Willie Nelson / Stardust

Willie performing his classic "stardust"

[@joehartman87]

This is it as far as I'm concerned. Willy and Bradford Marsalis shredding it and everyone in the band is just amazing. This kind of convergence only happens once in a while. We're so lucky to have it happen here.

[@cathyleejohnson]

Joe Hartman, EXACTLY! You get it, too! Can you imagine being in that band?!?

[@Cantbuyathrill]

Wynton does have a way of caressing a love song.

[@worsley1000]

@@Cantbuyathrill Uhhhh.. THAT is Branford, NOT Wynton

[@augustusbetucius2931]

Gotta' love Willie, even if you don't like country music or country performers. The world is a better place for his being here.

[@Hearsticles]

Willie Nelson kills on these old standards because he has such a lovely and fine light touch. There's a delicacy to his playing, his voice, everything about him that just enhances these songs so well. A great version from one of my favorite albums of all time.

[@brucewayne3602]

Stardust is tied for #1with several others ... Thanks Willie !!!

[@knuckle47]

This album stayed n top for 6 years!

[@brucewayne3602]

@@knuckle47 absolutely incredible ... modified/killed his "outlaw image" ... simply added to his brilliant repertoire ... still wish for a few more songs on that album !!!

[@reginaweiner3817]

Willie has written his share of romantic killers. He's not just a singer. He treats the work of other composers with the same respect as his own.

[@65Frankie]

When Willie Nelson covers such a beautiful song, he makes it his song! The man is fantastic, and will remain the best in his way of interpreting everlasting music.

[@johnburnett3432]

Legend has it, Willie's plane landed late in L.A. and he didn't get a chance to rehearse with Branford Marsalis and the band prior to this performance. But check out that smile at the end. Willie knows how great that band is and how excellent that performance was. Or maybe it's just the reefer ...

[@willienelson4964]

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[@augustusbetucius2931]

It's not just the pot. Willie is a decent, down to earth guy. He respects people, and can appreciate when someone can support him like that, helping him to sound his best. Willie is reportedly *not* an easy guy to follow, musically, when playing with him. As some musicians have said, he has "jazz phrasing" and is so fluid around the beat, that you have to flow with him to find your place in the music.

[@ld0yle]

One of THE best songs ever written. Thank you, Hoagy Carmichael.

[@fullmoon7192]

*@ Larry Doyle* ```````````````````````` *Thumb UP* for rightful crediting Hoagie Carmichael as composer of this timeless jazz standard and, *Thumb DOWN* for misspelling Mr. Carmichael's first name. It's *HOAGIE*. Got it ???

[@nohumbug8636]

FULL MOON "Stardust" composed in 1927 by Hoagie Carmichael with lyrics added in 1929 by Mitchell Parish. Thumbs down for omitting Mitchell Parish. Got it?

[@TheVeek192]

Thumbs down to you for your bitterness. Got it?

[@rneedham667]

So True!!

[@GoonerBob42]

