Reviews (page 10 of 15)
Can appreciate the talent, buy I just can't get into this genre...
Not terrible but also not very interresting. Recognized several songs mostly from various mavies.
Rating: 4/10 Nah.
Loved this. A really happy surprise.
Vibes
Really great. I had not heard any Louis Prima before. Will be adding to my collection.
I've always liked Louis Prima, he's crazy and fun. But a whole album seems like a lot this morning. Go figure. Always liked him best with Keely Smith. 4 stars
i feel like i'm listening to the 1930s.
Pure music. Pure joy. The horns! And clever lyrics. A classic for good reason
Een beetje te hyper met de blazers, dat is m'n minst favo onderdeel van jazz, verder prima!
Very enjoyable - it's easy to imagine the musicians really enjoying themselves.
A fun jazz album. A lot of other jazz hasn’t really hit with me, but this was up tempo and I enjoyed it a lot.
Starting with the cover shot of a swinging joyful Fred Flintstone look alike, I enjoyed this album. I knew quite a few of these songs and it was fun to hear them again.
Aivan hauska toki. Tätä aikansa hassuttelua ja beibin vihilleviemismusiikkia, tässä erikoisuutena se, että hassuttelu ei mennyt lähellekään överiksi vaan pysyi tyylikkäänä. Ehkä vähän liiankin - puhun puhaltimista. Toisaalta siksi miellyttävää kuunneltavaa kesäpäivänä.
Jos jotain jazzin/swingin tapaista pitää kuunnella, niin tässä se on: New Orleans toimii perinnetietoisessa sisäsiittoisuudessaan rokotteena tekotaiteellisuutta vastaan. Levyllä on epäilyttävät hetkensä (The Lip), mutta se on aidosto viihdyttävä. Kiitän Buona Serasta (esimerkiksi), enkä kuuntele LP:tä viimeistä kertaa. 3,5
Big Night
Classic
Absolute banger all the way through
2nd half very cool and instrumental, also perks of being a wallflower movie of my youthhhh
You can’t listen to the album and be in a bad mood. If you’re a fan of Louis Armstrong then this slaps.
Innovated and explosive fun.
A whole lot of fun. All of the songs generally sound pretty similar to each other, and the novelty of this wears off over the course of a full album. I enjoyed listening to it the first time, but I'm not sure how much I would enjoy a return trip.
Fun jazz
Ein schwungvolles, wunderbares Album mit hervorragenden Musikern und Sänger. Das macht Spaß. Top
White people: - think this is jazz - always making this face Listen to Louis Armstrong instead.
Fun listen. Quite a solid album for it's era, feels like more than just some thrown together songs.
Really solid album. Interesting, energetic and a great listen.
Thoughts before listening: I believe this is jazz, and more specifically swing from the 40s or 50s probably. Assuming thats correct, I mainly know swing from the 90s revival of bands like Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, the Cherry Poppin Daddies, and the Brian Setzer Orchestra. That scene's connections to the punk and ska scene meant that I was actually somewhat into those bands and saw a few of them live at Warped Tour or opening for others. Anyway, I think this will be my first time knowingly listening to Louis Prima. Review: Ok so this is some of the most timeless music of all time. One of those that you've heard your whole life without actually realizing you were listening to Louis Prima. "Just a Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody", which opens the album, is a perfect example. Both songs in the melody are instantly recognizable...and both great. The horns are so distinctive in this sound, playing riffs and adding texture throughout, accompanying Louis Prima's voice which scats as much as it sings. Really fun listen. 4 stars.
Absolutely wonderful and stupendous record. Treading a line between jazz, blues and swing requires a lot of quality which this is able to match.
Jazz. Big Band. Beautiful music and vocals. Love it.
great instrumentation. not my typical genre but still great. also, a couple bangers in there
A fun ride if not a little silly. The intense beef over meatballs is incredible. Fav Songs: Buona Sera, (I’ll Be Glad When You’re Dead) You Rascal You, & Banana Split For My Baby.
Really nice horns and piano sections. Would be nice in right time and place.
Good-mood maker. Jazzy, every track a bop
Joyful and unique, great energy.
This album was so fun!!! I loved it from start to finish. Some of the lyrics even made me laugh out loud. The only way it could have been better is if I knew all the words by heart so I could have sung along.
I like the cover 😂 It's certainly true to the title in regards to the lyrics and music. This was surely the music of those old rebels without a cause of yore 😎 Old school cool but not like Grease or those Old Navy commercials, more like the car culture and gang fights. #7 Jump, Jive, An' Wail I've heard in a commercial somewhere. #1 is a great start as usual with old albums. Certainly a runner up for an entrance song 😂 #12 is an awesome Valentine's song but by far the funniest is #10 with a bang! It's a fun album for sure.
Music to listen to when you are rushing to clean your house for guests.
Love this one. So fun and classic. Takes me back to the jungle book
Not really my thing, but this was still a fun listen.
this was okay, pretty fun, I guess. more fun than other jazzy stuff
Stand out track - you rascal you
As something other than a straight white dude, I very rarely experience something that makes me long for an earlier time and place. This makes me sorry that I wasn't in a New Orleans club in the 1950s swinging away. Happy, energetic, so much brass, and beautiful voices.
Track 10 is insane
Really fun, energetic.
Sympa de mettre un nom sur ces morceaux très connus ! 3,5/5
Better impossible!
Prima album, maar ook niet geweldig. Beetje derivatief.
Such classic jazzy deliciousness! Never knew this man exiseted and I’m so excited to have come across him.
That was kinda fun!
7/10
OK, stuck in the 50's the past couple of days, but it's turning out to be quite the treat. This was a whole vibe, and I dig it. There are songs on this album I've heard throughout the years, in the background of other media I've consumed (movies, etc). Just fantastic all around. Even the instrumental pieces are fantastic. I'll definitely be exploring more Louis Prima.
