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The GypsyLouis Armstrong

In a quaint caravan
There's a lady, they call The Gypsy, yes
She can look in the future
And drive away all your fears, yes, yes, yes

Everything will come right
If you only believe The Gypsy, yeah
She can tell at a glance
That your heart's full of tears

Yes, she looked in my hand and told me
My lover was always true
But even my heart, I know dear
Somebody else is kissing you, yes

But I'll go there again
'Cause I want to believe The Gypsy
Although I know she is lying
That my lover is true
And will come back to me some day

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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