The Complete Louis Armstrong Decca Sessions (1935–1946) (replaced CD 1 version)

~ Release by Louis Armstrong (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Annotation

Disc 1 is a replacement, issued by Mosaic to correct an error in its original release. It was accompanied with the following note:

Enclosed please find a replacement copy of Disc I for "The Complete Louis Armstrong Decca Sessions". The original Disc I was missing the master take of "Old Man Mose" (track 6) and in its place an alternate take that is correctly placed on track 19.

See also: original disc 1.

Tracklist

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1Naturally
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1938-06-24)
clarinet:
Sid Stoneburn (on 1938-06-24)
double bass:
Haig Stephens (on 1938-06-24)
drums (drum set):
Sam Weiss (on 1938-06-24)
guitar:
Dave Barbour (on 1938-06-24)
piano:
Nat Jaffe (on 1938-06-24)
trumpet:
Louis Armstrong (on 1938-06-24), Bob Cusumano (on 1938-06-24) and Johnny McGee (on 1938-06-24)
valve trombone:
Al Philburn (on 1938-06-24)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1938-06-24)
orchestra:
Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra (on 1938-06-24)
recording of:
Naturally (1938 song) (on 1938-06-24)
lyricist and composer:
Harry Barris and Joseph McCarthy
publisher:
Larry Spier Music LLC
2:48
2I’ve Got a Pocketful of Dreams
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1938-06-24)
clarinet:
Sid Stoneburn (on 1938-06-24)
double bass:
Haig Stephens (on 1938-06-24)
drums (drum set):
Sam Weiss (on 1938-06-24)
guitar:
Dave Barbour (on 1938-06-24)
piano:
Nat Jaffe (on 1938-06-24)
trumpet:
Louis Armstrong (on 1938-06-24), Bob Cusumano (on 1938-06-24) and Johnny McGee (on 1938-06-24)
valve trombone:
Al Philburn (on 1938-06-24)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1938-06-24)
orchestra:
Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra (on 1938-06-24)
recording of:
I’ve Got a Pocketful of Dreams (on 1938-06-24)
lyricist:
Johnny Burke
composer:
James V. Monaco
publisher:
Santly Joy Select, Inc. (on 1938-05-07)
2:55
3I Can’t Give You Anything but Love (with pre‐groove chatter)3:05
4Ain’t Misbehavin’
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1938-06-24)
clarinet:
Sid Stoneburn (on 1938-06-24)
double bass:
Haig Stephens (on 1938-06-24)
drums (drum set):
Sam Weiss (on 1938-06-24)
guitar:
Dave Barbour (on 1938-06-24)
piano:
Nat Jaffe (on 1938-06-24)
trumpet:
Louis Armstrong (on 1938-06-24), Bob Cusumano (on 1938-06-24) and Johnny McGee (on 1938-06-24)
valve trombone:
Al Philburn (on 1938-06-24)
lead vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1938-06-24)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1938-06-24)
orchestra:
Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra (on 1938-06-24)
recording of:
Ain’t Misbehavin’ (on 1938-06-24)
lyricist:
Andy Razaf (in 1929)
composer:
Harry Brooks (in 1929) and Fats Waller (in 1929)
publisher:
BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd., EMI Music, Redwood Music and Redwood Music Ltd.
2:58
5Elder Eatmore’s Sermon on Throwing Stones
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1938-08-11)
organ:
Harry Mills (on 1938-08-11)
spoken vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1938-08-11) and Harry Mills (on 1938-08-11)
recording of:
Elder Eatmore's Sermon on Throwing Stones (on 1938-08-11)
composer:
Shorty Rogers
4:20
6Elder Eatmore’s Sermon on Generosity
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1938-08-11)
organ:
Harry Mills (on 1938-08-11)
spoken vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1938-08-11) and Harry Mills (on 1938-08-11)
recording of:
Elder Eatmore's Sermon on Generosity (on 1938-08-11)
composer:
Shorty Rogers
4:25
7Jeepers Creepers
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1939-01-18)
alto saxophone:
Rupert Cole (on 1939-01-18) and Charlie Holmes (on 1939-01-18)
double bass:
George "Pops" Foster (on 1939-01-18)
drums (drum set):
Sid Catlett (on 1939-01-18)
guitar:
Lee Blair (on 1939-01-18)
piano:
Luis Russell (on 1939-01-18)
tenor saxophone:
Bingie Madison (on 1939-01-18) and Albert Nicholas (on 1939-01-18)
trombone:
Wilbur de Paris (on 1939-01-18), J.C. Higginbotham (on 1939-01-18) and Bull City Red (on 1939-01-18)
trumpet:
Henry “Red” Allen (on 1939-01-18), Louis Armstrong (on 1939-01-18), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1939-01-18) and Otis Johnson (on 1939-01-18)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1939-01-18)
orchestra:
Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra (on 1939-01-18)
performer:
Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra
later releases:
Jeepers Creepers by Louis Armstrong
recording of:
Jeepers Creepers (on 1939-01-18)
lyricist:
Johnny Mercer (in 1938)
writer:
Richard A. Whiting
composer:
Harry Warren (in 1938)
publisher:
B. Feldman & Co. Ltd. and Copyright Control
part of:
The 11th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
2:41
8What Is This Thing Called Swing?
