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Soul Music: Series 7: What a Wonderful World

What a Wonderful World

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In 1967, amidst protests and war, Louis Armstrong recorded 'What A Wonderful World'

In 1967, amidst civil rights and war protests in America, Louis Armstrong recorded ‘What A Wonderful World’. From 2008.

Louis Armstrong recorded the classic 'What a Wonderful World' in 1967, amidst civil rights demonstrations and protests against the Vietnam War. 

It was a song written for him. Was it naïve or a powerful anthem for peace?

Featuring: 

Prof. Peter Ling 
Laurence Bergreen 
Simon Weston  
Katie Melua  
Troy Andrews 
Milan Bertosa 

Series exploring famous pieces of music and their emotional appeal.

Producer: Sara Conkey

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2008.

Soul Music: Series 7

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