American Songbook Blogs

Hoagy Carmichael was a tremendous songwriter, composer, an accomplished actor and an iconic, American Musical treasure! Although Hoagy wrote many of his most famous songs over seventy years ago, and yet the interest in his music is greater than ever. Music was his consuming interest, and he considered himself a guy who was a “craftsman”; a tunesmith, who loved working to find the melody that he felt fit one of the many song ideas that were forever buzzing around in his head. Some of Hoagy’s numerous hits include “Georgia On My Mind,” “Rockin’ Chair,” “Lazy River.” and “Stardust.” He was often in demand as much as an actor as he was as a songwriter. He was even parodied in a FLINTSTONES cartoon episode! Check out the wonderful website Hoagy.com for more info and inspiration! Happy Birthday Hoagy!