One of the thrills of my life was seeing him in 1961 at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, NJ with my father, a huge fan. I was 10 and a novice on the trumpet. We went backstage and hung with him for a while; i sat on his knee as they chatted, and he led me back to the end of the room where his trumpet sat in its case. I tooted a few notes and her roared in approval, a huge smile across his face. I still have the program he signed.
This was one of my Dads favourites, he used to tell the story of being a very young man and hearing this song played in some dive while he was on leave from the forces. He thought it was the best thing he'd ever heard, and it led to him being a life long Satchmo fan. We played this at his funeral too.
Bass - Mort Herbert Clarinet, Backing Vocals - Peanuts Hucko Drums - Danny Barcelona Piano - Billy Kyle Trombone - Trummy Young Trumpet, Vocals - Louis Armstrong
+Master Funk oh I feel you. His credits are endless - what about pioneering psychedelia? Cats like Jay are barely remembered let alone respected for their contributions. Hell, the younger cats barely know James Brown or Otis, so how they gonna dig any deeper? its up to us to keep it on the one, and tell em all about it.
+poppachubby chubby I'm with you fellas. The fact that Screamin' Jay Hawkins isn't in the R&R Hall of Fame makes me want to go burn the place down to the ground. It's downright unconscionable.
I was singing this song in a blues pub in Gallway bay in 2008. A German couple visiting that night came to me and said it was that very song playing in a Paris night club 40 years before on that very same night, when he proposed to her and she accepted! As a result I got information from him as to how to find my long lost brother whom I had never met in all my 67 years! Since that night, I have found my brother and his family and we have been visiting each other. It was on the world BBC news. All because....I sang THAT song, on THAT night in THAT pub in Ireland! Peter Beschorner
that's the most random story I've ever heard in my life. he proposed to his now wife to a song about a dead person? then somehow you got info as to how to find your brother? and all of that happened in one day? wow
@@d.b.624 I'd say otherwise to your first point about the tone not fitting, the song is an old blues tune; it's written from the perspective of a downtrodden fella with not much to him in this world. He seemingly has had a rough go of it, and now his mistress just got sent to the undertaker; not many in that situation could hold themselves, but a common coping mechanism is to joke, provide black humor to lighten the mood of an otherwise desperate situation. In context, this works even more, since the singer is playing a street goon, he himself doesn't hold his life in high regard. He knows he's probably not long for this world either, and so while he's thinking about his own time, what else does his mind fly to but the looks, the appearance, the glamour he's never had. He wants to be presented in a certain way, a way that masks the deep sorrow inside, so that those around him will think he was a high-roller with not a care in the world. Straight-laced shoes, a box-backed coat, a genuine Stetson, and a twenty-dollar gold piece; these are probably extravagances he himself is not accustomed to, but he wants to be buried with them "so the boys will know I died, standing pat", he wants his friends and riders to see someone else in that casket, a richer man, a wilder man, a less broken man.
When he says "Let her go, let her go God..." it seems he's about to say "God damn it", but he says "God bless her". It's so unusual to hear males talking like these to or about their loved ones in songs. His voice contains so much contained revolt, yet so much love and resignation that it gives me the chills every time I hear it.
Nah, man. You sit in your livingroom with a bottle of rye whiskey and bob your head dramatically to the slow beat. You close your eyes, shake your head, and every once in awhile say "yessah".
@@davidledford3522 Yes, same here. I was born 1953 and remember watching Satchmo on TV probably in the late 50's and feeling his soul even then. I love him.
Supposedly the melody is from an old Russian song that Mrs. Karnofsky used to sing to him when he was a little boy. Louis Armstrong was adopted by this family.
