My Dad, as a teen , worked for William Morris, the talent agency that represented Louis Armstrong,( 1943-45). Dad used to deliver to Mr. Armstrongs house in Queens, a special imported salve that that Louis used on his lips. He said Louis was a great guy, the nicest of the clients that he dealt with.
My hero. I grew up watching Louie on TV shows like Ed Sullivan. I played trumpet in school and idolized him. I would have loved to have known him or better yet play in a band with him.
When you mentioned the point where Louis started smoking marijuana regularly, I suddenly pictured a scene from Reefer Madness the Musical where a jazz musician plays his instrument and the thought that the 'reefer' got hold of him, just made me giggle. They were hard times then, but musically they were spectacular times, and the reason why we have the music we do now. Whenever I see an old movie clip from the late 20s and 30s of dancers, I can see where the dance moves of today came from. That period of time really put flavor into music and dancing that we still cling to.
I always suspected that his broad smile (complete with obligatory eyeroll, sadly) hid a very deep sadness, and your discussion of his childhood, youth and early adulthood would certainly confirm that. Thanks so much for including so many details about Armstrong's life. I'd love to know more about pianist and wife, Lil as well. What an era! Your hard work when it comes to researching is much appreciated!
Louis Armstrong was arguably the most important musician of the twentieth century: he taught us how to swing. Listen to jazz from before him (King Oliver is a good example). It’s all right on the beats. I got to see him live once, in ‘65. One of the best concerts I’ve ever seen.
When I was a 16 year old usher in the Mosque Theater in Newark Nw Jersey, I met Louis back stage and shook his hand. He was nice, warm with us kids. Its a memory I cherish.
I'm glad you posted a video! I really enjoy this channel. As far as Louis Armstrong is concerned, one of my all-time favorite songs is What A Wonderful World. I'm sorry to hear he had such a rough upbringing.
I'm not sure Bix was an influence. They were the same age, and Bix was galvanized by The New Orleans Rhythm Kings when he first heard them in 1918. He had never played cornet before. Think of that! Less than a decade later, he's making those great recordings with Frankie Trumbauer. I know that Armstrong and Beiderbecke admired one another lavishly. ( For the rest of Armstrong's life, he frequently referred to Bix as "that dear boy." ) Their styles were opposite, but they loved jamming together. Don't you wish just one recording of that existed?
Calling him "Lewis" is actually a sign he's done his research. That's the way he pronounced his own name, at least most of the time. It's complicated by the fact that he didn't usually go by any variation of "Louis," so he probably didn't care how people said it (his friends called him "Pops.)
What was your source material for this? It seems to be more than just regularly reading off of Wikipedia. I really enjoyed this many biography on satchmo! I would like to hear more on others.
Interesting you pronounce his name “Lewis” I know that’s how he says it in Hello Dolly but besides that I’ve only ever heard it pronounced “Lewie”. I always wondered how he himself pronounced it.
I once had a 45 record in the 60s that had he and Carol Channing on it starting out him saying hello Carol this is Lewis Carol but couldn’t remember the song.
Another singer who Ralph Pair singed was Roy Acof you have forgotten to mention him on several occasions . ROY was probably the best none of the 4 that were singed in 1927.
My Dad, as a teen , worked for William Morris, the talent agency that represented Louis Armstrong,( 1943-45). Dad used to deliver to Mr. Armstrongs house in Queens, a special imported salve that that Louis used on his lips. He said Louis was a great guy, the nicest of the clients that he dealt with.
When I was much younger back in the late 1960's mom would play Louis Armstrong records. I loved listening to him over and over.
Good review. I saw him when he was doing Hello Dolly, and did not realize how big the recording was.
My hero. I grew up watching Louie on TV shows like Ed Sullivan. I played trumpet in school and idolized him. I would have loved to have known him or better yet play in a band with him.
When you mentioned the point where Louis started smoking marijuana regularly, I suddenly pictured a scene from Reefer Madness the Musical where a jazz musician plays his instrument and the thought that the 'reefer' got hold of him, just made me giggle. They were hard times then, but musically they were spectacular times, and the reason why we have the music we do now. Whenever I see an old movie clip from the late 20s and 30s of dancers, I can see where the dance moves of today came from. That period of time really put flavor into music and dancing that we still cling to.
