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Fun Music Information -> Louis Armstrong
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This is the most recent information about Louis Armstrong that has been submitted to amIright. If we have more information about Louis Armstrong, then we provide a link to the section where it appears (the actual page whenever possible).
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Louis Armstrong or Harry Connick Jr., Louis Armstrong, Dick GautierQuotes:
If you have to ask, you'll never know. - Louis Armstrong - when asked to define the rhythmic concept of 'swing' in Jazz 101: A Complete Guide to Learning & Loving Jazz by John F. Szwed - 2000 Submitted by: LucidLupin
| There is two kinds of music, the good and bad. I play the good kind. Submitted by: LucidLupin
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Jokes:
Satchmo always got his hair cut in the salon of Monsieur Dudas in New Orleans' French Quarter. As a young, penniless artist, he ran up quite a bill there. Since he couldn't pay, he promised instead to advertise for the hairdresser. That's why he ended so many songs by "... Ah, Barber Dudas" Submitted by: Lars
| This is a true story related on the Ken Bruce show on Radio 2. Someone on a quiz show was asked who Louis Armstrong was and the guy answers 'He was the first man on the moon!' confusing him with Neil Armstrong. I just picture Satchmo on the moon, singing 'What A Wonderful World'! Submitted by: Pickle*
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Music Performer Pseudonyms:
Also known as: Daniel Louis Armstrong. Submitted by: jazz
Music Performer Nicknames:
Known informally as: Satchmo . Submitted by: Robert D. Arndt Jr.
Known informally as: Satchmo, Pops. Submitted by: Jazz
New Song Names:
Original Song Name | New Song Name | Submitter Name |
| "It's Been a Long, Long Rhyme" | "It's Been a Long, Long Time" | Regina Haniger |
| "It's Been a Long, Long Chime" | "It's Been a Long, Long Time" | Regina Haniger |
Literally Impossible Song Titles:
Song/Performer | Comment | Submitter Name |
| "A Kiss To Build A Dream On," | You don't build dreams & not with kisses. | Peter |
Use a Song Title to Answer a Different Song:
Song & Band Name | Song & Band Name | |
| "Here You Come Again," Dolly Parton | "Hello, Dolly," Louis Armstrong | |
| "Twelfth Street Rag," Pee Wee Hunt | "Tiger Rag," Louis Armstrong | |
| "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)," Rupert Holmes | "On A Coconut Island," Louis Armstrong | |
| "Planet Earth," Duran Duran | "What A Wonderful World," Louis Armstrong | |
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Remove a Letter From a Song Title:
"Hello, Doll" originally "Hello, Dolly"
Serafina
"What A Wonderful Word" originally "What A Wonderful World"
Serafina
"Hell, Dolly" originally "Hello, Dolly"
Wendy Torrance
"A Kiss To Build A Ream On" originally "A Kiss To Build A Dream On"
Wendy Torrance
Change a Letter:
"On The Funny Side Of The Street" originally "On The Sunny Side Of The Street"
Serafina
"When You're Sailing" originally "When You're Smiling"
Serafina
"Hello, Dolls" originally "Hello, Dolly"
Serafina
"Hello, Molly" originally "Hello, Dolly"
Serafina
"Hello Doily" originally "Hello Dolly"
Logan
Recordings:
Sep 21
a parody of "What a Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong
"What A Wonderful World" from the 2017 parody perspective of Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and his wife's Twitter feed.
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Song Parody Lyrics:
Original Song Name | Parody Song Name | Parody Author |
| "Red, Red Robin" | "Turdus Migratorius" | 2Eagle |
| "The Ballad of Davy Crockett ( Shortened Version)" | "Akuji the Heartless" | Robert D. Arndt Jr. |
| "'Zat You Santa Claus?" | "Was That You, Santa Claus?" | Hu's On First |
| "Hello Dolly" | "Hello Begdahl -ie" | Don Milne |
| "Baby, It's Cold Outside" | "Baby, It's Dark in space" | 2Eagle |
| "On The Sunny Side Of The Street" | "On The Sunny Site Of A Tweet" | Airfarcewon |
| "Hello Dolly" | "Goodbye Phyllis" | Airfarcewon |
| "Jeepers Creepers" | "Leapers, Creepers" | Airfarcewon |
| "La Vie En Rose" | "She Saw A Roach" | Old Man Ribber |
| "Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen" | "Snow Bunnies Go A-Hopping On Skis" | Lionel Mertens |
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Songs for Commercials, That Haven't Been Done Yet:
Song Name | Product | Submittor |
| Hello Dolly | Dolls | Sally Jenkins |
| Mack The Knife | A Cutlery Shop | Mack the Knife |
Bad Choices for On Hold Music:
Song Name | Company/Organization | Submittor |
| What A Wonderful World | U.S. Government | Joe Friday |
| What A Wonderful World | Greenpeace | smartz |
| I Only Have Eyes For You | The Cornea Donation People, National Braille Society, White Cane Inc. | evil shortsighted person |
| What A Wonderful World | Depression Support Group | Jerseymilkferrets |
Songs for Duets, That Haven't Been Done Yet:
First Band/Song Name | Second Band/Song Name | New Song Name | Submittor |
| This Bitter Earth Dinah Washington | What A Wonderful World Louis Armstrong | This Bitter Earth, What A Wonderful World! | Julia Cox |
| What A Wonderful World Louis Armstrong | You And Me Against The World Helen Reddy | What? You And Me Against A Wonderful World? | Sheila Evans |
| Rock My Soul In The Bosom Of Abraham Louis Armstrong | Hot Rod Lincoln Commander Cody | Rock My Hot Rod Soul In The Bosom Of Abraham Lincoln Okay, if you're into such freaky stuff. | Alicia Sturdivant |
| Hello Dolly Louis Armstrong | Hello Darling Conway Twitty | Hello Dolly Darling Mixing jazz with country. | musicman |
If Groups Combined, Their Names Might Be:
Lil Louis Armstrong
Lil Louis combined with Louis Armstrong
Submitted By: Candy Welty
Louis Arm & Hammer Strong
Louis Armstrong combined with M.C. Hammer
Submitted By: Millie Verst
Misheard Lyrics:
"What a Wonderful World"
Misheard Lyrics: They'll earn much more
And I'll never know Original Lyrics: They'll learn much more
Than I'll ever know | "What a Wonderful World"
Misheard Lyrics: And I sing to myself
Original Lyrics: And I think to myself
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"Do You Know What it Means to Miss New Orleans?"
