Alvin Stardust Stardust, writing, recording and singing the first Stardust single, "My Coo Ca Choo", in 1973. Shelley, however, had no interest in performing live or making public appearances, so even as "My Coo Ca Choo" was climbing the charts, he was on the lookout for someone to take over the role of Alvin Stardust. Hal Carter, Jewry's manager, suggested his client as a substitute. Jewry took over as Stardust in time to lip-synch "My Coo Ca Choo" on its first "Top Of The Pops" appearance. All further Alvin Stardust records were sung by Jewry. Stardust had further chart successes with the
Stardust (Willie Nelson album) Grammy Hall of Fame was announced; the record was included among the 2015 class. In 2008, Columbia Records issued a version of "Stardust" subtitled "30th Anniversary Legacy Edition". The album contained a 16 track bonus disc of standards from Nelson's other albums. None of the bonus tracks date to the original "Stardust" sessions. "Stardust" received positive reviews from most publications, both on its original release and for its various reissues. "Rolling Stone" praised the album: "For all the sleek sophistication of the material, Stardust is as down-home as the Legion dance. Heard coast to coast in lounges and on elevator