Louis Armstrong Visits the Dick Cavett Show! | The Dick Cavett Show

[@GHS6457]

I was 13 years old and in the audience when this show was taped and it is still one of the best and most memorable experiences of my life.

[@HolgerRuneFan]

Great story, I would remember this forever too, you were lucky.

[@tyreburgest7989]

Wow!!! What happned after the show?!

[@GHS6457]

@@tyreburgest7989 as I recall, my mom and I got on the subway and went home!

[@evanpimental]

That is SO amazing! I was born in 90, 19 years after he passed. Sach MO was such a HUGE part of American music. I'm a huge fan of his AND of the Dick Cavett show! Thanks for sharing that.

[@charlespeterson3798]

I saw him in L.A. in 1965, still one of the highlights of my life, I remember thinking that his voice was the same as his music, JAZZ, this interview only affirms memory ......

[@Amal757]

What a storyteller! When he mentioned the 80s, I was startled then realized he meant the 1880s!

[@jdbarr769]

Same😂😂

[@stupendous1068]

It's a shame he didn't live into the 1980s.

[@johnjames945]

Me2

[@EGarrett01]

There are taped interviews on here with people who were alive during the Civil War and they talk about "the 60's" also. And of course, they don't mean anything about hippies or JFK.

[@TundieRice]

@@stupendous1068would’ve been totally possible too. He would’ve been 79 in 1980.

[@spockboy]

Louis is one of those rare people that is impossible not to like.

[@magmasunburst9331]

I'm sure a lot of African-Americans were before the 1960s. I'm not saying anything else but that because I literally don't mean anything but that but kind of seems like that might be the case. I guess being humble makes you naturally gracious.

[@TundieRice]

You sound racist.

[@ABCDuwachui]

@@magmasunburst9331and how were they humbled?

[@jubalcalif9100]

True !!

[@bobdillaber1195]

I had the mind-blowing experience of attending a Louie Armstrong concert when i was 16, in 1956! I was a junior in high school when he had a concert at Notre Dame university in South Bend, Indiana. I still remember how excited and lucky i felt to be seeing him in person! One of the highlights of my life.

[@BallparkHunter]

I loved when he said back in the 80s --- the 1880s!!!

[@MetalGearTenno]

Louis has the most contagious smile i have ever seen on another persons face. Can't help but smile back!

[@CRAIG5835]

@Let Your L⚡️GHT Forever Shine ❤️ Pedant!

[@MrChristian]

His smile beats the Mona Lisa’s!!

[@manueladarazsdi9675]

He had a tough childhood but still managed to become the finest of human beings❤️

[@cc1k435]

A role model to many, and still should be.

[@Guitibaca]

@@cc1k435 isn’t it crazy that Louis lived part of his life in a brothel… and that his mother sometimes had to work there to support her family? I remember learning that back in 82 and even then I couldn’t believe he didn’t lose his mind. Incredible story🙏🏽 incredible man

[@pozytringe]

you dont know what kind of a person he was

[@jubalcalif9100]

Yes !!

[@alanFconrad]

Louis and Dick Cavett,,,,,,2 of my favorite people

[@ronbock8291]

The only time I remember my dad crying was when Satchmo died. We watched the funeral on TV, I was 7. He wept openly, he loved Louis Armstrong so much. He was lucky enough to get to know him a little, and he said he was everything you could hope he’d be and so much more.

[@spacelemur7955]

I salute your dad.

[@James18925]

What a great story I remember when he died I was in 1st grade I was a wreck from it all I loved him so much saw he on the Flip Wilson show

[@ronbock8291]

@@James18925 yes, at the time I was also only aware of him through What a Wonderful World, and Hello Dolly, and his TV appearances in the late 60s. It’s kind of sad to think that the world mostly remembers him as a kindly, smiling old man who sang pop songs, when in reality he was like the Jimi Hendrix of the 20s, a massively talented innovator who completely changed the world of music. Like someone else on this thread mentioned, he was probably the coolest person who ever lived.

