Louis Armstrong

Released: January 1, 1966

Songwriter: Louis Armstrong

Producer: Louis Armstrong

It was short, but it was sweet
Nevertheless, maybe we'll meet
Some other place, some other day, some other time

Though it's sad I know it's true
You've gone away with somebody new
I played the game, I can't explain
It was short but so sweet

Yes

I tell no stories
Away from school
You may have been the teacher
But I was happy playing the fool

It was right, then it was wrong
Though our love didn't last very long
You'll always be honey to me
It was so short but it was so sweet

Yes

It was right, then it was wrong
Though our love didn't last very long
You'll always be honey to me
It was so short but it was so sweet

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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