I'm 75, and this is the best version of STARDUST l've ever heard !!! 😂 l'm glad the younger generation can keep the "oldies" alive. It's absolutely beautiful. ❤
It's so depressing that all these old people have to express how old they are. I guess this is Lawrence Welk. I hated that stuff when I was ten and now I'm, well, you know.
In 1950, a poll of songwriters voted "Stardust" as the #1 song of the first half of the twentieth century. Certainly an arbitrary choice, with apologies to Louis Armstrong, George Gershwin, Harold Arlen and many others... BUT.... when you hear this cover by Allison and Josh, you understand what they were thinking back in 1950.
My wife and I are both Boomers born in the mid ‘50’s, and this became ‘our wedding song’ 42 years ago. It was my parents song as well, married in ‘43. Music and songs have changed throughout time and there have been a lot of great love songs written in the twentieth century, but the genre of the 1920’s through the 1950’s simply produced the best of the best. Stardust is so beautiful, poignant, and haunting, especially if you’ve ever loved and lost. Josh and Allison are just wonderful with this recording and keep the torch burning brightly.
Cute is not quite descriptive enough. Nearly 30 years ago, my daughter, then about 5 years old, came up to me with 18 cents in her little hand and said, "I want to take this money and buy a dog." I said, "What kind of dog do you want to buy?" and she said, "I want to buy a cute dog and name him LectraCute!" That's what Allison is - LectraCute. Ordinary cute don't cut it.
This just brought me back to 1956 and dancing with my girlfriend at the VFW. We were 12 years old and her Dad ( my future father-in-law ) was post Commander. All of the World War II GI's used to tease us and I did not care, I was crazy about her . It brings a little tear to my eye. Thank you Alison
I was born in 1944 as well, but took me a five or six more years to become aware of this song. Great story. I'm guessing you find a lot to like on Allison Young's channel.
Oh Alison... You casually sing one of the hardest songs ever written as casually as someone sings "Happy Birthday" at a child's birthday party & do it flawlessly! "Bravo" just doesn't seem sufficient...
@@timmellin2815 😁😅😂🤣 Brava is the feminine in Italian. Like many words that come directly from one language to another, it tends to be acceptable to use the original--Brava! for applauding a woman, Bravo for applauding a man--or to use an Anglican adaptation which, in this case, is probably to use Bravo! for either gender.
@@timmellin2815Both the guitarist and the singer deserve recognition, in which case neither "brava" or "bravo" is correct, but rather "bravi".....if you insist on being an Italian grammar nazi! 😂 Do you find that people tend to avoid you at parties by any chance? 🥱
I can only agree with the comments about this young ladies singing. However, I am a fan of Hoagy Carmichael. I am old enough to remember Hoagy Carmichael singing his songs on the radio and appearing on TV. He was once acted in a western TV series called Laramie in which he occasionally sang. I have always loved his music. Most of the lyrics to his music was the work of lyricists such as Johnny Mercer. Just look up the list of his songs. He wrote The American Song Book and was truly one of the great composers of the 20th Century.
I grew up in the 40's and 50's, listening to this song and others of that era. Played those 78's of my folks until all the grooves were worn down. Thanks for bringing back wonderful memories of Dad playing this on his guitar,, and singing to Mom. They've both been gone for 10 years and more, but I still hear them when I hear this song.
This is music is from a gone-by era...and I love it. I consider Nat King Cole to be one of the greatest singers ever, delivering his music with incredible style and sensitivity. Now, it's Allison and Josh's turn in the spotlight.
I love watching young people performing old but beautiful songs.A gifted guitarist and a talented singer performing together and creating an exceptional performance😀
I'm 66 years old going on 20. My dad was in a band for over 50 years. I grew up going to dances at vfw's, country clubs and such. This is a song that he played every week. He would have Loved Josh and Allison! I know that I certainly do. Thanks for helping me make new memories.
It's 8am and my laptop tells me Allison is singing again. I pop it open and take a deep breath, hold it for a few moments, and give a deep sigh. Thank you for a beautiful morning gift, Allison.
It makes me happy that the young generation is reviving these classics...what an amazing rendition and talent. Your voice is awesome and is deserving of this song.....and the guitarist is awesome as well!!!
Probably this is the Best version Star dusk that has ever been recorded her voice is just like that of an Celestial being so pure, clean as a drop of water
My band mate Dave and I can't get over this song. We're old you know. We see Josh Turner and are like, who the hell is this kid?! Allison Young, who the hell are you, with that voice?! Dammit! We're touched.
I believe Allison is as they say, “an old soul.” She brings the beautiful past into the present. This is the best rendition since Nat King Cole and that is a feat of musical prowess.
See, this is what the craft of song and singing is all about. Note the phrasing; so hard to find in singers today. Further, note the possession; Allison's making the song hers. It doesn't matter who sang it before. This is her song, right here, right now. That too is a long lost art. This is pure gold, the kind you don't find on plated plates, but in the mines of hearts who understand something about communicating when singing. Thank you, both, for giving us all a breath of fresh air!
