Louis Armstrong

Oh, the bucket's got a hole in it
Hmm, the bucket's got a hole in it
The bucket's got a hole in it
And we can't buy no more beer

I said the bucket's got a hole in it
It's too bad, the bucket's got a hole in it
Yeah, man, the bucket's got a hole in it
Somebody better run [Incomprehensible]

It's after hours and you can't get in
It's after hours and you can't get in
We close at nine and now it's half past ten
Oh honey would you [Incomprehensible]

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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