Most Famous Works:
* "Stardust" (1927) - One of the most recorded songs in history, with a simple melody and evocative lyrics.
* "Georgia on My Mind" (1930) - Adopted as the official state song of Georgia in 1979.
* "The Nearness of You" (1938) - A classic ballad often covered by jazz and pop singers.
* "Hong Kong Blues" (1936) - A melancholic song reflecting on the experience of leaving a loved one.
* "Lazy River" (1931) - A swing standard with a playful melody and lyrics about a relaxing river.
* "Heart and Soul" (1938) - A piano standard with a simple, memorable melody.
* "Skylark" (1942) - Another popular ballad with a soaring melody.
Other Notable Works:
* "Two Sleepy People"
* "Little Old Lady"
* "Baltimore Oriole"
* "Riverboat Shuffle"
* "Soliloquy"
* "My Resistance Is Low"
* "In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening"
* "Ain't Misbehavin'" (co-written with Fats Waller)
* "The Old Country Church" (co-written with Frank Loesser)
Beyond Songwriting:
* Composed music for films: "To Have and Have Not" (1944), "The Shocking Miss Pilgrim" (1947)
* Acted in films: "The Best Years of Our Lives" (1946), "The Big Sleep" (1946)
* Recorded albums: "Hoagy Carmichael Sings" (1957), "The Hoagy Carmichael Songbook" (1961)
Hoagy Carmichael's music has a timeless quality and continues to be enjoyed by generations of listeners. He was a true innovator in American popular music, blending jazz, blues, and pop elements into a unique and enduring style.