Oh Boy - what fun! From track 1 straight on. You know most of these songs right off - never thought to look up the album, but here it is! Can't believe this is over 60 years old - - -
Good fun raunchy romp big band and a little rock and roll. Enjoyed this one.
Terrible
Couldn’t wait for this to be over
Yeah, can't get into this at all. So much scatting.
Album 419 of 1001 Louis Prima - The Wildest! Rating : 5 / 5 I've been waiting for this one. Chronologically, this was the 3rd album on the list of 1001. Since I first listened to it over a year ago, it has become a quick favorite . I have a canvas of this cover proudly hung on my bedroom wall. A couple of tracks are on my 'most repeated' list and I go to them quite regularly. A mix of great musicianship, writing and personality. Wish I had been in Vegas in the 50s to catch his show. He and his wife, Keely Smith, are a fun pair who are obviously having a great time as they perform. The great horn playing is just a bonus. Very talented band by his side. Highly recommend if you a jazz fan or if you're just looking for something new and fun. Note: You may remember Louis Prima as the voice for the orangutang in Jungle Book who sang 'I Wanna Be Like You".
Louis Prima's The Wildest! exudes an undeniable charm and playfulness that's hard to resist. Prima's charisma and infectious energy permeate each track, infusing the album with a sense of joy and liveliness. From the swinging rhythms to the lively horn arrangements, every element comes together to create an irresistibly fun listening experience. Tracks like Jump, Jive an' Wail and Just a Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody showcase Prima's knack for blending jazz, swing, and rhythm and blues into a seamless fusion of sound. Overall, The Wildest! is a delightful romp through the musical stylings of a true entertainer, making it a great addition to any collection. NUMBER OF BANGERS - 9 STAND OUT TRACK - Just a Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody
enjoyable listen.
Never listened to Louis before but know many of these songs. Super fun record in the spirit of a Louis Jordan record with some great singing and playing.
Enjoyed this one more than I thought I would, it’s light and humorous and Prima, Keely Smith and their band are very sharp. Surprised this was the first time I’d heard of Keely Smith, her velvet tenor steals the show more than once. There are a few dull moments, like the instrumental Body and Soul. Prima is really at his best when paired with another singer (as on For My Baby) or when he’s being playful with the band (as on Oh Marie - or his more famous take on Pennies From Heaven), and thankfully that happens more often than not. It’s the kind of fun, lighthearted album we all need sometimes. Definitely a contrast after Metal Box!
Enjoyed this a lot. Awesome high energy performances from the dawn of rock.
It had the song from The Suicide Squad but not the one from Elf. Real talk though, pretty good for what it was! Just not sure what it is would be something I'd listen to a lot.
Upbeat, fun jazz. 3/5
Now THIS is a 5-star album!!!
Fun and eccentric, but not something I would return to.
At first I was like well this sounds like most of the 50s records I hear all the time, but by the end my mood got so much better. Thank you sir for the great music.
Breathlessly joyful
RnR, Pop, Jazz, 1956 -> 3
Every single song on this album is a banger. No skips.
Pretty wild for the 50s. Enjoyed the more upbeat songs. Some weaker slower subs but I enjoyed it overall.
I've heard wilder
Reminded me of fallout, jumping and jiving
5.5/10 Highlights: The Lip
Excellent.
This is a great album that should be experienced by everyone at least once. It's absolutely a joy to listen to.
My record collection began by inheriting my great grandmas collection of vinyl- this album made me feel right back home. Not a big jazz head but this is definitely slapper dinner making music. Keely Smith sounds amazing on here, and Jump Jive is a banger.
I always forget that I have heard this before. Louis Prima is fun its jazzy its rock its pop it is exciting every song feels like a hug and a fun party I do not want to stop. This is exactly what music is supposed to be enjoy it.
Fallout music
Я не люблю эту музыку и вот прямо кринжую от подобного. Даже обложка меня раздражает... Это не прямо ужасно, но слушать я это больше не буду. Лучшая песня - Oh, Marie.
4.3 - Loved this! Do think it got a bit too samey towards the end
Louis has a cool voice. Another 50s album that doesn’t really resonate with me, but this is more interesting than some other stuff of the era. 2.8/5
Old but Gold. fakka med sangen for han kalte en kar en dirty dog lættis.
Nice swing 50's music. Liked it.
Selv om det i nyere tid har blitt mer viktig å være autentisk, så kan man virkelig ikke klandre datidens showmusikk for å ikke være underholdende. Kanskje vi har noe å lære av den skamløse bruken av trader og standarder, legge sin egen vri på og vips så har du et album. Det er selvfølgelig også et produkt av at man hadde utrolig mange flere liveorkestre på den tiden, som vi også med rette kunne tatt tilbake i varmen. Men over til albumet spesifikt. Louis Prima er en showman. Selv om ingen av låtene i seg selv er noe spesielt, så er det fortsatt et godt stykke arbeid å lage et helt album hvor alle sangene er like dansbare. Definitivt verdt å høre på, om ikke annet for å skjønne hva festmusikk KAN være.
While not exactly pushing intellectual boundaries, sometimes it’s nice to simply sit back and enjoy a record where an artist is having a blast doing their thing, and Prima’s an irresistible bundle of energy. That’s not to say this record is devoid of artistic value — try wry humor is an element that’s unconventional, and guest appearances are appropriate and impactful. I mean, and song about making banana splits??? What more could you want! listened to: walking in prospect park. Favorite tracks: Body and Soul, Buona Sera, I’ll Be Glad When You’re Dead, Banana Split for My Baby
"joyous, rumbustious, and irresistible. . .a raunchy mix of demented gibberish, blaring sax, and explosive swing" Bobby Morris's drumming/fast shuffles are killer
First song legendary. Extremely well known voice I like the instrumental body and soul Basin street sounds like gigolo to start lol jump jive and wail also legendary. Nightrain also instrumental? I’ll be glad when you’re dead is a hell of a title. Band wails Fun album. Bet this was an absolute blast in the 50s
I'm sure it's supposed to be good but so not my thing
I actually totally dig this old stuff.
