Which hit record did Louis Armstrong create in early 1926?

Which hit record did Louis Armstrong create in early 1926?

• A. Heebie Jeebies
• B. West End Blues
• C. What a Wonderful World
• D. Hello, Dolly!

Answer: (A)

Early 1926 brought a breakthrough record for Louis Armstrong and his Hot Five: Heebie Jeebies. This track became a hit and is famous for Armstrong’s spontaneous scat singing after he dropped his sheet music, a moment that showcases his playful improvisation and helped popularize a new vocal style in jazz. The other songs fit different times: West End Blues came later, in 1928, while What a Wonderful World and Hello, Dolly! were released in the 1960s and 1964 respectively.

Early 1926 brought a breakthrough record for Louis Armstrong and his Hot Five: Heebie Jeebies. This track became a hit and is famous for Armstrong’s spontaneous scat singing after he dropped his sheet music, a moment that showcases his playful improvisation and helped popularize a new vocal style in jazz. The other songs fit different times: West End Blues came later, in 1928, while What a Wonderful World and Hello, Dolly! were released in the 1960s and 1964 respectively.