This was just lovely. You not only have a beautiful voice but you also know exactly how to use it to do full justice to this gorgeous song. And props to Josh too; lovely playing, and unlike so many competent and more-than-competent guitarists you know how to accompany, providing a backing that flows and complements the singer without ever competing with or upstaging her. It always surprises me how many people don't seem able to do that.
Wow. Couldn't agree more about importance of skilled accompaniment. Sadly so many TH-camrs today performing the old songs use them to show off technique learned, resulting in such a florid, twee mess that all original emotion in the song is obscured.
Allison, Josh! I can’t thank you enough for doing this tune, one of so many of The Great American Songbook! I encourage you to do many more! Allison, you are a true and lovely songbird. Josh, you are such an accomplished guitarist that deftly navigates the wondrous musical nuances of these golden standards. Looking forward to many more from you two!
That was quite incredible. As opposed to bell-tone clarity, you have a breathy quality in your voice. It matches the song quite well. That quality is also quite alluring. My reaction to what I heard? It reminds me of a story I heard or read about Johnny Mathis. I don't know its factual basis. That doesn't matter--you'll get the point, anyway. Supposedly, Johnny went in to his first recording, or at least major rehearsal session, and prepared to sing. The notably-young instrument playing musicians saw him, and weren't, expecting anything too great. But, when he opened he is mouth, and sang those first notes, their posture quickly changed. They really couldn't believe that singing was from 'that kid'. We all know the rest of the story.
Just magical. An observation: this is why the period of the Great American Songbook was when the greatest popular music ever written was created. These songs will continue to be reinterpreted, performed, discovered and reimagined for another century, long after the vast majority of music has been forgotten.
This song is often considered the greatest popular song of the 20th century. Nicely sung, with exceptional guitar work by Josh; he makes it look easy- it isn't!
@@jeffgaumond4250 Did not know this about Stardust- though I think Yesterday was the most covered song of all time. Stardust still retains its appeal, while Yesterday seems to be fading...
@@jeffgaumond4250 True. The population of the U.S. was almost twice as large when Yesterday was released as when Stardust was written. Maybe Stardust was actually twice as popular.
Beautiful diction, intonation, timbre, pitch and vibrato. Absolutely lovely. This beautiful "Young" lady sounds like a young Karen Carpenter. Excellent guitar accompany Mr. Turner; you both do this outstanding ballad much justice.
It’s so nice to see a young artist sing a beautiful song like Stardust even though it’s an oldie. You can see Miss Young appreciates Stardust an incredibly romantic song.
So great to see these two youngsters playing such a great rendition of one of America’s greatest songs. Restores my faith in the future generation. Bravo!!! ❤🔥🔥
2 things I love about Allison 1) Her singing and voice are absolutely beautiful 2) Her comments/reaction at the end of songs are always are the best, especially their Patsy Cline cover.
I keep coming back to this video. I've probably watch it a few dozen times over the last year, and it always puts a smile on my face. But also, a tear in my eye as it was truly my dad's favorite tune, and not every cover did it justice. He died at age 76 back in 2006, but as a musician himself for over 35 years he would have really loved this! I'm sad he never got a chance to hear and watch it at least once, as I'm pretry sure he would have sworn it AS the finest performance of "Stardust". As such, he would have given it his highest personal musical performance rating,... judging it simply: "Tasty" 🙂 To reach that lofty grade in his mind, the singer would have been flawless and captivating. In this performance the sultry vocals by Allison certainly were, but here also, heartfelt commitment to this old standard was mesmerizing. When you looked into the camera and then shamlessly looked away,... those eyes,... oh Allison your eyes were like a window into your soul! A beautiful physical presence a bonus but never required to reach his highest level of appreciation. This of course was a bonus situation, making the performance even more special. But what all too often happens is the accompianment is overpowering,... sometimes as loud as if to be the "lead", and stand out and at times overpowering the vocal performance. Ego sometimes influences the instrument player subconsciously, in wanting to compete with the singer. But the SONG is the star, the singer the conveyer of the tune, and the guitar best to reside in the bacvkround,... subtly supporting the vocals and adding lots of "color" and interesting counter point to the performance. If done right (in my dad's mind), the musician is fully heard but slightly in the backround and not overpowering. Josh did that and more here,... with a classy intro using harmonics, leading to a subdued intimate fluttering of cords, then building into some really fine fingerstyle incorporating much of what a full orchestra might add off the original score. Then after the pause @1:07, the fingerstyle playing is superb. Josh makes it look so effortless, but there's really a lot he's doing supporting the tune with. (the pinky fretting work done @1:50 always makes me smile :-) (Chet Atkins would have loved this performance also!) Josh is a young man, and has advanced so much over the years that I don't even know if he realizes how good his arrangement instincts and playing ability have become. Unselfish in the backround but doing huge support of the tune and vocalist. Loud enough to be clearly heard, followed and enjoyed listening to the magic, he adds loads to the performance! Some guitarists play loud because they don't understand the nuonces that softer play can create, helping to form an intimate bond with the audience. Josh's instincts are spot on here, and we're drawn into his musical web of brilliance, and into Allison's wondrous voice and presence. Oh, and those eyes,... did I mention those eyes already? 🙂 Surely a performance worthy of top rating by my dad,... this was surely..."Tasty"! -- Joe T .
