Helmed by legendary producer Bob Thiele, this 1968 recording ushered Louis Armstrong into his later days as a pop vocalist. Here, the trumpet that drove Armstrong's early Hot Fives and Sevens is more subdued as his familiar gravelly voice takes center stage. Showcasing the powerful title track as well as several cheery pop favorites, Armstrong's prowess as an interpreter of song is unmistakable during these recordings, despite his rapidly failing health. Satchmo's amiable presence carries this recording through a few slow moments and has endeared the album as a pop vocal classic.
at least thats what ive experienced. usually during the brides dance with her father, the dj will drop louis armstrong's 'what a wonderful world' on da danceflo. well, at my wedding they better play this version...
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NPR is compiling their list of 50 of The Great Voices In Recorded History to air throughout 2010 on Morning Edition and All Things Considered.You can weigh in by following the link and posting a comment and sounds.The format for this is a bit unorganized. I was hoping for a drop down list by genre or something..but I guess you just post a comment and someone at NPR will take into consideration ...
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Soul musician Booker T. Jones, best known for fronting the band Booker T. and the MGs, has teamed with up-and-coming singer/songwriter Jolie Holland for a duet of Louis Armstrong's classic, "What A Wonderful World." The collaboration marks the 40th anniversary of the track, which reached Number One on the UK singles chart in 1968.The Holland and Armstrong collaboration can be heard on "the USAT...
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Watch this great shadow hand puppetry to Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World". GREAT Shadow Puppetry - For more of the funniest videos, click here
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