Hello, Dolly
Louis Armstrong
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Hello Dolly This is miss Dolly It's so nice to have you back where you belong You're lookin' swell, Dolly I can tell, Dolly You're still glowin', you're still crowin', you're still goin' strong I feel the room swayin' While the band's playin' One of our old favorite songs from way back when So, take her wrap fellas Find her an empty lap, fellas Dolly, never go away again I feel the room swayin' While the band's playin' One of our old favorite songs from way back when So, golly gee, fellas Have a little faith in me, fellas Dolly, never go away Promise, you'll never go away Dolly, never go away again
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Written by: JERRY HERMAN
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11 facts about this song
Chart-Topping Success"Hello, Dolly" by Louis Armstrong topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1964, knocking The Beatles off their 14-week streak at number one.
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Grammy WinnerThe song won the Grammy award for Song of the Year in 1965. Louis Armstrong also won the Grammy for Best Male Vocal Performance that same year for his rendition of it.
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Broadway OriginThe song was originally written by Jerry Herman for the titular character Dolly Levi in the 1964 Broadway musical "Hello, Dolly!".
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Oldest Chart-TopperAt the age of 63 when "Hello, Dolly" topped the charts, Louis Armstrong became the oldest person at the time to have achieved a number-one single on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
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Louis Armstrong's HealthDespite being ill during the recording of the song, Armstrong delivered an iconic and energetic performance, cementing his reputation as a legendary musician.
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United State's Official SongIn 1969, the song was adopted as the official song of the state of New York, played after horse races and at other public events.
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Second ComebackThe recording marked a comeback for Armstrong, who was not as popular in the music scene at that time.
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Presidential TributeIn 2001, the song was performed at the presidential inauguration of George W. Bush.
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Instrumental VersionAn instrumental version of the song is frequently played during the seventh-inning stretch at New York Mets games.
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Armstrong's Signature PieceThough Armstrong did not originally write "Hello, Dolly", his version would go on to become one his most renowned and signature pieces.
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Sets the Tone for MovieThe song is used as the opening number in the 1969 movie adaptation of the musical, setting the tone for the entire movie.
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