8217;t know why I visualized a kindler gentler world he lived in. I realize what great achievements that Louis Armstrong made. The motivation it must have taken to continue to perform throughout the years even when he was very sick, is remarkable. He was critical to the outcome of what we know as jazz today. When I listen to “What a Wonderful World,” I get all choked up. I remember wondering why my mother used to cry when she listened to that song. It took me a while, but now I finally realized what was so touching about it. ...