Just A Gigolo (I Ain't Got Nobody) Body and Soul Oh Marie Jump, Jive and Wail
Jazzy, whimsical lyrics
This was just okay. I like some bits but it was a bit boring at other times.
Loved this! Musically interesting, incredible vibes and great humoured.
4.5
Prima's got that legendary swing voice.
hullunkurisuutta. ykeisö varmasti nauraa ja taputtaa samaan aikaan suu auki HAH HAH HAH ja kädet läpsyttää yhteen... can you believe this guy... crazy guy... villiä! villiintynyt!!! villein veikko tällä puolen mississippiä... jaa siitä voidaan olla varma. hauskaa kuunneltavaa alusta loppuun saakka vaikka ei mitään housuja hampaista vetänyt niin kyllä hyvin tämä on tehty... ja kuulostaaakim hyvältä 50luvun perseilylle myöskin. jatkuu parhaana vuosikkymenenä heh... body and soul
Classic album. Loved it .
Louis Prima- What a unique voice. It’s fun and easy listening. Definitely an album to pop in the record player Saturday morning.
You know, Louis Prima wasn't really the trumpet-playing Louis I expected to see on this list, but I'll take him. I mean, Louis Armstrong probably should be on the list, but I don't think Prima "stole his slot" or anything. I don't know why Armstrong isn't in the book anywhere, but at least he has something on the user list, so I'll get there when I finish the whole 1089. Anyways, this is a good album. I enjoy Louis Prima's singing. It's very joyful and serves as the perfect voice for an animated orangutan. Another artists named Keely Smith also provides vocals on this album, and hers are amazing as well. The instrumentals are very enjoyable to listen to as well. There's a very good blend of the popular genres of the time. Rather than feeling like any other 50s rock and roll album or any other jazz album, this album blends the two to stand out in the crowd. The writing, while slightly questionable at points, is never offensive or even ill-intentioned. It's just kind of funny to hear backing vocals of the word "gigolo." Overall, this is solid album that I'm happy to have listened to. High 3/5.
This was a fun one! I wanted to get up and dance multiple times. Love the trumpets and just going to it with the jazz and blues influence. I love listening to it and thinking how 'wild' this was back then!
It's jumpn. It's swingin. I love jazz with this kind of energy and great horns. Long before David Lee Roth was gigaloing, Louis Prima had noooooobody. Love the super fast tempo on Marie and Be Glad When You're Dead. Gotta admit I like Louis Armstrong's version of Be Glad When U R Dead a bit better but Louis Prima throws down some great trumpet in this version. The banana split song is cute. Good mix of songs.
A swinging good time! Great for cocktail parties, and cooking, and getting your man’s coffee ready for him in the morning before he goes off to the office for a hard days work, and putting on your lipstick to go out to make a visit to your meat man.
I love this. I’m a big fan of Louis Armstrong, and it’s clear this Louis was heavily influenced by him. Really fun jazz, this is the New Orleans vibe I am all about. (Sorry, Dr. John)
I had just about given up on this list when it hands me this gem. This kind of surprise is why I’m here—fabulous music I didn’t know I couldn’t live without. Super fun album where they are all having a great time!
I'd add songs from it into a playlist for a party
Fun fact : il a fait la voix de l'orang-outan dans la version originale du livre de la jungle. Belle énergie, super saxophone, j'adore la voix de Kelley Smith aussi. Une bonne note pour le style. Il m'a quasiment donné le goût de danser sur une chanson de recette de banana split.
It's King Louie from Jungle Book. That's cool.
Silly fun
So much fun! So upbeat. The trombone on Body and Soul is outstanding! Liked songs added: - Just a Gigilo/I Ain't Got Nobody -Medley - Jump, Jive an' Wail
A fun one, and his voice is a classic. I think this hits a certain vibe/era extremely well.
I definitely kinda counted it out from the first few seconds for being in the 50's. Ending up liking it more than I thought I would though. Pretty catchy and well produced. Will I listen to again: 30%
Loved this
To paraphrase Goodfellas, “Fridays were for Louis Prima. Saturdays were for Sinatra” I love Louis and every one of his identical sounding songs with their identical sounding, “bah ba-nah ba-bah baaanuhhh” outros. He’s so eternally wonderful.
all the hits!
Didn't listen, not my thing
Positively entertaining!
A classic record and a pretty appropriate one to get on a Friday morning. Enjoyed listening to these classic standards.
Fun!
Good classic oldies
Louis Prima sings that song from Elf (Pennies from Heaven) (Sunsets and ravioli, MACARONI). This is super jazzy and fun. Robyn will like.
It has pizazz, that's the word.
5This album just sounds like everybody recording it had a ball and it shows.
Funny, energetic recording of Prima's legendary live show. It's loose and irreverent, uptempo and hilarious. Prima takes liberties with his own material and jazz standards to create a raucous big band experience that leans towards the coming RnB.
Almost a five, but I wish the energy from the first song was maintained throughout, and it can feel a bit repetitive at times. The style is cool as hell, and you can't listen to it without a smile. It's the closest thing to reliving the Golden Age of 1940s/50s Las Vegas 02/05/24
Classic album
An invaluable lesson I’ve learned from this project is that pop music will never be hornier than it was in the fifties, as evidenced by this album where you hear King Louie from The Jungle Book achieve orgasm no less than a dozen times over 32 minutes. Five stars.
Reliable. Infectious. Joyful.
