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Armstrong
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Louis Armstrong plays W. C. Handy
One of the best Albums he made -
Louis Armstrong on What's My Line
Even though he barely spoke, Louis was I.D. right away! Shows how famous he was -
"Dig Man, there goes Mack the Knife"
Recorded this hit with All Stars. Became #20 on Billboards pop chart -
Film High Society
With Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, and Frank Sinatra. Musical comedy film directed by Charles Walters. Based on the play "The Philadelphia Story" -
Ella and Louis
Ella and Louis Album. Ella had Armstrong picked the tunes and the keys. (Verve records).
Peterson Trio-Not All Stars -
European Tours- Ambassador Satch (date appr)
Armstrong became to be thought of an "ambassador" during his tour in Europe. vakian even recorded the album called Ambassador Satch during these tours. -
Satchmo: A Musical Autobiography
Armstrong's classics of the 20s and 30s! -
Health Issues
Heart attack in Italy. Recovered fairly quickly Late 50s=over worked chops -
Broadcast of Dateline Boston-The Jazz Scene.
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The Real Ambassadors (date appr)
A jazz musical on racial issues and the music business. -
Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington
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Ed Sullivan Show appearances
Ed Sullivan Show appearances
“C Jam Blues and “In a Mellowtone”.
Played with Duke Ellington -
"Hello Dolly" is a hit!
Hello, Dolly!: The single sold 3 million copies within the first 2 years became #1 on the chart (passing the Beatles)! -
Out from heavy touring for good.
Armstronf was in and out of the medical center until the following April. He stayed home with Lucille . -
Louis Armstrong and his Friends: Final pair of albums
Includes "What a Wonderful World". -
Louis Armstrong dies of a heart attack
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Lil Hardin Dies of a heart attack
Lil Hardin was playing a memorial concert for Armstrong. She slide off the piano and died of a heart attack after playing the last chord of St. Louis Blues. -
Lucille Dies
Fourth wife of Armstrond dies- Never remarried