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Sweet Savannah SueLouis Armstrong

Oh, sweet Savannah Sue
Around my heart you cling
Sweet Savannah Sue
Well, it's a-ding-a-linging
Got you all day through
I'll sing it
If you don't know how much I think of you
Stars are shinin' bright
Or blinkin'
Moon is full tonight
Or winkin'
Lover's lane is right
My honey, oh, you know what I'm thinking
I'll walk with you
Which should be hunky-dory
And a kiss would be, be a trip to glory
So that's nothin' new
I'm telling you
You know it's true
Oh, honey
Never in old Savannah ever was there a grander time
I'm a-mean to say, I love you
Sweet Savannah Sue

Louis Armstrong

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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