Look, I'm sorry. I'm not a swinger. This album was just meh for me. It wasn't offensively bad, nor did it leave me wondering *why* it was released, but at the same time I feel like I could find much better anywhere else.
Oh, this one's just a blast. There's really nothing else to it—it aims to be swingin' fun and it sure as hell is. It's downright infectuous how clear it is how much everyone recording this is enjoying themselves. It makes me look forward to when/if my group gets more swing music like this. And in the meantime, I guess I'll spin this album again.
Just a simple but great collection of quick, jazzy love songs that make you want to get up and dance.
Surprisingly, a 5. Well, OK, maybe not that surprising, but for the earliest album we’ve gotten so far to get this out of me is a little surprising to me. It’s just a really fun listen. Louis Prima’s voice and tone has this great energy that gets matched by the band, and on the two tracks that have Keely Smith as the female vocalist, his voice blends really well with hers. Ultimately, what makes this album is Louis Prima’s vocal energy; yes, the lyrics are there, and they’re pretty solid, but you don’t need them to enjoy this. This is just really fun swing music; it’s a good time, it’s a great listen, and I think the amount of infectious energy it gives out makes it very worthy of a 5. Certainly no less than a 4, at least to me.
A really enjoyable and modern listening experience, a classic 50’s to encounter at least 1 time in your lifetime
4.2
Interesting
Best wel nice oude swing
Wonderful 50s jazz-blues singer
Less wild than expected but fun.
3.5/5
It was fine
Fine, above average for an old album. Good vocals. 5.5/10 (2.75/5)
This was really fun to listen to.. music my grandparents might have had bopping fun times listening to.. And hearing an original recording/version of GIGILO and realizing is origin after David Lee Roth had fun with it, today was eye opening.. Plus, this is easy and fun listening. No resistance to letting it in and letting go. 3 stars
Album #200, and out of left field we get a '50s swing jazz album. I have no clue what to think about this really. This review is straight vibes-based, but I enjoyed this a lot. Louis Prima is talented, it's fun and upbeat, he's pretty funny throughout in a ridiculous way, Keely Smith has a nice voice. I don't know, it just works for me. Will I come back to it often? Probably not. But it was fun and that's something. Favorite song: Buona Sera Other: Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody, (Nothing's Too Good) For My Baby, Oh Marie, Basin Street Blues / When It's Sleepy Time Down South, Jump Jive An' Wail, I'll Be Glad When You're Dead (You Rascal You), Five Months Two Weeks Two Days, Banana Split For My Baby 4/24/24
Amazing and influential album with excellent musicians tearing up their solo’s. Very fun! A few tracks are duds though, holding this album back at times. 4/5
A lot of timeless classics on here. This is something that belongs on this list. Great 4 star album. Has a few misses, but the greats are greats.
Not really my thing but fine enough. Can't see myself returning to this.
5 I don't want to set the world on fire-ah album Unironically, not bad. The Lip and Oh, Marie are standouts--great tone and jazzy style. For a 50's album, great audio quality.
Enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would, pretty fun!
Way better than I was expecting. Very fun
Really hard to compare albums from this far back to modern stuff. Feels like a completely different medium of entertainment. Fun listen, and it's nice to have a glimpse into the past like this.
I always knew Van Halen's version of Just A Gigolo was a cover, but never heard this original. Catchy damned song with a nice swing atmosphere. Did not know Jump, Jive, An' Wail was a cover... This is a weird one that I know from an old Brian Setzer album that my mom used to play all the time. His cover was pretty true to form, but I actually far prefer the aura of this original. Not something I would play in the foreground (unless I really wanted to tap into an early Vegas vibe) but I appreciated it nonetheless. The songs had nice energy with strong vocals, some great sax work (Buona Sera), some twinkling keys (Night Train), and some catchy tunes (Just A Gigolo and Jump, Jive, An' Wail). For what it is, I think it was more up than down so I'll nudge it to a soft 4.
Nice uptempo jazz to give you a shot of energy in the morning. Definitely has some funny old-timey lyrics like Banana Split for my Baby. Otherwise it is really good jazz that makes you want to dance. Night Train was terrific.
This makes me want to pick up squaring dancing again like we used to break it down in 5th grade.
Vocal Jazz is a good name for the genre cuz this guy is yellin'. This would be a ton of fun to see live I feel like in the right environment. Also cool he recorded this with his wife. Oh shit I definitely know Jump, Jive an' Wail, this shit slaps I am snapping my fingies. Also have definitely heard Buona Sera. 10/10 would eat spaghet to this. This was a randomly fun album, I love the trumpet and this guy seems to have what the kids say "rizz"
An album chock-full of saxy-trumpety jazz swing. It's good fun, although some of the tracks are definitely stinkers, which holds it far back from getting the coveted 5-star award. These stinkers include The Lip (a brutally narcissistic song trying its best to be coverable by other artists), Be Mine, and Body and Soul (two uninteresting tracks with few memorable moments). The remaining tracks, however, are generally better; the opener to the album, Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody, is the strongest. The lead vocalists (of which there are several) are great. Super strong and full of personality, yet still laid-back and non-overstepping. Soft brushes play a swing beat on the drums during most tracks, creating a lovely jazz bar atmosphere. Definitely approaching the best of pre-60s "pop" music. 4/5
This album has so much charm to it. It sounds like everybody was having fun! The catchy tunes with Louis Prima’s voice is a great combination. Excellent record that’s fun to listen to. I’d recommend! Very cool.
Not my taste but not bad
besides the domestic abuse stuff, it was fun
I used to listen to jump jive as a kid, this also goes perfectly with the fallout kick im on rn
Funny mood throughout the whole album. Musically not exactly my cup of tea and in addition too aged for my taste.
