"Stardust"

Another track for the first solo LP by Ringo Starr. The title of the LP was originally to be entitled "Starrdust" with this track being considered the title tune. But it was not to be as the title changed during the sessions.
This particular track was originally written by Hoagy Carmichael. The backing with the orchestra was recorded at Wessix Sound Studios in London on November 07 1969 and Ringo's voice was added at Trident Studios in London a week later on November 14 1969.
A rough stereo mix of the song was attempted at EMI Studios by Geoff Emerick/ George Martin four days later on November 18 1969. It must have been decided around this time to bring Ringo back into the fold to overdub/layer or to once again sing the song.
The reason for Ringo to once again sing the song may have been to double track the vocals in certain sections or to have two choices when mixing the performance. In any case, Ringo came back in and re-did his vocals for the song on November 28 1969. The song was also mixed in stereo at the same session which was completed at Studio Two of EMI Studios and you can hear the results on the official Apple LP/CD.
Although the back cover of the LP credits Paul McCartney as the arranger of this tune, it was actually George Martin who did all the work. The credit was probably some kind of what we would call nowadays a "marketing tool" to try and sell the LP by acknowledging two Beatles involved in the project. Or maybe George Martin was just being kind.