Reviews (page 11 of 14)
Not everyones cut of tea, but no denying the ultra-vibrant, life affirming, dopemine enducing grooves
The Wildest! definitely lives up to its name—it’s all over the place in the best kind of way. Louis Prima’s chaotic energy and big band flair give it that old Vegas lounge feel, and for some reason, it instantly made me think of the Fallout game series. Maybe it's the retro, swingin’ vibe or the way it sounds like something blasting from a rusty radio in the post-apocalypse. It’s fun, it’s loud, and it’s got personality. Not something I’d play all the time, but it was a good time while it lasted. Favorite song: "Jump, Jive, an' Wail"
the 50s go hard man
A fun , foot tappin fusion of swing , jazz , blues etc but when it was released in 1956 it was already old fashioned so this is hardly a ground breaking album. Yet again I have to question why an album is on this list. I enjoyed it and tapped my feet but I won't listen to it again.
It's nice album of older american music, reminding me a lot of louis armstrong. It's the kind of music i listened to a lot when i started discovering music, i would've loved it then, and i enjoyed it now.
⭐️⭐️⭐️ this shit got me shuckin' n jivin' that's for sure
Louis Prima has a great voice, easily the best part of this album. Musically it’s good, but a bit samey
I liked it!
Would give it a 3.5 if possible. Very fun album with good dancing music
Pretty fun
Nice classic jazz. Night Train and Jump, Jive, an Wail are the standout numbers here. (10 known/16 new)
good jazz, nothing standout but no complaints here
Shit made me feel like I was in a 1940s gangster flick
fun but a little boring. I enjoyed listening to it but I got tired of it eventually. Can see it's impact but don't think I'll ever revisit beyond I'm Just a Gigolo. 3
Really enjoyed this - I’d never listen to this sort of music but listened during my run today and was very upbeat and fun - great vibe - thanks!
Some bits where u kinda raise a question mark at not because they’re bad but just oddly entertaining 3/5
1956. Swing. Jump Blues. 7/10
Didn’t hate it but won’t listen again. Not my cup of tea
Very fun. Easy to listen to.
nunca había escuchado algo así de este genero y me sorprendió lo divertido que fue escucharlo
This guy is wack
It was fun, great vocalist and band leader, same vocalist who sings for King Louie in The Jungle Book.
Funky.
Not a style of music I usually enjoy but if you are in the mood for this it is an great record.
I rate my albums based on many things, but mostly being its replayability. And to put simply, this just is not my taste. Far too joking for me. Any consecutive listen would make the attempts at comedy extremely stale. But the album is perfect at what it does, it's a feelgood album for anybody who's already in a good mood. I just can't see it being on repeat for anybody, unless they really find Louis Prima to be an EXTREMELY funny guy. Favorite tracks: "Body and Soul", "Buona Sera", and "Be mine". No jokes, good vocals, harmonics, and great instrumentals. Giving it a 3. The album has good highs, but low lows. Enough to only make it a "Once in a long while" album. Also, the first half is grating to listen to, someone must've put the gain on Keely Smith's mic way too high.
Little known fact: Louis Prima invented the gen Z phrase “skibidi rizz” in 1960 as part of a scatological delivery. I love the album, it is a joy, but very much of its time. If you like trumpets and scat, this is for you.
Helt kul, svängande album. Föredrar dom instrumentala låtarna.
Absolutely fine. Too old fashioned for me, but yeah, fine.
I think the album had a very strong opening with a good mix of songs and purely instrumental tracks. But the second half becomes slightly repetitive, and in my opinion not as good. Still, no songs were bad, just that a lot of them sound a bit too similar for my preferences. 3.5/5, rounded to 3.
It was okay, jazz isn't really my thing and it wasn't swingy enough for me to really get into it. Not bad though, didn't mind listening to it!
Not a bad album, nice and jazzy, and the first song was quite popular, despite it telling you a story about a gigolo. Overall, pretty nice vibes and the songs were relatively different, unlike some other albums where you couldn't tell the difference between all the songs.