[@floydvaughn9666]

@@ronbock8291 Sunny Side of The Street is an inside joke. New Orleanians will CROSS the street to walk in the shade.

[@fudgyboo]

I can't believe it was only a year after this interview...

[@thelonious-dx9vi]

And there he is. The man whose birth was the most artistically significant event of the 20th century. He is glorious to behold.

[@OldmanNix]

Dear me. Can listen to this man speak, play and sing ... and never get bored.

[@vargaso]

It's impossible to overstate the influence on American music that Armstrong had. He is the pivotal figure in American music of the 20th century.

[@Trombonology]

Louis Armstrong was easily the most important and influential musical artist of the 20th century. Literally everything that followed his arrival on the pop music scene was either directly or indirectly influenced by his style. He was one of the most charismatic people ever, too, as we see.

[@danielhicksmusic]

Facts

[@floridaruttles3984]

AMEN. It's difficult to overstate his influence. Before them all, there was Armstrong.

[@billybob5337]

Yea. He was the first multi-media Superstar who was able to maintain high prominence for several decades. I would say Duke Ellington was just as important in regards to his effect on music. But Armstrong set the bar as a jack of all trades entertainer. A popular musical composer, singer, AND actor, who developed one of the most iconic personalities of the radio/television era

[@Trombonology]

@@billybob5337 I am a huge admirer of the great Duke Ellington, who, I agree, was tremendously influential. I think he would concede though that Armstrong was the more widely impactful artist. I don't feel that Louis could be accurately described as a "jack of all trades." He was a virtuoso trumpet player and a highly original and superb vocalist. Though his technical ability as a musician diminished over time as a result of overwork and unconventional and highly personal technique, he compensated with a flawless sense of balance and architecture in creating a solo. Of course, too, he was a born entertainer with an ability to reach the hearts of billions.

[@waynejohanson1083]

Let's put it this way. If Louis Armstrong never existed we would have to invent him. That's how important he is to music history.

[@lkramberg]

Wonderful interview with the great Louis Armstrong. Notice how Dick Cavett let's him talk without interrupting or stepping on his stories. Imagine how today's late night hosts would handle such an interview. Cavett not only asked great questions but also let his guests shine. Compare the ratio of time he let Armstrong talk with any of today's hosts.

[@carollevola9047]

Today's late-night and talk show hosts, for the most part only ever have their guest stars on for the spectacle of it, seemingly... They hype it up in anticipation of the date, and then they're on, a couple of corny jokes and cracks are made, a commercial break or two, and before you know it, it's over and on to the next guest or topic. It's always just underwhelming and left amounting to a total waste. In my opinion anyway... I just can't see any significant, actual entertainment value in any of it. Perhaps it's to save face, and in many cases a matter of these "stars" and personalities of today sadly lacking in the substance or interesting facets to their persona, to sufficiently impress or engage an audience for any considerable length of time. Whatever the reason though, nowadays it's definitely just always all about the "star" host and the fulfillment of their own ego. It stinks and so do the most part of them!

[@charlesgallagher1376]

How about you don’t compare and just enjoy it for what it is.

[@aarfeld]

Yes, Dick was one of the great interviewers. I always liked the tone that he set on his show.

[@meandyou1914]

@@charlesgallagher1376 WOW you must be fun at parties

[@Guitibaca]

man, some of the best interviews were on his show...Hendrix, Jim Brown, Ali...incredible shows

[@kindell1]

He had such a kind and gentle spirit. I love that smile. He was so adorable ❤

[@jubalcalif9100]

Yes indeed !!

[@jeffdawson2786]

Indomitable, irrepressible, genius. With Jelly Roll Morton, he developed and standardized the core vocabulary of jazz. He went from living on dirt floors to becoming an ambassador for world peace. ❤️

[@zorbeclegras5708]

Genius of jazz! And this voice!!!...

[@keefriff99]

What a great interview! Such a wonderful man…hard to believe he passed only a year later. He looks so healthy and vibrant here.