I forgot to mention, if you want to see how just ONE thumb can produce, take a listen and enjoy "Star Dust By Herb Ohta San played with Ukulele". Yep, dad would have loved this also I'm sure: th-cam.com/video/wGEC-Gl4K20/w-d-xo.html
I have to agree. I love this song. I listened to three different well known singers cover it, one being Hoagy himself. I have never heard of Alison and Josh before now, but I have to say, she was just as good, if not better on this song than the three I listened to. Lovely voice, beautifully done. Josh, equally well. Totally agree about his supporting Alison, but not turning it into his song.
Those intros were a part of the standard formula of the day. Many songs omit them. A couple of Christmas songs come to mind that performances often omit them, "White Christmas", and "Santa Claus is Coming to Town." My mother was a pianist, and had all of that old sheet music from that era that includes all of those seldom heard sections. Cool stuff.
This is just too lovely for words. You could have been a torch singer in the '40s, Allison. Please do more vids with Josh, you two have a great musical chemistry. (Josh was Django Rheinhardt in another incarnation).
Todays music can not even compare to compositions like this one. Songs like this one were written by people that were actual musicians. Josh is a great guitarist and Allison's breathless voice is incomparable. Thanks!
Wow. Just wow. Allison's voice just gives me goosebumps. One of the best voices of our time. And Josh kills as always on the six string. A perfect combo.
I am 76 and I just love this young ladies voice, with its warm and natural flavour. Still I am a little bit to young to remember when Stardust was on its top. But beeing in The American Songbook I have of course learned to love it! And I like Hoagy Carmichael. So you are digging deep in history here, Josh and Allison. Thank you for this wonderful uptaking, and greetings from Sweden.
Show us why we should like Monday's show us why we should like Mondays. The pair of you were quite brilliant and work well together. Thanks for sharing.
Just brilliant. I am moved to tears to hear such talent from such young people in this age of fast, furious, forgetful music.These are the words of an 80+ year old man.
Just saw this performed at the LEAF in Liverpool last evening. It was even better in front of a live audience. In the words of Dr. Winston O'Boogie, "You shoulda been there!"
BirdYoumans, " ... I don't think I was quite expecting that. ..." I know what you mean. I WAS expecting something special, because that is what I get whenever I watch a new video by either Josh or Allison. That is especially true when they work together, but that was even more special than I had been expecting. "So good!" In fact, I was in no hurry to listen to this recording when it first showed up in my subscriptions list because this song has never been one of my favorites, going back to when I used to listen to Glenn Miller's instrumental version on my father's 78 rpm records. I mostly remember Nat King Cole's vocal version from a time when other styles of music seemed more interesting to me. Now Allison and Josh have changed my feelings about this song forever. They are both amazing. I guess by now I should have been expecting that. My bad.
A modern day rendition of this beautiful song that doesn't attempt to butcher the melody as so many young singers think necessary to 'make it their own'. I'm an old man now and this is the melodious kind of music I grew up with. I've heard many versions of this song over the years but you are up there with some of the best, your secret is no secret really you sing it as Hoagy Carmichael intended it to be sung. Well done young lady.
Two years later, and I have tickets to their first album-release party as a group. And why not? Their talents overlap so well. Their single "Whatever That Is" is really excellent.
On another level, it's amazing how just one voice and one instrument can transport a soul. The way no other overproduced, auto-tuned product could. More of this, please!
These two really do have to put out a CD of guitar-only songs. This, Autumn in New York, and, of course, Crazy, would make a fantastic CD in themselves.
Oh my gosh! One of the most beautiful renditions of this standard I've ever heard. It's rare these days for young performers to put a lump in my throat, a chill down my back, and cause me ... moist eyes. This isn't just YT comment platitudes; I literally had to catch my breath.
First time for the Bothaya. OMG! A LONG history with Stardust, many decades of Hoagy’s versions - clicked this with “some trepidation”and ended up in TEARS after about 3-secs. OMG. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️
I'm beginning to think Heaven is a place where thousands of winged Allisons float about singing in harmony, because she is the embodiment of angelic. And Josh's playing, though always impressive, is absolutely brilliant here. What a perfect team.
Wow! This threw me back to the '60's. Nat King Cole. I always loved this song! Allison, your voice is perfect for this style of music. Josh, I was fascinated watching the way your right hand was "fanning" the strings. Just beautiful, you guys! Thank you.👏👏👏👏👏😊
This was an amazing performance by both musicians. They both understand the very subtle nuances of Stardust, one of the most covered songs of all time. This was my dad’s favorite song. Very well done you two. The warmth in Allison’s voice is natural and unforced. Josh’s guitar performance was absolutely outstanding, amazing technical accompaniment to this wonderful song. Great job !! Bravissimo!!!
I am floored by this performance. The flawless elegance of the vocals floats above the master level intricate guitar orchestration. Love you both! Well done.🎶🥂♥️✅👍
"Stardust" is one of the all-time greatest songs ever written. Hoagy Carmichael was a gifted composer. His version of the song is spectacular. This was lovely.