Parfois, on n'a pas envie de se prendre la tête. On n'a pas envie de disséquer des textes sur la condition humaine, de se plonger dans des abîmes de noirceur ou d'admirer des prouesses techniques qui nous laissent froids. Parfois, on a juste envie de se marrer, de taper du pied et de se sentir incroyablement vivant. Pour ces moments-là, il y a un remède miracle : "The Wildest !" de Louis Prima. Ce disque, c'est l'antidote parfait à la morosité. C'est un concentré de bonne humeur, une explosion de swing, une invitation permanente à la fête. En 1956, le rock'n'roll commençait à tout balayer sur son passage, mais dans les clubs de Las Vegas, un Italo-Américain de La Nouvelle-Orléans prouvait que le jazz pouvait être tout aussi sauvage, débridé et sexuel. Il faut se souvenir que Louis Prima était considéré comme un has-been au début des années 50. Sa carrière était au point mort. Et puis, en 1954, il décroche un contrat au Sahara de Las Vegas. Il engage un jeune saxophoniste teigneux nommé Sam Butera et monte un spectacle avec sa nouvelle épouse, la chanteuse Keely Smith. Le succès est immédiat et foudroyant. "The Wildest !", enregistré en studio mais avec l'énergie du live, est la bande-son de cette résurrection spectaculaire. Et quelle énergie ! La pochette, avec le visage de Prima en pleine grimace extatique, ne ment pas : la musique est à l'avenant, "joyeuse, exubérante et irrésistible". C'est du jump-jive survolté, un rhythm and blues survitaminé qui doit autant à Louis Armstrong qu'au punk rock qui n'existait pas encore. La dynamique entre Prima, le boute-en-train qui fait des blagues et qui beugle, et Keely Smith, la femme fatale impassible qui le regarde d'un air blasé, est absolument géniale. L'album est une collection de standards et d'anciens titres de Prima, tous passés à la moulinette de son groupe, The Witnesses. Le medley "Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody" est devenu un classique immortel. Les versions de "Oh Marie" ou de "Buona Sera" sont des modèles de relecture, où le groupe semble s'amuser comme des petits fous. Alors, pourquoi seulement un 3 sur 5 pour un disque aussi jouissif ? Parce qu'il faut être honnête. "The Wildest !" est un disque de pur divertissement. Il n'a pas la profondeur d'un Miles Davis ou la mélancolie d'un Sinatra. Les puristes du jazz, comme le mentionne le livre, le snoberont toujours un peu, le considérant comme un simple imitateur d'Armstrong. Et ils n'ont pas tout à fait tort. Ce n'est pas un album qui va changer votre perception de la musique. C'est un disque qui va changer votre humeur. C'est déjà énorme, mais on n'est pas dans la même catégorie que les chefs-d'oeuvre qui redéfinissent un genre. C'est un formidable disque de fête, un instantané parfait d'une époque et d'un lieu (le Las Vegas des années 50). Un disque dont l'influence est plus grande qu'on ne le pense. Son énergie folle a sans aucun doute ouvert des portes pour le rock'n'roll. Et sa personnalité unique a même séduit Walt Disney, qui, après l'avoir vu sur scène, lui a offert le rôle du Roi Louie dans Le Livre de la jungle. Louis Prima, "The King of the Swingers", c'était une évidence. Un 3 sur 5, c'est une note de plaisir. Ce n'est pas la note d'un chef-d'oeuvre intello, mais celle d'un disque qui remplit sa mission à 200% : vous donner la pêche. Et franchement, il y a des jours où ça vaut tous les 5/5 du monde. Un bon disque de jazz plein de bonne humeur, tu as tout dit. C'est exactement ça. Ni plus, ni moins. Et c'est déjà beaucoup.
Louis the Lip has got a live one here! Zany from start to finish. Just A Gigolo (best song) was familiar from the cover by DLR. I enjoyed The Wildest musical ride (3.5*s)
Yeah...get it King Louie! Now this is some 50s sound I can get behind. What a blast of an album. Nice to hear something not so serious from the decade. Prima is having a wild time and just letting loose. Goof ballin, spit ballin...maybe even free ballin. The lip let's loose...3.05.
Typical retro stuff, very good for those times. Cartoonish jazz I would say.
A joyful swinging romp. Might not listen to it again that much but can appreciate it’s a very good listen if you’re in the mood for it.
A lot of fun and a great voice. Top track: Jump, Jive an’ Wail
There comes a point in time for everyone where certain styles of music just become ‘charming’ and you just can’t picture/visualise what this really felt like at the time. This is a case in point for me. There is a real energy to it, and it’s perfectly listenable, but I’m never gonna listen to it over anything more contemporary. It just feels so completely from another time, that it feels harsh to comment really. Makes me wonder about future generations. I was playing/annoying my 13yr old niece with some ‘classic tunes’ on Boxing Day (we were taking turns I should clarify). Encouragingly she likes a few genres (Eminem, Queen, there’s some crumbs of hope), but I was amused/concerned that after I’d played ‘Freebird’ to no reaction from her other than a scowl, 2 mins later she sticks on Luke Combs (google him). She made no link between the styles. Disappointing, but I’m gonna play the long game on this, she is but starting on a journey. But are the 60s going to be a dead zone to those born beyond 2000?! Although on the flip side, I gave her Little Mix track short shrift, I mean, ffs!
