His then wife Keely Smith has an amazing voice. Louis started in the 1930’s with his swing band. He and his band did the King Louis song in “Jungle Book”, the Disney animated movie. He was known as the “King of Swing”. More reactors should be listening to him.
Once you hear this original version, it's somewhat surprising how true to the song David Lee Roth was. I have a lot of nostalgia for Dave's version, but musically this version is better.
Harri, you are missing out. You need to catch the old black and white television videos of Louis Prima and Keely Smith and their band because back in their heyday they and the band liked to "act up", "act out", and "goof around" a bit. They had some showmanship.
It is so much fun to hear all the old greats. Thank you. His wife Keey Smith was a great singer too. You need to find a video of him and his wife singing together. They were very entertaining.
"Just a Gigolo" is a popular song, adapted by Irving Caesar into English in 1929 from the Austrian tango "Schöner Gigolo, armer Gigolo", composed in 1928 in Vienna by Leonello Casucci to lyrics written in 1924 by Julius Brammer.[1][2]
How much fun it would have been to attend one of the Louis Prima & the Witnesses shows in Vegas! They were an absolute riot. In addition to Louis' wife Keely Smith, the band included one of the best sax players of that decade, Sam Butera. From here, you'll want to check out "Jump, Jive 'n' Wail," his late '50s hit that returned to popularity during the late '90s Swing revival. Also "Angelina/Zooma Zooma," which starts off as an Italian tarantella; then "Buona Sera," "Whistle Stop," and "Banana Split For My Baby."
I remember watching this on TV when I was a kid. I. The 1960's we only had black and white tv and just 3 channels , so we watched a lot of old videos back then. It was great! 😂
Louis was the Entertainer's Entertainer. When he appeared in Las Vegas, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis & the other "Rat Pack" members would go to his shows, loving his performance. Btw, the female singer on this song is Louis then-wife Keeley Smith, a very talented lady.
Louis Prima an Italian-American from New Orleans also wrote "Sing Sing Sing", the song that Benny Goodman made famous in the 1938 Carnegie Hall concert...
I love how you've taken to our New Orleans music & our musical culture bearers. Louis Prima was a treasure! A few more of his songs I'd suggest include "When You're Smiling", "Buona Sera", "Oh Marie", "Angelina", "You Rascal You", "Sheik of Araby", "Pennies from Heaven", "Bourbon Street Blues", "That Old Black Magic", "Jump, Jive An' Wail", "Poetry In Motion", "Sing Sing Sing", "Basin Street Blues", "Che La Luna" & of course, "I Wanna Be Like You" (from the Disney movie, "The Jungle Book") & his version of "When the Saints Go Marchin' In". This doesn't even scratch the surface of his very prolific career. Enjoy!
My Pop's played trombone and drums. I grew up listening to three Louies. Louis Armstrong, Louis Jordan and Louis Prima. The album this is off of was a standard play for my Dad and I to listen to. Now that you have reacted to the album cut check out their performance on the Ed Sullivan Show. ua-cam.com/video/QSGVD2DgWy8/v-deo.htmlsi=EPCAjN0PRLKdA8tL They were amazing entertainers!
Louis Armstrong 9 March (1931) Ben Bernie and His Orchestra (Brunswick 6023) (1931) Bing Crosby with The Gus Arnheim Orchestra (recorded 2 March 1931)[10] - includes Paris verse.
Love the innocence you bring to this with your description of an unwanted entertainer cast aside, as opposed to the slightly more euphemistically worldly take that it is a "male escort" punting for business, lol.
Even this isn't the original version of either of these songs. I Ain't Got Nobody is from 1928 and Just a Gigolo is from 1930. Louis Armstrong did good versions of both of these tunes in 1929 and 1930 among other people.
Many thanks - this was fun. To see the stage act, here Louis and band are on the Ed Sullivan show: ua-cam.com/video/QSGVD2DgWy8/v-deo.htmlsi=Sy0Gp3L_enIXTl8q
love THIS ORIGINAL VERSION David Ree Loth did a version but this is better. David new great music so I tip my hat to him for bringing back a great song.