And one more thanks to you both for this beautiful rendition of one of my very, very favorites. My power just came back on down her in Florida, and I sure could use this calm, sweet, sweet song. You've helped an elder of 76 literally shed happy tears listening to your gift to people you don't even know. Thank you again. I'll go grab some tissues now. I look forward to your notifications.
I'm 75, and this is the best version of STARDUST l've ever heard !!! 😂 l'm glad the younger generation can keep the "oldies" alive. It's absolutely beautiful. ❤
Yes , a very good version , BUT for me Nat King Cole was the one and Peter Nero's piano got me to learn to play piano 22 years ago.
I'm the same age and agree completely. My wonderful mother and father would be up dancing and loving this rendition. Just perfect in every way.
It's so depressing that all these old people have to express how old they are. I guess this is Lawrence Welk. I hated that stuff when I was ten and now I'm, well, you know.
I agree. This is the most beautiful version I've ever heard. I'm 68. The combination of these two is pure musical magic.
The beauty of the internet is it gives these young folks a place to find these gems and put their own fabulous versions out there for the rest of us.
In 1950, a poll of songwriters voted "Stardust" as the #1 song of the first half of the twentieth century. Certainly an arbitrary choice, with apologies to Louis Armstrong, George Gershwin, Harold Arlen and many others... BUT.... when you hear this cover by Allison and Josh, you understand what they were thinking back in 1950.
I think it's the song they all wish they had written. I sure wish I had what it takes to write something that clever for Allison's voice.
Most requested song of the entire 20th century.
My wife and I are both Boomers born in the mid ‘50’s, and this became ‘our wedding song’ 42 years ago. It was my parents song as well, married in ‘43. Music and songs have changed throughout time and there have been a lot of great love songs written in the twentieth century, but the genre of the 1920’s through the 1950’s simply produced the best of the best. Stardust is so beautiful, poignant, and haunting, especially if you’ve ever loved and lost. Josh and Allison are just wonderful with this recording and keep the torch burning brightly.
Allison NEVER misses a note. She sings like an angel and a cute, red-headed one at that. And Josh is just his super-talented self as always.
Cute is not quite descriptive enough. Nearly 30 years ago, my daughter, then about 5 years old, came up to me with 18 cents in her little hand and said, "I want to take this money and buy a dog." I said, "What kind of dog do you want to buy?" and she said, "I want to buy a cute dog and name him LectraCute!" That's what Allison is - LectraCute. Ordinary cute don't cut it.
This gal is extremely talented. She makes Hoagy Carmichael's great lyrics come alive.
Music by Hoagy Carmichael, lyrics by Mitchell Parish.
@@terryasheim9038 It's good that someone knows what he's talking about. Thanks.
Josh is such an outstanding guitarist. And Allison's interpretation is simply flawless.
Why is this singer not huge????? Ridiculously amazing timbre, control, intonation the whole nine yards. Wow, Wow!
I was thinking the same thing, glad I clicked on the video
because nobody cares for such talent - it's all BS pop and hip hop about how big is your ass, how much plastic surgery you had, and what bling you own
Your story brought a little tear to my eye also. Thanks for sharing.
Genetics?
Agreed!!
This just brought me back to 1956 and dancing with my girlfriend at the VFW. We were 12 years old and her Dad ( my future father-in-law ) was post Commander. All of the World War II GI's used to tease us and I did not care, I was crazy about her . It brings a little tear to my eye. Thank you Alison
That's awesome! Thank you for sharing that!
Such a great story
Her voice is like that of an angel
Wonderful story. Thanks
I was born in 1944 as well, but took me a five or six more years to become aware of this song. Great story. I'm guessing you find a lot to like on Allison Young's channel.
@@stephenprater6718
I do like Allison a lot, but truth be told I'm a real classic rock kind of guy for the most part . Take care my friend .
Humanity is saved as long as we have musicians like these.
Oh Alison... You casually sing one of the hardest songs ever written as casually as someone sings "Happy Birthday" at a child's birthday party & do it flawlessly!
"Bravo" just doesn't seem sufficient...
Try "Brava" instead....she's a female. "Bravo" is not sufficient, as you said.
@@timmellin2815 😁😅😂🤣
Brava is the feminine in Italian. Like many words that come directly from one language to another, it tends to be acceptable to use the original--Brava! for applauding a woman, Bravo for applauding a man--or to use an Anglican adaptation which, in this case, is probably to use Bravo! for either gender.
@@timmellin2815Both the guitarist and the singer deserve recognition, in which case neither "brava" or "bravo" is correct, but rather "bravi".....if you insist on being an Italian grammar nazi! 😂 Do you find that people tend to avoid you at parties by any chance? 🥱
Josh is really an incredible guitarist
Fact
Yes, true ~ but her voice OMG ! ❤️
*musician
The man has a way with every type of musical expression I’ve seen him attempt. The envy exists, but the enjoyment far outweighs it.
