Song Info:
"Hello, Dolly!" was released by Louis Armstrong and The All Stars on December 7, 1963. The song was written by Jerry Herman for the musical of the same name, and Armstrong's rendition became a huge hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making him the oldest artist to top the chart at 62 years old. The single also won the Grammy Award for Best Vocal Performance, Male in 1965.
Artist Bio:
Louis Armstrong, also known as Satchmo or Pops, was a highly influential jazz trumpeter, singer, and bandleader. Born on August 4, 1901, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Armstrong is considered one of the most important figures in jazz history. Known for his distinctive gravelly voice and virtuosic trumpet playing, Armstrong's career spanned five decades, during which he recorded numerous hits, including "What a Wonderful World" and "When The Saints Go Marching In." He was also a charismatic performer who helped popularize jazz as a mainstream genre. Armstrong passed away on July 6, 1971, leaving a lasting legacy as one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time.
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