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1939-01-18)
alto saxophone:
Rupert Cole (on 1939-01-18) and Charlie Holmes (on 1939-01-18)
bass:
George "Pops" Foster (on 1939-01-18)
drums (drum set):
Sid Catlett (on 1939-01-18)
guitar:
Lee Blair (on 1939-01-18)
instruments:
Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra (on 1939-01-18)
piano:
Luis Russell (on 1939-01-18)
tenor saxophone:
Bingie Madison (on 1939-01-18) and Albert Nicholas (on 1939-01-18)
trombone:
Wilbur de Paris (on 1939-01-18), J.C. Higginbotham (on 1939-01-18) and Bull City Red (on 1939-01-18)
trumpet:
Henry “Red” Allen (on 1939-01-18), Louis Armstrong (on 1939-01-18), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1939-01-18) and Otis Johnson (on 1939-01-18)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1939-01-18)
recording of:
What Is That Thing Called Swing (on 1939-01-18)
lyricist and composer:
Cole Porter
3:08
9Rockin’ Chair
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1939-02-20)
alto saxophone:
Glen Gray (on 1939-02-20), Clarence Hutchenrider (on 1939-02-20), Murray McEachern (on 1939-02-20), Art Ralston (on 1939-02-20) and Kenny Sargent (on 1939-02-20)
baritone saxophone:
Kenny Sargent (on 1939-02-20)
double bass:
Stanley Dennis (on 1939-02-20)
drums (drum set):
Tony Briglia (on 1939-02-20)
guitar:
Jack Blanchette (on 1939-02-20)
piano:
Joe "Horse" Hall (on 1939-02-20)
reeds:
Art Ralston (on 1939-02-20)
tenor saxophone:
Dan D’Andrea (on 1939-02-20) and Pat Davis (on 1939-02-20)
trombone:
Pee Wee Hunt (on 1939-02-20), Murray McEachern (on 1939-02-20) and Billy Rauch (on 1939-02-20)
trumpet:
Louis Armstrong (on 1939-02-20), Sonny Dunham (on 1939-02-20), Frank Ryerson (on 1939-02-20) and Grady Watts (on 1939-02-20)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1939-02-20) and Pee Wee Hunt (on 1939-02-20)
orchestra:
Glen Gray & the Casa Loma Orchestra (on 1939-02-20)
recording of:
Rockin’ Chair (1929 Hoagy Carmichael song) (on 1939-02-20)
lyricist:
Hoagy Carmichael
composer:
Hoagy Carmichael (in 1929)
publisher:
Songs of Peer, Ltd.
3:17
10Lazybones
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1939-02-20)
alto saxophone:
Glen Gray (on 1939-02-20), Clarence Hutchenrider (on 1939-02-20), Murray McEachern (on 1939-02-20), Art Ralston (on 1939-02-20) and Kenny Sargent (on 1939-02-20)
baritone saxophone:
Kenny Sargent (on 1939-02-20)
double bass:
Stanley Dennis (on 1939-02-20)
drums (drum set):
Tony Briglia (on 1939-02-20)
guitar:
Jack Blanchette (on 1939-02-20)
piano:
Joe "Horse" Hall (on 1939-02-20)
reeds:
Art Ralston (on 1939-02-20)
tenor saxophone:
Dan D’Andrea (on 1939-02-20) and Pat Davis (on 1939-02-20)
trombone:
Pee Wee Hunt (on 1939-02-20), Murray McEachern (on 1939-02-20) and Billy Rauch (on 1939-02-20)
trumpet:
Louis Armstrong (on 1939-02-20), Sonny Dunham (on 1939-02-20), Frank Ryerson (on 1939-02-20) and Grady Watts (on 1939-02-20)
vocals:
Pee Wee Hunt (on 1939-02-20) and Louis Armstrong (on 1939-04-05)
orchestra:
Glen Gray & the Casa Loma Orchestra (on 1939-02-20)
recording of:
Lazy Bones (on 1939-02-20)
lyricist:
Johnny Mercer
composer:
Hoagy Carmichael
publisher:
Songs of Peer, Ltd.
