Recording studio: Wessex Sound Studios • London • UK
Previous session Oct 02, 1969 • Mixing "Across The Universe"
Interview Oct 26, 1969 • Paul McCartney interview for The Sunday People
Single Oct 31, 1969 • "Something / Come Together" by The Beatles released in the UK
Session Nov 07, 1969 • Recording "Stardust"
Interview Nov 07, 1969 • Paul McCartney interview for Life Magazine
Article Nov 13, 1969 • "Something" promo video is shown on Top Of The Pops
Next session Nov 26, 1969 • Recording, mixing and editing "You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)" and "What's The New Mary Jane"
AlbumSome of the songs worked on during this session were first released on the "Sentimental Journey" LP
“Stardust” is an American popular song composed in 1927 by Hoagy Carmichael, with lyrics added in 1929 by Mitchell Parish. Ringo Starr recorded a version of the song for his debut solo album, “Sentimental Journey,” released in 1970.
The backing track — featuring strings, horns, piano, chimes, acoustic guitar, bass guitar, and drums — was recorded On November 7, 1969, at Wessex Sound Studios. Paul McCartney is credited as the arranger on the album sleeve, and he was likely assisted in this role by producer George Martin.
Ringo overdubbed his lead vocals on November 14, 1969, with further vocal overdubs added on November 28.
Written by Hoagy Carmichael, Mitchell Parish
Recording
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