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Contents: [UHQCD] The definitive greatest hits album featuring Louis Armstrong's timeless classics is set to be released! Louis Armstrong, one of the most influential musicians of all time and a true entertainer of the century, will celebrate his 123rd birthday on August 4th. A newly compiled greatest hits album, "It's a Wonderful World - The Definitive Best," featuring only his hit songs, will be released worldwide on September 13th by Verve Records. It includes 13 of Louis Armstrong's most popular recordings, including his global hit "It's a Wonderful World," which had a tremendous influence on popular music. Even in the 21st century, Louis Armstrong continues to be loved by many. More than 50 years after its release, "It's a Wonderful World" has been streamed over 1.4 billion times worldwide and was recently certified 5x platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). In July 2024, Louis Armstrong's final live album, "What a Wonderful World ? Louis in London Live at the BBC (UCCV-1200)," was released and received worldwide acclaim. This album includes many of Louis Armstrong's biggest hits, such as "I Dreamed of You," "La Vie en Rose," "Hello, Dolly!", and "What a Wonderful World," as well as timeless duets with Ella Fitzgerald, such as "Cheek to Cheek" and "Dream a Little Dream of Me." The booklet includes liner notes by Ricky Riccardi, who has published many books on Louis Armstrong and is also the head of the research collection at the Louis Armstrong House Museum. Riccardi stated, "Even 53 years after his death, Louis Armstrong continues to attract attention. His incredible songs are streamed tens of millions of times every month, and his popularity remains strong even in the streaming age. This is an astonishing number for an artist born in 1901. It would still be an incredible number even if he were born in 2001. Satchmo, who was called POPS, is still TOPS. That's the point." Since his death in 1971, Louis Armstrong has continued to rise in fame as one of the most beloved and influential jazz artists of all time, and his masterpieces continue to be cherished across generations. Redefining jazz with his revolutionary trumpet playing and single-handedly inventing popular singing, Louis Armstrong may have had a greater impact on popular music than any other artist before or since. Media reviews and more Louis Armstrong, one of the most influential musicians of all time and an entertainer of the century, will celebrate his 123rd birthday on August 4th. A newly compiled greatest hits album featuring only his hit songs, "What a Wonderful World It Is - The Definitive Best," will be released worldwide on September 13th by Verve Records. It includes 13 of his most popular recordings, including Louis Armstrong's globally acclaimed hit "What a Wonderful World," which had a profound influence on popular music. This album features many of Louis Armstrong's biggest hits, such as "I Dreamed a Kiss," "La Vie en Rose," "Hello, Dolly!", and "What a Wonderful World," as well as timeless duets with Ella Fitzgerald, such as "Cheek to Cheek" and "Dream a Little Dream of Me." (C)RS
