Ko Ko Mo (I Love You So)
Louis Armstrong
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(Ko-Ko-Mo! Ko-Ko-Mo! Ko-Ko-Mo!) Talk to me baby, whisper in my ear, a come a little closer, don't you have no fear! Don't you know? I love you so! Don't you know? I love you so! When I holler "Hey! Ko-Ko-Mo!" Heard what you told me, heard what you said! Heard what you told me, heard what you said! Don't you worry my purdy, I don't lose my head! There's dimples on my elbows, dimples on her knees, dimples on my elbows, dimples on her knees, she thrills an' thrills me, just a little squeeze! (Ko, Ko, Ko-Ko-Mo! Ko, Ko, Ko-Ko-Mo! Ko, Ko, Ko-Ko-Mo!) Don't you know Ko-Ko-Mo that I love you so! Oh talk to me baby (talk, talk!) whisper in my ear (talk, talk, talk!) Oh talk to me baby (talk, talk!) whisper in my ear (talk, talk, talk!) (Tell it to me!) come a little closer, don't you have no fear! Ah! Don't you know? I love you so! Don't you know? ~ I love you so! When I holler "Hey! ( Hey! ) Ko-Ko-Mo!" (Ko-Ko-Mo! Ko-Ko-Mo! Ko-Ko-Mo!) Don't you know I love you Ko-Ko-Mo! Ko-Ko-Mo!
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Written by: Eunice Hazel Levy, Jake Porter, Forrest Wilson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, MEADOWLARK MUSIC
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4 facts about this song
Song Background1. "Ko Ko Mo (I Love You So)" is a popular song written by Forest Wilson, Jake Porter, and Eunice Levy. While the song has been performed by various artists, the most popular renditions are by Louis Armstrong and Perry Como.
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Louis Armstrong Version2. Louis Armstrong, a legendary American jazz trumpeter and singer, recorded his version of "Ko Ko Mo (I Love You So)" in 1955 with his All Stars band.
3. Armstrong's cover of the song was released by Decca Records, his record label at the time. His rendition is known for its unique jazz style and Armstrong's iconic raspy voice.
4. This song isn't traditionally featured in Armstrong's well-known discography but is a standout due to its playful style and it being a bit of a departure from his other works.
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Perry Como Version5. Perry Como, a well-loved American singer and television personality, also covered "Ko Ko Mo (I Love You So)" in 1955.
6. Compared to Armstrong's version, Como's rendition is more laid-back and easygoing, characteristic of his crooning style.
7. Perry Como's recording of the song was released by RCA Victor and it became one of his hit songs in the mid-'50s.
8. In Como's cover, the song was orchestrated by Mitchell Ayres and his orchestra, giving it a lush, full sound that was popular during the era.
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Overall Impact9. "Ko Ko Mo (I Love You So)" was one of the hit songs in 1955, and both Armstrong's and Como's versions played a part in popularizing it.
10. The song, thanks to its catchy swinging rhythm and evocative lyrics, has continued to be covered by various artists, serving as a testament to its enduring popularity.
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