Louis Armstrong

That's the thing, ain' it? An' membuh there's
Where that come from. Listen: There's a boat dat's
Leavin' soon for New York. Come wid me, dat's where
We belong, sister

You an' me kin live dat high life in New York
Come wid me, dere you can't go wrong, sister
I'll buy you de swellest mansion
Up on upper Fi'th Avenue

An' through Harlem we'll go struttin'
We'll go astruttin'
An' dere'll be nuttin'
Too good for you

I'll dress you in silks and satins
In de latest Paris styles
And de blues you'll be forgettin'
You'll be forgettin'

There'll be no frettin'
Jes nothin' but smiles
Come along wid me, Hey dat's de place
Don't be a fool, come along, come along

There's a boat dat's leavin' soon for New York
Come wid me, dat's where we belong, sister
Dat's where we belong! Come on, Bess!

You low, crawlin' hound! Get away from my door, I tells
You, leave it, you rattlesnake. Dat's what you is
A rattlesnake!

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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