Louis Armstrong

Released: January 1, 1989

[Verse 1: Louis Armstrong]
When the sunset in the sky
And flowers never die, babe
Friends don't pass you by
But that's my home

[Verse 2]
When the folks say, "How de do?"
Like they mean it, too, girl
Where mammy's love is true
Well, that's my home

[Bridge]
I'm always welcomed back
No matter where I roam, always welcome
Just a little shack to me
Is home sweet home

[Verse 3]
Where the Suwannee River flows
The shady pine trees grow
I needn't say no more
Cause that's my home

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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