Really enjoyed getting to know more songs by louis (I only knew the most popular ones). Great vibes!
good album
IIIIIIIII AINT GOT NOBOOOOOODYYYYYYYYY
Really good, upbeat, exciting fifties jazz......but, it's jazz. Latin jazz, but still jazz. Great voice.
Famous Jazz Album with a bunch of recognisable songs one after another. All a bit the same, Louis Prima being sexy and then good supporting vocals. The songs don’t differ too much they use the same progressions (but I guess that was 1950s Jazz sometimes) Nevertheless works as I want to keep listening to it. Bonus Tracks are more unique and have more interesting vocals. A Jazz Classic that demonstrates the catchy nature of jazz chord progressions.
1. gigolo - 2.5 2. baby - 1.5 3. lip - 1 4. zoul - 2 5. marie - 2 6. zleepy - 2 7. jive - 2 8. zera - 2.5 9. train - 2 10. razcal - 1.5 11. dayz - 1 12. zplit - 1 13. uuhiztle - 1 14. mine - 1.5
Very Fallout
Блять, какого хуя у меня настолко жирные волосы и сигара в зубах… Охуеть, там труп! Че блять, нам его надо закопать? Ебаный рот, почему мы в Джерси… Bueno пиздец 7/10
è lo stesso tipo della canzone Pennies form Heaven, e me ne sono accorta anche senza googlare perché anche se non è in questo album, è uguale a tutte le altre
Good, but not really my style.
Good ass voice
4 stars
it's funny
Fav song: Nothing’s Too Good For My Baby Really fun album! With music from this time period it’s really important to take the overall performance into account because it was recorded before the emergence of modern production technique - most bands were recorded all at the same time usually in the same room. So with this in mind, the performance becomes the forefront element, and Louis Prima’s band is sooooooo great. Not to mention there’s not a note out of tune on the vocals.
King Louie finally learned how to become a man from the man-cub and released a decent album.
As good as it gets for this genre!
King Louie from Jungle Book? Hell yeah. Nice horns and hilarious lyrics.
For what it is it's really good
That was better than I expected. The "Wildest!" was a wild listen from Prima and I didn't realize he did that "Just A Gigolo" song, which was sadly thrust upon my generation by a solo wildly crazed, David Lee Roth in the 80's. Also, didn't know he sung in the Jungle Book film, which featured several catchy tunes from my childhood. Overall, I good, moderately satisfying listen on a cold winter day.
Nothing crazy, just another very old album with a very outdated vocal work by Louis Prima. Nice music, but quite unremarkable.
I Ain’t Got Nobody // Body And Soul // Basin Street Blues // Night Train
As a single outstanding ( Buona sera) the rest too repetitive.
I've said before when rating jazz albums that if they stopped all just 'improvising' and agreed what they'd play together, they would sound so much better - as they're all clearly fantastic musicians. Thankfully here we have a jazz album where the musicians have decided what to play and all play it together. Yes, I realise that jazz has many forms and this bluesy/rock'n'roll form is just one of them, but I like it a lot more than the make-it-up-as-we-go-along kind. It's not really my thing but I enjoyed it and yeah, you can't deny he has a pretty cool, iconic voice.
Walking bass for DAYS!! Men generelt ikke lige mig. 3/5
it’s cool how these old popular albums are just like big bang jazz with some lyrics here and there. and it was fun but nothing special musically and he’s a great King Louie but i don’t love prima’s voice so 3 feels right
Don't love it but would feel wrong giving it a 2
Musikalisch vom Ding her nice erster Song halt
skemmtilegt njúorlíns hraðskreitt grúv. 3,5 á villimanninn.
bravo, ma tutto l'album anni 50 devi stare nel giusto mood :-)
Catchy old time tunes Sung with verve and gleefulness To up tempo band
Knew lots of songs that I didn’t realize I were Louis Prima. All in all though, not my cup of tea for more than like 2 songs at a time.
This was pretty fun. 3.75
This is fun to listen to, but I'll not sure it's worth being on this list.
