Louis Armstrong

Songwriter: Roy Carroll

On my way now, got on my travelling shoes

On my way now, got on my travelling shoes
Well, I'm on my way now got on my travelling shoes
Them shoes now got on my travelling shoes
Oh, way child got on my travelling shoes

Well, I went to the church, I walked right in
The saints began to pray and the Lord came in
I went to the alter, didn't find a fault
The saints began to pray and the fires did halt

On my way now, got on my travelling shoes
Well, I'm on my way now got on my travelling shoes
Them shoes now got on my travelling shoes
Oh, way child got on my travelling shoes

Well, I went to the valley, didn't go to stay
My soul got empty and I stayed all day
I went to the river and walked right in
The saints were all saying, "wash away your sins?

On my way now, got on my travelling shoes
Well, I'm on my way now got on my travelling shoes
Them shoes now got on my travelling shoes
Oh, way child got on my travelling shoes

I'm on my way now got on my travelling shoes
On my way
Yes, I'm about to leave you on my way
I'm wearing my travelling shoes on my way

Yes, I'm going home where things are always good!!

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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