@@fullmoon7192 Nope, it's 'THUMB DOWN' for you, and if you want to argue about it, argue with these people and tell 'em they're wrong! Hoagy Carmichael From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Hoagy Carmichael - 1947.jpg Carmichael in 1947 Background information Birth name Hoagland Howard Carmichael[1] Born November 22, 1899 Bloomington, Indiana, United States Died December 27, 1981 (aged 82) Rancho Mirage, California, United States Genres Musical films, popular songs Occupation(s) Songwriter, musician, actor, attorney Instruments Piano, vocals Years active 1918-1981 Associated acts Sidney Arodin, Louis Armstrong, Fred Astaire, Bix Beiderbecke, Ray Charles, Bing Crosby, Jimmy Dorsey, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Helen Forrest, Harry James, Spike Jones, Frank Loesser, Johnny Mercer, Glenn Miller, Dinah Shore, Jack Teagarden, Paul Whiteman Website Hoagy Carmichael Hoagland Howard "Hoagy" Carmichael (November 22, 1899 - December 27, 1981) was an American singer, songwriter, and actor. American composer and author Alec Wilder described Carmichael as the "most talented, inventive, sophisticated and jazz-oriented of all the great craftsmen" of pop songs in the first half of the twentieth century.[2] Carmichael was one of the most successful Tin Pan Alley songwriters of the 1930s, and was among the first singer-songwriters in the age of mass media to utilize new communication technologies, such as television and the use of electronic microphones and sound recordings. Carmichael composed several hundred songs, including fifty that achieved hit record status. He is best known for composing the music for "Stardust", "Georgia on My Mind" (lyrics by Stuart Gorrell), "The Nearness of You", and "Heart and Soul" (in collaboration with lyricist Frank Loesser), four of the most-recorded American songs of all time.[3] He also collaborated with lyricist Johnny Mercer on "Lazybones" and "Skylark." Carmichael's "Ole Buttermilk Sky" was an Academy Award nominee in 1946 (from Canyon Passage, in which he co-starred as a musician riding a mule); "In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening," with lyrics by Mercer, won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1951. Carmichael also appeared as a character actor and musical performer in 14 motion pictures, hosted three musical-variety radio programs, performed on television, and wrote two autobiographies.

[@katie3402]

my mom's favorite....wishing her peace among the stars

[@willienelson4964]

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[@vitorhaase7821]

Sometimes I wonder, how I spend The lonely night dreaming of a song The melody haunts my reverie And I am once again with you When our love was new And each kiss an inspiration But, but that was long ago Now my consolation is in the stardust of a song Beside the garden wall When stars are bright, you are in my arms The nightingale, tells his fairytale Of paradise, where roses grew Though I dream in vain In my heart it will remain My stardust melody The memory of love's refrain Though I dream in vain In my heart it will remain My stardust melody The memory of love's refrain

[@flybob63]

This is what makes Willie one of the greatest artists of any genre; the ability to play and sing so many styles of music and make each one a masterpiece.

[@alysonmoore1500]

My husband sang this at his Mums funeral. Broke my heart , still cry now when I hear this 😢 💔. Such a beautiful moving song.

[@suzyalabama1409]

You were very fortunate to have such loving parents ❤

[@brucewayne3602]

Blessings to your family

[@mikecallahan8234]

It is........

[@gladyswilliams7597]

Willie THE MASTER ..never to pass this way again. Could be the greatest of all times.

[@willienelson4964]

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[@nicholaskearney678]

Effortlessly Willie now leaves, lyrics like memories in each song, through his gracious life. Aroha Willie, from dreamers in NewZealand, stardust.

[@longarinij]

This performance is a masterpiece. As to the people with negative comments below, with all due respect, you just don't get it.

[@bjradrian239]

agree damn right

[@fullmoon7192]

*@ John Longarini* ````````````````````````````` Well..., perhaps you just don't get it that "dumb ass" *"willietribute2000"* didn't bother to check out the facts and attributed this classic jazz standard to Willie Nelson. With all due respect, the man who should be credited for this timeless composition is Hoagie Carmichael, while Willie Nelson is just one of hundreds famous people who covered this song (Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Nat's daughter Natalie Cole etc... just to name a few). I'm not Willie Nelson hater. I've read all his books, listen to all his timeless songs and admire the man but, the "Stardust" is just his cover not a composition as *"willietribute2000"* implied in his footnote to the video. In short: Do your homework before you write something so dumb Mr./Ms. *willietribute2000*, will ya (?)

[@andyskiles9542]

@full moon

[@claytonbrannon8149]

They will never get it. The entire album that this song appears on is a tribute to a timeless period. A favorite of mine is Blue Skies. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXi9daquo896Z8k

[@KRAZEEIZATION]

The negative folks are stuck in the wonderful world of the auto tune crap rap over a trap beat. I love Willie’s version but it’s an amazing song to begin with and I reckon the best song ever written.

