More than just another ‘unreleased recording’, Louis In London captures the last great performance by the most influential American musician of all time. On his personal copy of the tapes, Louis affixed a note to the tape box. On it he wrote, ‘FOR THE FANS’. Therein is our mandate, our privilege, and collective charge: To share Louis’ message and these recordings with the World. Louis’ music has the widest global appeal and the music release is supported by live video footage of every track, capturing some of the most inspired singing and trumpet playing of Louis’ career.
The last great performance by the most influential American musician of all time, an endearing live performance recorded for the BBC in 1968 and captured in high fidelity audio and video.
Finally this legendary performance can be heard, officially released for the first time.
Full of vitality and joy, the recording manifested some of the most inspired singing and trumpet playing of Louis’ career. A performance of songs spanning his entire career, including the hits like ‘Hello, Dolly!’, ‘Mack The Knife’ and a song recorded on a whim that unexpectedly rocketed to #1 and became an eternal smash ‘What a Wonderful World’.
Side A 01. When It’s Sleepy Time Down South / 02. (Back Home Again) In Indiana^ / 03. A Kiss To Build a Dream On / 04. Hello, Dolly!^ / 05. Mame / 06. You’ll Never Walk Alone*^
Side B 01. Ole Miss^ / 02. Blueberry Hill^ / 03. Mack The Knife* / 04. Rockin’ Chair / 05. The Bare Necessities* / 06. What a Wonderful World^ / 07. When The Saints Go Marching In
*New to UMG’s catalogue / ^first-ever commercial release
Recorded on July 2, 1968 for “Show Of The Week – Louis Armstrong” on BBC TV
First broadcast on September 22, 1968.
