHoagy Carmichael
The Stardust Road
2:18
Heart And SoulHoagy Carmichael, Larry Clinton and Larry Clinton Orchestra
Ballads for Dancing, in a Romantic Mood
3:09
Hong Kong BluesHoagy Carmichael
The Stardust Road
2:34
StardustHoagy Carmichael
The Stardust Road
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