This was a fun listen; clearly a good time was had making it and the band were great. A little too much scatting for my liking. A strong 3.
This was kind of interesting, I enjoyed it and am glad I was forced to listen to it. But I'd never put it on again. It's a very archaic style, and not my style. I'm not super up on the history of swing bands, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was something of an archaic style in in 1956 when it came out. Parts of it are funny - "Banana Split for My Baby" for example is just a funny song, and "Just a Gigolo" is kind of funny too - but a lot of what makes it funny is just how different the conventions were at that time. I was surprised to learn from the Wikipedia entry that Prima actually composed "Jump Jive an Wail", which apart from one standard ("Body and Soul") was the only song I actually knew on here. That's a nice song.
Pretty goofy old album
Although hopelessly dated (as most pre-60's music tends to be), I have to say I thought this was fun and interesting and I would enjoy the occasional revisit.
It sounds very dated, technically pretty good but it doesn't really do anything for me. Wouldn't choose to listen to it again but equally wouldn't turn it off
Interesante. Solo por "Just a gigolo" ya merece la pena. Es curioso como este trompetista de Jazz que pudo ser famoso en su época me ha resultado desconocido a pesar de que sus canciones/colaboraciones son bastantes conocidas.
Many classics here, and the band music is cool, though I admit I'm much more used to hearing David Lee Roth singing Just a Gigolo.
3/5
This was cool, joyous energy, some awesome group vocals in there. The Wildest! is a very cool album title for 1956. wildness: appreciated. (⌐■_■)
The Wildest! is an album by Louis Prima, originally released in 1956. I don't really know much about this artist, but this is some pretty standard 50s swing/pop music. The vocals are great and the band is tight. Some of the lyrics are a bit questionable, but hey, it was the 50s. The production is surprisingly good. Crystal clear with decent stereo separation. There's no doubt this was recorded in mono with (probably) not the best equipment, but the remastering team did a good job on this one.
I liked the style. Mix of my kind of jazz and new orleans. Honestly not too sure on jazz styles, but thats my take lol
This is definitely a fun album. I started out really enjoying this but it got a bit weary as time went on. 'Jump, Jive' is a classic and I could really picture having a lot of fun dancing around. I recognise a lot of these songs but I’m not sure how many were originals or covers.
First song is a classic and immediately added to my playlist! Not particularly my type of music to listen full albums to but overall enjoyed it.
Love it. Boy! They could blow some brass, not just the sax either. I’d imagine that in the day this must have sounded so new & explosive! Still lasts the test of time & sounds fresh, vibrant and cool in 2024. His Italian/Scilian blood sparks so many American gangster movies in mind. And went on to be the voice of King Louis for the Jungle Book, legend!
This is the kind of thing I love hearing in movies and tv but then it’s hard to stay interested when removed from that cinematic context. I’m just too far removed from the era, I think.
If I had a nickel for every time this project had me listen to "I'm Just a Gigolo" I'd have two nickels, which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it's happened twice.
Funny, but boring. Crazy that people would probably think some of the content in these songs were controversial in 56’
Considering the year it sounds very fresh, jazz is not my genre but I respect the skill of the musician.
It's fun enough, but it felt more novelty to me in 2024. Nothing particularly stood out, personally. It's definitely not bad, quite the opposite. But I'm just not going to personally play it again on purpose, unless I want to show a friend some whacky 50s jazz (kind of jazz). But you know, good enough to get a three. Nothing was offensively bad, or even bland.
Cool
I like the genre — the jazzy vibe. This album didn’t do much for me specifically at first, but I do like the style. Reminiscent of Nat King Cole. After a few listens it definitely grew on me.
Super fun record! On one hand, this music sounds like a lot of early Disney movies and even Christmas music. But when I pealed back a layer and really listened, it was fun to hear all sorts of different sounds, genres and fusion. This is like version 1 of American Art. Its folk, its rock, its jazz, its blues. What also struck me was the subject matter of a lot of these songs. Sex, love, drugs, alcohol, affairs, break ups and even death?? This really was one of the "Wildest" records of the time, and truly embodies the spirit of what American music would become.
i mean, this is certainly something i wouldn't've found on my own were it not for 1001 albums. everything made sense when i found out this was the monkey king from jungle book. but did i like it? did i truly enjoy it? eh. eh!!!!
