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Royal Garden BluesLouis Armstrong

No use of talkin' no use of talkin'
You'll start in dog-walkin' no matter where
There's jazz-copation blues modulation
Just like a Haitian you'll rip and tear
Most everybody likes the blues

Here's why I'm ravin', here's why I'm ravin'
If it's blues you are cravin' just come on down
You'll hear 'em playin', you'll hear 'em playin'
Soon you'll be sayin'
"Hon jazz me 'round
Because your feet they can't refuse

What's that familiar strain that true blue noteain
It's drivin' me insane
Can't keep still, tho' it's against my will;
I'm on my P's and Q's I just can't refuse

There goes that melody, it sounds so good to me
And I am up a tree
It's a shame, you don't know the name;
It's a brand new blues
The Royal Garden Blues

Everybody grab somebody And start jazzing 'round

Hon don't you hear that trombone moan?
Just listen to that saxophone
Gee, hear that clarinet and flute
Cornet jazzin' with a mute
Makes me just throw myself away
When I hear 'em play

That weepin' melancholy strain
Say, but it's soothing to the brain;
Just wanna get right up and dance
Don't care I'll take most any chance;
No other blues I'd care to choose
But Royal Garden Blues

Louis Armstrong

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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