Coming to prominence in the 1920s as an inventive trumpet and cornet player, armstrong was. His father, william armstrong 18811922, abandoned the family when louis was an infant and only reentered his sons life at sporadic and brief intervals. Album louis and the good book, louis armstrong qobuz. The 25 greatest christmas albums of all time rolling stone. I already had louis and the angles, so i should have bought the other version with 6 extra songs. Louis armstrong vocals, trumpet, trummy young trombone, billy kyle piano, mort herbert bass, barrett deems drums, nickie tagg organ, 10 singers choir, martin williams liner notes, larry. The original louis and the good book was released in 1958, but this cd includes some songs recorded in 1938 and 1950.
Louis armstrong and his allstars louis armstrong plays. Louis armstrong louis and the good book lyrics and. Shop 44 records for sale for album the great louis armstrong by louis armstrong on cdandlp in vinyl and cd format. Among those is a wonderful louis armstrong song called st james infirmary.
Release group louis and the good book by louis armstrong. Digby fairweather included the album in the selected. This means that a couple of tunes are repeated, but i welcome those extra tracks. Louis daniel armstrong august 4, 1901 july 6, 1971, nicknamed satchmo, satch or pops, was an american trumpeter, composer, singer and occasional actor who was one of the most influential figures in jazz.
Get all the lyrics to songs on louis and the good book and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Compilations other albums which feature this performance of the song. Albums include ella and louis, louis armstrong plays w. On june 25, 2019, the new york times magazine listed louis armstrong among hundreds of artists whose material was reportedly destroyed in the 2008 universal fire. Louis armstrong and the all stars with the sy oliver choir louis armstrong and the all stars with the sy oliver choir louis and the good book. Louis armstrong 19011971, nicknamed satchmo or pops, was an american trumpeter, composer, singer and occasional actor who was one of the most influential figures in jazz and in all of american popular music. Big fat ma and skinny pa sweet little papa 1926 big fat ma and skinny pa, sweet little papa big butter and egg man from the west sunset cafe stomp 1926 big butter and egg man from the west, sunset cafe stomp. By the early louis armstrong had already revolutionized jazz. Louis armstrong and the good book vinyl records and cds. Louis and the good book 1958 album lyrics louis armstrong. Coming to prominence in the 1920s as an inventive trumpet and cornet player, armstrong wa read more. Nobody knows the trouble ive seen shadrack go down moses rock my soul ezekiel saw the wheel on my way down by the riverside swing low, sweet chariot sometimes i feel like a motherless child jonah and the whale didnt it rain. Just dont tell that to louis, who legitimately loved playing with the group.
Louis armstrong vinyl records and cds for sale musicstack. Musicmouth al1900, classic jazz cj1001, sr rhlp1238. Vinterpalatset, stockholm, sweden chinatown and you rascal, you were released on the sonora label in a very limited pressing in 1934. Versions different performances of the song by the same artist. Does anyone know of a 1cd or 2cd set which could make for a good introduction to the world of armstrong and also includes songs in the. The more i began to explore his 1950s output, i soon found that it was a period of rejuvenation for armstrong, and it all seemed to start with louis armstrong plays w. Singles included ill string along with you on my way, also known as. The most important and influential musician in jazz history, and one of the leading singers and entertainers from the 1920s through the 50s. If i had to choose between the two, ultimately, i wouldnt. I would say that the genius of this nation at its best is indeed walt whitman and louis armstrong. Find louis armstrong discography, albums and singles on allmusic.
Louis armstrong and his hot harlem band october 28, 1933. Nov 30, 2019 the 25 greatest christmas albums of all time. Nobody knows the trouble ive seen shadrack go down moses rock my soul ezekiel saw the wheel on my way down by the riverside swing low, sweet chariot sometimes i feel like a motherless child jonah and the whale didnt it rain this train sit down, youre rocking the boat thats what the man said shadrack going to shout all over. Music profile for louis armstrong, born 4 august 1901. Billie holiday discography at discogs billie holiday, lady. About louis armstrong the reverend satchelmouth is the beginning and the end of music in america. If theres an artist who wasnt directly influenced by his astounding improvisations, and most. Louis armstrong louis armstrong the best live concert volume 1 classic vocals. His career spanned five decades, from the 1920s to the 1960s, and different eras in jazz. The song is a reference to the book of daniel from the bibles old testament, shadrack often spelled shadrach, mesach and abednego were the siblings of daniel, and all were children of judah.
