A pioneer of Jazz, Louis Armstrong was one of the most important and influential musicians in music history. He had a very engaging personality which was one of the distinguishing features that highlighted him among other artists. He had two separate fan bases, the Jazz and the Pop.
Louis Armstrong's one of most loved tracks is "What a Wonderful World". It is an uplifting anthem that is heartfelt and uprising. It was released in 1967. The song has kept on inspiring generations to appreciate the simple pleasures of life and appreciate every second of it. The artist's voice is calm and warm and is best suited to deliver the optimistic theme of the song. It's like he is teaching a very important lesson about life to his listeners, in his powerful voice, through the song.
The production is simple and elegant. Its only aim is to complement the voice of Louis. The strings, bass, and piano have a very soothing combination with the melody of the track. The melody is comforting and creates a serene atmosphere.
"What A Wonderful World" is a poetic expression of gratitude and optimism about the simple pleasures of life.
Lyrically, the song is a celebration of mankind and a pillar for human connection embracing small moments that make living better. Some relate to the lyrics as being an anthem against racism. Another explanation is that it motivates people to educate the next generation about teaching every race equal and practicing no racial discrimination. But in all, the lyrics are joyful and full of optimism. It is a happy tune for all times.
Louis Armstrong through his song "What a Wonderful World" conveyed the beauty of mankind in the form of a song that aims to educate and motivate people to look at life differently, with optimism and gratitude. He uplifts the spirits of people and appreciates the surroundings. The link to this happy tune is embedded below.
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