Louis Armstrong

New Orleans Saints Superbowl XLIV Champs! - Stachmo sings "When The Saints Go Marching In"

Submitted by Roland Faust on Sun, 02/14/2010 - 01:33

In continuation of a string of firsts, the Saints advanced to their first Super Bowl in franchise history and won it in dramatic fashion. After the coin toss, the Saints wanted the ball first; however, this didn't help their first drive. The Colts drove the ball down the field with an attempt to score the first touchdown but was denied and forced Matt Stover to kick a 38 yard goal. But the Colts were not finished: on their next possession, Pierre Garcon caught a 19 yard TD pass from Peyton Manning, and the Colts led 10-0 after fifteen minutes. In the second quarter, the Saints were forced to look upon Garrett Hartley for two field goals - a 46 yarder and a 44 yarder respectively - and the deficit was reduced to four points by halftime.

Cab Calloway: Minnie the Moocher - 1950's

Submitted by Roland Faust on Sat, 01/31/2009 - 13:45

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Performing his signature number, Cab Calloway sings Minnie the Moocher in this performance from the 1950's. As ever he adds a few surprises like the sexy shadow dancer gyrating in the background and a new spin on his familiar scat singing.

Born in New York State with a middle class upbringing, Calloway's parents pushed him to become an attorney like his father. Instead, he followed the path of his sister Blanche, already an established jazz performer.

While filling the roles of emcee, singer and drummer during a stretch at the local Sunset Cafe in Chicago, he encountered Louis Armstrong, with who he would perform and learn the art of "scat" singing.

His big break however would be as bandleader at the famed Cotton Club, filling in while Duke Ellington was touring the country.