Louis Armstrong - Back O’ Town Blues

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{Verse 1}
I had a woman
(So what, I had five of ‘em)
Oh stop braggin’, boy
Livin' way back o' town, yes
Yes, she treated me right
Never let me down
But I wasn't satisfied
(Well, what did you do?)
I had to run around
(Oh that’s just like you Pops, just like you)
That’s no Doctor Pugh, that’s my good man Friday

{Verse 2}
Now she's gone and left me
I'm worried as can be
Yes, I’ve searched this world all over
Wonderin' where she could be
(Hey Pops, why don’t you look up to Basin Street?)
Oh, she don’t work there no more
I must ask her to forgive me
Maybe she'll come back to me
But I doubt it

{Verse 3}
Now, I’m lonesome an’ blue
An’ I've learned a thing or two
Yes fellas, here's a tip
I'm gonna pass on down to you
(Lay it on ‘em Satchmo, lay it on ‘em)
Shall I tell ‘em everything?
(Tell ‘em everything) okay Pops
Never mistreat your woman
Cause it's gonna bounce right back on you
That ain’t no stage joke either, daddy

Release Date: September 28, 1955

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"Back O’ Town Blues" by Louis Armstrong is a classic jazz tune that tells the story of a man reflecting on a past relationship. The lyrics speak of a woman who treated him right, but he wasn't satisfied and ended up running around. Now that she's gone, he's left feeling lonesome and blue, wishing he could ask for her forgiveness. Armstrong's smooth vocals and soulful trumpet playing convey the emotions of regret and longing. The song also offers a valuable lesson to never mistreat your partner, as it will ultimately come back to haunt you. With its heartfelt lyrics and infectious melody, "Back O’ Town Blues" is a timeless piece of music that continues to resonate with listeners.

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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.