I went down to St. James Infirmary Saw my baby there She was stretched out on a long white table So cold, so sweet, so fair Let her go, let her go! God bless her wherever she may be She can look this wide world over But she'll never find a sweet man like me (*Laughter* braggin') When I die bury me in straight lace shoes I want a box-back coat and a Stetson hat (John B., that is) Put a twenty dollar gold piece on my watch chain So the boys will know that I died standin' pat
As my final jazz band concert in my senior year of high school I played this (on trumpet) with a few of my friends in a combo... It is to this day my favorite performance of all time. We have such a great group, an incredible drummer and a fantastic singer. :') I love this song sooo much
I don't know why this is on my mind so strong tonight. Thought I would share. When I was about 16 I went to breakfast alone with my Papa (grandfather). Before we went in we sat in the parking lot for probably 30 minutes with him fiddling with the radio trying to get the CD to play a certain song. I told him it was no problem and that I could look it up, but he wanted me to listen to it right then. I felt such a connection to him and that song. Its a happy memory but I still get teary when I hear it. One of my regrets is not requesting it to be played at his funeral. But I think he knows what it means to me.
An Old Army Mate, used to sing this when in his cups, have looked for years, finally found the great Man, as someone said below, should have come here first - RIP Jack
Ella and Louis were to good for this earth. When they perform together... the world just stops... stops turning on its axis because everyone just listens and for then, that's all that matters. That's the beauty of truly beautiful music.
YUP! you know it's Ella & Louis-pronounced Louie-(I think Ed Sullivan was the only person to call him Louis) when your ears bleed & adding or subtracting 1 note would destroy the performance. May they rest in peace. Spelled it out because they didn't abbreviate music.
I went down to St.James Infirmary Saw my baby there She was stretched out on a long, white table So cold, so sweet, so fair Let her go, let her go, God bless her Wherever she may be She can look this wide world over But she'll never find a sweet man like me When I die bury me in shoes, I want a Boxback coat and a Stetson hat Put a twenty dollar gold piece on my watch chain So the boys will know that I died standin' pat
+King Firefly Damn, man. I wish I could share this music with someone else. It is already tough to find young fans of this music like me in the U.S. But here in Colombia, it's impossible.
+Miguel Loaysa i'm just starting to discover the jazz and blues scenes, maybe you could share some good music with me so i can start discovering some more beautiful music like this. (19yr old from holland)
There's a book called "I Went Down To St. James Infirmary" by Robert Harwood that's pretty outstanding. The song actually comes from the 1600s, and was originally called "The Unfortunate Rake." As it made its way through the years and throughout the world, it became different songs such as "Streets of Laredo." The bit about "she'll never find a man like me" was the New Orleans version, and if you know anything about New Orleans, that would be the version.
1 song, 1 verse, a simple stanza, and you could die of the agonizingly exhilarating feeling it bestows. Melancholic, I could feel the blood running through my veins...yet, death ever so close...this music takes me somewhere I can’t tell.
This was played at my father's funeral,as we carried his coffin into the crematorium. It was completely him! It still fills me with respect and love for the man he was! RIP dad.
My mind had been conditioned with this masterpiece! When I was seventeen watched an Iranian movie called"The taste of cherry"1997.This features a trumpet piece, Louis Armstrong's 1929 adaptation of "St. James Infirmary Blues."for finale scene. After passing more than two decades ,love both of them. taste of cherry and Armstrong's "St. James Infirmary Blues" .
This was one of the first songs I learned how to play on the trumpet when I was 9. I LOVE this music. This is one of my favorite songs by Louis. Screw the pop addicts, hail to the jazz lovers!
Wow, a new depth is felt when I listen to him play, like my world changed somehow. This song gives me the chills and my soul is swayed to and fro with the song
I'm sorry but honestly... how can you dislike this... someone...anyone tell me how... i don't even see the dislike button on my screen because this is too wonderful of a song
I guarantee that if you try to sing this song like Louie you will cry. You don't even have to be sad. but that passion, that emotion in the song.. It gets to you.
Satchmo is incredible. His sound is so rich in information. I shake my head at least 3 times a day in utter amazement of his phrasing and ideas, consistency and shear energy he puts in every note he plays and sings. Thank you god for giving us satchmo just at the right time as recording technology blossomed so we can hear his message for years to come.
This song is unbelievable! I first heard a different version by Louis a few years ago. It just makes the hair stand up all over my body, sheer timeless genius. If this record leaves you cold, your already dead, BRAVO!! MAGNIFICO!!
