What a Wonderful World

~ Recording by Louis Armstrong

Annotation

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Annotation last modified on 2022-12-28 14:13 UTC.

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1What a Wonderful World2:21Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful World / CabaretLouis ArmstrongSingle
ABC Records (US, 65–79)10982
1.1What a Wonderful World2:21Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful World / CabaretLouis ArmstrongSingle
  • GB1968-01-01
His Master’s Voice
1.1What a Wonderful World?:??Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful WorldLouis ArmstrongAlbum
StatesideSSL 10247
1.1What a Wonderful World2:15Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful WorldLouis ArmstrongAlbum
Columbia Records (EMI‐owned 1931–1990, worldwide except US, CA, MX, ES, & JP; largely defunct since Jan 1973)SMC 74 474
2.2What a Wonderful World?:??Louis Armstrong25 Jahre Hitparade International 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
SR International64 894
1.1What a Wonderful World2:15Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful World / Hello! DollyLouis ArmstrongSingle
Old Gold (UK, hits reissues)OG 9419
1.19What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongGood Morning, VietnamVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
A&M Records500.042-L
1.19What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongGood Morning, VietnamVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
A&M RecordsCD 3340
1.19What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongGood Morning, Vietnam: The Original Motion Picture SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
A&M RecordsCD 3913
1.19What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongGood Morning, Vietnam: The Original Motion Picture SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
A&M Records396 969-2
3.13What a Wonderful World2:20Louis ArmstrongRemembering the ’60sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.19What a Wonderful World2:16Louis ArmstrongGood Morning, Vietnam: The Original Motion Picture SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US1988-01-15
A&M RecordsCD 3340
1.12What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongGood Morning, Vietnam: The Original Motion Picture SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
A&M Records396 969-2
1.19What a Wonderful World2:16Louis ArmstrongGood Morning, VietnamVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
A&M RecordsSP 3913
1.19What a Wonderful World2:16Louis ArmstrongGood Morning, VietnamVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
A&M RecordsCDA 3913
1.19What a Wonderful World2:16Louis ArmstrongGood Morning, VietnamVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
A&M RecordsAMA 3913
1.19What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongGood Morning, VietnamVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
A&M RecordsD32Y3206
1.3What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongThe Wedding Album: Songs That Say "I Love You"Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.1What a Wonderful World2:19Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful WorldLouis ArmstrongAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-25204
1.1What a Wonderful World2:20Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful World ('CRC' text above catalog number on back cover)Louis ArmstrongAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-25204
1.1What a Wonderful World2:19Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful WorldLouis ArmstrongAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)
1.1What a Wonderful World2:19Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful WorldLouis ArmstrongAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)CMCAMD 25204
1.1What a Wonderful World?:??Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful WorldLouis ArmstrongAlbum + Compilation
Platinum Music (subsidiary of Prism Leisure, UK)PLAT 304
1.1What a Wonderful World2:19Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful WorldLouis ArmstrongAlbum
Decca JazzGRD-656
1.1What a Wonderful World2:16Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful WorldLouis ArmstrongAlbum + Compilation
Universe (compilations – attention, some releases may be bootlegs)UN 3 020
1.1What a Wonderful World2:18Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful WorldLouis ArmstrongAlbum + Compilation
Platinum Music (subsidiary of Prism Leisure, UK)PLATCD 304
1.1What a Wonderful World2:23Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful World (PDO Germany pressing)Louis ArmstrongAlbum + Compilation
Verve (jazz label, aka “Verve Records”, use this for release labels)837 786-2
1.1What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful WorldLouis ArmstrongAlbum + Compilation
DuchesseCD 352013
1.1What a Wonderful World2:21Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful World (PMDC France pressing)Louis ArmstrongAlbum + Compilation
Verve (jazz label, aka “Verve Records”, use this for release labels)837 786-2
1.1What a Wonderful World2:19Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful WorldLouis ArmstrongAlbum + Compilation
In the Mix658001
1.8What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful World: 23 Swinging FavoritesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Yesterdays GoldYDG 74631