3:17
11Hear Me Talkin’ to Ya
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1939-04-05)
double bass:
George "Pops" Foster (on 1939-04-05)
drums (drum set):
Sid Catlett (on 1939-04-05)
guitar:
Lee Blair (on 1939-04-05)
piano:
Luis Russell (on 1939-04-05)
reeds:
Rupert Cole (on 1939-04-05), Joe Garland (on 1939-04-05), Charlie Holmes (on 1939-04-05) and Bingie Madison (on 1939-04-05)
trombone:
Wilbur de Paris (on 1939-04-05), J.C. Higginbotham (on 1939-04-05) and George Washington (on 1939-04-05)
trumpet:
Henry “Red” Allen (on 1939-04-05), Louis Armstrong (on 1939-04-05), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1939-04-05) and Otis Johnson (on 1939-04-05)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1939-04-05)
orchestra:
Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra (on 1939-04-05)
recording of:
Hear Me Talkin' to Ya (on 1939-04-05)
lyricist and composer:
Louis Armstrong
3:06
12Save It Pretty Mama
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1939-04-05)
double bass:
George "Pops" Foster (on 1939-04-05)
drums (drum set):
Sid Catlett (on 1939-04-05)
guitar:
Lee Blair (on 1939-04-05)
piano:
Luis Russell (on 1939-04-05)
reeds:
Rupert Cole (on 1939-04-05), Joe Garland (on 1939-04-05), Charlie Holmes (on 1939-04-05) and Bingie Madison (on 1939-04-05)
trombone:
Wilbur de Paris (on 1939-04-05), J.C. Higginbotham (on 1939-04-05) and George Washington (on 1939-04-05)
trumpet:
Henry “Red” Allen (on 1939-04-05), Louis Armstrong (on 1939-04-05), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1939-04-05) and Otis Johnson (on 1939-04-05)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1939-04-05)
orchestra:
Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra (on 1939-04-05)
recording of:
Save It, Pretty Mama (on 1939-04-05)
writer:
Paul Denniker, Joseph M. Davis and Don Redman
2:59
13West End Blues
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1939-04-05)
double bass:
George "Pops" Foster (on 1939-04-05)
drums (drum set):
Sid Catlett (on 1939-04-05)
guitar:
Lee Blair (on 1939-04-05)
piano:
Luis Russell (on 1939-04-05)
reeds:
Rupert Cole (on 1939-04-05), Joe Garland (on 1939-04-05), Charlie Holmes (on 1939-04-05) and Bingie Madison (on 1939-04-05)
trombone:
Wilbur de Paris (on 1939-04-05), J.C. Higginbotham (on 1939-04-05) and George Washington (on 1939-04-05)
trumpet:
Henry “Red” Allen (on 1939-04-05), Louis Armstrong (on 1939-04-05), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1939-04-05) and Otis Johnson (on 1939-04-05)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1939-04-05)
orchestra:
Louis Armstrong and His Orchestra (in 1939) and Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra (on 1939-04-05)
recording of:
West End Blues (Armstrong recording) (on 1939-04-05)
composer:
King Oliver (in 1928)
arranger:
Louis Armstrong (in 1928)
arrangement of:
West End Blues (original instrumental)
3:11
14Savoy Blues
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1939-04-05)
double bass:
George "Pops" Foster (on 1939-04-05)
drums (drum set):
Sid Catlett (on 1939-04-05)
guitar:
Lee Blair (on 1939-04-05)
piano:
Luis Russell (on 1939-04-05)
reeds:
Rupert Cole (on 1939-04-05), Joe Garland (on 1939-04-05), Charlie Holmes (on 1939-04-05) and Bingie Madison (on 1939-04-05)
trombone:
Wilbur de Paris (on 1939-04-05), J.C. Higginbotham (on 1939-04-05) and George Washington (on 1939-04-05)
trumpet:
Henry “Red” Allen (on 1939-04-05), Louis Armstrong (on 1939-04-05), Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1939-04-05) and Otis Johnson (on 1939-04-05)
orchestra:
Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra (on 1939-04-05)
recording of:
Savoy Blues (on 1939-04-05)
writer:
Kid Ory
3:12
15Confessin, That I Love You
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1939-04-25)
double bass:
