Louis Armstrong - That’s My Desire

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{Verse 1: Velma Middleton}
To spend one night with you
In our old rendezvous
And reminisce with you
That's my desire

{Verse 2: Velma Middleton}
To meet where gypsies play
Down in that dim cafe
And dance till break of day
That's my desire

{Bridge: Velma Middleton}
We'll sip a little glass of wine
I'll gaze into your eyes divine
I'll feel the touch of your lips
Pressin’ on mine

{Verse 3: Velma Middleton, (Louis Armstrong)}
To hear you whisper low
Just when it's time to go
(I’m ready to go right now baby)
Darlin’, I love you so
That's my desire, I’m gone Satch
(Come back here gal, why you going there?)

{Verse 1: Louis Armstrong, (Velma Middleton)}
To spend one night with you
In our old rеndezvous
And ball it up with you
That's my desire (minе too)

{Verse 2: Louis Armstrong, (Velma Middleton)}
To meet where gypsies play
Down in that dim cafe
We’ll dance (oh no)
Yes, that's my desire

{Bridge: Louis Armstrong, (Velma Middleton)}
We'll sip our little glass of wine
(Our little musky tail)
I'll gaze into your eyes divine
I'll feel the touch of your chops
All wrapped up amongst mine, very juicy

{Verse 3: Louis Armstrong, (Velma Middleton)}
You whisper low
Doggone, it's time to go (oh shucks!)
Darlin’, I love you so
That's my desire (that's my desire)

{Coda: Velma Middleton, (Louis Armstrong)}
Though you found someone new (scat)
I'll always love you (scat, woah yeah)
That's my desire (that's my desire)

Release Date: June 01, 1956

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"That's My Desire" is a classic love song performed by Louis Armstrong and Velma Middleton. The lyrics express a longing to spend time with a loved one in a familiar setting, reminiscing and dancing until dawn. The romantic bridge describes the intimate moments shared between the couple, with wine and tender kisses. Despite the possibility of moving on, the singers declare their eternal love for each other. With Armstrong's iconic voice and Middleton's soulful vocals, this song captures the essence of desire and devotion in a timeless jazz standard.

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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.