1.6What a Wonderful World2:22Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful World: Louis Armstrong Live in ConcertLouis ArmstrongAlbum + Live
Project 3 RecordsPRD 5123
1.12What a Wonderful World2:18Louis ArmstrongThe Greatest Love, Volume IIIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1989-10-01
Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)TCD 2384
1.17What a Wonderful World2:16Louis ArmstrongGood Morning, VietnamVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US1989-10-20
1.9What a Wonderful World2:18Louis ArmstrongDie internationalen Top Hits aus den Hitparaden 1989 November - DezemberVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Top 13 Music-Club18 716 1
1.6What a Wonderful World2:16Louis ArmstrongHifi Visionen: Oldie-CD 16Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Hifi Vision, Widder Musik89 04 01
1.9What a Wonderful World2:20Louis ArmstrongKroko’s ÜberfliegerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
TELDEC, wea (has logo with just “wea” on it)241 744-2 XV
1.16What a Wonderful World2:15Louis ArmstrongMedia’s affenstarke Oldtimer IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Media Markt (German electronics retailer)CD 100.003
1.16What a Wonderful World2:17Louis Armstrongstereoplay, CD 44: Yesterday’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
stereoplayCD 2710044
1.16What a Wonderful World2:17Louis Armstrongstereoplay, CD 44: Yesterday’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
stereoplay18.250 89
1.13What a Wonderful World2:19Louis ArmstrongThe Great EntertainerLouis ArmstrongAlbum + Compilation
  • -1989
Music for Pleasure, EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)CD-MFP-6056, CDB 7 92030 2
1.12What a Wonderful World2:18Louis ArmstrongThe Greatest Love Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)STAR 2384
1.8What a Wonderful World2:18Louis ArmstrongUnforgettable 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)CDP 7 92235 2
1.16What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongBlack Magic: The Most Beautiful Black and Soul BalladsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
TELDEC, Dino Music (subsidiary of EMI Netherlands BV)2292-41871-2, 2503
3.19What a Wonderful World2:15Louis ArmstrongCelebration: Today’s Great Stars, Great SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s Digest3917
1.6What a Wonderful World2:16Louis ArmstrongDe Pre Historie 1968, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Ariola Belgium NV/SA (do not use this as an imprint!)260.740
2.1What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongHello Louis!Louis ArmstrongAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)257134-1
1.1What a Wonderful World2:18Louis ArmstrongHello Louis!Louis ArmstrongAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)9031 72096-2
1.4What a Wonderful World2:20Louis ArmstrongSong Book 20 Jazz Greatest HitsLouis ArmstrongAlbum + Compilation
1.13Wonderful World2:19Louis ArmstrongThat Lovin’ FeelingVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Concept Records (Australia)CC0152CD
1.22What a Wonderful World2:18Louis ArmstrongTour of Duty: The Golden Popclassics From the 60’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Magnum (Dutch joint venture from 1990–1997)845.482-2
1.22What a Wonderful World2:18Louis ArmstrongTour of Duty: The Golden Popclassics From the 60’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Magnum (Dutch joint venture from 1990–1997)845 164-2
2.12What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongTruly UnforgettableVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)CD EMTVD 55
1.19What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongGood Morning, Vietnam: A Selection of Tracks From the Original Motion Picture SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • GB1991-06-03
  • XE1991-06
A&M Records393 913-2, CDMID 163
1.1What a Wonderful World2:20Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful WorldLouis ArmstrongAlbum
  • XW1991-06-03
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)811 876-2
1.4What a Wonderful World2:20Louis Armstrong16 Original World HitsLouis ArmstrongAlbum + Compilation
2.3What a Wonderful World2:16Louis ArmstrongFlights of Fantasy: Sanfte Songs zum entspannenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COL 469233 2
1.5What a Wonderful World2:18Louis ArmstrongGood Morning SaigonVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Movieplay (label active in Brazil and Portugal)MPV 5511
1.1What a Wonderful World2:21Louis ArmstrongGreatestLouis ArmstrongAlbum + Compilation
GoldiesGLD 63030
1.1What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongGreatestLouis ArmstrongAlbum + Compilation
  • -1991
GoldiesGLD 63030
1.10What a Wonderful World2:18Louis ArmstrongThe Wedding Album: Songs That Say “I Love You”Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CEMA Special Markets (a division of Capitol‐EMI Music, Inc.)CDL-57550
1.20What a Wonderful World2:18Louis ArmstrongUnchained MelodiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)TCD 2480
1.20What a Wonderful World2:18Louis ArmstrongUnchained MelodiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)TCD 2480
1.13What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongHello Louis!Louis ArmstrongAlbum + Compilation
  • -1992-01-21
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD-18031
1.14What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongAbsolute CinemaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • SE1992-10-05
