Louis Armstrong Popular Songs Ranking [2025]

Known by the nickname “Satchmo,” Louis Armstrong is one of the most iconic jazz musicians of the 20th century.

He was recognized not only as a trumpeter but also for his talent as a vocalist, and he was the first to introduce scat singing into jazz.

Here is a ranking of Louis Armstrong’s most popular songs, among the many masterpieces he left behind.

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Louis Armstrong Popular Songs Ranking [2025]
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	What a Wonderful WorldLouis Armstrong		A classic imbued with a wish for peace—music that heals the heart
2	SummertimeElla Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong		Duet masterpieces by Ella and Louis
3	Christmas in New OrleansLouis Armstrong		Known by the nickname Satchmo, he earned immense respect from people around the world...
4	On the Sunny Side of the StreetLouis Armstrong		The Broadway musical “Lou Les…
5	West End BluesLouis Armstrong		As I was lost in thought, lulled by the mellow tone of the trumpet...
6	This Wonderful WorldLouis Armstrong		Translating Louis Armstrong’s famous song into a tran...
7	April in ParisElla Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong		Ella Fitzgerald and Loui...
8	Autumn In New YorkElla Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong		A classic of autumn, a masterful performance by Ella and Louis
9	Cheek To CheekElla Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong		Woven with graceful melodies and sweet harmonies...
10	I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me WarmElla Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong		A jazz classic that echoes on a winter night
11	Ain’t misbehavin’Louis Armstrong		A Dixieland ... recorded in 1955
12	All That Meat And No PotatoesLouis Armstrong		Louis Armstrong's culinary jazz piece
13	April In PortugalLouis Armstrong		The legendary vocalist affectionately known as Satchmo…
14	C’est si bonLouis Armstrong		I remember it being used in some commercial…
15	Chim Chim Cher-eeLouis Armstrong		The soulful, gritty jazz spirit of Louis Armstrong
16	Hello DollyLouis Armstrong		The 1964 American musical “Hello…”
17	La vie en roseLouis Armstrong		The trombonist from the Fletcher Henderson Orchestra…
18	Mack The KnifeLouis Armstrong		Husky vocal work and stylish...
19	Memories Of YouLouis Armstrong		The classic performed by Rui and Benny
20	Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve SeenLouis Armstrong		In 1952, to Ms. Marian Anderson...
21	Save it pretty mamaLouis Armstrong		Lu, who is also famous as a jazz trumpeter, …
22	Swing That MusicLouis Armstrong		When you hear swing jazz, you might imagine cheerful performances, bu…
23	ThankfulLouis Armstrong		Hearing this voice cheers me up and takes away my fatigue...
24	Thanks a MillionLouis Armstrong		From a historical perspective, leaving out this piece…
25	When You’re SmilingLouis Armstrong		The Captivating Music of Louis Armstrong
26	Zat You, Santa ClausLouis Armstrong		Known in the jazz world as a trumpeter…
27	Hello, DollyLouis Armstrong		I only know this song from the musical...
28	When the Saints Go Marching InLouis Armstrong		The famous song “When the Saints Go Marching In” comes from African American spirituals.
29	It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)Louis Armstrong & Duke Ellington		The jazz legend, Duke Ellington...
30	Ella And LouisElla Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong		A 1956 duet recording by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. A jazz album that complements dinner.
31	Savoy BluesLouis Armstrong & Lonnie Johnson		A jazz ... from New Orleans, USA