[@teleuser]

The people in the audience got a treat of a lifetime that night.

[@sittig904]

One of the true great vocalists of the twentieth century.

[@willienelson4964]

thank you so much for the unwavering love and support. indeed you are a true fan. you can write me on [e-mail]

[@carlitobanquirigo4313]

Willie brings a new treatment to this classic song by hoagy carmichael simple yet refreshing love you willie for bringinging us and letting us hear again these wonderful classics

[@ronaldevans6933]

This is the greatest version of Stardust I have ever heard it was my Grandmother's favorite song. She died in 1944 before I was born. It has always been one of my favorites, along with Willie one of the greatest artists of all music of all time. pure genius for all the music he has written.

[@capitalrl9632]

Ronald Evans also my grandmother's favorite song, and luckily for us, it's such an amazing song, that it will live on forever.

[@nipper44]

Ronald Evans Nat king coles version is pretty good as well 👍👍👍

[@brucewayne3602]

absolutely true !!!

[@michaelpoley6399]

Among the things I found sorting through my parents' effects was the 8-track of this album. I remember listening to it in the front passenger seat with Dad as he drove the RV across the countryside. Even as a little kid I knew this song was something special. I'm grateful for the memory.

[@kathyscrapper]

On our birthday today, happy birthday to you Willie and me and to one of the best albums ever.❤

[@markgrandconroyshawcross5408]

Willie’s voice pierces my heart every time. Stunning 🕊️

[@pobrepaco]

A great rendition of this great song---Willie puts so much passion in his songs!!!

[@peterjones4621]

Willie so fantastic and who doesn't absolutely love that saxophone!!

[@tuxguys]

Wow... How did I ever miss this... I must have still been using boilermakers for nightcaps the night this was on... How cool to have Willie and Branford trading phrases... I love how Willie declaims the lyrics like Judy Garland did, and the way Derek Jacobi does Shakespeare: As if it's occurring to them right on the spot.

[@willienelson4964]

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[@ernietempest6740]

What a voice brilliant in every way love it .😀

[@burnedoutgolfer]

Absolutely timeless thank you Hoagy and Willie! Was great to see even Willy just trying to get through the tune but it added a sense of beauty and feeling.

[@Morongobill]

Great moment at the end with Willie and Bradford shaking hands, they both knew that they had just been a part of something great. Awe inspiring.

[@annalyman2616]

This performance is pure heaven. I have a 4-yr Bachelor of Music in Jazz Voice (pro vocalist and teacher), and I DO know. He totally "gets" this song! Best rendition ever! Willie improvises everything all the time, which is the spirit of Jazz. Enchanting!

[@pattychristensen5822]

The most beautiful song ever sung, only by Willie Nelson. Grab your lover, and dim the lights, and dance...............

[@brucewayne3602]

endlessly eternal !!!

[@davidsmith172]

When our love was new , and each kiss an inspiration,,,be still my heart

[@maritamanyari251]

Espectacular! Grande Willie Nelson!

[@debbievargo9672]

I grew up watching my Mom listen to Willie. And she always loved this song. I am getting married next year and when my husband and I are walking away this song will be in the background

[@augustusbetucius2931]

You watched your mom listening to Willie? What an odd mix of sensory activity. When my parents listened to music, I listened along with them.

[@alneal100]

That sax playing is just incredible.

[@smerchly]

The sax put a nice touch to the song and as you could see Willie thought it was great . I have that vinyl album in good shape and love his album "Spirit" as well .

[@gymshoe8862]

Agreed! Willy began his solo and the sax man chimed in with the most beautiful fill--Willie hadn't rehearsed so he was hearing it for the first time. At the end he reached over for a handshake in appreciation.

[@tomootomoo4871]

Willy’s interpretation for this song is super ! I can clearly see the different world of stardust over the sky!

