Louis Armstrong

You look at me and then a song begins
Played on a million velvet violins
My head goes reelin' and around it spins
Fantastic, fantastic that's you, yes

You whisper darlin' and before my eyes
A blaze of fireworks light up the skies
My heart grows wings then away it flies
Fantastic, fantastic that's you

You perform miracles
Whenever you hold me near
Tender, warm miracles
That make me surrender dear, yes

And when you kiss me heaven opens wide
And there you are inviting me inside
No wonder angels up there have staring eyes
Fantastic, fantastic that's you

Yes, and when you kiss me heaven opens wide
And there you are inviting me inside
No wonder angels up there have staring eyes
Fantastic, fantastic that's you

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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