Hoagy Carmichael Plays, Sings and Whistles His Own Compositions

by Hoagy Carmichael

Hoagy Carmichael Plays, Sings and Whistles His Own Compositions cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: July 1942
  • Label: Decca
  • Country: United States
  • Community rating: 3.27/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The legendary songwriter steps out from behind the pen to deliver highly personal, idiosyncratic renditions of his own massively successful standards. His famously unpolished, conversational vocal style and casual whistling emphasize the innate charm and rustic roots embedded within his sophisticated compositions. The record offers an intimate, definitive look at an architect of American popular music interpreting his own legacy.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic

Tracklist

  1. Hong Kong Blues
  2. Star Dust
  3. The Old Music Master
  4. Judy
  5. Don't Forget To Say "No", Baby
  6. Old Man Harlem

Credits

  • Hoagy Carmichael - primary artist, vocals, written-by, piano, whistling, piano, piano, celesta [celeste]
  • Mitchell Parish - written-by
  • Johnny Mercer - written-by
  • Sammy Lerner - written-by
  • Cee Pee Johnson - written-by
  • Lou Victor - written-by
  • Rudy Vallee - written-by

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