[@willienelson4964]

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[@williamhosea3579]

Most Amazing turn of events : Jay is gone and WN is still touring to sell out crowds in his 80s ! Bloody Amazing . WN should be recognized by the Obama Admin as a national treasure, and given a special medal for service to his country . America is inspired by his music .He saved a train with one song (City of New Orleans), not to mention Farm Aid for so many yrs, and he invented OUTLAW music that didn't "fit Nashville". Best of all, he is a Texan born and raised not a transplant !

[@RobertSilvestri86]

Thanks to Hoagy Carmichael and the one and only, Willie Nelson for this beautiful, tender rendition.

[@potatogoat]

This song is amazing, but it brings back memories that bruise the soul...

[@StevenTorrey]

Somebody asked the question about two years ago, who is better--WIllie Nelson or Nat 'King' Cole? Sorry--but Nat 'King" Cole wins hands down. He caresses each word he sings and that slows the tempo to its proper pace. But Willie does come in a close second.

[@shells500tutubo]

I try my best not to compare singers in different genres. That said, Nat King Cole sounds like velvet butter.

[@frankbarzaga3090]

I think the time constraints on a TV show caused him to speed up the tempo. A shame really, because Willie's is one of the greatest vocalists of our time.

[@dezzee100]

Would not even compare them

[@martaramos5614]

Only once in a lifetime we have the privilege of Willie.

[@1969atam]

This is one of the best songs ever written. I often play the LP version over and over and I never get sick of it. Willie did a great job when he recorded that song back in '77 for the Stardust LP.

[@PaulGreen11]

"When our love was new and each kiss an inspiration."

[@pinseychristensen1490]

The BEST of the best! Willie.....you've always had my heart, and especially singing this song!

[@billheaney568]

Pinsey, I'm a fan of Willie, and I love that song, but I don't like his version. He tried to make it 'his' song, but that's like singing the National Anthem, sing it the way it was meant to be sung.

[@mariahelenadiasbranco4504]

The Best !!!

[@xine9997]

A really Willie Nelson bluesy interpretation. Great stuff

[@elizalove47]

*Wonderful!! Willie Nelson!! ♡😊💦🌹 ♪♫ • 🇨🇷*

[@irisroberts2174]

Breathtakingly Beautiful version ♥♥♥♥♥♥

[@xenathunder]

I grew up with Willie playing on my dad's 8 track lol. One of my favorites. Takes me back. Artists wished they had talent like him. He has more talent in his fingertip than most artists today have in their whole being.

[@plgplgplg]

Those pros look like they loved playing that tune with Willie up front and showed him the same respect he showed the sax man. An absolutely pure live performance of a classic.

[@MeltonCulpepper]

That tenor sax player is really, really good.

[@plgplgplg]

@@MeltonCulpepper Dude if that’s actually your name… coolest name ever.

[@waltshort]

That man's a national treasure.

[@ibrahimmoss]

Really beautiful. Beautiful. Great seeing Kenny Kirkland on piano. An extraordinary musician whose life ended too soon.

[@njnadel]

Thank you

[@fullmoon7192]

Thank you for recognizing and acknowledging *Mr. Kenny Kirkland.* He most certainly was a gem among many other musical gems.

[@venitabanerjee]

Hoagy Carmichael's ....Stardust ,..has the honor of being the '' song of the Century ''...the most covered song ...Willie's version is superb .!!!!

[@helenaville5939]

But sadly incomplete He omitted the first and most beautiful verse.

[@Herve1955]

total harmony. How to do better? Willie Nelson absolutely superb

[@lunasol8552]

Love this old song very much. Never knew you did a version of it Willy, until I found it on the KZbin. Love you and love to hear you singing this great classic! Take care and God bless. 1 🌎

[@willienelson4964]

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[@wyndhleodumegwu253]

This song, maybe because of its natural, lyrical and melodic beauty, has been well sung by all who have attempted it. Herein, Willie Nelson does it in a Nelsonian fashion. Hence, a comparison attempt must be avoided, don't you think?

