Michael Bublé’s introduction to the music of the swing era came to him through his grandfather, who filled his grandson’s ears with the sounds of The Mills Brothers, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and others. As Bublé eagerly absorbed the recordings, he began to realize that he wanted to be a singer and that this style of music, virtually foreign to his own generation, was what he wanted to perform.
With his grandfather’s assistance, Bublé soon learned a whole catalog of tunes and gained experience and exposure by singing as a guest with several local bands. While still in his teen years, he won the Canadian Youth Talent Search, released several independent albums, and performed in a musical review titled Swing that traveled across the U.S. It wasn’t long before Bublé was introduced to Grammy-winning producer David Foster during a famous Canadian wedding of Brian Mulroney’s daughter Caroline Mulroney. He later signed his first major recording contract with Reprise Records after that encounter.
The two Canadians began work on a debut album that would incorporate Bublé’s aptitude for pop standards into songs that spanned several decades. His self-titled debut disc was released in early 2003, and featured jazzy takes on old standards like “Fever” and “The Way You Look Tonight” as well as newer classics like “Moondance” and “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart”.
He finished off 2003 with an EP of holiday material, Let It Snow, and began 2004 with the live CD/DVD set Come Fly With Me. In 2005, It’s Time was a number one hit in Canada, Japan, Italy, and Australia, and made the top ten of both the UK and US. Later that year he released the live album Caught in the Act. More recently, Michael received a 2010 Grammy Award for 'Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album' for 'Michael Bublé Meets Madison Square Garden.
Stardust
Michael Bublé Lyrics
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The lonely nights dreaming of a song
The melody haunts my reverie
And I am once again with you
When our love was new
And each kiss an inspiration
Oh, but that was long ago
Is in the stardust of a song
And beside a garden wall
When stars are bright
You were in my arms
The nightingale tells it's fairy tale
Of paradise where roses grew
Though I dream in vain
In my heart it always will remain
My stardust melody
The memory of love's refrain
Though I dream in vain
In my heart it always will remain
My stardust melody
The memory of love's refrain
The lyrics of Michael Bublé's "Stardust" describe the singer's reminiscence of a long lost love. He wonders why he spends his lonely nights dreaming of a song that reminds him of his past love. The melody of this song haunts him and takes him back to the time when their love was new, and each kiss was inspiring. He acknowledges that it was long ago, and he can only find consolation in the memory of their love, which lives through the stardust of this song.
The second verse of the song takes us back to a time when the singer and his lover were together beside a garden wall. The stars were shining bright, and they were lost in each other's embrace. The nightingale sang its fairy tale that spoke of paradise where roses grew, adding to the romantic mood of the night. Although the singer dreams in vain, the memory of this love will always remain in his heart, just like the stardust melody, which is a constant reminder of the love they once shared and the refrain that accompanied it.
Overall, the song is about holding onto the memories of a past love and finding solace in the remnants of that love, in this case, a song. It's a poignant and sentimental reminder of how love can leave an imprint on our hearts and how we keep that memory alive in little ways.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I wonder why I spend
Occasionally, I question why I utilize my time
The lonely nights dreaming of a song
Spending solitary evenings dreaming about a melody
The melody haunts my reverie
The tune persistently troubles my dreams
And I am once again with you
And I'm transported back to being together with you
When our love was new
At the time when our love was fresh
And each kiss an inspiration
And every kiss was an incentive
Oh, but that was long ago
However, that was in the distant past
And now my consolation
And now what brings me comfort
Is in the stardust of a song
Is within the dust-like remnants of a melody
And beside a garden wall
And next to a wall near a garden
When stars are bright
At the time the stars are sparkling
You were in my arms
You were cradled by my embrace
The nightingale tells it's fairy tale
The nightingale narrates its story of whimsy
Of paradise where roses grew
Of a flawless paradise where roses bloomed
Though I dream in vain
Even though I fantasize fruitlessly
In my heart it always will remain
It will always remain within my heart
My stardust melody
My melody made of stardust
The memory of love's refrain
The recollection of love's recurring melody
Though I dream in vain
Even though I fantasize fruitlessly
In my heart it always will remain
It will always remain within my heart
My stardust melody
My melody made of stardust
The memory of love's refrain
The recollection of love's repeating melody
Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Mitchell Parish, Hoagy Carmichael
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@DonDraperism
We don't have Frank, Sammy, Dean, Nat or Nelson Riddle anymore. Thank God we have Michael Buble and Naturally 7. Very nice rendition. Brought some tears.
@ernestoguevara7624
The best is Nat King Cole
@lenisepetry4147
As for me, tears were abundant.
@phearlesspharaoh3697
The way he blends into the background then comes back on lead in his original recording is masterful…
@Sithslayer10
Agreed!
@senoragreenrouzier4805
Chills just went up and down my SPINE. My Beautiful Father would sing this to my Mother, when I was a little girl of 7 years old back in the Fifties. He played this 78 record on our Magnavox TV/Radio/Stereo Combination. I was so mesmerized, the way my Father
would go get my mother so they could dance to this song, as I watched them dance I fell in Love with this song, so Beautiful the words of this song. This song brings back the memory of the Love they had for each other. Rest In Peace Daddy and Mommy I love you Guys, until I see you again, your Daughter, NO NO
@MargaretWalkerCellist
And what would Bublé be without the talented Hoagy Carmichael? In modern times, the guy doesn't shave, he doesn't comb his hair, or do up his tie, sounds dreamy, but appears messy; but not the very noble jazz chords of the composer who tied the song up in a NEAT package for generations to come! Thank you, Hoagy. You play just like my Dad did, and I learned to play that style from him, then earned my living playing piano songs of the 20th Century: thanks you, Hoagy!
@CheersNE
SO glad this young man is reviving our beautiful old songs for another generation to discover and enjoy. Lovely version, I think Nat Cole would agree.
@didysolis1213
myhrr3 I agree with u
@MrRodBelt
Although this iconic song is more associated with Nat King Cole, Michae Buble's version sounds more like his interpretation of Frank Sinatra's rendition on The Lucky Strike Promo of 1943. A beautiful interpretation indeed.