On this day in 1995, Jazz giant Louis Armstrong was honored on a U.S. postage stamp. The start of sales for the new stamp was celebrated with a jazz festival in New Orleans featuring Wynton Marsalis, Al Hirt, Doc Cheatham and others.

On this day in 1962, “Green Onions”, by Booker T. & The MG’s entered the Top 40 chart.

On this day in 1963, Stax Records single “Walking The Dog” by Rufus Thomas was released.

Today’s show features music performed by Louis Armstrong and Rufus Thomas

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