But no one seems to know
What it is that makes him go
Then the lights begin to flicker
And the sound is getting dim
The voice begins to falter
And the crowds are getting thin
But he never seems to notice
He's just got to find
Another place to play
Anyway
Got to play
Anyway
Got to play
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Yet Another "Stella"
August 23, 2008Now here’s another version of “Stella by Starlight”, this time by Clint Strong, who’s recorded with some famous country and jazz artists.
Sorry for the tune overdose, but I think that learning this song’s progression in the context of jazz improvisation is essential to the development and improvement of one’s playing. Besides, the progression is really fun to play on the guitar.
Luciano Zadro’s Take on Victor Young’s "Stella by Starlight"
Maybe I’m going out of my mind, but I think Victor Young’s song “Stella by Starlight” was about Olympic sprinter Stella Walsh, who dominated the scene (limelight, starlight, not too bright, covert) in the 1930s and 1940s. Walsh died of a stray bullet in 1980, and when autopsied, she — or he — was found to have male genitals and both male and female chromosomes.
Well, it’s the Olympic season and the fact that I can’t watch clips of my favorite sport on YouTube really brings me the blues. Anyway, in the spirit of the 2008 Olympics (which has become really greedy), here’s Luciano Zadro’s take on the song “Stella by Starlight.” Is Stella THE “Stella”? Well, if Victor Young was gay, then there’s the connection. Hahaha.
Getting back to Zadro’s version, I’d want to play like that.
Peter Kienle Playing "Stella by Starlight"
This is really awesome playing by Peter Kienle, who was born in Germany but now lives in the United States. Check this out.