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Louis Armstrong was the greatest jazz musician of the 20th Century. One of his most endearing qualities was that he never took himself too seriously. This was reflected in his music and in his approach to other aspects of the entertainment business. Throughout his career he retained a big interest in the importance of staying regular, a subject close to the touring musician's heart. He was such a big believer in a herbal laxative called Swiss Kriss he even recommended it to members of the British Royal Family. And advertised it as below.
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The copy line was "Satch says, ‘Leave it all behind ya!’"
Respect.

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Gotta go

He even sang about it... about 1'49" in this clip.

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Fraser Lewry | 22 October 2009 - 2:11pm

He was on a roll presumably

.

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Steven C | 22 October 2009 - 2:31pm

Flushed with success

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David Sutherland | 22 October 2009 - 2:43pm

new

I rememberseeing a programme on about him years ago. His wife said he used to have a joint every morning and then retire to the toilet for what he called his "morning constitutional"
That's the main thing I remember about him!

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paintyface | 22 October 2009 - 2:51pm

Louis discovers

that his 'all meat and no potatoes' diet is becoming a strain.

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Steerpike | 22 October 2009 - 2:58pm

This was probably another heart-felt endorsement

And I have to admit it looks good now - even as a non-smoker.

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Melville | 22 October 2009 - 3:38pm

Before it went up in smoke...


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Beany | 22 October 2009 - 8:00pm

Mad as a box of frogs!


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Beany | 22 October 2009 - 8:02pm

There's a great gag in here somewhere..

Making a big load of shite..

With help from some Swiss stuff..

Must be a Phil Collins angle in here. Maybe Shania Twain..

Too late. Can't do it.

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lennylaw | 22 October 2009 - 10:55pm

Too late

You already did.

Must learn how to tame this digital world. I have a great spoof ad on cassette for "Super Absorbancy Arsewipes" when you produce a "bog-blocking turd the size of a submarine". It was given to me by a "ahem" former OGWTH.

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Beany | 22 October 2009 - 11:04pm
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