Louis Armstrong

Released: January 1, 1966

Songwriter: Louis Armstrong Carolin Leigh Cy Coleman

Producer: Louis Armstrong Carolin Leigh Cy Coleman

Within the circle of your arms
I love to dance the night away
Within the circle of your tender embrace
I find the place I wanna stay
When all the lights are turned down low
Except the love light in your eyes
I find the sight to see that means more to me
Than all the sights in paradise

Oh yes I've wandered far and wide
I guess I thought I'd make the rounds
But since your arms both meet inside
You could drive me outta bounds
'Cuz it's funnier the sound
My independence has no charm
So honey never set me free
Within the circle of those arms that I love
You got the whole wide world for me, yeah

(scatting)
Oh yes!
(scatting)

My independence has no charm
So honey never set me free
Within the circle of those arms that I love
You got the whole wide world for me, yes

You got the whole wide world for me
For me!
(for me)

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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