[@phillipecook3227]

Yes. He looks the picture of health. Even the way he moves, speaks and reacts to DC. Incredible as you say.

[@stj971]

Actually he looks a bit gaunt here. I still listen to him today. He had a beautiful aura about him. God blessed that man! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@multiturnbull]

I could cry at how low the bar we have set with what constitutes entertainment now! What an amazing interview you can feel the chemistry between the guest, interviewer and audience pure entertainment and enlightening! I wish tv was like this now

[@jasonbeard4713]

I'm with you. We have slime now. Satch was the essence, the cream, the cherry.

[@magmasunburst9331]

Do a search on rap stars that died in ______ and put a year. I completely agree with what you're saying. Entertainment has become a voice of gangsterism for a lot of people.

[@pauldavies9360]

i find modern music has no development in the sense that there no story telling and building. it like they want to get straight to the chorus as fast as possible, Always trying to get that 'hook' in straight away.

[@RapRants]

@@pauldavies9360 You're referring to popular music. The structure of pop has not changed much, it's intended to be catchy. There is still music being made that involves storytelling and "building."

[@67Pepper]

"Progressive-ism" is ruining the culture. There used to be an old saying, "Respect your elders" That's lone gone from society.

[@scottcurrie]

I was so lucky to have been raised in the era of Louis Armstrong and Dick Cavett. I love them both with all my heart.

[@gauravj6543]

His songs feels new even today and I think to myself what a wonderful man he was.

[@thebeyonderisop6637]

Louis Armstrong is literally the Embodiment of jazz itself

[@adolpholiverbush2]

Didn't Miles Davis say that jazz WAS Louis Armstrong. Nothing else.

[@helloitsmehb]

Ironic since he hated Be Bop.

[@fretboardmaster70]

His smile warms my heart every time

[@jubalcalif9100]

I know the feeling ! What a dazzling smile !

[@faheemwadud724]

The Great Louis Armstrong, what a jovial man he was, so full of happiness, he'll always be remembered.

[@jarrethrigora7275]

Maybe the greatest interview I ever saw. Reality, comedy, and personality

[@travisn2875]

God what a wonderful kind man Louis Armstrong was. A man everybody wants as a friend and as a neighbor. RIP

[@edzielinski]

This interview is a treasure, and priceless. He is a force of nature, and had more talent in his left pinky than most of us do in total. Notice how he masterfully manipulates the audience and Dick, and just beams with mischief. We didn't deserve it but you gave us everything you had, Mr. Armstrong, and I'll never be able to thank you properly. Your legacy remains as strong as ever!

[@67Pepper]

My Father used to play Louis Armstrong records on our Radiogram when I was a youngster. He would dance around the livingroom with my Mother with a big smile on his face. He loved his music.

[@rayrpger6141]

Why Hollywood hasn't filmed a biopic on this legend baffles me.

[@waldolydecker8118]

Blues, Ragtime, Jazz...all these American musics synthesized in the embodiment of this American icon Louis Armstrong (1901-1971). He was the most important musician during the 1920's 'Jazz Age,' and is unique in the depth of his generational influence on both American musicians AND singers who subsequently contributed to establishing the USA's musical culture. Tony Bennett has said on many occasions..."when you trace American music back, it all goes back to Louis Armstrong."

[@Lampshade51]

Great to hear Louis in a rare, extended conversation. Not only a wonderful musician, but a great storyteller with a street savvy cool. Such a charming guy.

[@willieluncheonette5843]

He is one of the most beautiful souls I have come across in my life.

[@jubalcalif9100]

As I do when I take off my hat, you make a good point !!

[@miffy9871]

This is the best interview I’ve seen with Louis. Please keep it on you tube; it’s an important tent part of jazz and American history.

[@nealklein3181]

One thing upset me. This interview ended. I was so hungry for more. What a gem of a human being. What a joy to behold.

[@elziewilson9279]

Priceless interview with a Legend

[@jubalcalif9100]

Right On !!

