Howard Hoagland "Hoagy" Carmichael (November 22, 1899 – December 27, 1981) was an American composer, pianist, singer, actor, and bandleader. He is best known for composing the music for "Stardust", "Georgia On My Mind", "The Nearness of You", and "Heart and Soul", four of the most-recorded American songs of all time.
Alec Wilder, in his study of the American popular song, concluded that Hoagy Carmichael was the "most talented, inventive, sophisti...
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Date of birth:
- Nov 22, 1899
Date of death:
- Dec 27, 1981 (age 82 years)
Place of birth:
Place Musical Career Began:
Also known as:
- Hoagland Howard Carmichael,
- Howard Hoagland Carmichael,
- Hoagy Charmichael,
- hoagy_carmichael,
- Hoagy Carmichael,
- Carmichael, Hoagy
