Posts tagged: music history

Armstrong’s Birthday Hit: How a Jazz Legend Toppled The Beatles

By , July 31, 2024 2:25 pm
Collage of Louis Armstrong record covers and record labels with text "Celebrate Louis Armstrong's birthday with a fun fact"

Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? On this particular day, we’re celebrating the birthday of the legendary Louis Armstrong, who, at 63, pulled off one of the most unexpected chart-topping victories in pop music history. His achievement proves that age is just a number—and a golden trumpet!

Picture this: It’s late 1963, and Armstrong, along with his All Stars, is recording the title track for an upcoming Broadway musical called “Hello, Dolly!” Despite his humble expectations for the tune, he was about to blow the roof off the charts. Read More About This…

Desi Arnaz Coloring Page – Celebrate Hispanic Heritage through Music and Portraits

By , October 2, 2020 5:04 pm
Illustrated portrait of Desi Arnaz with text ‘Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month – Discover Desi Arnaz’ on a purple banner.

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Recorded Sound Archives is exploring music through portraits.  This week discover and learn more about Cuban American Musician and Bandleader – Desi Arnaz in the video below.


If you enjoyed learning about Desi Arnaz you can listen to five of his recordings in the Recorded Sound Archives: https://rsa.fau.edu/desi-arnaz Read More About This…

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