A confession. I have mentioned Louis Prima previously, in a rather disparaging manner during my Fats Domino Review. For some reason, I seemed to think he was an early Rock n Roller. And so, Mr Prima, I apologise. I shouldn’t have misgenred you like that. While, I can see The Wildest being a good introduction to pre-R&B Black American music, I’m still not entirely sold on it in it’s own right. Prima seems to me to belong to that group of musicians who are entertainers more than they are artists. I want to like it more than I do, but I’m not sure Prima is really an important artist. In a world where we have Louis Armstrong, do we need another husky, charismatic trumpet player. Especially when Louis Armstrong is one of the greatest musicians of all time. I’m not against Prima, this album is a solid 7 out of 10. But it isn’t Louis Armstrong
It was fun. Songs were good, really enjoyed the saxophone and other horns. Lyrics were light and fun. 3.5/5 Probably will listen again
I am not a gigolo.
The cream of the crop. Amazing track list, amazing time listening to it. Nothing out of place, just beautiful and fun music. Light, meaningful, endearing. Standouts: Just A Gigalo/I Ain’t Got Nobody, Body and Soul, Oh, Marie, Basin Street Blues/When It’s Sleepy Time…, and Buona Sera.
I love Louis Prima's voice! It's got a very unique quality and paired with his style he brings so much character to whatever song he's singing. This album really swings and Sam Butera is fantastic on the saxophone. This one was a lot of fun and an enjoyable listen.
2.8/5 Best Track: Just a Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody - Medley
Sure this is not something your putting on regular basis unless your in your 80's but it's a good listen.
I thoroughly enjoy this record. Keely Smith is a perfect pairing for Primo and should get more credit. The scat and call and response is great and you can feel how much fun it probably was to be in the studio.
Definitely from another time. Jump Jive and Wail was ok.
Maybe I was in the perfect mood for this album, but I had a damn good time listening to it. It's just fun, through and through. I want to have a party where we serve Jello Molds, some sort of champagne cocktail out of a punch bowl, and have this album playing in the background.
2 songs that virtually everyone has heard. The rest was pretty entertaining. Don’t care to listen to more, but it’s still 4 stars.
There is a lyric in the album where Louis wishes death upon someone because they steal his meatballs.
This was alright. I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it. Parts of it were really fun, but parts of it were too far into the dull lounge sound for me. The humor wasn't the worst, but it was kind of cheesy. I do get the importance and influence of this album, but it's just not really my speed. I did enjoy hearing the original "Jump, Jive, An' Wail," and the horns and the harmonies were pretty good. 3/5
This album is an absolue classic. Every song gives off massive good vives, and it feels like everyone working on this album is having the time of their lives. Even the more ridiculous songs like "(I'll Be Glad When You're Dead) You Rascal You" work because of Louis' infectious energy (plus it's funny how he giggles to himself partway through it). I had a huge smile on my face the whole way through, and if you hate this album, you might want to see a therapist. Best Song: Just a Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody Worst Song: Five Months, Two Weeks, Two Days Underrated Gem: Whistle Stop Shoobie Doobie Hooboy: Guaba Haba Zoozow Album Score: 9/10
This album was a lot of fun. Ride home from Nashville and listened with the family. I was shocked to hear Jump Jive a Wail.
Life could be dream type beat. Actually really entertaining, it’s clear that this guy was an entertainer as much as he was a musician. Most joyful listen I’ve had in a bit
Happy.
Hell yeah, a swingin' good time!
You know when you turn on the radio in Fallout? Favourite track: The Lip.
Vozarrón
Fun
I was beginning to question this endeavor after getting the second Suede album in as many weeks. Then this showed up. It has always made me sad when I find out someone has never heard of Louis Prima, so anything that introduces him to people can’t be all bad. If you don’t at least find some enjoyment out of this album, I am sorry to say that you are the problem. I can only assume you don’t like fun and hate to be happy This music is pure entertainment, a little goofy, and man, that cat can swing. Not only that but Keely Smith (his wife, by the way) has a fantastic voice that complements the upbeat sound (and silliness) of Louis and the band.
A bit much for a Monday morning bus ride, I think I could have enjoyed more in another setting. Fav track: Basin Street Blues 2.5/5
This was a whole lotta fun! Brassy big band sound has never been a fave but couldn't help but smile through most of the length of this. Would be fun to have a lemon drop and watch at the Brunswick Ballroom. Three and a half. Fave track: Just a Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody
Fairly harmless fun! Feels unlikely that I’ll be putting this on regularly, and there’s nothing really except silly love songs and short trumpet bops, but it got me booping! Fave track: Body And Soul
I've hit the first snag in the road on my album journey- should I be rating objectively or subjectively? This would have been something good to have decided two albums ago, but per usual in projects of mine, this will just have to develop as I go. Luckily, I feel my subjective and objective opinions line up pretty well for the albums I have listened to thus far. This, however, will be the first minor exception... Objectively, this album is perfect. 5 Stars. It does what it set out to do, and while I've never dipped my feet into jazz, this feels like a great introduction. This kind of work feels timeless. It's aged for sure, but more so aged like fine-wine rather than some church lady hard candy that's been in their purse for 8 years. I want this album to be played from the heavens when I go to New Orleans, or to some fancy restaurant, or just that New Orleans-themed part of Disney World. It's simply so easy to listen to. If I had a record player, I would swoop this one up if I saw it in a store, no hesitation. Unfortunately, however, I can't give this album 5 stars, merely based on the fact that I will never willingly listen to a track on here again. I know that sounds harsh, but deep down, I know it's true. I mentioned that I would love to hear this album on vinyl, or in a restaurant, and you'll notice that a common theme along those fantasies is that they all involve me listening to the album as I am doing something else. That's my gripe. I don't even mean this to the music's detriment- I'm not sure it was intended to be listened to through AirPod Pros in a cramped college dorm room at 10 in the morning on a random Tuesday. I simply just can't extract a lot of concentrated pleasure out of many of the tracks on this album, and it would feel wrong to put rate this 5 stars above albums that I have actually begun to shuffle into my playlists. To you, Louis, you are (were?) awesome. Great work. In conclusion, this is a good album that's easy on the ears, but not much more than that. Oh yeah, and I guess from now I can say I'll be rating based on some weird mish-mash of subjectivity and objectivity. Favorite Track: Just a Gigolo - I knew this song before, but still, I got to put it up highest. I know lyrics aren't a main focus on this album, but I honestly enjoy the message on this track. Least Favorite Track: Oh Marie - Not sure on this one... I really do mean it when I say it's hard to find a track not to like on this album. I just think around this point things start to get a bit dull. Final Score: 7 out of 10.
