Louis Armstrong - When It’s Sleepy Time Down South

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{Verse 1}
Now the pale moon's shinin’ on the fields below
The folks are crooning soft and low
You needn't tell me, boy, because I know, yes
When it's sleepy time down south

{Verse 2}
Yes, the soft wind blowin’ through the pinewood trees
The folks down there live a life of ease
When old mammy falls on her knees, yes
When it's sleepy time down south

{Bridge}
Yes, steamboats up the river comin’ and goin’ (scat)
Splashing the night away (scat) oh yes
You hear those banjos ringing and the folks are singing
And they dance till the break of day, yes

{Verse 3}
Dear old southland with this dreamy song
You take me back where I belong
Right in my mammy's arms
(Scat) good evening everybody

Release Date: October 29, 1955

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"When It's Sleepy Time Down South" is a nostalgic and soothing song performed by the legendary Louis Armstrong. The lyrics paint a picture of a peaceful southern night, with the moon shining on the fields and the soft wind blowing through the trees. Armstrong's smooth vocals capture the easygoing lifestyle of the south, where people live a life of ease and old traditions are cherished. The song also mentions the sound of steamboats on the river, banjos ringing, and people singing and dancing until the break of day. Overall, "When It's Sleepy Time Down South" is a beautiful tribute to the dreamy and comforting atmosphere of the southern United States.

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Louis Armstrong, born and raised in New Orleans, was a renowned trumpeter, composer, singer, and actor who became one of the most influential figures in the history of jazz. Throughout his lengthy career, Armstrong was known by various nicknames such as “Satchmo”, “Pops”, and simply “Louie”.

Armstrong began his career in 1918, playing the cornet in brass bands and riverboats along the Mississippi River. It was during this time that he caught the attention of his future mentor, King Oliver, and eventually joined his band in Chicago. There, he networked with other popular jazz musicians like Hoagy Carmichael and his first wife Lil Hardin Armstrong.

In 1924, Armstrong made the move to New York City to play for the Fletcher Henderson Orchestra. It was during this time that he switched from the cornet to the trumpet and developed his signature emotional playing style, which included singing and storytelling about his life in New Orleans.

The following year, Armstrong formed his own band, playing for notorious gangsters like Al Capone and Dutch Schultz. He also began to emerge as a vocalist, pioneering the art of “scat singing”.

Armstrong is perhaps best known for his covers of songs that have become jazz standards, such as “La Vie En Rose” and “What a Wonderful World”. Throughout his career, Armstrong had nineteen records that hit the Top Ten on the Billboard charts. He was recognized globally for his gravelly voice, and by the 1960s, he was considered a beloved American icon and cultural ambassador for jazz.

Additionally, Armstrong was one of the first black public figures to be widely accepted into white society, both on and off the stage. He collaborated with some of the biggest names in jazz, including Duke Ellington, Bing Crosby, and Ella Fitzgerald.

In addition to his musical accomplishments, Armstrong starred in over a dozen Hollywood films and hosted his own nationally broadcast radio show. Louis Armstrong's legacy as a pioneering jazz musician and cultural icon continues to be celebrated and remembered to this day.