What a Wonderful World

Published: Oct. 14, 2008, 12:30 p.m.

Louis Armstrong recorded the classic 'What a Wonderful World' in 1967, amidst civil rights demonstrations and protests against the Vietnam War.

It was a song written for him. Was it na\xefve or a powerful anthem for peace?

Featuring:

Prof. Peter Ling \nLaurence Bergreen \nSimon Weston \nKatie Melua \nTroy Andrews \nMilan Bertosa

Series exploring famous pieces of music and their emotional appeal.

Producer: Sara Conkey

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2008.