What A Wonderful World

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What A Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong

About What A Wonderful World

What a Wonderful World stands as one of Louis Armstrong's most iconic and beloved contributions to music history. Released in 1967, this masterpiece was crafted by Bob Thiele (under the pseudonym George Douglas) and George David Weiss. Initially, the song faced resistance from ABC Records president Larry Newton, who tried to halt its recording session. Despite this opposition, producer Bob Thiele persisted, believing in the song's potential to address the social climate of the 1960s. .

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About this song

Credited to: Louis Armstrong
Album: 50s And 60s Jazz Hits · Track 12 of 29
Released: September 4, 2020
Duration: 2:17
Ranking: #2 most played Louis Armstrong track on Foxsoundi
On Last.fm: 1,448,233 listeners on Last.fm

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From the album: 50s And 60s Jazz Hits

Dream A Little Dream Of Me - Single Version by Ella Fitzgerald , Louis Armstrong ,
I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good by Oscar Peterson Trio ,
Cry Me A River by Julie London ,
Lush Life by John Coltrane , Johnny Hartman ,
Body And Soul by Gerry Mulligan , Paul Desmond Quartet ,
Reflections In The Park by The Gary McFarland Orchestra , Bill Evans ,
Autumn In New York by Sonny Stitt ,
Round Midnight by Lee Konitz ,
Don't Get Around Much Anymore by Mel Tormé ,
Soul Eyes by John Coltrane Quartet ,
I'd Rather Go Blind by Etta James ,
What A Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong ,
Summertime by Charlie Parker ,
Maiden Voyage - Remastered 1999/Rudy Van Gelder Edition by Herbie Hancock ,
You Turned The Tables On Me by Anita O'Day , Oscar Peterson Quartet ,
Just One Of Those Things - Take 8 - Master Take by Billie Holiday ,
Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars (Corcovado) by Antônio Carlos Jobim , Frank Sinatra ,
Stompin' At The Savoy by Kenny Burrell ,
Bumpin' by Wes Montgomery ,
Too Close For Comfort by Mel Tormé , The Marty Paich Orchestra ,
Stevie by Duke Ellington , John Coltrane ,
There Is No Greater Love by Gene Ammons , Sonny Stitt ,
Work Song - Remastered 2000 by The Cannonball Adderley Quintet ,
Rhode Island Is Famous For You by Blossom Dearie ,
You Couldn't Be Cuter by Margaret Whiting ,
Strange Fruit by Billie Holiday ,
I Only Have Eyes For You by Carmen McRae ,
Whisper Not by Anita O'Day , The Three Sounds ,
This Bitter Earth by Dinah Washington ,