[@helenaville5939]

Willie made a serious error of judgment when he decided to omit the first verse of Stardust. You can't earn the honour of having performed the definitive version by singing an incomplete version. The first verse is also the most lyrical of all the verses so fans of the song do miss it. Such a pity because had he sung the entire song his version would have certainly become my favourite version.. and possibly many other people's too.

[@Mrm_Mario]

Great job by Willie, but my favorite version is Nat King Cole’s , Check out Mary Lou by the Creative Force, amazing

[@beckygray2663]

I love to hear Nat sing this beautiful song

[@Mrm_Mario]

@@beckygray2663 check out Mary Lou by the Creative Force, amazing

[@willienelson4964]

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[@MaraFisk]

Willie Nelson phrases a song like no one else! A master!!

[@elizalove47]

*Sublime!!Willie Nelson!!☆😃💦 ♡ 🌹 ♪♫ • 🇨🇷* *19.03.2020*

[@willienelson4964]

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[@thecountdown4402]

he is just BADASS"!!!! a legend 🙏 don't know what else to say

[@euanandy]

the roughness is the beauty of this song class.

[@yahuchanonyakov]

You can tell by the way that Willie shook the sax player's hand, that he was quite impressed with the man's playing...

[@PaulGreen11]

First Saturday in July, Willie Nelson Day.

[@carlitobanquirigo4313]

Agree with you there john. Though not wanting to say against anybody, just dont understand how can somebody not like this song. One of the best written song ever sang by the best country singer of all times in a version all his own this is a wonderful and classic version worth listening over and over again

[@clairemorrisdobie9977]

Oh Willie, your phrasing knocks me out.

[@michaelplait2053]

love the way ol' Willie interprets a tune -- especially this one - great share - thanx

[@willienelson4964]

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[@_DirkPitt_]

What can I say that hasn't been said? Willie Nelson like a good old wine makes Stardust a magical piece of music!

[@eileenolivo7615]

Absolutely my favorite rendition so beautiful and the band just pulls it all together absolutely the best I listen to this all the time

[@jmshaw357]

Helluva saxophonist--seemed to surprise Willie, but he obviously dug it. Great moment!

[@TheFruitloop186]

A true American icon, treasured by millions and millions.

[@tedgarren4942]

Masterpiece

[@willienelson4964]

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[@bjradrian239]

I dream of this song's lyrics...only Willie can speak these sweet lyrics.

[@RDYS]

Beautiful ! I'll dry the tears from my eyes now ....

[@willienelson4964]

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[@bullitt7544]

You are completely missing the point of Utube/Media its the message that matters. CAN'T YOU HEAR THE MUSIC. DANG this hits so hard the blind, mute, can HEAR WHAT MATTERS HERE. THE SOUND... GOD BLESS WILLIE NELSON AND the poster of this video, lacking NOTHING. YOU PUT IT UP TO HEAR. I GET IT. AND I HAVE TO SAY, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. There is NO other song, that has this level of Professionalism. 1,800 + performers later, it still say's, "IN MY HEART IT WILL REMAIN, MY STARDUST MELODY, THE MEMORY OF LOVES REFRAIN. Nothing is GREATER THAN LOVE.... Thank You

[@matthewsteele6666]

Saw him and his band live 1980 at the Melbourne show grounds doing all these beautiful standards from yesteryear...perfectly executed

[@NewWaveFilms]

Strange combo, love it

[@amycrunch3812]

Best. Thanks, Willie!

[@margaretmolloy257]

Just got this very amazing song 🎵 it's really just special love ❤ it ❤

[@kathleenbarrow3373]

For my Papa 🌙☀⭐🌟🌠

[@aliciagamboa2385]

Escuchar Stardust por este gran cantante es un sueño. Muchas gracias.

