How Louis Armstrong Became The First Black Pop Star

2710.843 - 2733.574 Ricky Riccardi

But if you ask me to name one, it's going to be Stardust, recorded by Armstrong and his orchestra, November 4th, 1931. And Stardust might be the most recorded standard of the 20th century. And I just ask you out there, listen to Bing Crosby's version, listen to Nat King Cole, listen to anybody. And you'll hear Hoagy Carmichael's beautiful melody and Mitchell Parrish's poetic lyrics.