I always suspected that his broad smile (complete with obligatory eyeroll, sadly) hid a very deep sadness, and your discussion of his childhood, youth and early adulthood would certainly confirm that. Thanks so much for including so many details about Armstrong's life. I'd love to know more about pianist and wife, Lil as well. What an era! Your hard work when it comes to researching is much appreciated!
My favorite jazz musician of ALL time
Louis Armstrong was arguably the most important musician of the twentieth century: he taught us how to swing. Listen to jazz from before him (King Oliver is a good example). It’s all right on the beats.
I got to see him live once, in ‘65. One of the best concerts I’ve ever seen.
That shows just how great he was, since by 1965 age and illness had made notable inroads on his trumpet playing.
This is an amazing video. Thanks, for all the Jazzzzzzz
This was a really fine short documentary! Thank you for all you do on a decade I find fascinating!
SATCHMO FOREVER 🙏
When I was a 16 year old usher in the Mosque Theater in Newark Nw Jersey, I met Louis back stage and shook his hand. He was nice, warm with us kids. Its a memory I cherish.
I would love to know more about Fats Waller.
Fats was awesome!
I love Fats Waller. It has been pointed out by someone else that Waller was the only great American musician who possessed comic brilliance, as well.
I'm glad you posted a video! I really enjoy this channel. As far as Louis Armstrong is concerned, one of my all-time favorite songs is What A Wonderful World. I'm sorry to hear he had such a rough upbringing.
Fantastic job sir
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IIRC, Bix Beiderbecke was one of his major influences according one of PBS radio jazz shows...
I'm not sure Bix was an influence. They were the same age, and Bix was galvanized by The New Orleans Rhythm Kings when he first heard them in 1918. He had never played cornet before. Think of that! Less than a decade later, he's making those great recordings with Frankie Trumbauer. I know that Armstrong and Beiderbecke admired one another lavishly. ( For the rest of Armstrong's life, he frequently referred to Bix as "that dear boy." ) Their styles were opposite, but they loved jamming together. Don't you wish just one recording of that existed?
Thanks for mentioning the contribution of my fellow countryman, Luis Russell. Saludos desde Panamá!
Father of the marvelous singer, Catherine Russell.
this is one of the greatest Armstrong videos I've ever seen
Another gravelly voiced sing has remarked how much tenderness can be evoked with the sound. Tom Waits follows in Louis's footsteps.
He was a great personality.
Great work! Thank you.
Nice job!
Love being from New Orleans. We love him!! We call him "loo-ee" not "lou-iss". It's pronounced French.
Ah, but he pronounced it "Louis." Listen to his recording of "Hello, Dolly" again.
Calling him "Lewis" is actually a sign he's done his research. That's the way he pronounced his own name, at least most of the time. It's complicated by the fact that he didn't usually go by any variation of "Louis," so he probably didn't care how people said it (his friends called him "Pops.)
Yeah that pronunciation as Lewis was painful. Had to stop listening to this halfway through
@@pikeman80 but that’s how he pronounced it himself apparently, why would that bother you so much?
Potato Head Blues is one of the happiest song ever recorded!
On one recording of Jimmie Rodgers blue yodel 9(standing on the corner) Armstrong played solo probably by Ralph Peers help.
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What was your source material for this? It seems to be more than just regularly reading off of Wikipedia. I really enjoyed this many biography on satchmo! I would like to hear more on others.
A great source was "Pops" by Terry Teachout. You could also check out "Satchmo" by Gary Giddins.
Treachout wrote a great book on Pops!
Interesting you pronounce his name “Lewis” I know that’s how he says it in Hello Dolly but besides that I’ve only ever heard it pronounced “Lewie”. I always wondered how he himself pronounced it.
I once had a 45 record in the 60s that had he and Carol Channing on it starting out him saying hello Carol this is Lewis Carol but couldn’t remember the song.
Forgive me, but I didn't hear mention of his being the oldest person to hold a Billboard top 10 spot with "It's a Wonderful World."
That took place after the 20’s which is the main time period his video covers
i’d like a video on bix beiderbecke and paul whiteman
Another singer who Ralph Pair singed was Roy Acof you have forgotten to mention him on several occasions .
ROY was probably the best none of the 4 that were singed in 1927.
Thank you for pronouncing his name correctly
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