Listening to this on lsd has to be one of the single most beautiful moments i have experienced in my life. Louis Arsmstrong is a true musician, always played straight from the heart.
And this is why I love jazz. This man was a gift to us. That trumpet sends chills through my body and is a whole raw, surreal emotion in its own right. The way he puts his own flourish midway through the song... "Braggin'." ; you got to nod and say, "damn." I would love to go back to hear this played live... The way he sways out of earshot with the music, as if he is one with the sounds... Haunting. Absolutely haunting. And I adore it. Beautiful.
Such a great song. Just imagine how different the world was back then when this song was recorded. Then realise how fitting it is today and every other day. How that voice still hits you, how the horns still morn and resonate through your bones every time you push play.
It was down by old Joe's barroom, on the corner of the square They were serving drinks as usual, and the usual crowd was there On my left stood Big Joe McKennedy, and his eyes were bloodshot red And he turned his face to the people, these were the very words he said I was down to St. James infirmary, I saw my baby there She was stretched out on a long white table, So sweet, cool and so fair Let her go, let her go, God bless her Wherever she may be She may search this whole wide world over Never find a sweeter man as me When I die please bury me in my high top Stetson hat Put a twenty dollar gold piece on my watch chain The gang'll know I died standing pat Let her go, let her go God bless her Wherever she may be She may search this wide world over Never find a sweeter man as me I want six crapshooters to be my pallbearers Three pretty women to sing a song Stick a jazz band on my hearse wagon Raise hell as I stroll along Let her go Let her go God bless her Wherever she may be She may search this whole wide World over She'll never find a sweeter Man as me
I love Louis Armstrong and I raised my children on classic jazz along with classical artists such as as Bach, Chopin etc... I feel it is important to listen to this wonderful old music.
a louis armstrong LP given to me for my 1962 christmas inspired me to join band in 64 and i got cornet. i was 1st chair in the jr high band and high school band i still play in a community band
This is alternative first verse that sets the scene somewhat differently; It was down by old Joe's barroom, on the corner of the square They were serving drinks as usual, and the usual crowd was there On my left stood Big Joe McKennedy, and his eyes were bloodshot red And he turned his face to the people, these were the very words he said
Louis said that the Karnofsky family taught him to sing from the heart; and King Oliver taught him to play the melody.I met Louis when he invited me into his dressing room at intermission. Louis recordings were so powerful and authoritative, I was shocked at how short he was in person.Louis' recordings taught everybody how to swing with a gorgeous tone and play high notes with beauty.
He was born poor, died rich, and never hurt anyone along the way.
--
Duke Ellington
Plus he smoked weed everyday and had an international airport named after him.
@@billhanner1059 Duke didn't mention that
Little unknown details
Sens yeah he smoked because he said that it makes him forget about the hardships of being black back then
Bill Hanner POG
Just a cooler way of being sad
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Wayyyyy Cooolllerrr broda!
So real
Well mate if we’re gonna be sad it might as well be cool too yea?
I have depression and I'm never this cool
One of the thrills of my life was seeing him in 1961 at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, NJ with my father, a huge fan. I was 10 and a novice on the trumpet. We went backstage and hung with him for a while; i sat on his knee as they chatted, and he led me back to the end of the room where his trumpet sat in its case. I tooted a few notes and her roared in approval, a huge smile across his face. I still have the program he signed.
incredible story
Jeff Goldenberg what a memory that is
Jeff Goldenberg what a memory that is
Jeff Goldenberg what a memory that is
Jeff Goldenberg what a memory that is
Louie is the only guy that can make you smile in the middle of one of the saddest songs ever.
Brilliant observation.
Cab Calloway could as well
"Just braggin, hahahhaaa"...
How is this song sad tho
jigsawzoubir this seems like a song where you’re so sad that you kinda just laugh softly to yourself
The tempo is so slow the song almost feels as if it's about to break apart and each beat drift away. It's beautiful, as slow as it can afford to be.
it's amazing
I love playing this in 0.75x though so perfect
@@stoneswamp Funny, I do the same thing :-)
It's a funeral march,, a dirge, supposed to be slow
@@joeschmidt8760 Joe, the song was written originally as a funeral march? (As opposed to simply becoming a part of the funeral repertory...)
