Louis Armstrong

Throwback: Louis Armstrong-What A Wonderful World

On: August 20, 2023

Louis Armstrong was the first artist to record Bob Thiele and George David Weiss’ “What A Wonderful World” in 1967. Weiss was inspired to write the song specifically for Armstrong because of his ability to attract a multi-racial audience. Larry Newton who was the president of ABC Records tried toContinue Reading

Louis Armstrong’s What A Wonderful World 50th Anniversary Celebrated In New York City

JazzNews

By: blakcitrus

On: May 15, 2018

The 50th anniversary of Louis Armstrong’s “What A Wonderful World” is being celebrated in New York City with a series of free events. Queens Library, the Louis Armstrong House Museum and the Kupferberg Center for the Arts at Queens College have joined forces to commemorate the anniversary at all 62Continue Reading