[@eddierushing5416]

Died not too long after... A treasure here.

[@browningautomatic2393]

he died on july 6, 1971 from a heart attack in his sleep.

[@eddierushing5416]

@@browningautomatic2393 knew it was either 1970 or 71. A true giant in music and american history.

[@jeangophile]

Easy to forget that this man was the first genius of jazz music.

[@allenthesingerinstgram]

Louis Armstrong is a legend for sure Jazz and bigband is my favorite including Christmas time

[@clareomarfran]

Lord help us! What a treasure this is! The man himself, loose and funny, Cavett giving him free rein. Invaluable primary source material.

[@spacelemur7955]

A lot of people think of him as primarily a great singer, but as a trumpet player myself, his playing in his prime was powerful, sweet and creative. His timing off the beat was exquisite.

[@stj971]

And I always thought of him as a trumpet player who sang!

[@Kalooookalay]

I could've listened to him speak for hours!

[@waynejohanson1083]

And I could listen to him play for hours.

[@bigchungus2063]

I never thought i could love Louis more but listening to him i love him even more now

[@sugarlove]

What a fantastic interview. First time I ever saw it🥰 what a man he was. How I would love to have met him 🥰

[@alfredchapman7497]

This man was a beautiful human being, who brought joy and admiration into countless hearts. I was 11 years old when he died, and I remember how saddened my parents and grandparents were on that day.

[@ABCDuwachui]

Mahalia and Louis! The king and queen of New Orleans!!

[@gerrymcguire7521]

He just seems like the nicest man in the world, lived in Corona Queens N Y . His house is now a museum

[@SteveStalzle]

I have done radio interviews and this kind of interview subject is GOLDEN. You want them to talk, and tell stories, like Louis. WOW. I have had others, on the opposite end of the spectrum, who have to be coaxed, to talk. Louis was the best. A true legend. It's fun, to hear him talk. So much musical history, in one man.

[@ZenFox0]

I love that story he told about the racist emcee. He wasn't going to let that cat mess up his vibe, and the audience loved him for it. Excellence is the best revenge.

[@terryjames548]

As a child in the '60's I realized this was a great man. As I became a musician in my later years and it became clear how great he was.

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

One of the best ever, being interviewed by one of the best ever. Amazing.

[@gohithsrivatsa4746]

Unforgettable legend. I hope he is in the Wonderful world now.

[@ricarleite]

No he's dead.

[@stj971]

@@ricarleite 👎

[@secretlyspeed]

@@ricarleite Wtf

[@ricarleite]

@@secretlyspeed Is he not?

[@louisbink8220]

pops was jazz, life and the best person in the world , greatings from the Netherlands

[@barryetherton4889]

In 2022 this man is still amazing, great interview from 2 professionals.

[@RasEthiopia.]

Born in 1900 and still gracefully cool in 2022.

[@stupendous1068]

In reality, he was born in 1901.

[@bucksavage1221]

Louis had a year to live. His music lives on.

[@rossieharman2560]

Legend has it. He came into this world and left this world and never harmed a soul ❤

[@funnylookingfoetus]

That gorgeous voice. I mean I can imitate his singing a bit, but this comes natural to him. It's just so unique and wonderful.

[@jelly7310]

"that okey doke on ya" I feel you Mr Armstrong, I feel you.

[@consciouslifeidentified1844]

A rare man! Gentle humor with a kind heart. ❤️

[@brettmillman9137]

Clearly a genuine, amazing human being in real life as well as on tv. I love how he is so happy about the life that he has had, recounting so many memories. His smile and enthusiasm is majorly contagious. One of the greatest guets I have ever seen on a talk show. RIP Louis, there should be more people like you in our world.