Misheard Lyrics: Where knockingbirds used to sing
Original Lyrics: Where mockingbirds used to sing
| "What a Wonderful World"
Misheard Lyrics: I see dreams of green and red noses too
Original Lyrics: I see trees of green and red roses too
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Misheard Lyrics Stories:
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"What A Wonderful World"
Misheard Lyrics: And the dogs say goodnight.
Original Lyrics: And the dark sacred night.
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Story about this misheard lyric by: Emilie J My 10-year-old brother was listening to this song and asked me what it had to do with dogs. I had no clue what he was talking about, and so he said, 'You know, the part when he sings 'and the dogs say goodnight.'' |
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Song Parody Fragments:
"What A Wonderful World"
Better Lyrics:
Icy friends shaking hands
Saying 'How do you do?
Your hand is cold
And mine is too'
Saying 'How do you do?
Your hand is cold
And mine is too'
Original Lyrics:
I see friends shaking hands
Saying 'How do you do?'
They're only sayin'
'I love you'
Saying 'How do you do?'
They're only sayin'
'I love you'
Submitted by: Lucy Crosland
Dirty Song Lyrics:
"I'll Be Glad When You're Dead, You Rascal You"
The Dirty Lyrics: You bought my wife a bottle of Coca-Cola
So you could play on her Victrola Why They're Dirty: Louis is accusing the man of buying his wife a bottle of Coke, so that she could use it for a douche.
Submitted by: S. Tim Wood
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Songs That Open With Their Titles:
"All Of Me"
Opening Lines: Yes, all of me, why not take all of me, baby?
Comments: Submitted by: Brian Kelly
| "I'll See You In My Dreams"
Opening Lines: I'll see you in my dreams and then I'll hold you in my dreams
Comments: Submitted by: Candy Welty
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Song Title Space Change:
"Ma, Me" originally "Mame"
Submitted by: Yvette Bristle
"Gone Fish In" originally "Gone Fishin'"
Submitted by: Yvette Bristle
"Christ Ma's in New Orleans" originally "Christmas in New Orleans"
Submitted by: Mark Chestnut Roasting On An Open Fire
"Christ Ma's Night in Harlem" originally "Christmas Night in Harlem"
Well, they were supposedly a poor family.
Submitted by: Mark Chestnut Roasting On An Open Fire
"I'll Beg Lad When You're Dead You Rascal You" originally "I'll Be Glad When You're Dead You Rascal You"
Submitted by: George Straitjacket
Band Name Anagrams:
Losing A Rostrum Submitted by: Alexis
Rostrum = a raised platform for public speaking
Strong Solarium Submitted by: Alexis
Singular Motors Submitted by: Alexis
A Monstrous Girl Submitted by: Josh
Real Places Mentioned in Songs:
"Do You Know What it Means to Miss New Orleans"
The Lyrics: Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans and miss her each night and day
Why: Singing about the city of New Orleans and how he wishes he was there with the girl he loves
Submitted by: Melissa Sutton
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Song Title Spoonerisms:
"A Kiss Two Drilled A Beam On" originally "A Kiss To Build A Dream On"
Submitted by: D. Melody Dole, MD
"Not A Bran Goo Suit" originally "Got A Bran' New Suit"
Who'd want a suit made of bran goo, anyway?
Submitted by: Angie O'Plasty
"What A One For Dull World" originally "What A Wonderful World"
Submitted by: Penelope Beckinsale
"On The Sunny Stride Of The Seat" originally "On The Sunny Side Of The Street"
Submitted by: Axl Sean
Foreign Language in English Songs:
"C'est si bon"
The Lyrics: C'est si bon
Why: Although it is not a popsong, the rest of the song is in English.
Submitted by: Jan Veltkamp
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Band Name Spoonerisms:
Strewy Arm Long originally "Louis Armstrong"
Submitted by: Ingrid McCannless
Movies Named After Song Titles:
"All Of Me"
1984 movie with Steve Martin
Submitted by: Kelly Black
"That Old Feeling"
1997 Comedy with Bette Midler and Dennis Farina
Submitted by: Raphael
"Just A Gigolo"
1978 movie with David Bowie
Submitted by: oldtimer
