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| 1. | Mack the Knife
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| 2. | Ain't Misbehavin'
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| 3. | All of Me [Live]
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| 4. | On the Sunny Side of the Street [Live]
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| 5. | (Back Home Again In) Indiana [Live]
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| 6. | Black and Blue
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| 7. | Honeysuckle Rose
with Velma Middleton |
| 8. | Blueberry Hill [Live]
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| 9. | When It's Sleepy Time Down South [Live]
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| 10. | Back O' Town Blues
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| 11. | Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans? [Live]
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| 12. | That's My Desire [Live]
with Velma Middleton |
| 13. | Keepin' Out of Mischief Now
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| 14. | St. Louis Blues
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| 15. | Rockin' Chair [Live]
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| 16. | Cabaret
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Jazz
Recorded between 1955 and 1966
Louis Armstrong (vocals, trumpet)
Jack Teagarden (vocals, trombone); Velma Middleton (vocals); Bobby Hackett (cornet); Trummy Young, Tyree Glenn (trombone); Edmond Hall, Barney Bigard, Peanuts Hucko, Buster Bailey (clarinet); Billy Kyle, Marty Napoleon (piano); Arvell Shaw, Mort Herbert (bass); Barrett Deems, Danny Barcelona (drums)
This is part of Legacy's 16 MOST REQUESTED series.
Most of the tracks on this collection come from the mid-'50s, when Louis Armstrong was enjoying a boost in his half-century career. Part of his popularity stemmed from the success of "Mack the Knife," which sold more than a million copies and addressed the decidedly un-pop-song-like subject of a natty, stealthy killer. "Dig man--there goes Mack the Knife" Louis cheerfully states at the top.
Between his stinging, swinging trumpet stylings and his unexplainably perfect baritone voice, Armstrong possessed more expressivity than a busload of musicians. He also strode the line between art and entertainment like no one else. Many of the songs here were in his band's repertoire for decades. In addition to "Mack the Knife," highlights include an upbeat "All of Me," the dark and sad hues of "Black & Blue," the raucous "(Back Home Again In) Indiana," and the loose and comical "Back o'Town Blues," wherein other band members vocally chide and egg on their leader. Two charming duets with Velma Middleton are included and fine supportive playing throughout comes from the likes of Trummy Young and Arvell Shaw. While these are arguably not Armstrong's most important sides, this collection is an admirable showcase for jazz's most influential elder statesman.
* Chris Herles - Digital Mastering
* Didier C. Deutsch - Compilation Producer
* George Avakian - Liner Notes, Producer
* Janet Perr - Art Direction
* Jerry Shulman - Executive Producer
* John Collier - Illustrations
* Penny Armstrong - Project Director
16 Most Requested Songs is a mid-priced collection that attempts to spotlight many good performances by Louis Armstrong, including "Mack the Knife" and "Blueberry Hill." The collection claims to present his "most requested" work, but any set that leaves off "What a Wonderful World" and "Hello, Dolly!" can't deliver. At the same time, these are lesser-known Armstrong works that will be enjoyed by new fans and young children. Although it's far from a perfect retrospective of his career, it's still a nice sampler of familiar items, but won't satisfy the needs of some casual fans who only want the hits. In fact, the inclusion of six live tracks changes the nature of the set considerably, and is something some shoppers should know before buying. The Armstrong original "Back O' Town Blues" is an enjoyable treat here.
---JT Griffith, All Music Guide |
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