I can only agree with the comments about this young ladies singing. However, I am a fan of Hoagy Carmichael. I am old enough to remember Hoagy Carmichael singing his songs on the radio and appearing on TV. He was once acted in a western TV series called Laramie in which he occasionally sang. I have always loved his music. Most of the lyrics to his music was the work of lyricists such as Johnny Mercer. Just look up the list of his songs. He wrote The American Song Book and was truly one of the great composers of the 20th Century.
Yokahaama mama
Haven't heard a voice as pure and rich as Allison's since Karen Carpenter. She's amazing.
Excellent comparison John!
Exactly what i was thinking.
Like a throat full of angora sweaters....
I agree, but I also am amazed by Eva Cassidy every time I hear her
putting her name in the same sentence as Karen Carpenter is as high praise as there is .
Every time I see the Allison + Josh combo, I click instantly. And then hit play again. And then again. And again. No regrets.
Endless loop time! They never get old!
So good together
Same here!
I will from now on …..
I know we're in for a treat whenever these two get together for a song. I really hope to see them live. Such classic sounding, seasoned voices.
This darling proves there is tremendous untapped talent out there. I wish I could find more of her performances.
Josh Turner Guitar is another channel with some of their stuff. They may be using the name "The Bygones" now?
Check out her stuff with the Post Modern Jukebox group th-cam.com/video/NTbNCezCJNM/w-d-xo.html
Google "Allison Young videos". There is 50+ songs.
You might also want to check out her performances with Postmodern Jukebox both studio and on tour.
I grew up in the 40's and 50's, listening to this song and others of that era. Played those 78's of my folks until all the grooves were worn down. Thanks for bringing back wonderful memories of Dad playing this on his guitar,, and singing to Mom. They've both been gone for 10 years and more, but I still hear them when I hear this song.
Yes. I love this song IT was my husband and my song...when we got married....love that BEAUTIFUL STARDUST❤
@@ChristineHeinrich-vd5ex - My parents "song" was "Elmer's Tune".
One of the loveliest renditions of one of the most beautiful songs of all time. Thanks, Allison and Josh!
completely agree 110%, simply beautiful !
Good. But best version for me was Nat King Cole.
Ladies and gentlemen, that's the voice of an angel.
Love it. Allison would be a nice Christmas present to get a Christmas Classics collection from you two. Let’s make it happen. Thumbs up if you agree.
Be sure to check out Rebecca Kilgore’s Christmas album.
Paul, good idea. I totally agree!
@@WalterHolokai !!!!!kistl.>s/O
This is music is from a gone-by era...and I love it. I consider Nat King Cole to be one of the greatest singers ever, delivering his music with incredible style and sensitivity. Now, it's Allison and Josh's turn in the spotlight.
I’d buy it!
I love watching young people performing old but beautiful songs.A gifted guitarist and a talented singer performing together and creating an exceptional performance😀
I'm 66 years old going on 20. My dad was in a band for over 50 years. I grew up going to dances at vfw's, country clubs and such. This is a song that he played every week. He would have Loved Josh and Allison! I know that I certainly do. Thanks for helping me make new memories.
Alison's voice is stunning and Josh's work on the fretboard is amazing.
Allison, Josh & Hoagy: a wonderful collaboration across time.
Agree
And a wonderful comment.
But let us not forget that without the lyrics provided by Mitchell Parish, there would be no words for Allison to sing...
What Josh is doing on that guitar behind Allison's sublime vocals is really something interesting and special
Agreed
It's 8am and my laptop tells me Allison is singing again. I pop it open and take a deep breath, hold it for a few moments, and give a deep sigh. Thank you for a beautiful morning gift, Allison.
Exactly the same here, D
Hoagy would be proud of that rendition. It does that great song more than justice. Well done.
Yes. I'm crying too.
ditto, ditto, ditto
It makes me happy that the young generation is reviving these classics...what an amazing rendition and talent. Your voice is awesome and is deserving of this song.....and the guitarist is awesome as well!!!
Probably this is the Best version Star dusk that has ever been recorded her voice is just like that of an Celestial being so pure, clean as a drop of water
The only way we Aussies can get more of the beautiful Allison is watch her videos over and over again. All the best on the tour later this year.
She is gonna be on tour where? when? She heading down to the land of Oz?
@@thyslop1737 sadly not in Australia.
It is soo beautiful.I am stunned .
My band mate Dave and I can't get over this song. We're old you know. We see Josh Turner and are like, who the hell is this kid?! Allison Young, who the hell are you, with that voice?! Dammit! We're touched.
I believe Allison is as they say, “an old soul.” She brings the beautiful past into the present. This is the best rendition since Nat King Cole and that is a feat of musical prowess.
Agree 100%........
Also love both this rendition and Nat King Cole's.
These two artists have chemistry. No auto tuned voices just pure silk!
Her voice give me goosebumps.
I'm 74 and I have played some and heard some music in my years. This is absolutely brilliant and very moving. To tears.
Bravo! Walk down memory lane: Stardust was my Dad's favorite.
See, this is what the craft of song and singing is all about. Note the phrasing; so hard to find in singers today. Further, note the possession; Allison's making the song hers. It doesn't matter who sang it before. This is her song, right here, right now. That too is a long lost art.
