His closing to this song, “oh yeahhhh” was his signature ending. I miss his music, his voice, the gleam in his eye. You could spend a long time listening to this man and his music and never be bored. The whole jazz era and scene is a good chill atmosphere. Wish it’d make a comeback. So soothing.

You can't hear this song and not smile. His voice is amazing, and his smile was so genuine. He was one of a kind. A true legend.

Who wouldn't smile at that beautiful infectious smile? What a wonderful man.

Most wholesome song ever and if watching Louis don’t make ur whole heart/face smile!!!!!

I love Louis Armstrong... and another legend who has a similar singing voice Jimmy Durante..

The person you're thinking about with the trumpet if Dizzy Gillespie, with the puffy cheeks and that wasn't him. This is one of his most famous songs, no one could ever do it like him, he was so loved he toured across the globe and was beloved by so many. This will always be a fave song of mine, glad you enjoyed it.

Louie Armstrong was a man that never made excuses or used the color of his skin to keep him from living his life and dreams. He was truly a gentleman and very talented man. Ppl can learn a lot from Louie just by listening to him sing this song. I grew up listening to Louie and after all these years he still makes my heart smile.

@TheDivayenta

2 жыл бұрын

And he took a stand against American apartheid when four little girls were blown up in a Birmingham church. He refused to continue his worldwide tours for the US until action was taken on Civil Rights. So yes- he was a man of strong character.

Never gets old such a genuine man he will never be forgotten in my eyes especially when it comes to music I hope that he let his life by God so that we can all see him again and sing like the Angels right along with him

I love this song, makes me cry for what we are missing today. I was in the 6th grade.

Louis Armstrong is one of the GOATS. His "Oh Yeah" is at the end of every song, Iconic. I'm 73 . I've been listening to Louis since the 1950s. No one is more iconic. You were talking about Dizzy Gillespie and his flugelhorn with the blown up cheeks.

Who doesn't love Louie? His voice just gives you peace.

If you will notice, you can see what years of playing the trumpet has done to Mr. Armstrong's lips.

As the saying goes, "Imitation is the greatest flattery."

When you two were talking about how long before you were born that this was recorded, I couldn't help thinking about the fact that Louis Armstrong was born 120 years ago!😆 August 4th 1901 in New Orleans, LA and I think of him as the true father of jazz. 🎺

The puffed cheek trombone player is making you think of Dizzy Gillespie who, like Armstrong, was a trumpet player and a great one. He was known for the extremely puffed cheeks and the trumpet with the bell bent nearly straight up. Here's a link to him playing alongside Armstrong. kzread.info/dash/bejne/jINl16-jqpbUY9o.html

@Peter-oh3hc

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Never heard this. It's awesome

@earlgreyproductions

2 жыл бұрын

Armstrong himself was known for the same thing. That's why his nickname was Satchmo. It was short for "satchel mouth" because his cheeks would expand so much when he played

@paltaprimo

2 жыл бұрын

i love internet for this! Thank you Will ♥

@RyanRichardsToby

10 ай бұрын

A trumpet instructor once told me to keep my cheeks tight when playing so that I don't wind up looking like Dizzy.

Louie. That is how it was pronounced. He was so fantastic.

Louie Armstrong and Dizzy Gillespie both puffed their cheeks out when they played their trumpets. Two of the best trumpet players ever!

You CAN NOT watch this without grinning like a Cheshire cat THE WHOLE TIME!

Armstrong and ella Fitzgerald have sung a number of duets. All great

You definitely have to check out some of the duets he did with Ella Fitzgerald they are marvelous together

A little something for everyone. Thank you. Those of us who are a little older appreciate these remembrances.

The jazz trumpet player with blow fish cheeks you are thinking of is Dizzy Gillespie. 🎺

Louis makes me cry every time. Special. The blowfish you mention, i think, is Louis playing the trumpet. Dive down the rabbit hole.

Louis was a fantastic singer and trumpet player but he did blow his cheeks out like huge.

@melissagerber7231

4 ай бұрын

I think that was incorrect form,actually. My sister took sax lessons for a year,and commented on some jazz sax player whose neck was blown up like a bullfrog,that it was bad form.

He just makes you smile!!! Love it.

My favorite song I have hope that we can have a wonderful world. My dad loved his voice and his gifts. We always had his songs playing. My parent opened my love of all voices of all people. If we all could live by Keeping the peace. Thanks for making my day. We love you.

I'll be sitting here at home eating dinner with my family and just yell out a Hit That Thang!!!!

That song, with Armstrong singing, is used in some Vietnam War movies as a stunningly poignant counterpoint to brutal battle scenes.

The greatest singer to come out of my home state of Louisiana

"Satchmo", the best trumpet player that ever lived. Grew up poor in the redlight area of New Orleans. My all-time favorite song.

I see friends shaking hands, saying “How do you do?” They’re really saying, “I love you.”

One of the greatest jazz artists of all time. Practically invented modern jazz back in the thirties and forties. LEGENDARY. Mostly known as a band leader and a trumpet player extraordinaire. Had a few hit vocals in the Sixties.

