Song of the Day – “Tiger Rag” by Louis Armstrong

Louis Fucking Armstrong.  The Godfather of Death Metal.

Would you believe this song was recorded in the 1940s?  And that the original was released on a 78rpm slate record from 1932?

Believe it, or may hornets infest your toilet tank, and explode out of it with a mighty rage when you are bleary-eyed and trying to pee at 2:52 in the morning!

Check out the drum solos!  Here’s the drummer:


I’m not too sure about that actually… but whatever.  I actually didn’t know that bands played music this fast and energetically back then.  Great musicianship out of that combo too, and check out the hurdy gurdy solo near the end!

I’m not in a mood to say much, or anything interesting really, but I just thought I’d share this gem with you.  Louis always makes me smile.