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Louis Armstrong
Roy Plomley's castaway is jazz trumpeter and singer Louis Armstrong.
Favourite track: Blueberry Hill by Louis Armstrong and his All Stars
Book: His own autobiography
Luxury: Trumpet
Last on
Mon 5 Aug 196812:25
Home Service
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Music Played
Castaway's Favourite
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Louis Armstrong & His All-Stars
Blueberry Hill
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Louis Armstrong
Mack the Knife
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Barbra Streisand
People
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Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians
Bye Bye Blues
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Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong
Bess, You Is My Woman Now (from Porgy and Bess)
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Bobby Hackett's Band
New Orleans
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Louis Armstrong & His All-Stars
Stars Fell On Alabama
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Louis Armstrong
What A Wonderful World
Book Choice
His own autobiography
Luxury Choice
Trumpet
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Louis Armstrong |
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- Mon 5 Aug 196812:25Home Service
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