His then wife Keely Smith has an amazing voice. Louis started in the 1930’s with his swing band. He and his band did the King Louis song in “Jungle Book”, the Disney animated movie. He was known as the “King of Swing”. More reactors should be listening to him.
Once you hear this original version, it's somewhat surprising how true to the song David Lee Roth was. I have a lot of nostalgia for Dave's version, but musically this version is better.
David Lee Roth,said that he spoke with Keely Smith ( Louis' ex- wife) for permission to sing the cover the way he did.
@@victorcowboywest That's cool-I love DLR's version and the video is hilarious. Have to love the original too💝
I love David’s cover
@@victorcowboywest I didn't realize that. Thanks
Louis Prima really is the king. He voiced King Louie, King of the Apes in the old Disney Jungle Book. I highly recommend - Banana Split for My Baby!
Keely Smiths deadpan delivery always slayed me
Thank you. No one reacts to this great man. ❤
They do now.
Harri, you are missing out. You need to catch the old black and white television videos of Louis Prima and Keely Smith and their band because back in their heyday they and the band liked to "act up", "act out", and "goof around" a bit. They had some showmanship.
It is so much fun to hear all the old greats. Thank you. His wife Keey Smith was a great singer too. You need to find a video of him and his wife singing together. They were very entertaining.
Cant go wrong with Louie Prima. Been swingin to his rhythms since The Jungle Book
Mom and Dad had this album. :D I asked Mom what a gigolo was and she told me to ask her again in around ten years...
"Just a Gigolo" is a popular song, adapted by Irving Caesar into English in 1929 from the Austrian tango "Schöner Gigolo, armer Gigolo", composed in 1928 in Vienna by Leonello Casucci to lyrics written in 1924 by Julius Brammer.[1][2]
All i can say is any of his songs make me smile and sing along.
Awesome performance, great request and good reaction.
He and Keely Smith as leads with a fantastic band. I still put his music on sometimes because you can’t be unhappy listening to these guy
How much fun it would have been to attend one of the Louis Prima & the Witnesses shows in Vegas! They were an absolute riot. In addition to Louis' wife Keely Smith, the band included one of the best sax players of that decade, Sam Butera. From here, you'll want to check out "Jump, Jive 'n' Wail," his late '50s hit that returned to popularity during the late '90s Swing revival. Also "Angelina/Zooma Zooma," which starts off as an Italian tarantella; then "Buona Sera," "Whistle Stop," and "Banana Split For My Baby."
You need the live version from The Ed Sullivan Show .
Magnificent choice Congratulations
I remember watching this on TV when I was a kid. I. The 1960's we only had black and white tv and just 3 channels , so we watched a lot of old videos back then. It was great! 😂
Louis was the Entertainer's Entertainer. When he appeared in Las Vegas, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis & the other "Rat Pack" members would go to his shows, loving his performance. Btw, the female singer on this song is Louis then-wife Keeley Smith, a very talented lady.
One of my favourite artists ever!
Swing, cat, swing!
This wonderful. I remember hearing this during my early childhood. Great request and commentary. Thanks Harri and Maya 🌺✌️
I love Louie Harri you put your finger on it. That honest soul he makes you feel it to your soul.
Living proof that Jazz can talk to you!
I live 1/2 mile from Louis Prima Dr. He was from New Orleans, ya know!
Louis Prima is just plain fun! Check out his music with singer Keely Smith. You’ll love it!
Louis was also the voice of a Disney cartoon character--king Louie the monkey king in "The Jungle Book"
Love, love the song ❤ Thank you Maya, great suggestion 🎉
You have to hear him now in Jungle Book, so true to his style and fabulous for the character!!!
Buona Sera is a great Prima tune
Louis Prima an Italian-American from New Orleans also wrote "Sing Sing Sing", the song that Benny Goodman made famous in the 1938 Carnegie Hall concert...
A platter that matters.