This is pure gold, the kind you don't find on plated plates, but in the mines of hearts who understand something about communicating when singing.
Thank you, both, for giving us all a breath of fresh air!
Can you say National Treasure. What a tremendously talented young lady.
A treat to listen to.
VERY WELL SAID!!!!
Absolutely Keith! Possession. And, if I might add, reverence.
This was just lovely. You not only have a beautiful voice but you also know exactly how to use it to do full justice to this gorgeous song. And props to Josh too; lovely playing, and unlike so many competent and more-than-competent guitarists you know how to accompany, providing a backing that flows and complements the singer without ever competing with or upstaging her. It always surprises me how many people don't seem able to do that.
Wow. Couldn't agree more about importance of skilled accompaniment. Sadly so many TH-camrs today performing the old songs use them to show off technique learned, resulting in such a florid, twee mess that all original emotion in the song is obscured.
Well said😊😊😊
A voice as smooth as velvet and guitar playing that was exceptional, what a talented couple.
Allison, Josh! I can’t thank you enough for doing this tune, one of so many of The Great American Songbook! I encourage you to do many more! Allison, you are a true and lovely songbird. Josh, you are such an accomplished guitarist that deftly navigates the wondrous musical nuances of these golden standards. Looking forward to many more from you two!
That was quite incredible. As opposed to bell-tone clarity, you have a breathy quality in your voice. It matches the song quite well. That quality is also quite alluring.
My reaction to what I heard? It reminds me of a story I heard or read about Johnny Mathis. I don't know its factual basis. That doesn't matter--you'll get the point, anyway.
Supposedly, Johnny went in to his first recording, or at least major rehearsal session, and prepared to sing. The notably-young instrument playing musicians saw him, and weren't, expecting anything too great.
But, when he opened he is mouth, and sang those first notes, their posture quickly changed. They really couldn't believe that singing was from 'that kid'.
We all know the rest of the story.
His guitar work never ceases to amaze me.
Just magical. An observation: this is why the period of the Great American Songbook was when the greatest popular music ever written was created. These songs will continue to be reinterpreted, performed, discovered and reimagined for another century, long after the vast majority of music has been forgotten.
This song is often considered the greatest popular song of the 20th century. Nicely sung, with exceptional guitar work by Josh; he makes it look easy- it isn't!
It was the most popular song in America from the late '20s until the arrival of Lennon/McCartney and Yesterday.
@@jeffgaumond4250 Did not know this about Stardust- though I think Yesterday was the most covered song of all time. Stardust still retains its appeal, while Yesterday seems to be fading...
@@jeffgaumond4250 True. The population of the U.S. was almost twice as large when Yesterday was released as when Stardust was written. Maybe Stardust was actually twice as popular.
@@jeffgaumond4250It was my parent's song. Married in '47.
Wouldn't Hoagy be tickled to hear them do it.
Beautiful diction, intonation, timbre, pitch and vibrato. Absolutely lovely. This beautiful "Young" lady sounds like a young Karen Carpenter. Excellent guitar accompany Mr. Turner; you both do this outstanding ballad much justice.
This young lady has the perfect voice for these old tunes. Great song...
It’s so nice to see a young artist sing a beautiful song like Stardust even though it’s an oldie. You can see Miss Young appreciates Stardust an incredibly romantic song.
Hoagy Carmichael being interpreted by Allison and Josh. What a great way to start a Monday!
I love these wholesome oldies that bring simple peace and joy to the ear.
I think I'll be listening to this one over and over.
So great to see these two youngsters playing such a great rendition of one of America’s greatest songs. Restores my faith in the future generation. Bravo!!! ❤🔥🔥
2 things I love about Allison
1) Her singing and voice are absolutely beautiful
2) Her comments/reaction at the end of songs are always are the best, especially their Patsy Cline cover.
The two of you are just AMAZING!!!!
I love this old stuff.
Such a WONDERFUL CLEAN VOICE!!!!
OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!
Josh reminds me of session players like the wrecking crew that could play anything. And Allison's voice on this classic is truly beautiful.
I keep coming back to this video. I've probably watch it a few dozen times over the last year, and it always puts a smile on my face. But also, a tear in my eye as it was truly my dad's favorite tune, and not every cover did it justice. He died at age 76 back in 2006, but as a musician himself for over 35 years he would have really loved this! I'm sad he never got a chance to hear and watch it at least once, as I'm pretry sure he would have sworn it AS the finest performance of "Stardust".
As such, he would have given it his highest personal musical performance rating,... judging it simply: "Tasty" 🙂
To reach that lofty grade in his mind, the singer would have been flawless and captivating. In this performance the sultry vocals by Allison certainly were, but here also, heartfelt commitment to this old standard was mesmerizing. When you looked into the camera and then shamlessly looked away,... those eyes,... oh Allison your eyes were like a window into your soul!
A beautiful physical presence a bonus but never required to reach his highest level of appreciation. This of course was a bonus situation, making the performance even more special.
