Don’t Forget To Mess Around

Don’t Forget To Mess Around

Louis Armstrong & His Hot Five

This song incorporates the beat of the dance craze of the time “The Charleston” quite well, and Louis adds in fun, lighthearted lyrics to drive home the foot-tapping properties of his song.

Don't Forget To Mess Around — Dippermouth
Recorded June 16, 1926 Track Time 3:04 Written by Louis Armstrong Recorded in Chicago Louis Armstrong, trumpet, vocal; Kid Ory, trombone; Johnny Dodds, clarinet, alto saxophone; Lil Armstrong, piano; Johnny St.

Charleston dance: