Louis and the Angels

by Louis Armstrong

Louis and the Angels cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1957
  • Label: Decca
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 39:25
  • Community rating: 3.07/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Constructed entirely around a conceptual theme of angelic lyrical references, this release relies heavily on choral backings and swelling orchestrations arranged by Sy Oliver. The distinct contrast between the polished choral arrangements and the trumpeter's raspy, emotive voice produces a uniquely surreal commercial jazz artifact.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. When Did You Leave Heaven? (3:42)
  2. You're A Heavenly Thing (3:17)
  3. I Married An Angel (3:40)
  4. A Sinner Kissed An Angel (2:42)
  5. Angela Mia (3:22)
  6. Angel Child (3:23)
  7. And The Angels Sing (2:54)
  8. Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear To Tread) (3:32)
  9. I'll String Along With You (3:05)
  10. Angel (3:40)
  11. The Prisoner's Song (3:12)
  12. Good Night Angel (2:51)

Credits

  • Louis Armstrong - primary artist
  • Richard Whiting - written-by
  • Walter Bullock - written-by
  • Joe Young - written-by
  • Little Jack Little - written-by
  • Rodgers & Hart - written-by
  • Mack David - written-by
  • Ray Joseph - written-by
  • Sy Oliver - directed by [chorus and orchestra directed by]

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