Louis Armstrong

Songwriter: Gerald Marks Seymour Simons

Yes, all of me, why not take all of me baby
Yes, can't you see? I'm no good without you
Take my arms, I'll never use them
Take my lips, I want to lose them

Your goodbye left me with eyes that cry
How can I go on dear without you?
You took the part that once was my heart
Why not take all of me

All of me, now please take all of me
Can't you see, I'm no good without you
Take my lips, I'd rather lose them
Take these arms, I'll never never never ever use them

Your goodbye, left me with eyes that cry
How can I, go on dear without you
You took that part, what once was my heart
So why not take all of me

Baby please take all of me

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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