Louis Armstrong
New Orleans Saints Superbowl XLIV Champs! - Stachmo sings "When The Saints Go Marching In"
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. Kicking off the second half, the Saints caught Indy by surprise with the "Ambush" play (an onside kick in kickoff formation), which the Saints recovered, shifting the momentum to them. Pierre Thomas caught a 16 yard screen pass from Drew Brees and NO had their first lead of the game, 13-10 after the extra point. The Colts would not be denied from scoring again with the rushing attack of Joseph Addai, capping off the scoring drive with a 4-yard run. From here, however, the Colts would be denied. The Saints still stood by Hartley to keep the game close with a 47 yard field goal, taking the score to 17-16. In the fourth quarter, Jeremy Shockey caught a two-yard touchdown pass from Drew Brees with Lance Moore catching a two-point conversion and the Saints led 24-17. In the end, it was the defense that came through when Tracy Porter intercepted and returned 74 yards for a touchdown to seal the win and the first Super Bowl title for the New Orleans Saints in their 44 year existence.
Cab Calloway: Minnie the Moocher - 1950's
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.
Louis Armstrong sings When The Saints Go Marching In
Louis Armstrong sings When The Saints Go Marching In.
Louis Armstrong Swings in Congo - 1960
This newsreel from 1960 accounts of the genius Louis Armstrong's fateful trip to Africa.