EVA Records (Sweden)354 585
6.8What a Wonderful World2:20Louis Armstrong40 Years of Top Ten HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s DigestRDCD401, RDCD402, RDCD403, RDCD404, RDCD405, RDCD406
1.15What a Wonderful World2:20Louis ArmstrongAll the Best Of, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1992
UN 3 133
1.21What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongBanda sonora original: 24 éxitos de cine en versión originalVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 18908
1.5What a Wonderful World2:16Louis ArmstrongBest of Get ItVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EdeltonEDL 2630-2
1.19What a Wonderful World2:18Louis ArmstrongHollywood PremièreVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 18374
1.12What a Wonderful World2:20Louis ArmstrongJazz for LoversVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)515 287-2
1.5What a Wonderful World2:16Louis ArmstrongLo mejor del soulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.11What a Wonderful World2:19Louis ArmstrongMad About the Boy: Songs Known From the TV CommercialsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Movieplay PortuguesaMPV 5521
1.10What a Wonderful World2:19Louis ArmstrongMemories... Are Made of This: 40 Timeless ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dino EntertainmentDINCD 47
1.2What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongSongs aus der WerbungVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1992
StarlifeST 27011
1.2What a Wonderful World2:16Louis ArmstrongSoul BalladsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.1What a Wonderful World2:21Louis ArmstrongThe Essential SatchmoLouis ArmstrongAlbum + Compilation
Music Club (Demon Music Club, UK)MCCD 088
1.6What a Wonderful World2:19Louis ArmstrongThe Wedding Album: Songs That Say “I Love You”Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Quality Records, Inc.CDL-19111-2
2.16What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongWoman in Love: The Ultimate Love CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)01 7500.62
1.4What a Wonderful World2:19Louis ArmstrongWorking in a CoalmineVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Movieplay PortuguesaSMP 850007
1.15What a Wonderful World2:15Louis ArmstrongAll the Best Of, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universe (compilations – attention, some releases may be bootlegs)UN 3 146
1.2What a Wonderful World2:19Louis ArmstrongAlles Werbung oder was?Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola Express74321 16301 2 PC 200
1.13What a Wonderful World2:19Louis ArmstrongAs Time Goes ByVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dino EntertainmentDINMC77
1.13What a Wonderful World2:19Louis ArmstrongAs Time Goes ByVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dino EntertainmentDINCD 77
1.4What a Wonderful World2:18Louis ArmstrongC.C. RiderVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
KendoSMP 850503
1.20What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongC’est si bonLouis ArmstrongAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 30394
1.16What a Wonderful World2:18Louis ArmstrongCiné JazzVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG France74321146632
1.3What a Wonderful World2:18Louis ArmstrongLes plus grandes voix du Jazz, volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)
1.20What a Wonderful World2:16Louis ArmstrongMidnight Moods: The Lighter Side of JazzVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram, Polystar (Australia)515816-2
2.15What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongRadio City Love Songs 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)09-474915-10
1.6What a Wonderful World2:20Louis ArmstrongTrue Love WaysVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Club (Demon Music Club, UK)MCCD 119
1.4What a Wonderful World2:20Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful WorldLouis ArmstrongAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 30562 (92)
1.16What a Wonderful World2:18Louis ArmstrongWonderful ArmstrongLouis ArmstrongAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 30192
1.12What a Wonderful World2:18Louis ArmstrongOnly YouVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1994-12-12
Vogue (since 1973; for earlier releases please use their former imprint Disques Vogue)
2.9What a Wonderful World2:18Louis ArmstrongGolden Love Songs Top 100Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)01.9730.6
Promotion
1.12What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongA Classic Taste of AmericaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram Special Markets, London (use this for UK PGSM releases)PSPCD380
1.14What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongQualis: RomanticsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Movieplay (label active in Brazil and Portugal)QMC 003
(unknown)
1.12What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongGood Morning Vietnam. Original Motion Picture SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
A&M Records540 160-2
1.1What a Wonderful World3:29Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful WorldLouis ArmstrongAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA 01876
1.4What a Wonderful World2:20Louis Armstrong16 Original World HitsLouis ArmstrongAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 17750

