About The Song
“Hello, Dolly!” is a classic song from the eponymous musical, with lyrics and music by Jerry Herman. One of the most popular recordings of this tune is by Louis Armstrong, which was released in 1964. Armstrong’s interpretation of the song gained significant acclaim and became a commercial success, winning the Song of the Year and Male Vocal Performance awards at the 7th Annual Grammy Awards.
In the song, Armstrong addresses a character named Dolly Gallagher Levi, who is the lead in the musical. The lyrics are a celebration of the joy and excitement that comes with the return of a cherished friend. While the meaning of the song may differ for each listener, its overall message remains universal: the appreciation of the joy of reunion, the eternal bond of friendship, and the enduring power of music.
Lyrics
Hello, Dolly
This is Louis, Dolly
It's so nice to have you back where you belong
You're lookin' swell, Dolly
I can tell, Dolly
You're still glowin'...you're still crowin'
You're still goin' strong
I feel the room swayin'
While the band's playin'
One of our old favourite songs from way back when
So take her wrap, fellas find her an empty lap, fellas
Dolly'll never go away again
Hello, Dolly
Well, hello, Dolly
It's so nice to have you back where you belong
You're lookin' swell, Dolly
I can tell, Dolly
You're still glowin'...you're still crowin'
You're still goin' strong
I feel the room swayin'
While the band keeps on playin'
One of our old favourite songs from way back when
So...golly, gee, fellas
Have a little faith in me, fellas
Dolly'll never go away
I said she'll never go away
Dolly'll never go away again