In 1926 returned to Chicago where he recorded as the Hot Five and Hot Seven, producing classic jazz such as West End Blues, Potato Head Blues, Cornet Chop Suey, Heebie Jeebies and Tight Like That. In effect, Louis "invented" swing and brought the soloist into the spotlight with his trumpet and his vocals.
During the 1930's his popularity soared as an entertainer and leader of a big band. Hits included Swing That Music, The Saints, Struttin with Some Bar-B-Que, Pennies From Heaven and Jeepers Creepers.
In the mid-1940's he returned to the small band format, Armstrong and the All Stars, with Jack Teagarden, Barney Bigard, Earl Hines and rhythm. He maintained this format with varied personnel until his death in 1971. During his last decade he had hits of Hello Dolly and What A Wonderful World.
It is widely accepted that Louis Armstrong was the most influential instrumentalist and vocalist jazz has ever known.
Once in a While
Louis Armstrong And His Orchestra Lyrics
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One little thought to me
Though someone else may be
Nearer your heart?
Once in a while will you dream
Of the moments I shared with you
Moments before we two
In love's smoldering ember
One spark may remain
If love still can remember
That spark may burn again
I know that I'll be contented
With yesterday's memory
Knowing you think of me
Once in a while
In love's smoldering ember
One spark may remain
If love still can remember
The spark may burn again
I know that I'll be contented
With yesterday's memory
Knowing you think of me
Once in a while
The song "Once in a While" by Louis Armstrong and His Orchestra is a timeless classic that speaks of a love lost but not completely forgotten. In the first verse, the singer asks their loved one to spare them one thought every once in a while, even if they are currently closer to someone else. They then ask if the loved one ever dreams about the moments they shared before drifting apart. This suggests that despite the separation, the singer still holds onto fond memories of the past.
The second verse continues the theme of a potential rekindling of love. The lyrics describe how even though the fire of love may have dwindled and only a single spark remains, that spark may burn again if love still remembers. The singer then acknowledges that they will be contented with just the memory of their loved one thinking of them every once in a while.
Overall, the song is a bittersweet reminder of the fragility of love and the power of memories to heal the pain of lost love. The lyrics are simple yet poignant, and Louis Armstrong's smooth delivery only adds to the emotional impact of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Once in a while will you try to give
Would you occasionally make an effort
One little thought to me
To remember me for a moment
Though someone else may be
Even if someone else is closer to your heart
Nearer your heart?
More important to you?
Once in a while will you dream
Would you sometimes imagine
Of the moments I shared with you
The times we spent together
Moments before we two
The moments that preceded our separation
Drifted apart?
When we went our separate ways
In love's smoldering ember
In the remaining warmth of our love
One spark may remain
There might still be a tiny bit of love left
If love still can remember
If our love can recall
That spark may burn again
That small amount of love might reignite
I know that I'll be contented
I'll be happy
With yesterday's memory
Just with the memories of the past
Knowing you think of me
Being aware that you sometimes remember me
Once in a while
Every now and then
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Maryse Bicheronet
Il sera toujours le plus grand !!!
David Amaral
Não confunda com Once a While de 1927
Thomas .Hennessey
There are 2 songs with the title Once in a While and Armstrong recorded both when they were new. This ballad composed by Michael Edwards with lyrics by Bud Green was first recorded by Tommy Dorsey and his orchestra in July 1937 and released in Oct. 1937. Armstrong made this record in Nov. 1937 with a scaled down version of his big band. He had recorded a very different instrumental by W. Butler with the same title with his Hot Five in Chicago in Dec. 1927. The 1927 tune is played some by bands playing the 1920s repertoire. The 1937 tune has 222 versions listed in the secondhand songs website.
Marryann Lamb
Thanks