This man still touches people's souls

What an American Treasure Louis Armstrong is; that smile, his voice. Although the message of this song is positive; it makes me teary eyed every single time; it is very moving and makes me think of all the things in the world that are not beautiful. Certain hymns have the same effect; such beautiful music opens the soul and I think of humanity’s shortcomings. Not healthy, I know, but that’s what happens.

I absolutely love this song, such a beautiful voice. Louie is how it's pronounced. I was 4 years old. I get chills when the commercials featuring this song come on

Love his voice and this song!! But I spit my coffee out.."I don't know anyone else who sound like him".."Cookie Monster"😂😂

@LFRFAMILY

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

This guy looks like an amazing man. Bet it was great to be his friend.

Satchmo❤️ his voice always give me goosbumps.

"La vie en Rose" Louis Armstrong "West End Blues" Louis Armstrong and his Hot 5 Just two examples of why he is the most important singer, musician and composer in United States History. Not even close.

What a legend, happy happy memories of my childhood. My grandmother played this all the time. Amazing jazz singer 🥰

"Hello, Dolly" came out in 1964 and made him(at 63) the oldest person up until that time to record a number one hit in the US.

“A Kiss to Build A Dream On” great Louis Armstrong tune

I love to hear this man sing. BEAUTIFUL

Love this song and this man. He sings this like he believes every word. That smile is contagious. And im old enough to remember when this came out. Fell in love right there. My 12 year old heart just fell. Amazing.

Incredible legend and phenomenal trumpet player…

I just loved this man and still do. His smile lives forever!

I'm a metal head first. But I do listen to several other music genres including jazz and Louie Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World" is one of my favorites.

My favorite sing in the whole world

Aaron Neville is amazing. He is so underappreciated you can't even speak on it he is so great.

A bright shining star in heaven!

He was a blessing in the flesh.

A true classic! Hello Dolly is a great one too! Aaron Neville is a genius! Love his voice!

One of the all time best. Huge influence on American music. He smoked weed every day of his life from age 20 'till the day he died.

His singing voice is so unique but this song is so beautiful.

This is an extremely famous song. I’m surprised you’ve never heard it. I think people called him Louie. He was also known as “Satchmo” (satchel mouth) because of his wide smile and also the way he puffed out his cheeks went he (famously) played his trumpet. Nice reaction. 🌺✌️

This is my favorite song in the whole world. It always brings me such a feeling of peace and a smile to my face. I echo the previous commenter who suggested Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald. Fantastic work they did together.

Incredible trumpet player. Unique voice. We loved Louis (always called Louie). This song was brought back by the movie "Good Morning Vietnam" with Robin Williams and hasn't been shelved since. Louie's indelible signature song. I'm glad to be old and have lived through so much fantastic music. Still want you to hear The Platters.

The Father of Jazz, if any one was. He was 66 in this clip. You should play some clips where he is younger and playing the trumpet like Babe Ruth swung a baseball bat

Adore this song and Louis Armstrong . Absolute legend

I love this song. It touches something inside of me and brings tears to my eyes.

Honestly one of my favorite songs ever.

Love Louis Armstrong, especially he sings La Vie En Rose and Hello Dolly with Barbra Streisand

His voice is very unique, but I really enjoyed it. Thank You for doing this one with me Van!

@janetf23

2 жыл бұрын

You are funny and I love your timing! 🤣

@joereyes7100

2 жыл бұрын

@@janetf23 thank you! You rocks Janet.

Thanks for this one! Needed this today! Inspiring!

With all due respect to the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Bernie Taupin and Elton John, and countless others, "What a Wonderful World", as performed by Armstrong, is the most perfect song ever written.

Louis Armstrong is from the day when people had class and I'm not talking about the type of class today which is classless or no class I'm talking about true classy gentleman

Thank you for reacting to this song by Louis Armstrong. I love his smile as he sings! His voice is different yet makes the song. I will watch this again and again! Thank you both for the reaction!

@LFRFAMILY

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You Amy!! Glad you enjoyed the reaction!!

@vinniewheeler5441

2 жыл бұрын

OMG. RIGHT!! THATS THE SMILE OF A HAPPY MAN. I ONLY WISH TO SMILE LIKE THAT AGAIN. RIP LOUIS

I am just a hurting white guy that believes in your Ministry. Nipper of RCA is my hound. Louis (Think French when you pronounce his name, he loved France.) My grandfather ran NBC which did not exist before he brought Tell-A-Vision. I don't have much Van, but I have my belief in souls like you :) We had so many warriors once upon a time. They shall return. We had a black elevator doorman at Rockefeller Center. He lived humbly, for a Sacred cause. He was best friends with Louis Armstrong. When Foreign leaders would visit Our country (yours and mine) Van and they would stop by a small flat in New York first, for Eugene Bullard meant much more to them than a US President. I love you Van. -Who ever I Am. Tom J PS- I remember Aaron Neville and used to try to teach our black citizens of him. 20 years ago they did not know. Family brought Vinyl, all of us murdered. They left one sheep alive. Keep going.