"If you have to ask what jazz is, you'll never know." ~ Louis Armstrong
So true
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You have to feel it
@@olinkamilova8476 it's music that comes from the soul after all
@@otakuwannbe4387 actually that's soul music. There's a difference.
My dad was so fond of this music.. This is one of the songs I choose to be played on his funeral..
I miss you dad!
Blessed Be
Respect for your dad
Respect for your dad
This was one of my Dads favourites, he used to tell the story of being a very young man and hearing this song played in some dive while he was on leave from the forces. He thought it was the best thing he'd ever heard, and it led to him being a life long Satchmo fan. We played this at his funeral too.
God bless
Your dad died in style
Bass - Mort Herbert
Clarinet, Backing Vocals - Peanuts Hucko
Drums - Danny Barcelona
Piano - Billy Kyle
Trombone - Trummy Young
Trumpet, Vocals - Louis Armstrong
+Master Funk thanks!!!
+Master Funk oh I feel you. His credits are endless - what about pioneering psychedelia? Cats like Jay are barely remembered let alone respected for their contributions. Hell, the younger cats barely know James Brown or Otis, so how they gonna dig any deeper? its up to us to keep it on the one, and tell em all about it.
+poppachubby chubby I'm with you fellas. The fact that Screamin' Jay Hawkins isn't in the R&R Hall of Fame makes me want to go burn the place down to the ground. It's downright unconscionable.
Jeremy Rabida he's not????? that doesn't make any sense.
Cab Calloway also provided backup vocals. I also heard him giggling at one point, muttering "Braggin'."
Here because of Camus’ ‘The Plague’- I didn’t expect to recognize a song I know in a book from 1947. What a cool day!
Same 😂
Me too)
The only way to fight the plague is with decency, to quote Albert C.
I was singing this song in a blues pub in Gallway bay in 2008. A German couple visiting that night came to me and said it was that very song playing in a Paris night club 40 years before on that very same night, when he proposed to her and she accepted! As a result I got information from him as to how to find my long lost brother whom I had never met in all my 67 years! Since that night, I have found my brother and his family and we have been visiting each other. It was on the world BBC news. All because....I sang THAT song, on THAT night in THAT pub in Ireland! Peter Beschorner
@@Corgi_fax The power of music!
Jesus Christ, I love when life do these things!
that's the most random story I've ever heard in my life. he proposed to his now wife to a song about a dead person? then somehow you got info as to how to find your brother? and all of that happened in one day? wow
@@jasmin337 ikr..German guy was like “wow! Nice song! Wanna know where your brother is?”
Wow, cool story, can you provide further details or perhaps a link with the article, couldn't find any with your name. Thank you
must have watched 20 versions before I got here. Should started here first. NOBODY tops this.
except cab calloway
White stripes is good too
Only a single version does - check out Hugh Laurie's!
Check ProleteR remix.
Bridge city sinners did a great job
The "braggin" and his laugh gets me every time! Only he could adlib that in one of the saddest and most chilling songs ever and make it so endearing.
It makes that line make sense; in most versions, the tone doesn't fit, but here, he's trying to joke...but doesn't quite succeed.
It’s like a grandpa or uncle trying to comfort a younger relative with a joke when they ask uncomfortable questions about the underworld.
@@d.b.624 I'd say otherwise to your first point about the tone not fitting, the song is an old blues tune; it's written from the perspective of a downtrodden fella with not much to him in this world. He seemingly has had a rough go of it, and now his mistress just got sent to the undertaker; not many in that situation could hold themselves, but a common coping mechanism is to joke, provide black humor to lighten the mood of an otherwise desperate situation. In context, this works even more, since the singer is playing a street goon, he himself doesn't hold his life in high regard. He knows he's probably not long for this world either, and so while he's thinking about his own time, what else does his mind fly to but the looks, the appearance, the glamour he's never had. He wants to be presented in a certain way, a way that masks the deep sorrow inside, so that those around him will think he was a high-roller with not a care in the world. Straight-laced shoes, a box-backed coat, a genuine Stetson, and a twenty-dollar gold piece; these are probably extravagances he himself is not accustomed to, but he wants to be buried with them "so the boys will know I died, standing pat", he wants his friends and riders to see someone else in that casket, a richer man, a wilder man, a less broken man.
