Louis Armstrong Quotes

A collection of quotes by Louis Armstrong.

Louis Armstrong, born on August 4, 1901, in New Orleans, was a groundbreaking jazz musician and vocalist. Known for his virtuosic trumpet playing, distinctive voice, and charismatic stage presence, Armstrong revolutionized the genre through his innovative improvisation and mastery of swing. His iconic recordings like "West End Blues" and "What a Wonderful World" continue to inspire generations of musicians. Armstrong's immense talent and influence made him a household name and solidified his status as one of the most influential figures in jazz history. He passed away on July 6, 1971, leaving an enduring legacy.

There is two kinds of music, the good, and the bad. I play t

There is two kinds of music, the good, and the bad. I play the good kind.

Louis Armstrong

I see trees of green........ red roses tooI see em bloom....

I see trees of green........ red roses tooI see em bloom..... for me and for youAnd I think to myself.... what a wonderful world.I see skies of blue..... clouds of whiteBright blessed days....dark sacred nightsAnd I think to myself .....what a wonderful world.The colors of a rainbow.....so pretty ..in the skyAre also on the faces.....of people ..going byI see friends shaking hands.....sayin.. how do you doTheyre really sayin......I love you.

Louis Armstrong

Beauty Hope Love World Songlyrics

Musicians don't retire they stop when there's no more music

Musicians don't retire they stop when there's no more music in them.

Louis Armstrong

What we play is life.

What we play is life.

Louis Armstrong

I got a simple rule about everybody. If you don't treat me r

I got a simple rule about everybody. If you don't treat me right -- shame on you!

Louis Armstrong

Man, if you gotta ask you'll never know.

Man, if you gotta ask you'll never know.

Louis Armstrong

There is two kinds of music the good and bad. I play the goo

There is two kinds of music the good and bad. I play the good kind.

Louis Armstrong

All music is folk music. I ain't never heard a horse sing a

All music is folk music. I ain't never heard a horse sing a song.

Louis Armstrong