What great fun.
This is exactly the kind of album I was hoping for when I joined this challenge; I've heard of Louis Prima, but as far as I know I'd never heard any of his music. And I loved this -- it was so much fun. I don't think it will occur to me to play this again on my own, but I'd be very happy to listen to it more than once.
YES :D 5 oh i just remembered what the sound of this album reminds me of. the songs from jungle book :) OHHH HE SANG THE SONGS IN THAT MOVIE LMAOOO wow.....
Well this is fun to listen to, but it's not something that appeals to me for repeated plays!
Medium-wild, but very fun! Not my favorite genre of music but seemed well executed and well paced. Huge points for originating Jump, Jive and Wail which would briefly take over radio 40 years later.
fun and engaging throughout. perfect blend of musicianship and showmanship to keep it entertaining the entire time. shouts out to all middle schoolers currently going through a weird rat pack/lounge phase you're doing great
I loved this! Louis Prima’s voice was very unique, and Keely Smith’s voice was so smooth. I loved the jazzy Broadway swing vibe.
i mean, whatever
I enjoyed this.
4.5
Keely, Louie, and the rest completely tear it up with the wildly connected musical skills, vocal variation, and showmanship.
Happy scatty music. He has a lovely voice.
Honestly, the best 50s album on this list yet. Can certainly see it's influence. Beyond the couple songs that I liked though, there wasn't much for me here. Highlights: 1, and 7.
Solid for a musical history lesson.
That was incredibly fun
Some great songs, (Just a Gigolo, Buena Sera, Oh Marie) but this doesn't work as a sit-down listen album for me, and even gets irritating towards the end.
Beautiful 👌
Had heard some of these songs, some as covers, but had no idea where they came from. This is classic, although a bit dated.
I really really really liked this. I feel like I search for music like this sometimes and can’t find what I’m wanting. One song is viral on tiktok though and that’s always bleh. Not the song but tiktok
Some of the best big band jazz I've ever heard. The variety in singers is wonderful, because every single one of them is really talented. This is just kind of like chicken soup for my soul.
Such a fun album. Growing up in New Orleans, in an Italian-American famiy, I heard this kind of music a lot. Brings back memories of my grandfather spinning his old records and dancing around the living room. 10 / 5!
Just a Gigolo
Boy that Louis sure has fun. Gotta agree with everyone else, this is just a “joyous” album. The soundtrack to every fun family cooking montage ever. Songs added to Spotify: 2
This whole album has such a bright, cheerful sound. Love the tongue-in-cheek lyrics and the scat. Amazon music tells me that Louis Prima is styled as Louis Armstrong, which is a relief - for at least a couple of the songs, if you told me it was Louis Armstrong I would have believed it. Love Just a Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody, which naturally I know from David Lee Roth, and Jump, Jive, An' Wail, which is a swing classic. Night Train is new to me and also a stand out.
Not for me
I love this old school swing vibe!! Louis Prima also takes me back to a particular time in my life that I have fond memories of. This was a great way to start a Friday. :)
Cool brass and vocals. Fav song body and soul also I ain't got nobody. Lol i thought bc of the way they sang it it was i aint go no body implying they were bodiless... like a ghost
Þetta var algjört fjör. Vúff hvað ég komst í gott stuð. Ég mun alveg pottþétt setja þetta aftur á fóninn og oft. Uppáhaldið var að kaupa bananasplitt fyrir ástina en drekka bara venjulegt vatnsglas sjálfur. Stuðfaktorinn færir þetta í 4.5 svo ég smelli bara 5 á þetta því ég komst í svo gott skap.
Louis Prima was a vocalist that helped establish the early sounds of rock 'n roll. He combined jazz, boogie-woogie, and R&B styles and added his expressive charisma to his songs. The songs on this album are the classic standards of rock: "Jump, Jive, 'an Wail," "Just a Gigalo," and "Night Train." Prima was one of the formative voices of early rock music. His piano centered music with prominent contributions from his horn section helped create the sound of early rock 'n roll.
Solid 50s jazz
not my thing
Not bad but at the same time to long. Half of it would be enough for me.
Great blues record. late night smokey rooms and whiskey
Raucous fun! The opener is so great and the album is full of energy the whole way through
Puh, schwierig: da sind einige Ohrwürmer dabei, und jetzt kenne ich auch den Namen Louis Prima. Aber es ist eben doch nicht unbedingt meine Musik. Vote 4
Music to listen to while cooking!
Top of the line jazz album, such great vibes all around.
Yesssssssss!
Good jazz with classics. Jazz though.
Louis Prima is always fun to throw on when you have people over.
How can you not love this guy? One of my favourite voices ever in music.
Straight away reminded me of a Christmas album. Enjoyed the staccato of the trumpets. Well mixed and can hear everything really clearly. Love the New Orleans vibe of the the album. Reminds me of literally every 2000’s Disney cartoon ever
Loved this album! Super upbeat, fun, and jazzy. I’m realizing I like jazz more than I thought. A few songs really reminded me of the song from Elf. Favorite song is of course “Just a Gigolo/ I Ain’t Got Nobody”
Good stuff.