When he says "Let her go, let her go God..." it seems he's about to say "God damn it", but he says "God bless her". It's so unusual to hear males talking like these to or about their loved ones in songs. His voice contains so much contained revolt, yet so much love and resignation that it gives me the chills every time I hear it.
Wonderful ear
it's usual since centuries! Males sing songs to and for their loved ones in the utmost passionate, romantic and dedicative way.
i love this description and described it very similarly for a friend recently!
I thought the same thing.
Not really, you just have to listen for it
This is so hauntingly beautiful it hurts
Yep!
Spot on Mike - melancholy and uplifting at the same time. I came to this via Dylan's Blind Willie Mc.Tell - equally affecting and timeless to my mind
Yes
Rag'n'Bone man's version is amazing
Someone make a list for me please im 19 years old never heard music like this I want to learn and hear more please help
This is one of the very few songs you can't do anything while listening to, you have to just sit, and listen.
@Nicholas Taporco Ikr
Indeed
Yes I sat down. And it's Saturday.
Blessed song, man.
Nah, man. You sit in your livingroom with a bottle of rye whiskey and bob your head dramatically to the slow beat. You close your eyes, shake your head, and every once in awhile say "yessah".
I actually contort my body as the blues take over
It's 2024 and my 9 yr old son loves this song! Great music never dies
hes one of the few reasons I haven't completely lost hope in humanity
You should be given a parenting award. Thanks for raising children with good taste in music!
Old souls! I was attracted to everything from 30s and 40s when I was little boy I was born in 70s
@@davidledford3522 Yes, same here. I was born 1953 and remember watching Satchmo on TV probably in the late 50's and feeling his soul even then. I love him.
ME2
I want this played at my funeral.
Me too :)
You got to have one of the New Orleans funerals; let me know and I will try to be there.......
Catso Mann let you know??? He’ll be dead 😂😂
coolboy10439 he died in 1971
me too
This is called a pure masterpiece. Beside the lyric, the harmony, melody and its deep great atmosphere makes it a remarkable jazz piece....
Supposedly the melody is from an old Russian song that Mrs. Karnofsky used to sing to him when he was a little boy. Louis Armstrong was adopted by this family.
I went down to St. James Infirmary
Saw my baby there
She was stretched out on a long white table
So cold, so sweet, so fair
Let her go, let her go!
God bless her wherever she may be
She can look this wide world over
But she'll never find a sweet man like me
(*Laughter* braggin')
When I die bury me in straight lace shoes
I want a box-back coat and a Stetson hat
(John B., that is)
Put a twenty dollar gold piece on my watch chain
So the boys will know that I died standin' pat
Thanks for the lyrics of this "Classic."
Andre Mdn Merci ! ¡ Gracias ! Grazie ! Thank you ! 😊🌹🌸🌹💝I love singing so much ! When i'm alone ... 😂😂😂
@@Arletty75 good
@@ericbullock6427 😊 It's true ! Have a nice day .
Cool lyrics and sick tunes!!
He plays this so slowly I am just on the edge of my seat waiting for the next note...........Nobody any better than Satchmo...........
I watch Taste of Cherry three days ago amd this melody has been haunting me since then.
buried my father today and he had chosen the music in advance so today was the first time I heard the amazing song.
As my final jazz band concert in my senior year of high school I played this (on trumpet) with a few of my friends in a combo... It is to this day my favorite performance of all time. We have such a great group, an incredible drummer and a fantastic singer. :') I love this song sooo much
im in jazz in my senior year rn and playing this lol !!
I don't know why this is on my mind so strong tonight. Thought I would share. When I was about 16 I went to breakfast alone with my Papa (grandfather). Before we went in we sat in the parking lot for probably 30 minutes with him fiddling with the radio trying to get the CD to play a certain song. I told him it was no problem and that I could look it up, but he wanted me to listen to it right then. I felt such a connection to him and that song. Its a happy memory but I still get teary when I hear it. One of my regrets is not requesting it to be played at his funeral. But I think he knows what it means to me.