George "Pops" Foster (on 1939-04-25)
drums (drum set):
Sid Catlett (on 1939-04-25)
guitar:
Lee Blair (on 1939-04-25)
piano:
Luis Russell (on 1939-04-25)
reeds:
Rupert Cole (on 1939-04-25), Joe Garland (on 1939-04-25), Charlie Holmes (on 1939-04-25) and Bingie Madison (on 1939-04-25)
trombone:
Wilbur de Paris (on 1939-04-25), J.C. Higginbotham (on 1939-04-25) and George Washington (on 1939-04-25)
trumpet:
Henry “Red” Allen (on 1939-04-25), Louis Armstrong (on 1939-04-25), Bernard Flood (on 1939-04-25) and Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1939-04-25)
lead vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1939-04-25)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1939-04-25)
orchestra:
Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra (on 1939-04-25)
arranger:
Luis Russell
recording of:
I’m Confessin’ (That I Love You) (on 1939-04-25)
lyricist:
Al J. Neiburg (in 1930)
composer:
Doc Daugherty (in 1930) and Ellis Reynolds (in 1930)
publisher:
Bourne Music Ltd.
version of:
Lookin’ for Another Sweetie
3:16
16Our Monday Date
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1939-04-25)
bass:
George "Pops" Foster (on 1939-04-25)
drums (drum set):
Sid Catlett (on 1939-04-25)
guitar:
Lee Blair (on 1939-04-25)
piano:
Luis Russell (on 1939-04-25)
reeds:
Rupert Cole (on 1939-04-25), Joe Garland (on 1939-04-25), Charlie Holmes (on 1939-04-25) and Bingie Madison (on 1939-04-25)
trombone:
Wilbur de Paris (on 1939-04-25), J.C. Higginbotham (on 1939-04-25) and George Washington (on 1939-04-25)
trumpet:
Henry “Red” Allen (on 1939-04-25), Louis Armstrong (on 1939-04-25), Bernard Flood (on 1939-04-25) and Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1939-04-25)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1939-04-25)
orchestra:
Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra (on 1939-04-25)
recording of:
My Monday Date (on 1939-04-25)
composer:
Earl Hines
publisher:
MCA Music
adaptations:
My Monday Date (with lyrics)
2:28
17If It’s Good (Than I Want It)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1939-04-25)
bass:
George "Pops" Foster (on 1939-04-25)
drums (drum set):
Sid Catlett (on 1939-04-25)
guitar:
Lee Blair (on 1939-04-25)
piano:
Luis Russell (on 1939-04-25)
reeds:
Rupert Cole (on 1939-04-25), Joe Garland (on 1939-04-25), Charlie Holmes (on 1939-04-25) and Bingie Madison (on 1939-04-25)
trombone:
Wilbur de Paris (on 1939-04-25), J.C. Higginbotham (on 1939-04-25) and George Washington (on 1939-04-25)
trumpet:
Henry “Red” Allen (on 1939-04-25), Louis Armstrong (on 1939-04-25), Bernard Flood (on 1939-04-25) and Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1939-04-25)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1939-04-25)
orchestra:
Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra (on 1939-04-25)
recording of:
If It’s Good (Then I Want It) (on 1939-04-25)
writer:
Walter Hirsch and Gerald Marks
2:36
18Me and Brother Bill
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1939-04-25)
bass:
George "Pops" Foster (on 1939-04-25)
drums (drum set):
Sid Catlett (on 1939-04-25)
guitar:
Lee Blair (on 1939-04-25)
piano:
Luis Russell (on 1939-04-25)
reeds:
Rupert Cole (on 1939-04-25), Joe Garland (on 1939-04-25), Charlie Holmes (on 1939-04-25) and Bingie Madison (on 1939-04-25)
trombone:
Wilbur de Paris (on 1939-04-25), J.C. Higginbotham (on 1939-04-25) and George Washington (on 1939-04-25)
trumpet:
Henry “Red” Allen (on 1939-04-25), Louis Armstrong (on 1939-04-25), Bernard Flood (on 1939-04-25) and Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1939-04-25)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1939-04-25)
orchestra:
Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra (on 1939-04-25)
recording of:
Me and Brother Bill (on 1939-04-25)
writer:
[traditional]
2:45
19Happy Birthday
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1939-04-25)