[@willienelson4964]

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[@dennisrickman8872]

Willie does that number well and he's always been one of my faves

[@Dooguk]

Any guitarists know what the chord is he plays at 1:09? Even the resident guitarist smiles. :)

[@kayepointer1536]

that nigga ain't playin no guitar....he got acoustic where's his amplification?

[@JustCallMeLoathesome]

@@kayepointer1536 That gentleman is absolutely playing that guitar. And he has been playing that same guitar since the 1970s at least.

[@1122redbird]

Willie for President! Talent like Willie's is just a freak occurrence of nature.

[@July-Cleaver]

He is talented for sure, but after reading his autobiography, you realize he worked his butt off and hustled for years before really hitting the big time.

[@9UaYXxB]

Leno blows it at the outset in this performance. This is not written by (Willie Nelson) 'his classic'... The song has a very long history. It's a jazz standard, "Stardust" is a 1927 song composed by Hoagy Carmichael, with lyrics later added by Mitchell Parish". (source: Wikipedia). I like Nelson's performance here, but the audio on it is just swimming all over the place.

[@ranger1496]

Willy is now 90 , still at it. Don’t foget he wrote Crazy🤠as a kid wood sing while a paperboy. He will keep it up till that roll him up n smoke him👌

[@Mezmerize-gw1jl]

What a beautiful song❤️

[@thrummer1953]

Glad you like it dear. It's kind of bittersweet, isn't it?

[@murph3001]

Great vocalist great writer great player. He defies any genre . Country jazz blues popular

[@cacciato69]

marvelous interpretation ... i learned this song from radio about 1948 i was 8 ... it has remained one of my favorites ever since.

[@MusicDude86]

Willie has to be the coolest dude walking the face of the Earth.

[@brucewayne3602]

perhaps inter-galactic ???

[@willienelson4964]

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[@LouisaCardet]

Willie Nelson Native American TREASURE. Much Respect, and . MUCH LOVE❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Dobie_Gillis]

God bless you Willie. You make my eyeballs sweat.

[@willienelson4964]

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[@StevenTorrey]

I wish people who post these videos put the dates of the performance! Apparently the performance was in 1993 or 1994--but it would be nice if the poster did the research and put it in the notes.

[@willietribute2000]

Sorry, Steve.. it was on a old vhs tape and I couldn't remember the yr..

[@tomfordi3752]

With a little research I was able to determine the broadcast date as June 25, 1993

[@tomfordi3752]

With a little research I was able to determine the broadcast date as June 25, 1993

[@StevenTorrey]

All is forgiven...

[@alandlearned8192]

I know none of you recall this particular version but the one that introduced to me this beautiful and haunting song was Ringo Starr from his first post-Beatles album Sentimental Journey. I still have an attachment to that cover.

[@ticktock01]

The very best version of this beautiful song is done by Willie Nelson.

[@brianabrom6115]

Willie Nelson, a soulful singer.

[@willienelson4964]

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[@shellipayne-patterson2162]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@sharenisme1]

Wow So Beautiful.

[@CoolBreezeAnthony]

A living legend.

[@fredfoos9891]

l can't get enough of Willie going on 50 years listening to his music

[@hydrogen2520]

Stardust was a saying. You had me in Buffalo.

[@lucyszabo6745]

Oh God! that voice!! *shudders. They'll never be another like Willie.

[@willienelson4964]

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[@xenathunder]

Love love love Willie. Parents taught me, great music is great music.

[@jmrodas9]

A beautiful song composed by the great Hoagy Carmichael and I like very much how Willie Nelson sings it. It is one of those timeless songs that are always good to hear and enjoy.

[@gwales]

If ever an artist improves with age, it's Willie.

[@lizascoot5629]

First dance as husband and wife at my wedding 💗

[@plgplgplg]

One of the best live vids out there...maybe that's why I keep coming back.....could just be the song...or Willie, who really knows?

[@willienelson4964]

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