Coming to prominence in the 1920s as an inventive trumpet and cornet player, Armstrong was a foundational influence in jazz, shifting the focus of the music from collective improvisation to solo performance. With his instantly-recognizable gravelly voice, Armstrong was also an influential singer, demonstrating great dexterity as an improviser, bending the lyrics and melody of a song for expressive purposes. He was also skilled at scat singing (vocalizing using sounds and syllables instead of actual lyrics).
Renowned for his charismatic stage presence and voice almost as much as for his trumpet-playing, Armstrong's influence extends well beyond jazz music, and by the end of his career in the 1960s, he was widely regarded as a profound influence on popular music in general. Armstrong was one of the first truly popular African-American entertainers to "cross over", whose skin-color was secondary to his music in an America that was severely racially divided. He rarely publicly politicized his race, often to the dismay of fellow African-Americans, but took a well-publicized stand for desegregation during the Little Rock Crisis. His artistry and personality allowed him socially acceptable access to the upper echelons of American society that were highly restricted for a black man.
Armstrong was born and brought up in New Orleans, a culturally diverse town with a unique musical mix of creole, ragtime, marching bands, and blues. Although from an early age he was able to play music professionally, he didn't travel far from New Orleans until 1922, when he went to Chicago to join his mentor, King Oliver. Oliver's band played primitive jazz, a hotter style of ragtime, with looser rhythms and more improvisation, and Armstrong's role was mostly backing. Slow to promote himself, he was eventually persuaded by his wife Lil Hardin to leave Oliver, and In 1924 he went to New York to join the Fletcher Henderson Orchestra. At the time, there were a few other artists using the rhythmic innovations of the New Orleans style, but none did it with the energy and brilliance of Armstrong, and he quickly became a sensation among New York musicians. Back in Chicago in 1925, he made his first recordings with his own group, Louis Armstrong and his Hot Five, and these became not only popular hits but also models for the first generation of jazz musicians, trumpeters or otherwise.
Other hits followed through the twenties and thirties, as well as troubles: crooked managers, lip injuries, mob entanglements, failed big-band ventures. As jazz styles changed, though, musical purists never lost any respect for him -- although they were sometimes irritated by his hammy onstage persona. Around the late forties, with the help of a good manager, Armstrong's business affairs finally stablilized, and he began to be seen as an elder statesman of American popular entertainment, appearing in Hollywood films, touring Asia and Europe, and dislodging The Beatles from the number-one position with Hello Dolly". Today many people may know him as a singer (a good one), but as Miles Davis said: “You can’t play nothing on modern trumpet that doesn’t come from him."
The 62-year-old Armstrong became the oldest act to top the US charts when "Hello Dolly" reached #1 in 1964. Four years later Satchmo also became the oldest artist to record a UK #1, when "What a Wonderful World" hit the top spot.
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Louis Armstrong Lyrics
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Why does it seem so inviting
Autumn in New York
It spells the thrill of first nighting
Glittering crowds and shimmering clouds
In canyons of steel
They're making me feel I'm home
It's autumn in New York
That brings the promise of new love
Autumn in New York
Is often mingled with pain
Dreamers with empty hands
They sigh for exotic lands
It's autumn in New York
It's good to live it again
Autumn in New York
The gleaming rooftops at sundown
Oh, autumn in New York
It lifts you up when you run down
Yes, jaded roues and gay divorcees
Who lunch at the Ritz
Will tell you that it's divine
This autumn in New York
Transforms the slums into Mayfair
Oh, autumn in New York
You'll need no castles in Spain
Yes, lovers that bless the dark
On the benches in Central Park
Greet autumn in New York
It's good to live it again
Autumn in New York
That brings the promise of new love
Autumn in New York
Is often mingled with pain
Dreamers with empty hands
They sigh for exotic lands
It's autumn in New York
It's good to live it again
The lyrics of Louis Armstrong's song "Autumn in New York" are rich with imagery that captures the essence of New York City during fall. Autumn in the city brings a feeling of nostalgia and excitement, as the change in seasons stirs up emotions of new beginnings, love, and hope. The song starts with the question, "Why does it seem so inviting?" This line captures the allure of New York City during autumn and sets the mood for the rest of the song. The lyrics then allude to the thrill of first nights, hinting at the excitement and anticipation of what is to come.
The next verse goes on to describe the cityscape in autumn, with its glittering crowds and shimmering clouds in canyons of steel. This image conjures up a sense of awe and wonder at the beauty and majesty of the city. Despite the hustle and bustle of city life, the singer feels at home. The third verse acknowledges the pain and longing that often accompanies new love, but it's worth it for the chance to experience it. The next lines paint a vivid picture of jaded roues and gay divorcees lunching at the Ritz, proclaiming New York in autumn to be divine. The final verse brings the song full circle, reminding us that autumn in New York is a time for dreaming, a time when anything is possible.
Line by Line Meaning
Autumn in New York
We are entering the season of autumn in the city of New York
Why does it seem so inviting
Why is this time of year so alluring?
It spells the thrill of first nighting
Autumn symbolizes the excitement of a first encounter or rendezvous
Glittering crowds and shimmering clouds
The bustling city and breathtaking skyline
In canyons of steel
Among the towering skyscrapers and streets bustling with traffic
They're making me feel I'm home
These surroundings feel like home to me
It's autumn in New York
The season of autumn is enveloping the city of New York
That brings the promise of new love
This time of year brings with it the possibility of new romance
Is often mingled with pain
But this new love can also come with heartache and sorrow
Dreamers with empty hands
Those with unfulfilled hopes and desires
They sigh for exotic lands
Longing for faraway places and new experiences
It's autumn in New York
The season of fall has arrived in the city
It's good to live it again
It feels good to experience this time of year once more
The gleaming rooftops at sundown
The shining tops of buildings as the sun sets
Oh, autumn in New York
The time of year has arrived once more
It lifts you up when you run down
Autumn has a way of rejuvenating and invigorating even the most tired souls
Yes, jaded roues and gay divorcees
Cynical aristocrats and divorced individuals
Who lunch at the Ritz
The elite who dine at high-end establishments like the Ritz
Will tell you that it's divine
They will sing the praises of this time of year
This autumn in New York
This particular season of fall in the city
Transforms the slums into Mayfair
So beautiful that even the less desirable areas become glamorous
You'll need no castles in Spain
With the splendor of autumn in New York, you won't need extravagant vacation homes
Yes, lovers that bless the dark
Couples that embrace the night
On the benches in Central Park
Sitting on the park benches of Central Park
Greet autumn in New York
Embracing and rejoicing in the season that surrounds them
It's good to live it again
Experiencing autumn again is enjoyable and uplifting
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GABRIEL YARED
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