Louis Armstrong

Pardon the smile on my face my friend
Dreamin' of reachin' my journeys end
I'm headin' straight for my hearts desire
Gee, it's good to know I'm near the home fire
All of the folks that I love are there
I got a date with my favorite chair
With every step every hope grows higher
Didn't know how much I missed the home fire
The noises, the TV, the rusty old pipes
The cat always teasin' my dog
The neighbors, the quarrels, the screaming of kids
For the first time in years, I'll sleep like a log
Heaven is waiting for me, my friend
Seven or eight dreams around the bend
And if you ever in town inquire
We'll be glad to have you share the home fire
Yes, the noises, the TV, the rusty old pipes
The cat always teasin' my dog
The neighbors, the quarrels, the scream of the kids
For the first time in years, I'll sleep like a log
Heaven is waiting for me, my friend
Seven or eight dreams around the bend
And if you ever in town inquire
We'll be glad to have you share the home fire
We'll be glad to have you share the home fire

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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I’ve Got the World on a String / Louis Under the Stars

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Louis Under the Stars (1957)
I’ve Got the World on a String / Louis Under the Stars (1999)

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I’ve Got the World on a String / Louis Under the Stars