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When we speak of timeless, this is exactly what we mean. Very old music, still good.
vaya torrada
I had no idea who this was but the voice was instantly recognizable as King Louie in The Jungle Book. Great vocals and his trumpet playing is fantastic. Although not something I ever would have sought out, this was a very fun listen for my morning at work and I can see myself adding this to the rotation every once in a while. My only wish would be to have more Keely featured on the album, like on the song The Lip.
Que grande la música de los 50s. Bailable, discos cortos y concisos... me encanta.
Unexpected how much I liked this. 3.5.
Shoobie doobie
Oh right, that first track is very famous. A lot of them are familiar, and are pretty good, lively, funny. 4 Heard before? No Owned: No, 105/403 (26%) Will I get: No
This is seriously groovey. I won’t come back to it though.
This guys is ripping off DLR
1956, with that in mind this is really a cool album. Fun, interesting, but I'd rather listen to the jungle book soundtrack.
Louie my childhood hero with balu the bear...makes Heidi compliments. c
I knew the voice before I knew the name - an iconic album tbh.
Msm da Prima u Luisovom imenu se ne obraća njemu već slušaocima
great musically, great vocals, you could see that prima, in any decade, would be top tier. Excellent pop music of the time
loved it
fun fun fun Fav Song: tie between The Lip and I Ain't Got Nobody
Apparently he and his wife used to do goofy things on stage. According to dad. Watched a video and they were doing Eskimo kisses while singing. No idea how he remembers this stuff 3/5 liked it lyrics can be bizarre at times
Had no idea who this guy was, but recognized a lot of these songs. Straight jazz bangers.
Such an intense and fun album. I commented to my wife that there just aren't performers like this any more. Louis is a performer through-and-through. A few of the songs here I could live without (The Lip among them), but several of them I really enjoyed. A fun album that I'll happily pull out when the mood strikes.
08/28 King Louie? What are you doing in Fallout?
Good fun, liked all the random sudden references to other music
Man can really sing and also play the trumpet, did recognise a few of these too but never thought more than just yeah this is iight 3
The Wildest is such a cool album, 1950s - excellent Jazz, plus great vocals
4.6
Yeah! Let's swing, baby! This is fantastic! (5/5) What a joyous and kinetic sound! I was familiar with a few of these and enjoyed those ("Jump, Jive.." & "Buona Sera" immediately but I recognized a few more) but all of them just kept my foot tapping and head bobbing. I assume there won't be much else like this on the list because it doesn't have enough Bleeps and Bloops. I'm sure it was just another 'quota' album, but I'm damned glad I found this one!
Now this is what I call a good time. Fun music, funny lyrics, catchy riffs, jazzy horns, and just plain thoroughly enjoyable music that hits you right out of the gate with the single that David Lee Roth famously lifted (and I mean note for note, inflection for inflection) to kickstart his solo career and Mtv dominance in the mid 80s. Knew several of these without ever having to try, and put together this one is a perfect time capsule of mid 50s swing, at the hands of the great King Louis himself. Rounds very nicely up to a 5/5 with a few tracks that are saved to my permanent playlist.
