"What a Wonderful World" was a departure from Armstrong's typical jazz output, offering a message of hope during a turbulent period. The single was initially a commercial disappointment in the US but became a global phenomenon.
- The single was released in 1967 on the GRP label.
- The A-side, "What a Wonderful World," was written by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss.
- The song was notably excluded from the initial US release of the album of the same name due to pressure from ABC Records, who felt it was "not what the kids wanted."
Louis Armstrong was an American jazz trumpeter, composer, vocalist, and occasional actor. He was a foundational influence on jazz and popular music in the 20th century.
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