But what all too often happens is the accompianment is overpowering,... sometimes as loud as if to be the "lead", and stand out and at times overpowering the vocal performance. Ego sometimes influences the instrument player subconsciously, in wanting to compete with the singer. But the SONG is the star, the singer the conveyer of the tune, and the guitar best to reside in the bacvkround,... subtly supporting the vocals and adding lots of "color" and interesting counter point to the performance. If done right (in my dad's mind), the musician is fully heard but slightly in the backround and not overpowering.
Josh did that and more here,... with a classy intro using harmonics, leading to a subdued intimate fluttering of cords, then building into some really fine fingerstyle incorporating much of what a full orchestra might add off the original score. Then after the pause @1:07, the fingerstyle playing is superb. Josh makes it look so effortless, but there's really a lot he's doing supporting the tune with. (the pinky fretting work done @1:50 always makes me smile :-) (Chet Atkins would have loved this performance also!)
Josh is a young man, and has advanced so much over the years that I don't even know if he realizes how good his arrangement instincts and playing ability have become. Unselfish in the backround but doing huge support of the tune and vocalist. Loud enough to be clearly heard, followed and enjoyed listening to the magic, he adds loads to the performance!
Some guitarists play loud because they don't understand the nuonces that softer play can create, helping to form an intimate bond with the audience. Josh's instincts are spot on here, and we're drawn into his musical web of brilliance, and into Allison's wondrous voice and presence. Oh, and those eyes,... did I mention those eyes already? 🙂
Surely a performance worthy of top rating by my dad,... this was surely..."Tasty"!
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Joe T
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I forgot to mention, if you want to see how just ONE thumb can produce, take a listen and enjoy "Star Dust By Herb Ohta San played with Ukulele". Yep, dad would have loved this also I'm sure: th-cam.com/video/wGEC-Gl4K20/w-d-xo.html
I have to agree. I love this song. I listened to three different well known singers cover it, one being Hoagy himself. I have never heard of Alison and Josh before now, but I have to say, she was just as good, if not better on this song than the three I listened to. Lovely voice, beautifully done. Josh, equally well. Totally agree about his supporting Alison, but not turning it into his song.
I am almost 65. I grew up loving all kinds of music, because my parents did. Love it to pieces.
The best interpretation of stardust I’ve ever heard. Alison’s perfect voice together with Josh’s dreamy guitar. Perfect 😊🇮🇪
Dang, that was exceptional. A blast from the past, when music was more refined, and vocals meant something.
Now THAT is how a great singer uses their voice so strategically - even if SEEMING relaxed and effortless whilst doing it! Perfecto!
Stunning rendition! And so glad that you included the verse too! It makes the first chorus so impactful when it finally arrives 😀😌
Can never figure out why most singers skip the first half of the song, it is the perfect intro.
Those intros were a part of the standard formula of the day. Many songs omit them. A couple of Christmas songs come to mind that performances often omit them, "White Christmas", and "Santa Claus is Coming to Town."
My mother was a pianist, and had all of that old sheet music from that era that includes all of those seldom heard sections. Cool stuff.
@@jeffgaumond4250 because they're not in the real book lol
What a lovely rendition of what I consider the best song ever written! Thank you!
ditto greatest ever
I'm 78, and I'm a musician. But like Peggy below, this is the purest version of the song I've ever heard. Keep on keeping on!!
To have the younger generation appreciate and execute the fine classics is a breath of fresh air! Extremely well done!!
This is just too lovely for words. You could have been a torch singer in the '40s, Allison.
Please do more vids with Josh, you two have a great musical chemistry.
(Josh was Django Rheinhardt in another incarnation).
Todays music can not even compare to compositions like this one. Songs like this one were written by people that were actual musicians. Josh is a great guitarist and Allison's breathless voice is incomparable. Thanks!
Allison is marvelous! What a beautiful voice and she hits every single note perfectly.
OMG!!! Such a hypnotizing, wonderful voice?
What great playing
What an amazing paring
I love this
Wow. Just wow. Allison's voice just gives me goosebumps. One of the best voices of our time. And Josh kills as always on the six string. A perfect combo.
I am 76 and I just love this young ladies voice, with its warm and natural flavour. Still I am a little bit to young to remember when Stardust was on its top. But beeing in The American Songbook I have of course learned to love it! And I like Hoagy Carmichael. So you are digging deep in history here, Josh and Allison. Thank you for this wonderful uptaking, and greetings from Sweden.
Show us why we should like Monday's show us why we should like Mondays. The pair of you were quite brilliant and work well together. Thanks for sharing.
please just don't turn into an "I don't like mondays" mood :(
@@yccmzimmy Yes. Please keep the guns at home.
Just brilliant. I am moved to tears to hear such talent from such young people in this age of fast, furious, forgetful music.These are the words of an 80+ year old man.
Just saw this performed at the LEAF in Liverpool last evening. It was even better in front of a live audience. In the words of Dr. Winston O'Boogie, "You shoulda been there!"
Wow. I don't think I was quite expecting that. So good!
BirdYoumans,
" ... I don't think I was quite expecting that. ..."
I know what you mean.
