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It just doesn't get any better than Louis. Yes, if you're already a fan, you've heard most of the songs (though maybe not Skokiaan, which makes me happy every time I listen to it), and if you don't know Louis, this is a perfect introduction. Enjoy.
I have not personally listened to it but the individual I had it shipped to was very pleased. It was a favorite CD of her handicapped daughter but their copy was so warn and damaged that it kept skipping. This brought smiles to both of them. Thanks you for the quality of the CD and timely shipping.
Greatest hits from one of the greatest artists ever. When You're Smilin', What a Wonderful World and more all with the raspy style of upbeat jazz that is only Louis Armstrong. Mack the Knife before Bobby Darin. A Kiss to Build a Dream On decades before Sleeping in Seattle. he is still one of a kind. If you do not own any Louis Armstrong albums then start with this one and you will wonder how you ever lasted so long without it.
I have been hooked on this since I was 14. It transends generations and gets my mojo going in the car.
"Mack The Knife" is another great song Louis does with The All Stars; and Louis never sounded better. This album works well as a single CD; but in truth to be much more thorough you'd need two CDs to truly do the job of presenting Louis Armstrong's all time greatest hits. Louis also delivers a particularly touching rendition of "La Vie En Rose;" I predict that you'll enjoy this very much. "Hello Dolly" features Louis with The All Stars and Louis never misses a beat.
The album closes with "When It's Sleepy Time Down South." Louis really sings this very well.The liner notes include an informative essay by Will Friedwald and the pictures of Louis are terrific. He sings this to perfection and the musical arrangement lacks nothing--it's THAT good. The musical interlude also impresses me. Louis Armstrong's All Time Greatest Hits is yet another "greatest hits" album to celebrate the musical genius of Louis Armstrong. We are incredibly richer for the fine contributions Armstrong made to the arts; and this CD proves his terrific and exceptional skill. Bing and Louis enjoy an excellent rapport and this bolsters their performance, too.
"When You're Smiling (The Whole World Smiles With You)" places Louis's vocals right in the spotlight and he is accompanied by an exquisite musical arrangement. Louis never misses a beat and his good old gravelly voice conveys every nuance of every word of the lyrics.
Yes, it should have been a two CD set; but as a single CD retrospective it still works rather well. However, they gave it a whirl and it didn't come out too shabby for a single album.Louis Armstrong's "What A Wonderful World" from his later years sounds just as fresh and touching as it always has; this number sounds even better in the CD's digital format.
I like the artwork, too.Louis Armstrong will never be forgotten. What an entertainer."A Kiss To Build A Dream On" is very romantic and Louis delivers this with panache, heart and soul.
The piano arrangement is excellent; and listen for "It Takes Two To Tango." I really like "It Takes Two To Tango;" Louis sings this playful, loving tune very well and I always considered this to be one of my favorite Louis Armstrong tunes."Gone Fishin'" is a well done duet between Bing Crosby and Louis; they make this duet shine and I always enjoy hearing this timeless duet. Long after most "celebrities" are gone and buried, Louis Armstrong will live on forever in his music.
Four and one-half stars.
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