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"Stardust"
Nat 'King' Cole

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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.

Nat 'King' Cole Song facts

Composer  
Hoagy Carmichael & Mitchell Parish

Genre  
Easy

Album  
The Ultimate Collection

Year of Release  
1957

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4%
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3%
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7%
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5%

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