Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen
Louis Armstrong
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Nobody knows the trouble I've seen Nobody knows my sorrow Nobody knows the trouble I've seen Glory, Hallelujah Nobody knows the trouble I've seen Nobody knows but Jesus Nobody knows the trouble I've seen Glory, Hallelujah Sometimes I'm up Sometimes I'm down Oh, yes, Lord Sometimes I'm almost to the ground Oh, yes, Lord Oh, nobody knows the trouble I've seen Nobody knows my sorrow Nobody knows the trouble I've seen Glory, Hallelujah Oh, every day to you I pray Oh, yes Lord For you to drive my sins away Oh, yes Lord Oh, nobody knows the trouble I've seen Nobody knows but Jesus Nobody knows the trouble I've seen (Glory) glory Hallelujah (hallelujah) (Lord)
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Written by: LOUIS ARMSTRONG, DP
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9 facts about this song
Artist Fact- Sam Cooke, often referred to as the King of Soul, recorded his rendition of "Nobody knows the Trouble I've Seen" in 1963 for his album "Night Beat".
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Song Background- The song is actually a spiritual, traditional African American song that dates back to the days of slavery in the United States. It's a heart-wrenching song expressing the pain and sorrow of life's adversities.
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Recording Fact- Louis Armstrong, known for his iconic gravelly voice and virtuoso trumpet playing, recorded his version of the song in 1938, infusing it with his characteristic jazz style.
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Historical Impact- "Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen" was an important expression of the African American experience, and was used as a protest song during the civil rights movement.
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Song Influence- Both Armstrong and Cooke's interpretations of the song have influenced various musicians and genres, including R&B, jazz, folk, and gospel.
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Song Appreciation- Sam Cooke's rendition of "Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen" is celebrated for its emotive, soulful delivery, demonstrating Cooke's extraordinary vocal range and depth of expressivity.
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Pop Culture Fact- Louis Armstrong's popular rendition of this song was featured in the 1999 animated film "The Iron Giant."
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Song Theme- The title "Nobody knows the Trouble I've Seen" reflects the song's theme of personal suffering and the struggle for freedom and equality.
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Song Analysis- In both Armstrong and Cooke's versions, the melody remains simple and the musical arrangement does not overshadow the heartrending lyrics, reflecting the song's roots in slave spirituals where the focus was on the message rather than the musical complexity.
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