Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World Info

Composers Bob Thiele and George David Weiss specifically wrote the song for Armstrong, capitalizing on his unique ability to bring people of different races and backgrounds together. Cultural & Historic Impact The Social Lives of “What A Wonderful World”

The track features a lush string arrangement, gentle drum patter, and a slow tempo that emphasizes its message as a "voiced meditation". Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World

Armstrong's gravelly, weathered voice (recorded when he was 66) is credited with making the sentimental lyrics feel like an authentic, heartfelt autobiography rather than something overly "saccharine". Composers Bob Thiele and George David Weiss specifically