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SONG HOME IN-DEPTH COVER VERSIONS YOUR VIEWS 65 | Top 100 "Stardust" Nat 'King' Cole Carmichael wrote the music for this beautiful ballad shortly after giving up his law career. Although Cole didn't have the biggest hit with it, his is perhaps the most fondly remembered version and was Carmichael's favourite. Song facts Composer Hoagy Carmichael & Mitchell Parish Genre Easy Album The Ultimate Collection Year of Release 1957 In cover versions Listen to Ringo's cover, hear some more and vote for your favourite. Ringo Starr MORE COVER VERSIONS Nat 67% Ringo Starr 4% Stephane Grappelli 4% Billy Ward and His Dominoes 8% George Benson 3% Hoagy Carmichael 8% Frank Sinatra 6% VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE... The greatest, most romantic song Terry Wogan Terry Wogan on Stardust READ MORE COMMENTS... Make a comment Your Name and Town/City: Your Message: Songwriting tips This song is the work of a talented duo. Find out more about working in a team in our Working With Others guide. Test your knowledge Have a go at the "Stardust" quiz! 64Something 66Strawberry Fields Forever Newsletter sign-up Sign up for updates on new songs, documentaries and live events Like this song? Try these... Cry Me A River Julie London DON'T MISS Doves Special guests on Dermot's show this week What's on Radio 2 Documentaries Find out more about current and forthcoming documentaries on Radio 2.

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