August 4 in music history


August 4: Louis Armstrong (August 4, 1901 – July 6, 1971) (read more) “Seems to me it ain’t the world that’s so bad but what we’re doing to it, and all I’m saying is: see what a wonderful world it would be if only we’d give it a chance. Love, baby – love. That’s the secret.” ― Louis Armstrong “Louis Armstrong was the first important soloist to emerge in jazz, and he became the most influential musician in the music’s history.” ~William Ruhlmann (allmusic.com)
Bob Dylan’s 6th & final recording session for “Highway 61 Revisited”. Separate post -> Bob Dylan – 6th & last recording session for Highway 61 Revisited – 4 August 1965
James Milton Campbell, Jr. (September 7, 1934 – August 4, 2005), better known as Little Milton, was an American electric blues, rhythm and blues, and soul singer and guitarist, best known for his hit records “Grits Ain’t Groceries” and “We’re Gonna Make It.”
Lee Hazlewood (July 9, 1929 – August 4, 2007), born Barton Lee Hazlewood was an American country and pop singer, songwriter, and record producer, most widely known for his work with guitarist Duane Eddy during the late 1950s and singer Nancy Sinatra in the 1960s.
Spotify Playlist – August 4