West End Blues - Louis Armstrong (1928)

"West End Blues" is a 1928 song that was composed by Joe "King" Oliver (1885-1938) and with lyrics by Clarence Williams (1893-1965). By far, the best recording of "West End Blues" is by Louis Armstrong and His Hot Five also in 1928. This was the beginning of Louis Armstrong's (1901-1971) career, and the song helped him on a very successful musical journey.