Ohh, that was great, thanks! 🤩 Platinum AND Diamonds in MY ears that one Harri! 😍 🥰
I love Louis Prima and Keeley Smith. I think I posted one of theirs a while back. Thanks for sharing this Maya. I love it and thanks Harri.
Great choice Maya, loved it, thanks to you and Harri.
Fantastic song 🎵🎶❤
So fun. ❤
I love how you've taken to our New Orleans music & our musical culture bearers. Louis Prima was a treasure! A few more of his songs I'd suggest include "When You're Smiling", "Buona Sera", "Oh Marie", "Angelina", "You Rascal You", "Sheik of Araby", "Pennies from Heaven", "Bourbon Street Blues", "That Old Black Magic", "Jump, Jive An' Wail", "Poetry In Motion", "Sing Sing Sing", "Basin Street Blues", "Che La Luna" & of course, "I Wanna Be Like You" (from the Disney movie, "The Jungle Book") & his version of "When the Saints Go Marchin' In". This doesn't even scratch the surface of his very prolific career. Enjoy!
I like the Thelonious Monk cover of this song.
Love this. Dave Lee Roth's was great.
My Pop's played trombone and drums. I grew up listening to three Louies. Louis Armstrong, Louis Jordan and Louis Prima.
The album this is off of was a standard play for my Dad and I to listen to. Now that you have reacted to the album cut check out their performance on the Ed Sullivan Show.
ua-cam.com/video/QSGVD2DgWy8/v-deo.htmlsi=EPCAjN0PRLKdA8tL
They were amazing entertainers!
He is fabulous! You need to check out his song Pennies From Heaven! It is a classic!
The video for this is excellent !
Enjoyed thanks
This is a classic
Hey Harri, lovely to see you.
Harri...you must react to the live version of this song.....you won't be able to be just sitting in your chair !!!.
Louis Armstrong 9 March (1931)
Ben Bernie and His Orchestra (Brunswick 6023) (1931)
Bing Crosby with The Gus Arnheim Orchestra (recorded 2 March 1931)[10] - includes Paris verse.
😍😍😍
You reacted earlier to the great 'Sing Sing Sing' by Benny Goodman. Louis Prima wrote it....
Comparing Louie to two of the greatest is so justied. Got to see him, he's so entertaining...enjoy!
Followed closely the path of Louis Armstrong
Trumpet Vocals Movies Fun Band Showman
His live clips are a lot of fun
You should check out a video of him and Keely. They were great live!
Add the video version of
“That Old Black Magic” with Louie & Keeley‼️🤣
You should check out his live performances with his wife Keely from the Ed Sullivan show
He also wrote a lot of songs. Listen to Sing Sing Sing by Benny Goodman. Amazing drums by Gene Krupa!
the live video version is so much better, you have to see him and his wife and orchestra together to appreciate him.
Love the innocence you bring to this with your description of an unwanted entertainer cast aside, as opposed to the slightly more euphemistically worldly take that it is a "male escort" punting for business, lol.
Even this isn't the original version of either of these songs. I Ain't Got Nobody is from 1928 and Just a Gigolo is from 1930. Louis Armstrong did good versions of both of these tunes in 1929 and 1930 among other people.
Many thanks - this was fun. To see the stage act, here Louis and band are on the Ed Sullivan show:
ua-cam.com/video/QSGVD2DgWy8/v-deo.htmlsi=Sy0Gp3L_enIXTl8q
love THIS ORIGINAL VERSION David Ree Loth did a version but this is better. David new great music so I tip my hat to him for bringing back a great song.
you reviewed 'That Old Black Magic' a while ago..same guy
Yes that is the one I requested, I couldn't remember.
Love Louis Prima! My favorite is Night Train. Check is out 🤘
You can pronounce Louis as “Lew iss” or “Lew wee”. It is not pronounced “Lew weeze” which is the way you pronounce a woman’s name spelled Louise.
This is a cover of David Lee Roth tune.
Wrong way around!
😂
NOT
1956 Prima et al's version. 1985 David Lee Roth's.