Louis and the good book is a 1958 jazz and spirituals album by louis armstrong singles included ill string along with you on my way out on my traveling shoes 1959, also known as im on my way track listing nobody knows the trouble ive seen 3. Completez votre collection louis armstrong and the all stars with the sy oliver choir. Now, the pure definition of the word album is a collection usually in book form of literary selections, musical compositions, or pictures. Louis made many divine recordings, but this lp was the only one specifically devoted to spiritual. Louis and the good book is a 1958 jazz and spirituals album by louis armstrong singles included ill string along with you on my way out on my traveling shoes 1959, also known as im on my way. Barewalls provides art prints of over 33 million images. Louis armstrong the great louis armstrong vinyl records, lp. Louis prima musician music database radio swiss jazz. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Louis and the good book by louis armstrong album, vocal jazz. So said bing crosby and how right he was because armstrong is the single most important figure in twentieth century popular music. An unusual album in the louis armstrong canon, this collection of gospel songs, spirituals, homilies, and comic vignettes was the only religious album this determinedly secular musician recorded.
The all starsjack teagarden on trombone, barney bigard on clarinet, sid catlett on drums, arvell shaw on bass and velma middleton joining armstrong on vocalsall got featured spots in a set that covered the entire history of jazz up until that point, from. Billie holiday discography at discogs billie holiday. Two years before he died, louis wrote, the dukes of dixieland whom i think was the youngest group to leave new orleans was the first white band whom me and my band played on the same stage with, which was aa great thrill to me. Louis and the good book, an album by louis armstrong. Verve jazz label, aka verve records, use this for release labels. Shop 49 records for sale for album the best of louis armstrong by louis armstrong on cdandlp in vinyl and cd format. Bookdancing with tears in my eyesgood night, sweet nightingalei. Capitol records discography, continued both sides now. Then one day i came across a copy of louis armstrong plays w. Louis and the good book is a jazz and spirituals album by louis armstrong. Through the next four decades, he would continue to reinvent himself. Louis armstrong the best of louis armstrong vinyl records. Louis armstrong louis and the good book cassette discogs.
Louis armstrong vinyl records and cds the reverend satchelmouth is the beginning and the end of music in america. The entire contents both of the lps are here, and in the same sequence in which they were originally listed. Sings the cole porter song book by ella fitzgerald vinyl, jan2016, wax time 4. Handy pure pleasure lp satch plays fats pure pleasure lp steve hoffman mastered satchmo. Album louis and the good book 1958 by louis armstrong song lyrics including nobody knows the trouble ive. Jazz the famous jazz singer billy holiday, also known as lady day, had a unique voice, weaved flowers of gardenia into her hair, and loved dogs. Treat yourself to some louis armstrong, and perhaps to some spirituality.
Bing crosbys white christmas is in the guinness book of world records as the bestselling single ever. Louis armstrong and the good booklouis and the angels. Louis armstrong nobody knows the trouble ive seen lyrics by gospel. Avakian chose 11 handy songs that the band rehearsed during a tour of 41 consecutive one nighters. According to author garry boulard in his book louis prima, prima paid. Complete your louis armstrong and the all stars with the sy oliver choir collection. Louis armstrong august 4, 1901 july 6, 1971 nicknamed satchmo or pops, was an american jazz trumpeter and singer from new orleans, louisiana. Listen free to louis armstrong louis and the good book nobody knows the trouble ive seen, shadrack and more. Louis armstrong louis and the good book 1992, cd discogs. I have since tried to get into louis armstrong but i just dont know where to start. This is a combination of two louis armstrong lps, louis and the angels, recorded january 1957, and louis and the good book, recorded february 1958. Cl 591 none louis armstrong and the mills brothers, volume one. Louis armstrong and the good book records, lps and cds. Louis and the good book wikipedia article album by louis armstrong.
Voted best jazz album of 1998 by the guardian and part three of a musical odyssey. Handy 1954 the first and greatest of the albums armstrong recorded with producer george avakian. Backed by a gospel vocal group led by the celebrated jazz arranger sy oliver. Handy and was quickly blown away by just how amazing the man could still sound. Search mood 4 jazz posters, art prints, and canvas wall art. Listen to songs by louis armstrong on myspace, a place where people come to connect, discover, and share.
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Duets with louis armstrong louis armstrong muziekweb. Louis and the good book by louis armstrong album listen. The first live document of armstrongs return to the small group format after the big band era. Theres another version of louis and the good book available on amazon. Louis armstrong and the good book vinyl records and cds for. On june 25, 2019, the new york times magazine listed louis armstrong among hundreds of artists whose material was. The entire contents both of the lps are here, and in the same sequence in which they were originally listed, although the 1958 lp appears first. Contains the complete classic album louis and the good book, which presents satchmo playing and singing timeless spirituals and traditional songs with arrangements by sy oliver. Louis made many divine recordings, but this 1958 lp was the only one specifically devoted to spiritual songs.
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