i can't believe king louie from the jungle book put out a whole album. this was kinda wild and some of the songs were catchy, but overall the album was just fine to me. kudos for opening the album with the line "I'm just a gigolo" though, not many people can say they've done that. favorites: just a gigolo / i ain't got nobody, oh marie
Puedo ver como esto fue un super buen album para bares en los 50's y si tiene unas buenas canciones pero algunas se sienten muy similares. Lo escuche en el trabajo y caminando
This album encapsulates its era well. I am not familiar with Louis Prima so my listening was not factored by any form of nostalgia. The songs are varied in pacing and melody but with the same instrumentation in each song they did all start to blend together for me. The opener was the highlight and did go in some directions I didn’t expect. 3\5
Ik heb te weinig affiniteit met dit genre om écht iets anders te concluderen dan dat het best vermakelijk is. Daar kan ik nog aan toevoegen dat de kans best aanwezig is dat als je in de eerste helft van de 20e eeuw in New Orleans geboren werd, dat je dan een behoorlijke stem en een gezonde dosis entertainmentwaarde met je meebrengt. Het is ook denk ik bij uitstek de muziek die je liever live ziet dan op een plaat, waardoor ik zelf ook merkte dat die dosis amusement en het charisma van Louis Prima en consorten wel een beetje langs me heen vloog naarmate het album vorderde. Al vrij snel merk je dat hij de piek - genaamd 'Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody' - al bij z'n intrede had beklommen. Steengoede opener. Daarna is de dominante aanwezigheid van Keely Smith ook wel echt een smaakmaker, maar zij verdwijnt al snel weer naar de achtergrond, helaas. Nogmaals, moeilijk om hem echt langs de meetlat te leggen, maar heb me in ieder geval wel vermaakt. 7/10 Highlights: Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody The Lip
"King of the Swing" Louis Prima presenteert op The Wildest! eigenlijk wel een heel erg geinige combinatie van swingende Rock 'n Roll, ouderwetse BigBand en wat Italiaanse folkmuziek. Erg vermakelijk wel eigenlijk, moet ik zeggen. 7,5/10 Highlights Just a Gigolo/I Aint Got Nobody Buona Sera Night Train
gigolo
King of the swingers!
This was actually quite fun! Fave Track: Just A Gigolo/I Ain’t Got Nobody Rating: 3
Scat. Jazz. Swing. Big Band. Husband and wife duet vocals (Louis Prima & Keely Smith) compliment each other well. Scat a bit distracting in Oh, Marie, could have just been replaced by actual lyrics. Felt very familiar and took me way to long to realize it's because of how swingy it is. Danced to at least one of these songs loads and loads of times. Really made me want swing and lindyhop. Straightforward and homogeneous album overall. Only song worth the extended cut was Be Mine (Little Baby). Notable Lyrics "When your dead and in your grave, no more ravioli will you crave" Fav Track: Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody (And Nobody Cares For Me), Body And Soul, Jump, Jive, An' Wail, Least Fav Track: Oh, Marie (but really just the scat parts.) Review Personal 3/5 Critical 5/5
Actually enjoyed several of these songs even though it is from so long ago.
Great album, put me in a really good mood. High 3.
goofy, silly time; not something I would listen to typically but a fun time,, reminds me of that one episode of Tom and Jerry where they fight for being a conductor of a symphony or something. I feel like seeing this live in the 50s was a blast (for men)
It was alright! Had me feeling like I was in Mad Men or Fallout, take your pick. Nothing stood out but good general vibe.
A little older than I would typically go for, but a fun expansion of my tastes. His voice is very nostalgic and wintery.
3 out of 5. This is an album I can see myself cooking to, a little fun and good vocals from both Louis Prima and Keely Smith.
3.2 I went back and gave it a 2nd listen. Pretty solid front to back.
SHHHHU GA BABY enjoyed this! :)
Oh Marie, this was alright. But I’m Just a Gigolo so take that with a grain of sand
a good representation of a genre that i dont find myself seeking out.
It's good for its time. Jungle book !
A rocking good time, but too much horn too much noise too much goofing for my taste. As with so many on this list, in the proper context - like drunk and live with a crowd of young and beautiful people - this would be transcendent magic. Here and now the fun becomes grating pretty quickly.
Cool
- Wieder das bekannte Jazz-Problem, auch wenn dieses Album bei mir mehr ausgelöst hat, als viele der anderen (vor allem Trompeten)-Jazz-Platten. - Der Gesang zwischendurch ist auf jeden Fall eine willkommene Abwechslung. 3,5/5
Louis Prima's The Wildest! is a charming addition, and we haven't quite had anything like this before! This album was a rip roaring good time. Maybe it's a little silly when compared to the sounds of 2024, but I enjoyed myself, partly because it's so different. And the fact that his song in Jungle Book is one of Disney's best helped, too; I already knew who Louis Prima was, but it was a lovely easter egg for me anyway. Indeed, he is the King of Swing and a huge influence then and now.