bass:
George "Pops" Foster (on 1939-04-25)
drums (drum set):
Sid Catlett (on 1939-04-25)
guitar:
Lee Blair (on 1939-04-25)
piano:
Luis Russell (on 1939-04-25)
reeds:
Rupert Cole (on 1939-04-25), Joe Garland (on 1939-04-25), Charlie Holmes (on 1939-04-25) and Bingie Madison (on 1939-04-25)
trombone:
Wilbur de Paris (on 1939-04-25), J.C. Higginbotham (on 1939-04-25) and George Washington (on 1939-04-25)
trumpet:
Henry “Red” Allen (on 1939-04-25), Louis Armstrong (on 1939-04-25), Bernard Flood (on 1939-04-25) and Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1939-04-25)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1939-04-25)
orchestra:
Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra (on 1939-04-25)
2:02
20Baby Won’t You Please Come Home
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1939-06-15)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Holmes (on 1939-06-15)
bass:
George "Pops" Foster (on 1939-06-15)
drums (drum set):
Sid Catlett (on 1939-06-15)
guitar:
Lee Blair (on 1939-06-15)
piano:
Luis Russell (on 1939-06-15)
reeds:
Rupert Cole (on 1939-06-15)
saxophone:
Joe Garland (on 1939-06-15)
tenor saxophone:
Bingie Madison (on 1939-06-15)
trombone:
Wilbur de Paris (on 1939-06-15), J.C. Higginbotham (on 1939-06-15) and George Washington (on 1939-06-15)
trumpet:
Henry “Red” Allen (on 1939-06-15), Louis Armstrong (on 1939-06-15), Bernard Flood (on 1939-06-15) and Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1939-06-15)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1939-06-15)
orchestra:
Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra (on 1939-06-15)
performer:
Louis Armstrong (on 1939-12-18)
cover recording of:
Baby Won’t You Please Come Home (on 1939-06-15)
writer:
Charles Warfield and Clarence Williams
publisher:
Redwood Music Ltd., Universal‐MCA Music Publishing and Universal/MCA Music Ltd.
3:18
21Poor Old Joe
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1939-06-15)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Holmes (on 1939-06-15)
bass:
George "Pops" Foster (on 1939-06-15)
drums (drum set):
Sid Catlett (on 1939-06-15)
guitar:
Lee Blair (on 1939-06-15)
piano:
Luis Russell (on 1939-06-15)
reeds:
Rupert Cole (on 1939-06-15)
saxophone:
Joe Garland (on 1939-06-15)
tenor saxophone:
Bingie Madison (on 1939-06-15)
trombone:
Wilbur de Paris (on 1939-06-15), J.C. Higginbotham (on 1939-06-15) and George Washington (on 1939-06-15)
trumpet:
Henry “Red” Allen (on 1939-06-15), Louis Armstrong (on 1939-06-15), Bernard Flood (on 1939-06-15) and Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1939-06-15)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1939-06-15)
orchestra:
Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra (on 1939-06-15)
recording of:
Poor Old Joe (on 1939-06-15)
writer:
Hoagy Carmichael
2:56
22Shanty Boat on the Mississippi
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1939-06-15)
alto saxophone:
Charlie Holmes (on 1939-06-15)
bass:
George "Pops" Foster (on 1939-06-15)
drums (drum set):
Sid Catlett (on 1939-06-15)
guitar:
Lee Blair (on 1939-06-15)
piano:
Luis Russell (on 1939-06-15)
reeds:
Rupert Cole (on 1939-06-15)
saxophone:
Joe Garland (on 1939-06-15)
tenor saxophone:
Bingie Madison (on 1939-06-15)
trombone:
Wilbur de Paris (on 1939-06-15), J.C. Higginbotham (on 1939-06-15) and George Washington (on 1939-06-15)
trumpet:
Henry “Red” Allen (on 1939-06-15), Louis Armstrong (on 1939-06-15), Bernard Flood (on 1939-06-15) and Shelton "Scad" Hemphill (on 1939-06-15)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1939-06-15)
orchestra:
Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra (on 1939-06-15)
recording of:
Shanty Boat on the Mississippi (on 1939-06-15)
writer:
Jimmy Eaton and Terry Shand
3:19
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