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Whistle While You WorkLouis Armstrong

Songwriter: Frank Churchill Larry Morey

Producer: Tutti Camarata

[Verse 1]
Whistle while you work
Put on that grin and start right in
To whistle loud and long
Just hum a merry tune
Just do your best
Then take a rest and sing yourself a song

[Verse 2]
When there's too much to do
Don't let it bother you
Forget your troubles
Try to be just like the cheerful chick-a-dee
And whistle while you work
Come on get smart
Tune up and start
To whistle while you work

[Instrumental]

[Verse 3]
Yes when there's too much to do
Don't let it bother you
Forget your troubles
Try to be just like that cheerful chick-a-dee
Whistle while you work
Come on get smart
Tune up and start
To whistle while you work

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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