Louis Armstrong

Songwriter: Richard Huey

Why don't you rock my soul?
(In the bosom of Abraham)
Why don't you rock my soul?
(In the bosom of Abraham)

Why don't you rock my soul?
(In the bosom of Abraham)
Oh, rock my soul

I would not be a sinner
I'm tellin' you the reason why
I'm afraid my Lord might call me
Great God and I wouldn't be ready to die

Hmm, baby won't you rock my soul?
(In the bosom of Abraham)
Why don't you rock my soul?
(In the bosom of Abraham)

Why don't you rock my soul?
(In the bosom of Abraham)
Oh, rock my soul

I would not be a liar
I'm tellin' you the reason why
I'm afraid my Lord might call me
Great God and I wouldn't be ready to die

Hmm, baby won't you rock my soul?
(In the bosom of Abraham)
Why don't you rock my soul?
(In the bosom of Abraham)

Why don't you rock my soul?
(In the bosom of Abraham)
Oh, rock my soul

I would not be a back biter
I'm tellin' you the reason why
I'm afraid my Lord might call me
Great God and I wouldn't be ready to die

Hmm, baby won't rock my soul?
(In the bosom of Abraham)
Why don't you rock my soul?
(In the bosom of Abraham)

Why don't you rock my soul?
(In the bosom of Abraham)
Oh, rock my soul
Rock my soul, rock my soul

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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