Louis Armstrong

Songwriter: Walter Melrose Mel Stitzel Paul Mares Leon Roppolo George Brunies Ben Pollack

Yes, a New Orleans woman
She's alright with me
I said New Orleans woman
She's alright with me
That's my hometown I'm talking about

'Cause when she cooks
That good old Gumbo fillet
I'm happy as can be

I love my baby
I'm gonna tell you the reason why
Let you know the secret out

Yes I love my baby
Well, I'm gonna tell you the reason why
Never told you this before
'Cause there ain't a chance for a cutout
You've got to stay with me till the day I die

Louis Armstrong, known throughout his lengthy career by nicknames like “Satchmo”, “Pops” and simply “Louie”, was a trumpeter, composer, singer and occasional actor, as well as one of the most influential figures in the history of jazz.

Born and raised in New Orleans, where jazz itself is alleged to have began, Armstrong started his career in 1918, playing the cornet in brass bands and riverboats along the Mississippi River. There, he caught the attention of his future mentor, King Oliver, joining his band in Chicago, where he networked with other popular jazz musicians like Hoagy Carmichael and his first wife Lil Hardin Armstrong.

In 1924, Louie relocated to New York City playing for the Fletcher Henderson Orchestra. It was at this time he switched over from cornet to trumpet in order to blend in better with the other musicians in his section. It was also when he developed his emotional playing style, which included singing and telling tales of his life back in New Orleans.

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