What a Wonderful World

by Louis Armstrong

What a Wonderful World cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: October 1968
  • Label: ABC
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 31:32
  • Community rating: 3.72/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Anchored by its deeply sentimental, internationally famous title track, this release highlights the elder statesman of jazz in a purely pop vocal setting. 'What a Wonderful World' eschews his pioneering trumpet work almost entirely, focusing instead on his gravelly, deeply expressive singing over lush orchestral strings. Despite initial apathy in the US market, the album secured his enduring status as a beloved pop icon worldwide.

Genres

Descriptors: vocal, classic, crooning, orchestral, traditional

Tracklist

  1. What A Wonderful World (2:19)
  2. Cabaret - Single Version (2:45)
  3. The Home Fire (3:18)
  4. Dream A Little Dream Of Me (3:16)
  5. Give Me Your Kisses (1:59)
  6. The Sunshine Of Love - Single Version (2:53)
  7. Hello Brother - Single Version (3:31)
  8. There Must Be A Way (3:08)
  9. Fantastic, That's You (2:58)
  10. I Guess I'll Get The Papers And Go Home (2:47)
  11. Hellzapoppin' - Single Version (2:34)

Credits

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