Howard Hoagland "
Hoagy"
Carmichael (November 22, 1899 – December 27, 1981) was an American composer, pianist, singer, actor, and bandleader. He is best known for composing the music for "
Stardust", "
Georgia on My Mind", "
The Nearness of You", and "
Heart and Soul", four of the most-recorded American songs of all time.