Yesterday, I got the Toy Story guy (Randy Newman) and today I got the Jungle Book guy! Well, this album isn't called "The Wildest!" for nothing! In my opinion, Louis Prima not only has a very unmistakable and recognizable voice, but he embodies the quirkiest and most playful aspects of jazz and swing, and especially so on this album. His energy, the ecstatic music and the often cheeky lyrics all combine to create this perfect environment. Louis Prima's unique stylings definitely have not been represented thus far on this project even among jazz artists, so I'm happy to see him finally pop up! Also, "(I'll Be Glad When You're Dead) You Rascal You" is my new go-to song to send to my enemies. So if I ever offer you this song, that's how you know you've really done it.
Not my kick
It was kind of fun listening to a whole album from the orangutan from the Jungle Book. Cool and jazzy and very old sounding, makes a good backdrop. The trumpet highlights were fun.
I listened to the expanded remastered 2002 edition on Spotify. I do quite like this era of music. I'm sure nowadays, unless you have some fascination with that time period (e.g. fallout games or a jazz head), people have probably heard some of the songs from tv/movies. The band work is great as are the vocals. I liked most of the songs on the album with the exception of The Lip. The trumpets were hard to listen to at their register that were being played and I don't think the remaster made it all that much easier to listen to. 3.25
this guy is so fucking wild bro 6/10
Fun. Jazz, Rock n Roll and Blues collide.
3+
Good tunes but a bit samey
This felt louder than other jazzy albums in this list and the guy was clearly having a blast - 3.5
It's good. But I dunno.
Classic
still thinking about the line “when you’re dead and in your grave no more ravioli will you crave”
Not my thing and I'd question its essential status, but it was perfectly pleasant, and at times even fun.
I liked this a lot
Fun, upbeat album Standout songs: Jump jive an wail Night Train Banana Split for my Baby
albums used to have a whole song about buying your girl a banana split and another song about being a gigolo
Interesting variety, some funny stuff
A fun listen. Too many walking bass lines.
Fun, if not a little cheesy.
Fast-paced and fun swing music. The humour I spotted on the album feels a bit dated and misogynistic.
Knew "Diamond" Dave wasn't talented enough to write "Just a Gigalo" himself.
Probably the oldest album I’ve heard so far and the wildest! Very good for someone who’s just a gigolo.
Damn you could really sing about anything back then huh. This is music I feel I would enjoy much better in a live environment. I listened to it on a walk and feel like I could find more engaging jazz music elsewhere. Still, I really enjoy the timbre and production style of this generation.
First listen Saved 4/10 Top track: Basin Street Blues/When It's Sleepy Time Down South - Medley
My great-grandmother rates this. I don't but I'm not 90 years old. 6/10
I could imagine putting this on during a dinner party. Not that I have dinner parties, but it’s interesting enough to fill the awkward silences while not so interesting to distract from the dazzling centre piece dessert I bring out. Quite enjoyable.
I want to have as much fun as it seems they were having in track 1 Like the jump jive and wail better than Brian Setzer’s version What is up with the “I’ll be glad when you’re dead” song. I think it’s about a dog but still Be mine little baby seems like something the Beatles could have written early on.
Great album for this type of music. Really good. Not really my jam
It's good but not much stood out. Every song here has this really weird reverb that makes it sound like they are playing in a cave and once you notice it, it's hard to ignore it. A lot of songs have the same I'm just a Gigolo piano / bass intro. I'm also not a huge fan of his voice.
När jag såg albumet tänkte jag, "wtf". Men första låten känner jag igen (den andra delen av medleyt) och den svänger ju! Banana split är lattjo. Han beställer en jättestor banan split till "henne" och ett glas vatten till sig själv. Och ber om att få delad nota! Han har inga pengar. lol
Bra och medryckande i stunden och onekligen duktiga musiker. Samtidigt gör genren i sig att jag känner mig rätt färdig efter en genomlyssning (till skillnad mot mycket annat), vilket väl måste reflekteras i betyget som får stanna på en svag trea.
It's alright. A little old timey
Nice album, not the kind of things I’d ever listen to myself but it was really good. Didn’t know Prima was the voice of King Louis in the jungle book as well. A lot of it was great but felt mostly forgettable, maybe it’ll click if I listen to it again in the future. 5/10
Not terrible but also not very interresting. Recognized several songs mostly from various mavies.
