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.
Tomorrow Night
Louis Armstrong And His Orchestra Lyrics
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There's nothing I can do
Baby, after the night, I can't make you stay
After you telling me you're through
Now after the night, there'll be somebody new
Loving these gone red
Tomorrow'll be another idle day for me
Now you hold your life
Having your fun
Oh, baby, I'll be the lonely one
I'll be
After night, you'll go your way
Thinking you've done right
Oh, baby, I'll be here left all alone
Mama, after the night
The lyrics of Tomorrow Night by Louis Armstrong are a sad commentary on lost love and the pain of letting someone go. The singer of the song is lamenting the end of a relationship and the aftermath of the breakup. The song opens with the singer acknowledging that after their lover has gone away, there is nothing they can do to make them stay. The pain of rejection is palpable in the lyrics, as the singer expresses their sadness at being left behind.
As the song continues, the singer reflects on the fact that their former partner will find someone new to love, while they will be left alone. The lyrics imply that the singer still loves their ex and is struggling to move on from the relationship. They are resigned to the fact that the next day will be just another idle day for them, as they try to come to terms with the end of their love affair.
The final verse of the song reveals the depth of the singer's pain. Although their ex-partner may believe that they have done the right thing by leaving, the singer will be left alone to mourn the loss of their relationship. The lyrics suggest that the singer may have a difficult time moving on and finding happiness without their former love, painting a picture of a somewhat bleak future for the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
After night, you've gone away
Once the night comes, you've left my side
There's nothing I can do
I am helpless without you and cannot change your course of action
Baby, after the night, I can't make you stay
Even if I want you to stay, I cannot force you to be with me
After you telling me you're through
You have made it clear that the relationship is over and there is no way to fix it
Now after the night, there'll be somebody new
In the future, there will be someone else to love you
Loving these gone red
However, these feelings and emotions will stay with me always and it will be difficult to forget you
Tomorrow'll be another idle day for me
Starting tomorrow, life will be mundane as you are no longer part of it
After you've gone away
Life will never be the same without you in it
Now you hold your life
You are now living your own life without me
Having your fun
You have moved on to new experiences and pleasures
Oh, baby, I'll be the lonely one
While you are having fun, I will be the only one feeling loneliness and pain
I'll be
I will suffer silently without you by my side
After night, you'll go your way
Tonight you will depart to your destination
Thinking you've done right
You may think you have made the right choice to leave me
Oh, baby, I'll be here left all alone
However, the reality is I will be alone and heartbroken without you
Mama, after the night
Even after the night ends, my sorrow will remain and I will still miss you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CLARENCE WILLIAMS, LILLIAN HARDIN ARMSTRONG, RALPH MATTHEWS
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Hériat M
Yes, I absolutely am nuts about vintage jazz!!! This song is lovely...
Erik Norlin
Armstrong Was Always Great!
Thomas .Hennessey
Part of 3 sessions done in Chicago with a big band led by Zilner Randolph who did most of the arrangments. On this April session Charlie Beal replaced Teddy Wilsonon piano.
Dave C
Sweet, I'm #1! I hope all 816 of you who have listened to this music love it as much as I do...