STARS FELL ON ALABAMA - Free Jazz Leadsheet

stars fell on alabama, composed by Frank Perkins with lyrics by Mitchell Parish in 1934, is a romantic ballad that evokes a dreamy, Southern atmosphere. Its gentle melody and lyrical imagery make it a favored choice for both vocal and instrumental interpretations.

The first recording was by Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians in 1934, and later renditions by Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Tommy Dorsey helped cement its place in the jazz canon.

The song is structured in a 32-bar AABA form, with a lyrical melody over a lush harmonic backdrop, offering opportunities for expressive phrasing and improvisation while reflecting on love and sentimentality.