“Stardust,” composed by Hoagy Carmichael in 1927 with lyrics by Mitchell Parish in 1929, is one of the most recorded songs ever, with over 1,500 versions. From Nat King Cole to Willie Nelson, generations of artists have carried it forward. Here, Jason Paul brings his own living interpretation of this timeless classic. Subscribe: @iamjasonpaul More music: jasonpaul.net
Jason Paul performs “Stardust,” composed by Hoagy Carmichael in 1927 with lyrics added by Mitchell Parish in 1929. This version is part of Jason’s ongoing solo project dedicated to interpreting public domain standards from the early 20th century – not through reinvention, but through grounded, present-day performance. First recorded as an instrumental by Carmichael, “Stardust” later became one of the most recorded songs of the 20th century, performed by artists like Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Willie Nelson. Jason’s take keeps the original harmonic language intact while presenting the vocal line with clarity and restraint – aiming to reintroduce the song to modern listeners outside of jazz or nostalgic revival scenes. This release is included in Jason Paul’s 2025 EP Come Explore With Me, a set of American standards including “Tea for Two,” “Love Me or Leave Me,” “My Heart Stood Still,” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.” Each recording is a contribution to a larger effort to bring renewed attention to public domain classics, rooted in the belief that these songs still speak to listeners when performed with care and focus. Song: Stardust Music by: Hoagy Carmichael (1927) Lyrics by: Mitchell Parish (1929) Performance: Jason Paul Released under: Public Domain repertoire Project: Come Explore With Me – American standards performed by Jason Paul – More from Jason Paul: Website: https://jasonpaul.net Stream the album: [insert links] Subscribe for more: [YouTube Channel link] Instagram: [insert handle] – Keywords: Stardust Jason Paul Hoagy Carmichael Stardust 1929 Mitchell Parish Stardust lyrics American Songbook Stardust Great American Standards Vintage vocal performance Public domain music recording Come Explore With Me album Jazz standard vocal Stardust cover version Modern Stardust interpretation
A personal take on the timeless song “Stardust” – written by Hoagy Carmichael (music) and Mitchell Parish (lyrics), performed by Jason Paul. This lyric video was filmed by my two daughters (ages 10 and 7) during a walk on the beach. It’s part of *Come Explore With Me*, a collection of American songs embodied with my own sensibility. Listen to the full album: https://show.co/Aw5ZiyR Learn more about the project: http://jasonpaul.net #Stardust #LyricVideo #JasonPaul #ComeExploreWithMe #HoagyCarmichael #GreatAmericanSongbook #TimelessMusic
Jason Paul performs Stardust, written in 1929 by Hoagy Carmichael with lyrics by Mitchell Parish – one of the most recorded and beloved American standards of all time. Stream the full version: https://show.co/Aw5ZiyR More timeless classics: http://jasonpaul.net Jason Paul is a singer and explorer of the Great American Songbook, reviving public domain classics in an unschooled, folk-inspired voice. #Stardust #JasonPaul #HoagyCarmichael #JazzStandard #AmericanSongbook #MitchellParish #PublicDomainMusic #GuitarCover (or #UkuleleCover / #PianoCover depending on instrument) #VintageMusic #1930sMusic #SoloPerformer