Louis Armstrong

Say, I have no use for other sweets of any kind
Baby since the day you came around
But from the start I instantly made up my mind
No sweeter sweetness can be found

You so sweet, oh Pops!
Can't be beat, you mean it!
Nothing sweeter ever stood on feet, yes

Every honeybee fills with jealousy
When they see you out with me
I don't blame them goodness knows
Honeysuckle rose

When you're passin' by flowers droop and sigh
And I know the reason why
You're much sweeter goodness knows
Honeysuckle rose

Say Pop say, don't buy sugar
You just have to touch my cup
You're my sugar
It's sweet when you stir it up

Said, when I'm taking sips from your tasty lips
Seems the honey fairly drips
You're confection goodness knows
Honeysuckle rose

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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