[@mikhailabunidal9146]

Rest in peace Louie !!! Your music lives on and not forgotten Since you've been gone for 51 yrs

[@chriskroll4166]

They don't make them like that anymore. He was such a force of life. I knew about his name when I was about 6 years old. Growing up hearing his songs on the radio and seeing him on TV countless times. I have the CD box set of all his recordings that he made up until about 1955. Which covers a lot of recordings man. Louie was the best of the best. To get on stage with him and try to blow horn against him would be one sad day in your musician life. Louis could cut anybody's head and he did countless times. 🙋

[@dantean]

How much do I love this man?! So glad this was the days before he would either have been censored, heavily bleeped, or endlessly apologized for by some "sensitive" tv host and a flock of pundits. What I wouldn't give to have met Pops.

[@Ezzie0304]

A fantastic beautiful human being throughout. Tears in my eyes for all the good reasons. Thanks for sharing.

[@fifthbusiness1678]

What a wonderful interview. Could listen to Satchmo’s stories forever.

[@stacyblue1980]

He always amazes me. My whole life, this guy has brought me through hard times, good times, ups, downs, whatever. I love listening to him speak. He was always right there for you. Big heart. Big soul. Very special man. Tank you dear Satchmo.🙏💓🌹

[@Bixfan78]

Louis was a revolutionary musician and singer, and also a fine actor, writer and raconteur. His life, going from the poorest, toughest part of New Orleans to being internationally beloved, is just amazing. I have so many favorite records by him, but one special record is "West End Blues" from 1928.

[@patnevin4478]

What a lovely gentleman and a fantastic entertainer. He also did something for my grandson who for many years could not go to the toilet and was suffering badly from it and even the doctors couldn't work it out and then I remembered reading up on Louis beforehand and something about a product he used (Swiss Kriss) and I got some sent over from America to London and although his not through the woods just yet, he is a lot more comfortable and able to take some when need be to help him, he was also able to return to school and is a far more confident young man than before. Thank You Louis. R.I.P

[@postscript67]

I read Louis Armstrong took excessive amounts of it, so much so that he lost essential nutrients thus seriously harming his health.

[@bobtaylor170]

Permanent solution for the boy: a generous amount of flax seed in water and a generous amount of supplementation with magnesium, every day.

[@patnevin4478]

@@bobtaylor170 Thank you we'll give it a try.

[@patnevin4478]

@@postscript67 Only when he really feels he needs it is it used, we try to be careful, but his back at school and happier.

[@bobtaylor170]

@@patnevin4478 , advice which you probably don't need, especially because it's a child we're talking about: start low, go slow, as the catchphrase for medical cannabis users sums it up.

[@mauricewright5279]

What a brilliant and inspiring man Mr Armstrong was

[@Peacenik7]

What I love about this video is that it shows that Armstrong was a great musician and trailblazer and a damn good storyteller.

[@harrodsongs]

He was on a roll. Wish this was much longer.

[@mrwullieblake]

Amazing! Louis's whole personality is like a natural spontaneous performance, he doesn't have a "TV" persona.

[@tree_fiddy7586]

This man has been through in the most fu**** up time considering being born in 1901.. by the time he was 13, WW1 had started. Couple of years later when the war ended, the Spanish flu pandemic started. Before he turns 30, the Great Depression begins. Then by the time he turns 40, USA is fully pulled into WW2. Then past his 60th, the Vietnam war begins. Point is during through all of that, he still managed to become an absolute pioneer in the music industry while all these wars and pandemics where more than 100 million lives were lost throughout that time period.. crazy

[@annabrewer8054]

strange comment

[@mty.rigging]

Wrong! USA got itself pulled into WW2 ... and every other single war out there. Just like nowadays! 👎🏻

[@vinny9988]

I'm so grateful for new Dick Cavett content

[@jaywilson4520]

This is a real treat. Mr. Armstrong's as charming as I imagined he would have been.

[@jeffsilverman6104]

He was a gem of a man.

[@ILoveWoolerbear]

What a SWEET man he was. A TRUE rag to riches story. LArmstrong invented the best jazz

[@theworldneedsyou111]

What a great visit between two great gentlemen! Mr Cavett is by far the all-time best talkshow host

[@ricforest3879]

Beautiful to hear him tell his stories, genius in all its simplicity... Love you Satchmo.

