"Satchmo": Remembering the Man & his Music

On this day, July 6, 1971, America laid to rest one of its greatest musicians: "Satchmo"

Louis Armstrong (August 4, 1901 – July 6, 1971)

Remembering the man. . .

Louis Armstrong - Mini Biography

Louis Armstrong - What a Wonderful World

A video biography about Louis Armstrong and the inspiration behind his song 

"What a Wonderful World"

Louis Armstrong - Nicknames

A video biography about Louis Armstrong and the story behind his most famous nickname "Satchmo"

and his music:

 Louis Armstrong - When The Saints Go Marching In

 Louis Armstrong - Hello Dolly Live

 

Louis Armstrong - When You're Smiling 

Louis Armstrong - Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen

Dizzie Gillespie & Louis Armstrong - Umbrella Man

Do you have a favorite "Satchmo" tune...perhaps one of these or maybe one of his other great hits?