+Sydney Peters yuo are beatiful
That made a tear come to my eye.
Aww babe :hugs:
I called my grandpa papa
An Old Army Mate, used to sing this when in his cups, have looked for years, finally found the great Man, as someone said below, should have come here first - RIP Jack
Probably one of my favorite songs done by Louis. His playing and voice transcends generations and time itself.
Ella and Louis were to good for this earth. When they perform together... the world just stops... stops turning on its axis because everyone just listens and for then, that's all that matters. That's the beauty of truly beautiful music.
YUP! you know it's Ella & Louis-pronounced Louie-(I think Ed Sullivan was the only person to call him Louis) when your ears bleed & adding or subtracting 1 note would destroy the performance. May they rest in peace. Spelled it out because they didn't abbreviate music.
I went down to St.James Infirmary
Saw my baby there
She was stretched out on a long, white table
So cold, so sweet, so fair
Let her go, let her go, God bless her
Wherever she may be
She can look this wide world over
But she'll never find a sweet man like me
When I die bury me in shoes,
I want a Boxback coat and a Stetson hat
Put a twenty dollar gold piece on my watch chain
So the boys will know that I died standin' pat
+King Firefly Damn, man. I wish I could share this music with someone else.
It is already tough to find young fans of this music like me in the U.S. But here in Colombia, it's impossible.
+Miguel Loaysa im from dominican republic, and im 20 years old, i like this music
+Miguel Loaysa Just play it as loud as possible, open your windows.....& people will get infected, just like we did. ;)
+Miguel Loaysa i'm just starting to discover the jazz and blues scenes, maybe you could share some good music with me so i can start discovering some more beautiful music like this. (19yr old from holland)
+ΑDD John B. that is ;-)
I love how he laughs and says bragging... :D
de eso se trata
That's the only part I hate.
MoonLady That’s not Louis saying “Braggin’,” that’s Cab Calloway.
Srsly? How do u own?
@@jeremias-serus Why would (CC) be laughing in the middle of Pops Armstrong's song? Just curious...
"The Plague" by Albert Camus brought me here.
X2
Me too! It's the only record Rambert owned.
Ajjajaj puto rambert
Same. Do you think this was the version the charter was listening too?
@@ratfinks75 The novel takes place in the 40s, and Armstrong made the song famous in the 20s/30s, so I'd say its fair to assume.
There's a book called "I Went Down To St. James Infirmary" by Robert Harwood that's pretty outstanding. The song actually comes from the 1600s, and was originally called "The Unfortunate Rake." As it made its way through the years and throughout the world, it became different songs such as "Streets of Laredo." The bit about "she'll never find a man like me" was the New Orleans version, and if you know anything about New Orleans, that would be the version.
House of the Rising Sun too
1 song, 1 verse, a simple stanza, and you could die of the agonizingly exhilarating feeling it bestows. Melancholic, I could feel the blood running through my veins...yet, death ever so close...this music takes me somewhere I can’t tell.
I can feel the pure cold of the marble slab, the icy cold grief, the coldness of time standing still from Louis' trumpet.
This was played at my father's funeral,as we carried his coffin into the crematorium.
It was completely him!
It still fills me with respect and love for the man he was!
RIP dad.
My mind had been conditioned with this masterpiece!
When I was seventeen watched an Iranian movie called"The taste of cherry"1997.This features a trumpet piece, Louis Armstrong's 1929 adaptation of "St. James Infirmary Blues."for finale scene.
After passing more than two decades ,love both of them. taste of cherry and Armstrong's "St. James Infirmary Blues" .
this is truly a masterpiece, the sorrowest blues song
This was one of the first songs I learned how to play on the trumpet when I was 9. I LOVE this music. This is one of my favorite songs by Louis. Screw the pop addicts, hail to the jazz lovers!
I feel honored that I had a pleasure of listening to his music in my lifetime.
01:52 AM in bed drinking a warm cup of rooibos tea, listening to Louis & in the background i hear Cape Town winds telling winter is here...