[@zp7741]

I didn't realize he's such a good story teller!

[@funnylookingfoetus]

Great singer, great actor. All part of that awesome package called Louis Armstrong.

[@MitchClement-il6iq]

His memory and stories is inpecble.

[@aliceinchainz3003]

i could listen to this man every day all day tell his stories..... just a kind soul.

[@Vejur9000]

His grin could light the world.

[@2GunRock]

When Louis was really old and retired he owned a house in Brooklyn right across the street from a friend of mine. So my friend points over to this old guy sitting on a rocking chair in the summer with his pitcher of lemonade, and my friend asked me if I knew who he was because I was a geek when it came to the history of music, but I couldn't make him out cause it was halfway down the block. So I asked who it was and he says: "Louis Armstrong". Soon as he said it I was able to recognize him and knew my friend was telling the truth. I kmew all about Satchmo, ;ole he ws the GOAT on the Trumpet, and I was blown away. I knew so much about him that I was to intimidated to go over and say hello, even though my friend kept telling to to go, said he's the nicest guy in the world and even offered to go with me, but I was too nervous and didn't want to bother him. Still one of my biggest regrets. I had a chance to chat with Louis Armstrong right before he died and blew it.

[@jeantetreault132]

Louis Armstrong was a warm loving human being and he was such a great gentleman. He had style and he had class. So did Dick Cavett. Thank you for this magnificent presentation, Johnny, Montreal, Canada 🇨🇦

[@AndreiTãtaruknowledgeWindows]

I'm crying,what a wonderful man he was. An true musician! ❤️🎼🎵🎶 He always lives in our hearts!

[@bertha5116]

What a great man and artist!

[@srvuk]

A man and character that transcended cultures. One to be held up high but sadly, all too often, not done so.

[@teetoo3790]

I love Louis Armstrong voice.

[@rubenrios747]

What a beautiful man Mr. Louis Armstrong, and what an amazing piece of History.

[@Ryan-on5on]

Not only a world-class entertainer and one of jazz's most important original innovators, but a consummate class act of a person who never had a bad word to say about anybody even though he, a black man who experienced his fair share of racism and common bigotry, was more than justified to hold some grudges. Satchmo, we all miss you!

[@jamesp8569]

Very sweet interview with one of the greatest musicians. I laughed at the wall to wall bed comment. I'm glad he liked nice and good things. His talent and work rate deserved it. When you read about his impoverished childhood in New Orleans, it really was heartbreaking at times.

[@wyliehigh2108]

I have heard him described as the fountainhead of American music. Hard to overstate what he did for music and our culture.

[@secondsightcinema3957]

great artist, beautiful man

[@HamboneWilliams]

Absolutely a musical genius, an incredible entertainer and the humanity and goodness of the man shines so brightly.

[@skitz-oh]

That voice is INSANELY COOL

[@rcaive0875]

I wish I had half of Louis' attitude toward life. He's one of the most chill dudes I've ever seen .

[@embossed64]

Sad to think Louie only had another year to live. I remember when he died it came on the news and I had no idea who he was, but my mom explained to me who he was and how much everyone like him.

[@pattyayers]

He may be the coolest person who ever walked the earth

[@lesliethomas5845]

Well described

[@mtom2237]

We can’t imagine the obstacles this man had to overcome, but he did it with dignity and grace. No whining, no “Woe is me.” The story of the racist who wouldn’t introduce him in New Orleans was told with humor despite the horror of it. A beautiful testimony to the human spirit. Young people could learn a lot from him.

[@ezekieltyrus5064]

And the announcer got fired and Armstrong saved him from a beating from the Dalton Brothers. Fascinating.

[@markmeade2937]

He smiles from the heart, full of knowledge, wisdom and laughter. He had a degree in life and experience and add to that one of the greatest musicians. I wish I could go back in time and spend a day with him , what an education…….