I feel like I’m watching The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, so I’m vibing like cool cat fr, smoking a doobie- it’s solid old school jazz, I can fuck with it for sure. The vibes of the late 50’s early 60’s was just so cool, peak art aesthetic era; need me a restored MCM New York apartment
3.0. Is good but it’s a trumpet so…
Swinging!! A number of recognizable and fun songs
Orangutang man! my favourite was the one about a banana split
Cool funky old jazz type album, did enjoy
swingin af
Fresh
Takes me back to blowing up super mutants in the wasteland. Fantastic classic.
A really fun listen. I'm not sure how much replay value it will have for me, but I really enjoyed it. A solid 3.5
Fun, nostalgic music.
Amazing uplifting tunes! And oh when I heard THAT melody.
This album is terrific! The band is HOT. They must have had so much fun recording this and it comes across magnificently. You just can’t help smiling when listening to this. If you can…you must be dead. The energy, the humor, the talent, all are top notch. This definitely belongs on a “must hear” list.
Haha man this thing is fun. We need to bring back songs about mysteriously skilled dudes that ends in a fantastical recipe for grease.
Very fun listen. Goofy lyrics that made me laugh out loud at certain times. The Lip, (I'll Be Glad When You're Dead) You Rascal You, Banana Split for My Baby stood out, and I Ain't Go Nobody instantly put a picture of David Lee Roth in my head
That was a fun album!
Fun album!
Didn’t know he did the original Jump Jive & Wail, which I love. The rest of the album was enjoyable enough, but can’t see myself ever returning to this. 2.5 rounded up to 3.
This was pretty darn fun. I knew “Just a Gigolo/I Ain’t Got Nobody” and “Jump, Jive and Wail” from the 80’s remakes by David Lee Roth and Brian Setzer (of The Stray Cats). The rest was catchy and had my toes-a-tapping. Was gonna knock it down for having a number of songs that sounded kinda similar, which I do a lot here. But I liken this early stuff to Chuck Berry, where a bunch of it kinda sounds alike but since it’s basic rock and roll I don’t mind as much. Seems like an album my parents might have owned but it wasn’t familiar. They had either a Gene Krupa or Buddy Rich album though.
DNF. I got the gist. “Jump jive and wail” does make it onto my ongoing playlist.
Alright. Very upbeat and fun to listen to.
The King of Swing! Really enjoyed this. Time Machine music.
Not bad just not for me.
Non-Christmas Christmas music. I don’t hate it.
The opening track is quite incredible honestly. It follows a medley structure (given the name) and I love the drum beat and subsequent horns that blare in the second part (of the first part). The harmonizing between Louis and the backing vocals is also very pleasant. I also love Louis' vocals on this track and many others. He has some hilarious tongue-in-cheek passages and isn't afraid to strain his voice in overly performative and playful ways like on "Oh Marie" and the break on the second medley. This album honestly doesn't even sound all that dated or anything. I mean don't get me wrong, it sounds like a late 50s record, but the dust that is typically associated with these types of records is nowhere to be heard. I can chalk it up to solid remastering with the digital release I used but I still thought it was worth mentioning. The second duet track featuring Keely Smith genuinely sounds great and Keely's vocals shine in the mix. Makes me wish she was featured more in the second half. There are some interesting instrumental moments here, like the strange breaks on "The Lip"; honestly this entire song is pretty strange and probably one of my favorites. I also really like the tempo switch-up and trumpet solo on "Body and Soul". Overall though, there's nothing standout about the instrumentation, it's nicely done and the solos soar nicely whenever they do appear. The playing is very good, if a bit repetitive. Side one is really good but it's right after the second medley where this album loses me almost entirely. It just sort of sounds like I'm listening to side one again. This album is relatively short, yet its sonic pallet is very limited which gives it little room for the development of interesting ideas. Not to say it's bad, just sort of uninteresting. I wasn't a fan of "Night Train" as an instrumental when compared to the standard "Body and Soul" for example. When it comes to these 50s and records that are very much "of the time", their age either irks me or does well enough to draw me into the era in which they were recorded. I'd group this album with the latter with the heavy caveat being that I do wish the second side worked as well for me as the first. Still a pleasant listen though.
Ok but I probably wouldn’t listen to it again
How can someone not enjoy this? Great music, great and funny lyrics etc.
His voice is so soothing
Same story as yesterday basically. Nice listening. Think I preferred the Bossa nova album though.
Listening to old jazz one sometimes feels it's a nice time portrait but nothing more. The break and solo in "I ain't Got nobody" is something else. It is frankly excellent, even today, few musical bars makes my face look live I've eaten a lemon as much as that solo. "The lip" was a fun duet. Actually the whole album just breathes a fun energy. I think "(I'll be glad when you're dead) You rascal you" is the most upbeat version I've heard of the song (and it's complete with skitting over "When the saints come marching in"). While on the topic the solos are great, one of them even has a nod to "Hall of the Mountain king". The more I think of this album the happier I get. The low points in the album is the slower songs but one can not have the high energy of "Jump Jive and Wail" for a whole time. A high-energy and fun album. Like you got invited to a party with the "Alley Cats" from "Aristocats".
very good, gives lots of nostalgia
nice old music, knew songs from it
i like this one, it's very upbeat, banana split, buona sera and gigolo were my favorite songs
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First song has this feel from the style that you've heard it before even though I'm absolutely certain I've never heard that song before. The Lip is a funny song, nice change of pace from modern music where there's so much vulgarity and darkness to just hear something light and not taking itself seriously - while simultaneously not being music for kids. After listening to the album looking up Wikipedia learned I've definitely heard him before on the song Pennies From Heaven as as a voice from The Jungle Book. Cool that this project makes me dig into old classical music that I never would have otherwise.
seems like he's having fun. really fun at times but after 15 minutes I was pretty bored.
