Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby
Louis Armstrong · Other Songs - Louis Armstrong
Any time we have a date
But I love her
Yes, I love her
I'm gonna walk right up to her gate
And see if I can get it straight
'Cause I want her
I'm gonna ask her
Is you is or is you ain't my baby?
Way you're acting lately makes me doubt
You's is still my baby, baby
Seems my flame in your heart's done gone out
A woman is a creature that has always been strange
Just when you're sure of what you'll find
She's gone and made a change
Is you is or is you ain't my baby?
Maybe baby's found somebody new
Or is my baby still my baby true?
Is you is or is you ain't my baby?
Maybe baby's found somebody new
Or is my baby still my baby true?
Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby
Louis Armstrong's "Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby" stands as a defining track in his extensive catalogue, showcasing the New Orleans trumpeter's unique vocal phrasing and rhythmic command. Originally recorded in the late 1920s, the song became a staple of his live performances and studio sessions for decades. The recording captures Armstrong's ability to blend jazz improvisation with bluesy storytelling, establishing a standard that influenced countless vocalists. As a key song in his discography, the track highlights his transition from a purely instrumental innovator to a charismatic frontman who could command a stage with both horn and voice. This enduring work remains a testament to his significant impact on the evolution of popular music and jazz history.