That was beautiful lol
Never cared for Louis Armstrong but this song changed that.
This is awesome.
I had to check this out since it's mentioned in the novel I'm reading, "The Plague" by Albert Camus.
At least one of those thumbs down is Dr. Rieux's.
AndrewGum - Lol.
Haha same
same here although i feel like the dislike would've been cottard's.
Do you recommend that book?
@@OnkelFenrir Definitely! But if you want something shorter to introduce you to Camus I'd say go with The Stranger.
This deserves another replay...
+BlazzingSaber alguns bons replays
Now some old man between 90 and 100 years old listens to this song very happy at home remembering the music of his time.
Wow, a new depth is felt when I listen to him play, like my world changed somehow. This song gives me the chills and my soul is swayed to and fro with the song
I'm sorry but honestly... how can you dislike this... someone...anyone tell me how... i don't even see the dislike button on my screen because this is too wonderful of a song
Man, that trumpet make me cry. So beautiful.
Fantastic sound quality, and, of course, one of the best blues songs of all time.
For me this is the iconic version of this song. Wonderful!!!
Thank God for New Orleans. Thank God for jazz. Thank God for Louis.
I guarantee that if you try to sing this song like Louie you will cry. You don't even have to be sad. but that passion, that emotion in the song.. It gets to you.
This is honestly so good, the only one that comes close is the animated one with Cab Calloway, but the trumpet just hits so well in this one
Try the Bridge City Sinners. :)
woooohwee. that song gave me the chills- the good kind. If it wasn't for the BioShock and Fallout games, I wouldn't have found these nice tunes.
Oh my god I thought I was the only one. I had never actually paid attention to this kind of music and I am glad those games helped me discover it :)
Satchmo is incredible. His sound is so rich in information. I shake my head at least 3 times a day in utter amazement of his phrasing and ideas, consistency and shear energy he puts in every note he plays and sings. Thank you god for giving us satchmo just at the right time as recording technology blossomed so we can hear his message for years to come.
Unbelievably fantastic song
This song is unbelievable! I first heard a different version by Louis a few years ago. It just makes the hair stand up all over my body, sheer timeless genius. If this record leaves you cold, your already dead, BRAVO!! MAGNIFICO!!
I just love love love that charming little "bragging-*chuckles" he adds into this piece, it's such a beautiful song.
Brought me to tears, then made me smile, laugh and motivated me to go on. All in one short track. Legends.
Timeless masterpiece
This is amazing.....I wish there was more music like this in my generation
I want to go to New Orleans because of that great man
It's honestly beautiful, you should. Go to Preservation Hall!
Listening to this on lsd has to be one of the single most beautiful moments i have experienced in my life. Louis Arsmstrong is a true musician, always played straight from the heart.
And this is why I love jazz. This man was a gift to us. That trumpet sends chills through my body and is a whole raw, surreal emotion in its own right. The way he puts his own flourish midway through the song... "Braggin'." ; you got to nod and say, "damn." I would love to go back to hear this played live... The way he sways out of earshot with the music, as if he is one with the sounds... Haunting. Absolutely haunting. And I adore it. Beautiful.
As moving and chilling as the day it was first recorded.
This song is mentioned in Albert Camus’ book “The Plague”
Im reading it right now
Dolly Delta me too
Me too, these days
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Can’t you just imagine Rieux, Tarrou, and Rambert sitting around listening to this?
So beautiful
+Heaven Criss Not really, A lot of things happened before you were born, lol.
Louis was just so swag eh? hahaha. Every one of his songs made me happy and smile! One of my favorite artists for sure 🤍
Such a great song. Just imagine how different the world was back then when this song was recorded. Then realise how fitting it is today and every other day. How that voice still hits you, how the horns still morn and resonate through your bones every time you push play.
Possibly the most mournful song I know of. I love it. And Louis!
Back in 1999 I had a young girlfriend that died on me. All I could think about was this song.
Thats really sad. God bless you
Haha I don't think redundant is quite the word your looking for. But thanks for your incredibly witty and wise comment.
