So Moses went to Egypt landLet my people go!He made old Pharaoh understandLet my people go!
Thus spoke the Lord, bold Moses saidLet my people go!If not I'll smite, your firstborn deadLet my people go! louis_armstrong_go_down_moses_lyricsdownload
Louis Armstrong ’s rendition of is one of the most celebrated versions of this classic African American spiritual. Originally recorded for his 1958 album Louis and the Good Book , Armstrong’s gravelly vocals and trumpet playing transformed the 19th-century freedom song into a powerful jazz and gospel anthem. Lyrics Summary So Moses went to Egypt landLet my people go
Armstrong’s decision to record the song in 1958 was partly influenced by his anger over racial segregation in the U.S., specifically the integration crisis at Little Rock Central High School. Where to Listen & Learn More Louis Armstrong - Go Down Moses (Lyrics) Originally recorded for his 1958 album Louis and