What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong | Karaoke Track with Full Background Vocals

Few songs in popular music are as instantly recognizable as Louis Armstrong's “What a Wonderful World.” Written by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss and recorded by Armstrong in 1967, the song has become inseparable from his unmistakable voice and wonderfully personal delivery. But that's also what makes this such a great song to sing. No one should try to sound like Louis Armstrong - and that's the point. His performance is unique, and trying to imitate it would miss what makes the song so special. This karaoke version gives you the opportunity to take one of the most beautiful and familiar songs ever recorded and simply sing it like you. The original recording has an extraordinary warmth and simplicity. Beneath Armstrong's voice is a carefully arranged orchestral setting and backing vocals that give the song its unmistakable character. This Original Feel Karaoke version was created directly from that recording, with the lead vocal removed while preserving the musical character and background elements of the original. “What a Wonderful World” was not an immediate success in the United States. Although it became a No. 1 hit in the United Kingdom in 1968, the record received little promotion in America. Its popularity exploded years later after it was featured in the 1987 film Good Morning, Vietnam, leading to a U.S. reissue and renewed chart success. But perhaps the most enduring thing about the song is its simple message: there is beauty all around us – in trees and flowers, in people, in children growing up, and in the everyday world we sometimes forget to notice. And that's why I think this is a song worth singing. You don't have to be Louis Armstrong. You just have to mean it! If you enjoy these original-feel karaoke tracks, please consider subscribing to Original Feel Karaoke. More classic songs - and a few great ones that deserve to be rediscovered - are on the way! Please feel free to reach out to me directly by email with any comments or requests. 🎤 Sing your own version of Louis Armstrong's “What a Wonderful World” – and make it yours!