I've Got the World on a String/Louis Under the Stars [Original recording remastered]

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The work of Louis Armstrong was one of the formative influences on music of the twentieth century. Although Armstrong arguably cut his best sides in the '20s, he continued to be an important representative of jazz (earning him the name "Ambassador") right up until the '70s, when he died. During the late '50s and early '60s, he experienced a full-blown revival, partly due to a successful string of duets he cut with Ella Fitzgerald. It was also during this period that he originally cut these two LPs for Verve: I've Got the World on a String and Louis Under the Stars (released in 1957 and '58, respectively). Armstrong doesn't play a whole lot of trumpet here, because, at this point, he had been more or less enshrined as an institution and was getting by on personality and charisma alone. On these sides he was basically propped up before an orchestra--in this case one conducted by Russell Garcia--and left to do what he'd become best at: mainly, being Louis Armstrong. Which he does well, of course: his smoldering voice is still surprisingly supple, even at this stage in the game. This is especially true considering that all the tracks on this double CD were recorded on the same day, August 14, 1957. Typical of record company practices at the time, the session was fleshed out to make two albums. Here, it is restored in its original order and length, complete with alternate takes, liner notes, and original artwork. Just five days after Armstrong cut these sides, he performed his historic duet with Ella Fitzgerald on Porgy & Bess, which propelled him into perhaps the final great phase of his career. --Joe S. Harrington

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I've Got the World on a String/Louis Under the Stars
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    		I've Got the World on a String/Louis Under the Stars
    Louis Armstrong
    Manufacturer: Verve
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    DixielandDixieland | Jazz | Styles | Music
    Traditional Vocal PopTraditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
    Traditional PopTraditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B00006357B
    Release Date: 1960-01-01

    Tracks:

    1. When Your Lover Has Gone
    2. You're the Top
    3. You Turned the Tables on Me
    4. Don't Get Around Much Anymore
    5. Little Girl Blue
    6. Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen
    7. We'll Be Together Again
    8. I've Got the World on a String
    9. Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me
    10. I Gotta Right to Sing the Blues
    11. You Turned the Tables on Me [Mono Master Take in Stereo]
    12. Little Girl Blue [Mono Master Take]
    13. You Turned the Tables on Me [Index 0: False Start/Index 1: Complete Al]
    14. You Turned the Tables on Me [Partial Alternative Take]
    15. You Turned the Tables on Me [Index 1: Insert 1/Index 2: Insert 2/Index]
    16. I've Got the World on a String [Index0: False Start/Index1: Complete A]
    17. I Gotta Right to Sing the Blues [Index0: False Start/Index1: Breakdown]
    18. I Gotta Right to Sing the Blues [Complete Alternative Take]

    Tracks:

    1. Top Hat, White Tie and Tails
    2. Have You Met Miss Jones?
    3. I Only Have Eyes for You
    4. Stormy Weather
    5. Home (When Shadows Fall)
    6. East of the Sun (And West of the Moon)
    7. You're Blas
    8. Body and Soul
    9. East of the Sun (And West of the Moon) [Mono Master Take]
    10. Body and Soul [Mono Master Take]
    11. Stormy Weather [Index0:breakdown/index1:complete Alternative Take
    12. Stormy Weather [Complete Alternative Take]
    13. Stormy Weather (Breakdown)
    14. Stormy Weather [Index1: Breakdown/Index2: Insert]
    I've Got the World on a String/Louis Under the Stars
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • An Excellent Compact Disc
    • Excellent Compact Disc
    		 I've Got the World on a String/Louis Under the Stars
    Louis Armstrong
    Manufacturer: Polygram Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
    New Orleans JazzNew Orleans Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
    Traditional Jazz GeneralTraditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music
    Vocal Jazz GeneralVocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
    New Orleans & Dixieland JazzNew Orleans & Dixieland Jazz | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music
    DixielandDixieland | Jazz | Styles | Music
    Traditional Vocal PopTraditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
    Traditional PopTraditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B00002DDQI
    Release Date: 1999-11-02

    Tracks:

    1. When Your Lover Has Gone
    2. You're The Top
    3. You Turned The Tables On Me
    4. Don't Get Around Much Anymore
    5. Little Girl Blue
    6. Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen
    7. We'll Be Together Again
    8. I've Got The World On A String
    9. Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me
    10. I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues
    11. You Turned The Tables On Me - Mono Master Take
    12. Little Girl Blue - Mono Master Take
    13. You Turned The Tables On Me - Alternate Take
    14. You Turned The Tables On Me - Alternate Take
    15. You Turned The Tables On Me - Incomplete Takes
    16. I've Got The World On A String - Alternate Take
    17. I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues - Incomplete Takes
    18. I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues - Alternate Take

    Tracks:

    1. Top Hat, White Tie, And Tails
    2. Have You Met Miss Jones?
    3. I Only Have Eyes For You
    4. Stormy Weather
    5. Home
    6. East Of The Sun (And West Of The Moon)
    7. You're Blase
    8. Body And Soul
    9. East Of The Sun (And West Of The Moon) - Mono Master Take
    10. Body And Soul - Mono Master Take
    11. Stormy Weather - Alternate Take
    12. Stormy Weather - Alternate Take
    13. Stormy Weather - Incomplete Take
    14. Stormy Weather - Incomplete Takes

    Amazon.com

    The work of Louis Armstrong was one of the formative influences on music of the twentieth century. Although Armstrong arguably cut his best sides in the '20s, he continued to be an important representative of jazz (earning him the name "Ambassador") right up until the '70s, when he died. During the late '50s and early '60s, he experienced a full-blown revival, partly due to a successful string of duets he cut with Ella Fitzgerald. It was also during this period that he originally cut these two LPs for Verve: I've Got the World on a String and Louis Under the Stars (released in 1957 and '58, respectively). Armstrong doesn't play a whole lot of trumpet here, because, at this point, he had been more or less enshrined as an institution and was getting by on personality and charisma alone. On these sides he was basically propped up before an orchestra--in this case one conducted by Russell Garcia--and left to do what he'd become best at: mainly, being Louis Armstrong. Which he does well, of course: his smoldering voice is still surprisingly supple, even at this stage in the game. This is especially true considering that all the tracks on this double CD were recorded on the same day, August 14, 1957. Typical of record company practices at the time, the session was fleshed out to make two albums. Here, it is restored in its original order and length, complete with alternate takes, liner notes, and original artwork. Just five days after Armstrong cut these sides, he performed his historic duet with Ella Fitzgerald on Porgy & Bess, which propelled him into perhaps the final great phase of his career. --Joe S. Harrington

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars An Excellent Compact Disc.......2001-01-16

    For those that are interested in Louis Armstrong, then this CD is just the one. With its enhanced quality of sound, you can enjoy the wonderful music of Louis Armstrong.

    5 out of 5 stars Excellent Compact Disc.......2001-01-15

    Louis Armstrong has inspired millions of Americans over the years. This compact disc provides remastered music giving better clarity and sound. If you are a Louis Armstron fan, I strongly suggest this compact disc for your listening pleasures.

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