To: nickcarraway
Either Mark Steyn or Rush Limbaugh suggested his “Just a Gigolo” to me. It is bouncy and catchy. Worth a listen.
2 posted on
05/29/2026 10:40:24 PM PDT by
Dr. Sivana
("Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye." (John 2:5))
To: nickcarraway
The only reason I know Louis Prima’s name is because my father mentioned him to me when I was a young lad . I think he took my mother to see him in Hartford , CT when they were dating .
3 posted on
05/29/2026 10:42:05 PM PDT by
sushiman
To: nickcarraway
He did the music for tge jungle book animated
Brilliant
4 posted on
05/29/2026 11:05:25 PM PDT by
stanne
To: nickcarraway
Prima also wrote “Sing Sing Sing (With a Swing), the Benny Goodman cover of which became Goodman’s signature number.
7 posted on
05/30/2026 12:27:13 AM PDT by
chajin
("There is no other name under heaven given among people by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12)
To: nickcarraway
no wonder i loved The Jungle Book so much as a kid. that music was so live, swinging, and cool.
8 posted on
05/30/2026 12:27:55 AM PDT by
dadfly
To: nickcarraway
His one-time wife Keely Smith sang with his band. She had a great voice. Their 1958 rendition of “Old Black Magic” was one of my favorites.
9 posted on
05/30/2026 1:17:36 AM PDT by
mass55th
(“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.” ― John Wayne)
To: nickcarraway
“Jump, Jive, and Wail” is one of my favorites.
11 posted on
05/30/2026 3:14:32 AM PDT by
dynachrome
(“They don’t kill you because you’re a Nazi; they call you a Nazi so they can kill you.”)
To: nickcarraway
Those who’ve seen Disney’s 1967 animated movie, The Jungle Book, will recognize Louis Prima’s husky, elastic voice, even if they’re not remotely familiar with his name or face...I'm thenking of the swingers
The jungle VIP
I've reached the top and had to stop
That's what's bothering me!
18 posted on
05/30/2026 6:44:48 AM PDT by
Rummyfan
(Ok In anyq war between the civilized man and the savage, support lthe civilized man.👨 so t tv)
To: nickcarraway; sphinx
The theme of the quirky, prize-winning film Big Night (starring Stanley Tucci, Tony Shaloub, Minnie Driver and Isabella Rossellini) is about two brothers who own a struggling Italian restaurant in the 50s throwing a dinner party to honor Louie Prima. Of course Prima's music is in the background. Love that nutty flick!
19 posted on
05/30/2026 7:04:57 AM PDT by
Albion Wilde
(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)
To: nickcarraway
It’s rock and roll, just listen to the band on “just a gigolo” particularly the sax
24 posted on
05/30/2026 10:26:28 AM PDT by
muir_redwoods
(There will be a celebration in January 2025, either with champagne or with “hardware)
To: nickcarraway
Was only slightly familiar with him and Keely Smith. But watched a documentary on him a couple years ago. We all came away hugely impressed with his talent. And self destructive nature.
Can’t remember what streaming service. Wild guess it was Prime.
Lots and lots of live performance stuff.
26 posted on
05/30/2026 2:02:20 PM PDT by
John Milner
(Marching for Peace is like breathing for food.)
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