What a Wonderful World stands as one of Louis Armstrong's most iconic and beloved contributions to music history. Released in 1967, this masterpiece was crafted by Bob Thiele (under the pseudonym George Douglas) and George David Weiss. Initially, the song faced resistance from ABC Records president Larry Newton, who tried to halt its recording session. Despite this opposition, producer Bob Thiele persisted, believing in the song's potential to address the social climate of the 1960s. The song's creation was deeply rooted in the historical context of its time. During t… read more
What a Wonderful World stands as one of Louis Armstrong's most iconic and beloved contributions to music history. Released in 1967, this masterpiece was crafted by Bob Thiele (under… read more
Louis Armstrong (August 4, 1901 - July 6, 1971) nicknamed Satchmo or Pops, was an American jazz trumpeter and singer from New Orleans, Louisiana. Coming to prominence in the 1920s as an inventive trumpet and cornet player, Armstrong was a foundational influence in jazz, shifting the focus of the music from collective improvisation to solo performance. With his instantly-recognizable gravelly voice, Armstrong was also an influential singer, demonstrating great dexterity as an improviser, bending the lyrics and melody of a song for expressive purposes. He was also skilled at scat sing… read more
Louis Armstrong (August 4, 1901 - July 6, 1971) nicknamed Satchmo or Pops, was an American jazz trumpeter and singer from New Orleans, Louisiana. Coming to prominence in the 1920s as an inv… read more
Louis Armstrong (August 4, 1901 - July 6, 1971) nicknamed Satchmo or Pops, was an American jazz trumpeter and singer from New Orleans, Louisiana. Coming to prominence in the 1920s as an inventive trumpet and cornet player, Armstrong wa… read more