HOW MUSIC CHANGED, PART 13-8 – THE LEGACY OF LOUIS ARMSTRONG

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Today’s show features Louis at the peak of his fame, when he was a national celebrity with his name (and nicknames) quickly becoming a ‘household word’. That didn’t necessarily mean that life was easy, though, as the details of his life from this era convey. It was a good time to let the music do the talking, so we do our best to abide by that rule ourselves.

Songs featured include;

1) Black and Blue

2) Dinah

3) Tiger Rag

4) Standing on the Corner – Jimmie Rodgers

5) I’m a Ding Dong Daddy

6) If I Could Be With You One Hour Tonight

7) Body and Soul

8) Sweethearts on Parade

9) Just a Gigolo

10) Shine

11) When It’s Sleepy Time Down South