Vibes
Een beetje te hyper met de blazers, dat is m'n minst favo onderdeel van jazz, verder prima!
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
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 listen. Quite a solid album for it's era, feels like more than just some thrown together songs.
great instrumentation. not my typical genre but still great. also, a couple bangers in there
Really nice horns and piano sections. Would be nice in right time and place.
Not really my thing, but this was still a fun listen.
this was okay, pretty fun, I guess. more fun than other jazzy stuff
Track 10 is insane
Sympa de mettre un nom sur ces morceaux très connus ! 3,5/5
Prima album, maar ook niet geweldig. Beetje derivatief.
7/10
enjoyable listen.
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!
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
RnR, Pop, Jazz, 1956 -> 3
5.5/10 Highlights: The Lip
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.
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
Nice swing 50's music. Liked it.
Jazzy, whimsical lyrics
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.
I'd add songs from it into a playlist for a party
It's King Louie from Jungle Book. That's cool.
Silly fun
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%
all the hits!
Classic album
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.
Interesting
Best wel nice oude swing
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
Not really my thing but fine enough. Can't see myself returning to this.
Enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would, pretty fun!
Way better than I was expecting. Very fun
This makes me want to pick up squaring dancing again like we used to break it down in 5th grade.
Not my taste but not bad
besides the domestic abuse stuff, it was fun
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
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.
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
You know when you turn on the radio in Fallout? Favourite track: The Lip.
Fun
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
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
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.
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.
Had heard some of these songs, some as covers, but had no idea where they came from. This is classic, although a bit dated.
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
Not bad but at the same time to long. Half of it would be enough for me.
Good jazz with classics. Jazz though.
Good stuff.
3.0. Is good but it’s a trumpet so…
Cool funky old jazz type album, did enjoy
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
Amazing uplifting tunes! And oh when I heard THAT melody.
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
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.
Alright. Very upbeat and fun to listen to.
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
Same story as yesterday basically. Nice listening. Think I preferred the Bossa nova album though.
энергично вайбово кайфово, 3+
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.
Good energy but can’t see myself listening to that again
Good energy/good voice. Not my favorite in this style but solid overall. Good swing. Good standards. Very jazz.
3*
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.
This is a fun album, love the horns
Like this kind of jazz
Heilt standard 50-tallsshit
Good jazz, though not really my kind of music
I was really into this for the first song, and then my interest dwindled a bit. Also there was a line about hitting women which really took me out of it. That was humour in the old days! There are two film links for me - The Jungle Book which Louis Prima sang on, and Back to the Future as there is a version of Night Train, as sung by Marvin Berry and the Starlighters at the Enchantment Under The Sea Dance. So that was the sort of vibe I was trying to get into. I found it got better toward the end but I didn't quite enjoy it in the kitsch way I was hoping. Nice to hear something different though! And from the 50s for a change!
Been a while since I got a fun big-band LP here. Beyond the larger-than-life instrumentation, Prima has a personality that comes through in his lyricism and auditory showmanship. Some of these older LPs tend to sound a little homogeneous, but the almost dramatic styling of the tracks as small skits kept each song feeling fresh and lively in its own way.
Lots of fun, and familiar from all kinds of movies. Not really my bag, baby, but happy I listened at least once
A classic
To the best of my knowledge, I haven’t heard of Louis Prima before. Usually with these 50s singers, they are people whose names I’ve at least heard of, but this one seems to have just stayed off my radar. Excited to listen! Songs I already knew: none Favourites: Just A Gigolo / I Ain’t Got Nobody, (I’ll Be Glad When You’re Dead) You Rascal You This was a really fun old school rock and roll swing album. It does have a similar pitfall as a lot of other similar artists of the era, in that each track is notably similar to each other. If you like one track here, you’ll probably like them all. There just isn’t much variety. Louis’ voice does carry a lot of personality and is probably one of the highlights of this album. Overall, I liked it, but it is certainly an album of its time.
Aún no había nacido. Música interesante y eso sí puesta en escena totalmente desfasada.
It was a pretty fun album. Nothing too complicated or too simple. I did find the album a little one note and I did find at times the singing was a little annoying
nostalgische Schlager, nett
Sure!
Great Voice, first track I’m so lonely was a banger, just a good swing and jazzy vibe
Classic. The guy singing in the jungle book
funny, shubidup
Catchy and jazzy barblues.