Way better than Sinatra, but that's not saying much. Wish the album continued in the style of the opening track which was actually pretty decent. Rest just got too slow and 50s for my liking
3/1/24 Favorite so far
Great
Now you’re talking! This was awesome! Swings, jives, bops and bangs! Awesome stuff!
King Louie! Yes, I mostly know Louis Prima from his Jungle Book role, as well as his classic song "Pennies From Heaven" (macaroni!), and in both of those appearances he is a rip-roaring good time! Surprise, he is here too! The energy felt in these tracks has me excessively using exclamation marks! While swing and jazz aren't my genres of choice, this was an extremely easy, warm listen.
Playful selection of jazz standards! I enjoyed it more than the previous jazz album I was recommended, not because the music itself was better (It was just as good) but the audio recording quality. This album had pristine audio quality for its time. It just goes to show how mixing and audio quality can make or break an album. That said, I really enjoy Solange Borges Bom Dia Universo and Mus Mujiano's Yang Pertama album which are diamonds in the rough that suffer from unfortunate audio quality.
Good energy but can’t see myself listening to that again
Really enjoyed it. It’s like the perfect cooking album and even have some love songs like Buono Sera that makes me imagine me and Cela on the Italian riveria.
King Louis indeed. I could listen to him all day and never get tired of him. All the stars.
What an upbeat way to start the day. I remember my mom telling me a story of my aunt performing Just A Gigolo as a little kid at a school performance. I immediately imagined my aunt as a little girl with lots of sass singing on stage (to an inappropriate song). Of course, it also reminds me of the Van Halen cover & music video. Jump Jive An' Wail is also a swing classic. I bet this album was all the rage in 1956. A fun 5 stars.
I've always heard the name Louis Prima in relation to how great he was, but until now I've never really given him a listen. What a shame it took me so long because this is fantastic.
Good energy/good voice. Not my favorite in this style but solid overall. Good swing. Good standards. Very jazz.
3*
A lot of fun, I bet this was a good time live. A little too much trumpet for me.
I will never listen to this album ever again, but only because this is not my kind of music. Having lived through the late-90's swing revival, this album gave me some PTSD. When "Jump, Jive & Wail" came on, I had to take a 30 minute break to settle down and face my persecutor. Overall, this music is of its time and I don't mind that. It should be in the book and wasn't a bad listen. I did sit and rock in the corner for a bit at the memories of Gap swing commercials though.
Enjoyed this a lot, it was a great one to have on while cooking dinner. Not something I would listen to often, but it is an interesting mix of a few different genres. I found some of the songs to be quite transportative - felt like I was back in New Orleans for a bit!
Jolly, swingy, groovy as ever, the good ol jazz we all love and remember. Easily one of the greatest jazz voices I've ever heard, an instant favorite to me Fav tracks: - Just a Gigolo/ I ain't got nobody - Oh, Marie - Jump, Jive an' Wail - Night Train - I'll Be Glad When You're Dead
This is a fun album, love the horns
This is an excellent album. Has a great swing and would be very fun to dance to. The Spotify "Suggested" songs that came on after continued to be great.
I enjoy swing music.
All great tunes, I liked the signature riff at the end of each song. My favorite was “”Oh, Marie”
White Louis is a national treasure, even though he (in part) ripped off Louis Armstrong. It took me 3-4 attempts to listen to this album because "Just A Gigolo" made me crack like a nut. He's hysterically expressive, and his unhinged usage of onomatopoeia and nonsense Italian gibberish is a class act. He's maybe less of a musical genius and more of a stand-up comedian caught up in the middle a swing dancing club. He could've been in Season 2 of "The White Lotus" for sure. Come to find out, he's the goddamn "Pennies From Heaven" guy! I about screamed! I went to NY for the first time this past fall, and my entire internal monologue was him going "SHOO- BEE, DO-BEE." Over. And. Over. I'd never felt more American in my life. Honorable mention: he did songs for "The Jungle Book." Who would've thought this guy proclaiming "I will be glad when you're dead!" about someone stealing his meatballs would write tunes for bears singing to children. The 50s were WACK AS HELL, but you can’t possibly listen to Louis Prima and feel an ounce of sadness.
Musik aus New Orleans von der Stimme des Dschungelbuch Affen King Louis. Sehr viel Blues und Jive geschaffen von Saxophon, Piano und Bass. Ein schöner Tango Argentino ist “Buona Sera” Es ist nicht ganz schlimm aber zwingt sich such nicht zu Wiederholung.
#139. Boomers will complain about "music these days," and then turn around and unironically listen to Mr. Loodle-doot-skibbidy-beep-bop Man. 2/5: get the fuck outta here Song added to playlist: Just A Gigolo/ I Ain't Got Nobody I've created a playlist on Spotify that consists of the best and/or my favorite song from each of the albums in this book. This list can be found here if you are interested: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MAXDGLWlwLkFLb8veGfkA?si=FqkQQPgZTFWG0jAUJXLFZA&utm_source=copy-link
Like this kind of jazz
Best Song The Lip
These musicians go off sometimes and it's exciting to hear. They sound like they are really having a great time (especially in the first track). I've listened to a small amount of big band, jazzy blues in the past (mostly through the Fallout video game series), but this album lost my interest halfway through. I still finished it, however my heart wasn't in it as much. There's some fun tracks though.
I really enjoyed listening to this album. I didn’t realize that I knew the artists work, but not the name.
Too old
Very high energy. Makes you wanna bust out dancing. Extremely well-produced for how old it is. An album that is mostly carried on fun alone.
Heilt standard 50-tallsshit
I tend not to like this kind of Jazz - I’m more into stuff from the ‘60s and ‘70s when it gets more free form - but this is a lot of fun. So many iconic songs played with verve.
Wow, this was great. The kind of surprise documentary that keeps me going.