Relationships

recorded in:New York, United States (on 1967-08-16)
engineer:Eddie Brackett
Bob Simpson (US jazz engineer/producer)
producer:Bob Thiele (producer & songwriter)
alto saxophone:Sam Marowitz (saxophonist and clarinetist) (on 1967-08-16)
Daniel Trimboli (on 1967-08-16)
baritone saxophone:Raymond Stanfield (on 1967-08-16)
clarinet:Sam Marowitz (saxophonist and clarinetist) (on 1967-08-16)
Jerome Richardson (on 1967-08-16)
double bass:Russ Savakus (on 1967-08-16)
drums (drum set):Grady Tate (on 1967-08-16)
flute:Sam Marowitz (saxophonist and clarinetist) (on 1967-08-16)
Jerome Richardson (on 1967-08-16)
Daniel Trimboli (on 1967-08-16)
guitar:Allen Hanlon (jazz guitarist) (on 1967-08-16)
Art Ryerson (on 1967-08-16)
Willard Suyker (on 1967-08-16)
percussion:Warren Hard (on 1967-08-16)
piano:Hank Jones (piano) (on 1967-08-16)
tenor saxophone:Jerome Richardson (on 1967-08-16)
Daniel Trimboli (on 1967-08-16)
trombone:Urbie Green (on 1967-08-16)
J.J. Johnson (jazz/bop trombonist/session leader) (on 1967-08-16)
trumpet:Louis Armstrong (on 1967-08-16)
Clark Terry (American swing trumpeter) (on 1967-08-16)
Joe Wilder (on 1967-08-16)
lead vocals:Louis Armstrong (on 1967-08-16)
orchestra:Louis Armstrong’s Orchestra and Chorus (on 1967-08-16)
conductor and chorus master:Tommy Goodman (pianist, arranger for Benny Goodman and Duke Ellington) (on 1967-08-16)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:MCA Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1968)
Project 3 Records Inc. (in 1988)
has remixes:What a Wonderful World by Patricia Taxxon (experimental/drone)
mash-ups:What a Wonderful Champion by Beefjerky007
What a Wonderful Sidewalk (3/4) by RIAA
part of:Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 171) (order: 171)
Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 283) (order: 283)
purchase for download:https://music.apple.com/us/song/1440787254 [info]
https://open.qobuz.com/track/16028737 [info]
stream for free:https://open.spotify.com/track/5hJSa2BvDVmsL1a9Owy5bc [info]
https://www.deezer.com/track/923140672 [info]
streaming page:https://music.apple.com/us/song/1440787254 [info]
https://open.qobuz.com/track/16028737 [info]
https://tidal.com/track/77646085 [info]
https://tidal.com/track/136654069 [info]
recording of:What a Wonderful World (on 1967-08-16)

Related works

What a Wonderful World

writer:George Douglas (producer & songwriter)
George David Weiss
publisher:Abilene Music Inc.
Carlin Music Corp.
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships)
Memory Lane Music (publishing company)
Quartet Music Inc.
Range Road Music Inc.
Valando Music, Inc.
sub-publisher:BMC Publishing NV
Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc. (song publisher, never a release label)
ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label)
ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
フジパシフィック音楽出版 (Fujipacific Music inc.) (until 2014-12-31)
フジパシフィックミュージック (Fujipacific Music, Inc.) (from 2015-01-01 to present)
referred to in medleys:Joy to the Wonderful World
Satchmo! A Tribute to Louis Armstrong
later translated parody versions:Wos ham mir fier a Welt
later translated versions:Ce monde est merveilleux
Que fantàstic, el món
Que le monde est beau
Vilken underbar värld
Wat een prachtige dag
Wat is het leven toch mooi
What a Wonderful Voice
WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD
Wunderbar ist die Welt (Manfred Krug version)
Wunderbar ist die Welt (Roy Black version)
אחלה עולם
この素晴らしき世界
part of:Freaky Friday (2003)
12 Monkeys Soundtrack (order: 17)
arrangements:What a Wonderful World (arr. Baylock)
フィッシャー 「家路」~ What A Wonderful World