When I was a kid, variety shows were popular on TV. Mr. Armstrong appeared on them often. He was always introduced as "Louie" & called himself that too. I remember always thinking that he seemed like he would be a kind person. Also I recently watched a documentary about him on PBS. He had an interesting life.💙☮💙 Btw Van...I heard you call me out again on your live stream last night. I was still laughing about it. Just keep in mind when we comment we're addressing you but also our fellow subscribers so don't be surprised when we say something you might not be expecting or be interested in. And ummm...you haven't kicked me out of the family, have you?? Not yet anyway?🙄

He was an incredible trumpet player too.

CONGRATULATIONS on hearing Dear Ol' SATCHMO!!! (short for "satchel mouth")

SUCH A GOOD MAN!!!!!

Check out Louis (Louie) Armstrong sing Hello Dolly, and with Bing Crosby, singing Now That's Jazz....you will get to hear him play the trumpet in this one. He is one of the greats. Parts of his rendition of What a Wonderful World have been used many movies and tv commercials, you just didn't know it then.

Awesome. After this, I think you'd love "Sweet Hunk o' Trash," with Louis Armstrong AND Billie Holiday. It's a showcase of two great talents and it's funny as heck. Cheers.

Great reaction. Definetely, it is a classic. Greetings from Chile.

Yes! Aron has a beautiful voice.

This is my all time favorite song AND rendition. (Lou-e)

I love this song. One of my favorites!

Love this song ♥

The great Satchmo♥ - greetings from Germany. ♥& ☮

His trombone player was "Trummy" Young, who was a long-time member of his band.

I love Louis Armstrong and this song. It makes my heart just swell up with happiness and always brings a tear to my eye. Louis is just soooooo, beautiful. That big smile that just shows all over him. If he was singing the newspaper, it would still be wonderful. I was a very little girl when this song came out and watched him sing it on our black and white TV. He was a guest on some show. Louis and this song touched me even back then. No one can sing this song like Louis does. I don't even want to hear anyone else sing it. This is Louis Armstrong's song, as far as I am concerned.

His message...appreciate what you have, show gratitude ,enjoy this moment...choose to walk on the 'sunnyside" of the street...we all can choose...much love and respect brother

An American classic to be sure

You're my favorite reactor!! ❤ great reaction every single time!! 😊

I luv his voice and his other songs and I have heard them in MANY movies he to is a icon that will live on cuz I was no were born around the time this came out and when I first heard this as lk 13 yr old girl it was many decades old and it STILL touched me and I believe it and his other works still touch people in a way that's timeless

Love this song. And he does also play trumpet too.

Please, please do check out Aaron Neville!! One of the best! Along with the incomparable Mr. Louis Armstrong! This song makes me cry every time..what a wonderful man! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

He was “ The Gift” to Jazz. The Alpha and Omega. Check him out singing with Ella Fitzgerald. Beyond superb!!!!

First post....first time I heard this song was in a movie back in 88 or 89

Louis Armstrong had a music career that lasted more than 40 years. He made his first recordings in the 1920s, and had more hit records than I can count. Some Louis Armstrong records that I can recommend for you to react to, are ""When You're Smiling (The Whole World Smiles With You)" (originally recorded in 1929, and rereleased in 1936, and probably re-recorded a few times after that), and Armstrong's 1954 covers of the W.C. Handy songs, "Yellow Dog Blues" (Note: the song title is a reference to the Mississippi Railroad System (aka "The Dog Line"), whose routes were color-coded on maps) and "Beale Street Blues".

Louie Armstrong aka THE GREAT SATCHMO! Irreplaceable.

Hey Van, I love Louis Armstrong his blues sound is amazing to listen to I love this song too my mom use to play his song all the time, he has a very unique voice a once in a lifetime beautiful voice," and I think to myself what a wonderful worldz' I was only two when he sang this song, I love the trumpet sounds too, Fats Domino was the one who's cheeks grew big when he played the trumpet thanks for showing this video

legend

Usually pronounced "Lou-ee", except in another signature song of his called "Hello Dolly" where he sings "this is Lou-iss, Dolly". I saw him sing and play trumpet in a live production of "Hello Dolly" in Chicago.

Love his arrangement of La Vie en Rose!

Love Louis

Van, did you catch the line, "The colors of the rainbow, so pretty in the sky - are also on the faces of people passing by"? The rainbow of humanity is what creates this "Wonderful World". A few of Louie's other great songs you may want to react to:. "Hello, Dolly", from the movie & Broadway show of the same name; "Mack the Knife", simply 1 of the best songs ever written; & "'Zat You, Santa Claus?", as the holiday season is upon us. Thanks again for bringing classics to us all.

he wasn't a singer, he was a Trumpet player that felt obligated to share his Soul! God Bless Louis Armstrong! Incredible Performer! I always loved this song! Peace, Love!

Iconic. My grandpa loved Satchmo, and so do I