- 2023-04-24
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MUSIC
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John Oates Covers Louis Armstrong's “What A Wonderful World”
American singer-songwriter and pop-rock duo Hall & Oates' John Oates released a cove of American trumpeter Louis Armstrong's “What A Wonderful World” on April 21, 2023.
The single is his second cover song, following a cover of American R&B singer-songwriter Timmy Thomas' “Why Can't We Live Together”.
Original version of the song was released by Louis Armstrong in 1967. The track was written by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss.
The cover version was produced by John Oates.
John Oates said, “What an honor for me to be able to cover one of Americas' greatest popular songs. A true classic and a song that just makes everyone feel good. I hope you dig the 70s R&B style approach to the arrangement. I wanted it to be more upbeat and tried to make it my own.”
He added, “A classic R&B haiku... not a wasted word and a haunting melody with a timeless message.”- source : Apple Music