God bless you
Chris Nesovanovic stay classy buddy
jesus lmfao
It was down by old Joe's barroom, on the corner of the square
They were serving drinks as usual, and the usual crowd was there
On my left stood Big Joe McKennedy, and his eyes were bloodshot red
And he turned his face to the people, these were the very words he said
I was down to St. James infirmary, I saw my baby there
She was stretched out on a long white table,
So sweet, cool and so fair
Let her go, let her go, God bless her
Wherever she may be
She may search this whole wide world over
Never find a sweeter man as me
When I die please bury me in my high top Stetson hat
Put a twenty dollar gold piece on my watch chain
The gang'll know I died standing pat
Let her go, let her go God bless her
Wherever she may be
She may search this wide world over
Never find a sweeter man as me
I want six crapshooters to be my pallbearers
Three pretty women to sing a song
Stick a jazz band on my hearse wagon
Raise hell as I stroll along
Let her go Let her go
God bless her
Wherever she may be
She may search this whole wide
World over
She'll never find a sweeter
Man as me
It's amazing how it sounds sadder yet it still makes you happy
The absolute master of jazz and the blues. So much soul in this recording.
This is Blues at its best! Deep south New Orleans, and Louy, yea man, play it Louy!!!!!Gaylon Fox Farmington NM
this inspires wonder in me. beautiful
Wow I've never heard it played so slowly! It's heavy as hell! Mind blown!!!
I've listened to this song 1000 times and still brings a tear to my eye.
I love Louis Armstrong and I raised my children on classic jazz along with classical artists such as as Bach, Chopin etc... I feel it is important to listen to this wonderful old music.
a louis armstrong LP given to me for my 1962 christmas inspired me to join band in 64 and i got cornet. i was 1st chair in the jr high band and high school band i still play in a community band
I love this song xxxxx
Almost every morning I listen to this song ...
set the speed at 2x, sounds really perfect ...
Awesome?? Not enough... Gorgeous!!! Unbelievable cover!!
This is the absolute cleanest recording I have ever heard. Sounds like Louis is sitting down right next to me musing
I think this may be my favorite version of this song
This is alternative first verse that sets the scene somewhat differently;
It was down by old Joe's barroom, on the corner of the square
They were serving drinks as usual, and the usual crowd was there
On my left stood Big Joe McKennedy, and his eyes were bloodshot red
And he turned his face to the people, these were the very words he said
I'm so glad that I found this song. I've been trying to find this song for ages and dammit, this song is so good.
Goose bumps. So many goose bumps.
Heard a lot of versions of this song, but this is the best
Grew up with this song....
I just Loved it ...❤
Played it over & over again
Thank You Satchmo
This song isnt flowing out of him, it's being pulled out inch by inch from his blue heart. Amazing.
I'm putting together a play list for when I visit New Orleans. This is right up there!
first time hearing this today. Ive been missing out!
I think this is probably the best version of this song. I love it.
Louis said that the Karnofsky family taught him to sing from the heart; and King Oliver taught him to play the melody.I met Louis when he invited me into his dressing room at intermission. Louis recordings were so powerful and authoritative, I was shocked at how short he was in person.Louis' recordings taught everybody how to swing with a gorgeous tone and play high notes with beauty.
I love New Orleans . From Brazil 🇧🇷
Hugh Laurie brought me here and boy am I glad he did.
+Adikshith Ojha In which episode of House have u heard this one? ;D
TheTiomaza I didn't, I heard it in his album 'let them talk'.
+Adikshith Ojha Oscar Isaac brought me to Dave Van Ronk. And he to this version. and I'm glad he did.
YBBOR and of course there's the connection to Blind Willie McTell.
getting high watching cab calloway on Betty boop cartoons brought me here
OMG - this is soooo good. Just sends me. Every time. Just love it.
The clean sound on that trumpet is divinely inspired. Love also that someone called Peanuts is playing on it too. [Chuckle]
Never tired of this song !!!
Marvellous. The warm clarinet-sound of Martin Schmidt-Hahn would fit as well to this beautiful thing
O.m.G. what a melody by Jazz Legend - *Louis Armstrong*
The soul in the song makes my heart so warm. A true legend, Louis