Well that was fun. Short and sweet. King Louie - 3
King Louis!!! Though they focus most on his singing, attitude, and Italian Identity, he's also one hell of a trumpet player. Undeniably fun listen
Enjoyable. I've not heard a lot of this genre, but I do remember this name growing up.
Je ne suis pas trop familier avec ce style de musique.
Hard to not get up and dance.
Definitely more enjoyable than anticipated.
Nice 50s music. Very catchy tunes. Would have been fun to hear live. Almost a 4.
This is, by far, one of the albums from 1956 of all time
Hm. This album is nice. I can understand that some might find it awesome. I have bookmarked it, but I don't think I'll listen to it again... might bring it back when I am at a party...
good listen 3.5
Helemaal prima
Sounds good for an album created in the 1950's. Can hear where rock and roll originated. Interesting to listen to songs created b4 my music listening time
A joyous good-times record with simple, beautiful harmonies and Prima’s masterful handling of light romantic stories set against smooth jazz and big band backdrops. Will serve no purpose to those seeking music with emotional depth and/or edge. The Wildest! is happy songs for happy people.
Pretty good album. Outside my normal style of music, but I quite enjoyed it. For me, it would get old after a while, but is great for a change of pace in small doses every once and a while.
Fallout Esc Was decent Wont listen again
Just a Gigalo Wow. Didn’t know so many songs off of this album had so many covers from big 80s & 90s big names.
Jungle VIP for sure
Up beat and a nice change, but I wouldn't buy this album.
Nice but not something I’d listen to on my own
Sweet charming swing record
Not necessarily something I’d listen to regularly but a good album. Several songs I recognize from film/tv that now have context. 7/10.
Different, quite fun.
so wild
Louis Prima be like “Hold up I’m gonna fuck with my saxophonist real quick. ZIDOODLYBOPDIHOYMEYOY” 6/10 bc the first half’s fun but then it’s just the same stuff
For 1956 this was pretty meta. Nice little swing record. It wasn't very memorable, after a song or 2 it all blended together. Strong 2/Light 3
Pretty good rip of an album. I enjoyed some scatting but only so much before u want to kys.
Enjoyed this.
# 133 : I don't know what this is. It was old, you could tell, still a good feeling when listening to this music. Favourite track : The Lip Listened : 18/12/2023
Just a gigolo - 3 Nothings too good - 2 The lip - 3 Body and Soul - 2 Oh, Marie - 4 Basin Street - 3 Jump, Jive - 4 Buona Sera - 3 Night Train - 3 I'll be Glad - 3 Five Months - 3 Banana Split - 2 Whistle Stop - 3 Be Mine - 3
The Wildest! by Louis Prima Wednesday 5/1/2024, 1:23, office S Tier————————— Oh Marie Jump, Jive, An’ Wail A Tier————————— Buona Sera Just a Gigolo Body and Soul Night Train B Tier————————— Whistle Stop (Nothings Too Good) For My Baby Five Months, Two Weeks, Two Days Banana Split For My Baby C Tier————————— Basin Street Blues Be Mine (Little Baby) D Tier————————— (I’ll Be Glad When You Are Dead) The Lip
Fun album, hadn't heard this before but I'd heard a lot of the songs in movies and such. Probably better for the singles tbh, I'll call it a 3.5.
Fun, though without any surprieee.
I’m generally sort of ambivalent about big band music, but I found this rather enjoyable. The best songs were “Just A Gigolo,” “Jump, Jive, An’ Wail,” “Buona Sera,” and “(I’ll Be Glad When You’re Dead) You Rascal You.” I likely won’t seek this out again, but it was a fun listen.
Jazzy - 3/5
確かにワイルドだな
Good for this genre and a fun listen
Fun stuff, great voice, but not really my type
It's pretty OK, I suppose. It's good tap your toes music. It's like the background music you'd hear in The Sopranos while the made men are sipping their cappuccinos. I don't think it's special by any measure, but it's not bad. 3 stars.
Heard it before?: Yes Enjoy it?: It’s ok, what you’d expect from the time but ultimately not for me Liked songs/Total songs: 4/14
Great to dance and swing to
Kan godt forstå at gamle mennesker kunne lide at danse. Der er massere af energi i den her plade, men det er også rimelig all over the place. Kunne godt komme i tanke om at finde Louis Prima frem, hvis jeg skulle tage en svingom med Sylvester!
Some real fun tracks here.
Un album pour rendre de bonne humeur