Formerly known to play in the background as a funeral march was being held, this song has come a long way from being just that. Not only is it now widely known through different associations, but also it is linked to the city of New Orleans. Many renditions of the song have been made, but the first time this song is taken out of the plain religious contexts marks it’s history.
On May 13th 1938, Louis Armstrong and his orchestra record “When the Saints Go Marching In,” which was originally recorded as a spiritual song. He made this song a pop-tune that people could play in a band and dance to during his time. Many would have never imagined such a song turning into such a hit, but Armstrong had his musical ways.
The song continues to be played and in different genres of music. It can always be heard at a hockey home game for the Saint Louis Blues when a player scores a goal.