Armstrong kept up his busy tour schedule until a few years before his death. While in his later years, he would sometimes play some of his numerous gigs by rote, but other times would enliven the most mundane gig with his vigorous playing, often to the astonishment of his band. He also toured Africa, Europe, and Asia under sponsorship of the US State Department with great success and become known as "Ambassador Satch". While failing health restricted his schedule in his last years, within those limitations he continued playing until the day he died.
Armstrong died of a heart attack in 1971 at age 69, the night after playing a famous show at the Waldorf Astoria's Empire Room. He was interred in Flushing Cemetery, Flushing, in Queens, New York City.
It's Been A Long Long Time
Louis Armstrong & His All-Stars Lyrics
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Then kiss me once again
It's been a long, long time
Haven't felt like this, my dear
Since i can't remember when
It's been a long, long time
You'll never know how many dreams
Or just how empty they all seemed without you
So kiss me once, then kiss me twice
Then kiss me once again
It's been a long, long time
Oh, kiss me once...and kiss me twice
Then kiss me once again
It's been a long...such, a long time
I haven't felt like this my dear
Since i don't remember when
It's been a long....been a mighty long time
You'll never know how many dreams
I've dreamed about you
Or how empty they all seem without you
So kiss me once...and kiss me twice
And kiss me once again
It's been a long...long time
It's been a mighty, mighty long time
Louis Armstrong's song It's Been A Long Long Time is a romantic ballad about rekindling a love that has been gone for a long time. Throughout the song, the lyrics speak of wanting to be kissed multiple times after a long time apart. The first stanza begins with the singer asking to be kissed once, twice, and then once again, emphasizing the desire for a deep intimacy. The second stanza talks about how long it has been since the singer has felt this way about someone, making the listener feel the weight and significance of the reunion. The chorus repeats the request for kisses while also admitting to dreaming of this person during their absence. The whole song implies that the singer has been longing for this love and is finally reunited with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Kiss me once...and kiss me twice
Show me your love and affection by kissing me twice or even more.
Then kiss me once again
Tell me that you still love and want me by kissing me once again.
It's been a long, long time
It has been quite some time since I have felt this loved and appreciated.
Haven't felt like this, my dear
I haven't felt this much loved and wanted, my dear.
Since i can't remember when
I cannot recall the last time I have felt this loved and wanted.
You'll never know how many dreams
You will never be aware of the number of dreams I have had.
I've dreamed about you
All of my dreams involve you, and you alone.
Or just how empty they all seemed without you
Without you, my dreams seem meaningless and incomplete.
It's been a long, long time
It has been so long since I have felt this much love and longing.
Oh, kiss me once...and kiss me twice
Please show me your love by kissing me twice or more.
It's been a long...such, a long time
It has been quite a long time since I have felt loved like this.
I haven't felt like this my dear
I have not felt this loved and wanted, my dear.
Since i don't remember when
I cannot recall the last time I have felt this much affection and longing.
It's been a long....been a mighty long time
It has been an extremely long time since I have felt this loved and wanted.
And kiss me once again
Please show me your love and longing by kissing me once again.
It's been a long...long time
It has been quite some time since I have felt this much love and affection.
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