I WAS expecting something special, because that is what I get whenever I watch a new video by either Josh or Allison. That is especially true when they work together, but that was even more special than I had been expecting. "So good!"
In fact, I was in no hurry to listen to this recording when it first showed up in my subscriptions list because this song has never been one of my favorites, going back to when I used to listen to Glenn Miller's instrumental version on my father's 78 rpm records. I mostly remember Nat King Cole's vocal version from a time when other styles of music seemed more interesting to me. Now Allison and Josh have changed my feelings about this song forever. They are both amazing. I guess by now I should have been expecting that. My bad.
@@ArcoZakus Same here . . .
So many tricky intervals, and Allison navigates them with utter confidence. So nice!
Technique, timing, tone and good taste. Fabulous vocal treatment. Terrific.
Allison…is a new Jo Stafford…the control, the phasing is impeccable and soooo old school, meaning beautiful!!! Why have I never heard of her before!
A modern day rendition of this beautiful song that doesn't attempt to butcher the melody as so many young singers think necessary to 'make it their own'. I'm an old man now and this is the melodious kind of music I grew up with. I've heard many versions of this song over the years but you are up there with some of the best, your secret is no secret really you sing it as Hoagy Carmichael intended it to be sung. Well done young lady.
One of my all-time favorites, and I know Hoagy is looking down smiling and nodding with such approval.
I’ve never heard “refrain” sung more beautifully!
Brilliant! My father used to sing this song at parties when I was a child, and I've always loved it. Allison and Josh are magic together.
My dude ! That last strum with the held finger note...MAGNIFICO !
lovely rendition, Hoagy is smiling from above
I love when Josh and Allison perform together.
Two years later, and I have tickets to their first album-release party as a group. And why not? Their talents overlap so well. Their single "Whatever That Is" is really excellent.
On another level, it's amazing how just one voice and one instrument can transport a soul. The way no other overproduced, auto-tuned product could. More of this, please!
Allison is always a delight. Her unique interpretations are both sensitive and intimate.
Always appreciate seeing and listening to young people who have the discipline to dedicate themselves to develop their talent.
She is fantastic, Josh is a good guitarist, but her voice!! Love it!!
These two really do have to put out a CD of guitar-only songs. This, Autumn in New York, and, of course, Crazy, would make a fantastic CD in themselves.
Amazing. What an angelic rendition. I expect this duo will go places. Transcendent.
Oh my gosh! One of the most beautiful renditions of this standard I've ever heard. It's rare these days for young performers to put a lump in my throat, a chill down my back, and cause me ... moist eyes. This isn't just YT comment platitudes; I literally had to catch my breath.
Me too
Hoagy would love this. Wonderful job. I wish more young folks would realize and love the real music from the past.
First time for the Bothaya. OMG! A LONG history with Stardust, many decades of Hoagy’s versions - clicked this with “some trepidation”and ended up in TEARS after about 3-secs. OMG. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️
I'm beginning to think Heaven is a place where thousands of winged Allisons float about singing in harmony, because she is the embodiment of angelic. And Josh's playing, though always impressive, is absolutely brilliant here. What a perfect team.
Couln't have said better.
Wow! This threw me back to the '60's. Nat King Cole. I always loved this song! Allison, your voice is perfect for this style of music. Josh, I was fascinated watching the way your right hand was "fanning" the strings. Just beautiful, you guys! Thank you.👏👏👏👏👏😊
My favorite song of all time. This was perfect. Brought me back so many years. Just perfect
This was an amazing performance by both musicians. They both understand the very subtle nuances of Stardust, one of the most covered songs of all time. This was my dad’s favorite song. Very well done you two. The warmth in Allison’s voice is natural and unforced. Josh’s guitar performance was absolutely outstanding, amazing technical accompaniment to this wonderful song. Great job !! Bravissimo!!!
Allyson's voice is so soothingly amazing and Josh guitar mastery is perfect.
Thank you!
Stardust has been one of my favorite songs since I first heard it. I never tire of hearing a wonderful rendition of it.
I am floored by this performance. The flawless elegance of the vocals floats above the master level intricate guitar orchestration. Love you both! Well done.🎶🥂♥️✅👍
Flawless and magical , Allison, you have made this song come to life like no other I have heard. (and I am 76) ..........Thank You
"Stardust" is one of the all-time greatest songs ever written. Hoagy Carmichael was a gifted composer. His version of the song is spectacular. This was lovely.
Damn... you just put this old man's jaw on the floor. What a beautiful rendition of a timeless classic.
What a lovely young lady, and what an enchanting voice! Allison is truly destined for greatness!
Making the world a more beautiful place one song at a time. Thank you so much.
The smokiness of her voice and the simple clear guitar make this one of my favorites from either Josh or Allison. Nice job
Very nice......my mom and her moms favorite tune.....my mom used to sing on the radio back in the 30s and 40s.
And one more thanks to you both for this beautiful rendition of one of my very, very favorites. My power just came back on down her in Florida, and I sure could use this calm, sweet, sweet song. You've helped an elder of 76 literally shed happy tears listening to your gift to people you don't even know. Thank you again. I'll go grab some tissues now. I look forward to your notifications.