“It’s been hard work, man. Feel like I spent 20,000 years on the planes and railroads like I blew my chops off. Sure, Pops, I like the ovation, but when I’m low, beat down, wonder if maybe I hadn’t have been better off staying home in New Orleans.”
Producer Bob Thiele had a demo of a song that he and George Weiss had written, first, he took it to Armstrong’s manager Joe Glaser and then to Louis, who was performing in Washington DC. However, Louis was not the first singer to whom he offered ‘What A Wonderful World,’.
“I never tried to prove nothing, just always wanted to give a good show. My life has been my music, it’s always come first, but the music isn’t worth nothing if you can’t lay it on the public. The main thing is to live for that audience, ’cause what you’re there for is to please the people.”, he shared.
Watch this heartwarming song and let it carry you through your day with a brighter outlook on the “Wonderful World” we share. I’d love to hear what song you listen to when you’re feeling down! Maybe we’ll share a video of your song next!
