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Revisiting louis armstrong in the context of civil rights. Download louis armstrong what did i do to be so black and blue new york, 22. And, most importantly, its also the sort of humor that didnt upset white americans, as it showed blacks in a very stereotypical comic fashionwith a lazy black man a bit like a steppin fetchit and armstrong and his orchestra in leopard skins. Blue, blue is the color of skies blue is the color of your eyes your beautiful blue eyes black, black is the color you wore blac. Check out black and blue by louis armstrong and his hot five on amazon music. Louis armstrong what did i do to be soblack and blue. Black and blue album version by louis armstrong on. It is an early example of a music video, showcasing the tunes ill be glad when you are dead you rascal you and shine, sung and played by wellknown jazz artist louis armstrong. Download and listen online what did i do to be so black and blue by louis armstrong.
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It was introduced in the broadway musical hot chocolates by edith wilson. His performance was the type of entertainment that demonstrated how black people were viewed and treated. Louis armstrong reshaped american music, but he also made a deep impact on race relations. Vinyl 7 louis armstrong and his orchestra black and blue vinyl discogs. Black and blue by louis armstrong on amazon music amazon. Black and blue is a 1929 jazz standard composed by fats waller with lyrics by harry brooks and also by andy razaf.
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