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.
Pledging My Love
Louis Armstrong And His Orchestra Lyrics
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But my baby don't love nobody but me, nobody but me
Oh, everybody wants my baby
But my baby don't want nobody but me; that's plain to see
Yes, she got a foam like Venus
Honest, I ain't talking Greek
No one can come between us
Yes, everybody loves my baby
But my baby love nobody but me, yeah, nobody but me
The lyrics of "Pledging My Love" by Louis Armstrong And His Orchestra paint a picture of a romantic relationship in which everyone wants the singer's partner, but the partner only wants the singer. The song begins by stating that everyone loves the singer's partner, but the partner doesn't love anyone else other than the singer. This repeated theme of others wanting the partner, but the partner remaining committed to the singer, emphasizes the strength and exclusivity of their relationship.
The lyrics also use vivid imagery to describe the singer's partner. They compare their partner's beauty to that of a Greek goddess, Venus. This imagery implies that their relationship is special, as the singer's partner is considered to be remarkable and unique. Additionally, the lyrics use the term "Sheba" and "Sheik" to refer to the singer's partner and themselves, respectively. Sheba and Sheik are names that reference biblical figures that are often used to describe a couple that is considered to be powerful and esteemed.
In summary, "Pledging My Love" portrays an intense and committed romantic relationship in which outside influences cannot come between the two lovers. The use of language and imagery suggests that the singer's partner is a unique and beautiful individual, and that their relationship is powerful and special.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, everybody loves my baby
My significant other is loved by many individuals.
But my baby don't love nobody but me, nobody but me
However, my significant other only reciprocates love towards me and no one else.
Oh, everybody wants my baby
Many people desire to have a romantic relationship with my significant other.
But my baby don't want nobody but me; that's plain to see
Despite the attention given, my significant other is content with only being with me and it's evident to others.
Yes, she got a foam like Venus
My significant other has a physical beauty that is often compared to that of the Greek goddess Venus.
Honest, I ain't talking Greek
I am not using any type of metaphorical language to describe her beauty.
No one can come between us
There is no obstacle that can hinder or break the love shared between my significant other and I.
She's my Sheba, I am her Sheik
I see my significant other as my queen, while she sees me as her king.
Yes, everybody loves my baby
Once again, many individuals hold strong feelings of affection towards my significant other.
But my baby love nobody but me, yeah, nobody but me
However, my significant other's love is only reserved for me and no other person can claim it.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jack Palmer, Spencer Williams
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