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June 3, 1939
The Omaha Guide
Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska
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Biographical profile of Hoagy Carmichael, from aspiring lawyer to renowned Hollywood songwriter, highlighting hits like 'Stardust' and 'Lazybones', his early life in Indiana, and career transitions.
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PERSONALITIES IN MUSIC
HOAGY CARMICHAEL, A. S. C. A. P.
Today Carmichael is one of Hollywood's creators of song with dozens of the nation's favorites to his credit. "Lazybones," Rockin' Chair." "Georgia On My Mind," One Morning In May." "Little Old Lady" . . . these are a few of the songs that have spread his fame as a composer, and effectually buried all recollections of his having ever been an aspiring young attorney.
Carmichael learned to play piano by ear from his mother, whose rag time playing was the delight of the Bloomington, Indiana, neighborhood where he was born He played his way through law school in Indiana University with a three-piece orchestra, and by way of diversion composed "Riverboat Shuffle." in the Negro spiritual idiom A group of professional musicians. the Wolverines. liked the number, learned from Hoagy and recorded it A New York publisher heard the record and printed the music. It was Hoagy's first published work. Then Paul Whiteman picked up his "Washboard Blues." but even that distinction did not impress Hoagy with his aptness in music.
His mind was on the law.
He entered a New York bank as a step towards a legal career, declining an offer from a New York publishing house; then went to Florida to hang out his shingle. Clients failed to materialize. He returned to Indiana, wavered for a year between law and music. then joined Jean Goldkette's orchestra. A few months later he organized his own orchestra, in Indianapolis: then with the completed manuscripts of "Stardust" and "Lazy bones" set out for Hollywood. His reception was disheartening. He returned to New York, entered a music publishing house as arranger. and after two years. resurrected the almost forgotten "Stardust."
It was an overnight sensation.
The young lawyer-composer vaulted into the spotlight. He was besieged with offers. "Lazybones" followed "Stardust." Hollywood called. He has been in the film capital for three years. interrupting his work in pictures occasionally to write a song or two for musical shows, for example, "Little Old Lady." which was the hit of Beatrice Lillie's Broadway vehicle. "The Show Is On."
Hoagy is of medium stature. slim, athletic. a crack tennis player. Happily married, he enjoys his Hollywood home: is a culinary expert, and confesses he'd rather concoct an appetizing new dish than turn out a new song hit. .
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HOAGY CARMICHAEL, A. S. C. A. P.
Today Carmichael is one of Hollywood's creators of song with dozens of the nation's favorites to his credit. "Lazybones," Rockin' Chair." "Georgia On My Mind," One Morning In May." "Little Old Lady" . . . these are a few of the songs that have spread his fame as a composer, and effectually buried all recollections of his having ever been an aspiring young attorney.
Carmichael learned to play piano by ear from his mother, whose rag time playing was the delight of the Bloomington, Indiana, neighborhood where he was born He played his way through law school in Indiana University with a three-piece orchestra, and by way of diversion composed "Riverboat Shuffle." in the Negro spiritual idiom A group of professional musicians. the Wolverines. liked the number, learned from Hoagy and recorded it A New York publisher heard the record and printed the music. It was Hoagy's first published work. Then Paul Whiteman picked up his "Washboard Blues." but even that distinction did not impress Hoagy with his aptness in music.
His mind was on the law.
He entered a New York bank as a step towards a legal career, declining an offer from a New York publishing house; then went to Florida to hang out his shingle. Clients failed to materialize. He returned to Indiana, wavered for a year between law and music. then joined Jean Goldkette's orchestra. A few months later he organized his own orchestra, in Indianapolis: then with the completed manuscripts of "Stardust" and "Lazy bones" set out for Hollywood. His reception was disheartening. He returned to New York, entered a music publishing house as arranger. and after two years. resurrected the almost forgotten "Stardust."
It was an overnight sensation.
The young lawyer-composer vaulted into the spotlight. He was besieged with offers. "Lazybones" followed "Stardust." Hollywood called. He has been in the film capital for three years. interrupting his work in pictures occasionally to write a song or two for musical shows, for example, "Little Old Lady." which was the hit of Beatrice Lillie's Broadway vehicle. "The Show Is On."
Hoagy is of medium stature. slim, athletic. a crack tennis player. Happily married, he enjoys his Hollywood home: is a culinary expert, and confesses he'd rather concoct an appetizing new dish than turn out a new song hit. .
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Hoagy Carmichael
Song Composer
Stardust
Lazybones
Hollywood
Indiana
Lawyer To Musician
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Personalities In Music Hoagy Carmichael, A. S. C. A. P.
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Today Carmichael Is One Of Hollywood's Creators Of Song With Dozens Of The Nation's Favorites To His Credit.
It Was An Overnight Sensation.
The Young Lawyer Composer Vaulted Into The Spotlight.