2024-07-17 21:00:00
From redefining jazz with his revolutionary trumpet playing to inventing folk singing, Louis Armstrong influenced American popular music more than any other artist.
In July 1968, Armstrong and his famous band “All Stars” traveled to the UK and entered the BBC Studios in London to record a dynamic and joyful performance, showcasing his outstanding singing and playing skills. Now, this legendary session has been brought to light in album form.
Recorded in high-fidelity audio and video, “Louis In London” features Armstrong performing everything from his first public performance of WC Handy’s “Ole Miss” to his hit “What A Wonderful World” ” and classic covers of hits like “Mack The Knife” Hello, Dolly!
The show first aired as BBC One’s Show of the Week on September 22, 1968, and proved to be Armstrong’s last major performance. From the moment he received the 1968 London record, he was determined to get the music heard by the world, taping a note to the outside of the cassette that read: “Dedicated to the fans.”
Armstrong sent copies of the BBC concerts to his friends and played them when he had visitors. Although he might have chosen any number of famous recordings, including his iconic collaboration with Ella Fitzgerald, he returned to the BBC sessions once more and once more. Now, more than fifty years following his death, “Louis of London” will finally be officially shared with the world.
“Knowing how much he wanted his friends and fans to hear this music while he was still alive – Ricky Riccardi writes in the album’s exclusive liner notes – knowing that it will now be appreciated by a new generation , which was a great source of pride, including many fans who were no longer alive when he died, but who were still inspired by his music and joy. Armstrong once claimed that he was here “for happiness.” .
Decades later, albums like “Louis in London” continue his life’s mission, and we still need to be reminded that maybe this is still a good world, maybe “us.” After all, I will never walk alone.
Bob Dylan and a commemorative suit
Bob Dylan’s musical archive, like his legacy, is immeasurable. Now, fans are preparing for one of the most impressive series in recent memory. This is Bob Dylan – Live Recordings 1974, a project that includes 27 albums from his 1974 tour, in which he was accompanied by a band.
Produced by Columbia Records and Legacy Recordings, the album will be released on September 20 and has a total of 431 songs, 417 of which are unreleased performances and have never been released before. Dylan revealed that fans can now preview a new version of the song “Forever Young,” which was recorded in Seattle on February 9, 1974.
The release marks 50 years since the 83-year-old musician returned to music touring, since a motorcycle accident in 1966 that sidelined him from the stage.
“The 40-city North American tour was their first in eight years and resulted in the live double album ‘Before the Flood,'” recalls Billboard.
1966 Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson and Richard Manu The band formed by Richard Manuel famously served as Dylan’s backing band on the legendary folk artist’s first tour in 1966 and accompanied Dylan on his first beach tour in 1974. The music publication began in Chicago on January 3, 1974, with 30 shows in 42 days, sometimes two shows a day.
Durant Tour, Dylan and Band Tocalon themes include “All Below the Watchtower,” “Forever Young,” “Most Likely You Go Your Way (and I’ll Go Mine),” “The Ballad of Hollis Brown” “, “Song to Woody” and “Nobody ‘Cept You”.
Via a press release, the new project from the award-winning artist (who also won the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature) will also include: “133 new remix recordings from 16-track tapes and all surviving soundboard recordings from the tour, as well as New notes from journalist and critic Elizabeth Nelson. It will also be a triple vinyl release in various colors.
1974 Live Recordings – Missing Songs from Before the Flood will also feature versions of every song from the 1974 tour that was not included on the original Before the Flood album.
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