184. The Wildest! - Louis Prima (1956) 8.25.26 Variety: 5 Adequacy: 5 Listenability: 5 Uniqueness: 4 Emotionality: 4 = 4.6 rounded up to a 5 "Well... you take a bucketful of steam and a dozen rooster eggs/ And you mix 'em up gently with a bushel full of goldfish legs/ And ya hang 'em on a sky hook in the midnight sun/ Mmm, and then you fry them until they're done" A formative piece of pop culture for me was the 60s Jungle Book cartoon. I LOVED King Louie and "I Wan'na Be Like You" remains in regular rotation in my 5-star playlist. When I was old enough to care about such things and found out who Louis Prima was, I took note and eventually listened to a good portion of his catalogue, and was pleased to find that that energy and voice that I loved was pretty consistent throughout. I don't recall listening to this particular album all the way through, but I'm pretty familiar with a lot of the tracks. This is primo comfort food music for me, so I'm guessing we'll end up with a positive outcome. THE TRACKS Side 1 "Just a Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody (and Nobody Cares for Me)" - Of course I first heard this medley via the charms of a certain Mr. Lee Roth ( which I still love - and which has a very memorable music video in which he possesses the power to kill priests with his pelvic thrusts ), but I might have heard this version floating around in a movie or tv show before I ever knew who Prima was. I'd wager this was his signature song pre-Disney fame, and it's an amazing bit of table setting for the album, full of life and energy, and that live in the studio feel that the Muddy Waters album we just listened to also replicated very well. Prima is one of THE voices for me. I'll take his sand-papery, deeply theatrical style over the likes of Sinatra, Elvis, Sam Cooke or even Freddie Mercury any day of the week. Is he gimmicky as all get out? Sure. But that wild abandon is a hard thing to fake, even among the best, and Prima had it in spades. I'd be hard pressed to think of too many other male vocalists who immediately give off such warm and comforting vibes. This song is an all-timer. David Lee Roth music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkdhhEjX-I0 "(Nothing's Too Good) For My Baby" - We get a very cute duet with Prima and his wife Keely Smith. She's got a smooth velvety delivery that pairs very well with Prima's rasp, and the two kill it here, with a bouncy little number that's a little bit funny, and is absolutely charming, even with the tongue in cheek threat of domestic violence. "The Lip" - The echo is turned WAY up here, for Smith to ponder over the secret of Prima's trumpet playing powers, with a nice little bit of boogie-woogie piano leading the way. This was a bit of light fun, and it's very easy to imagine the couple's onstage chemistry here. "Body and Soul" - One of the great jazz standards, Prima and the band choose this moment to inject a bit of a more serious, vibe into the goings on, starting slow and romantic, and then bursting out with more upbeat joyousness. I'm trying to imagine the poor bastard whose day wouldn't be brightened by this. Anything but faithful, the band even dips into a jazzy bit of Edvard Grieg's "In the Hall of the Mountain King (!) before the end. "Oh Marie" - A hit from WAY back in the 1880's, Prima turns this into a cool swinging number, with more than a little New Orleans flavor, and gets to showcase some Italian. This makes me wonder how much of his scatting, if any, might actually be Italian phrases... Side 2 "Basin Street Blues / When It's Sleepy Time Down South" - This medley allows the band to dip into some Dixieland jazz stylings, and provides possibly the best showcase for Prima's trumpet thus far. And possibly serves as a tribute of sorts to his artistic idol and biggest influence - Louis Armstrong - on the back end. This was fantastic. "Jump, Jive, an' Wail" - Famously chosen by Brian Seltzer as the song to spearhead his 90's comeback and reinvention as a latter day "King of Swing", he couldn't have made a better selection. That was no doubt the first version of this I must have heard, and despite my general loathing of the whole swing revival aesthetic, even I was aware that this was a killer of a track. Prima and the band are at their most rockingest on this track, which is full of the sort of energy that just might prompt a group of be-khakied 20-somethings to spontaneously erupt into a swing dance musical number right before your eyes. It boggles the mind that Bill Haley and the Comets never covered this one. Even more crazy is that I seem to be unable to find a cover of this by anyone other than goofy ass zoot-suited late 90s dudes. "Buona Sera" - This starts as the kind of thing you would hear Dean Martin sing ( which he apparently did) and ends as another rocking number, when Prima and the guys turn up the energy, transforming this little Italian tango number into something very different for a brief bit, before ending back in the original mode. "Night Train (instrumental)" - I think this might be our first song repeat on the list out of 184 albums, but that doesn't seem possible, right? James Brown and company also ended the Live at the Apollo with the same song, and while both are STUPENDOUS, not sure either can hold a candle to the 1955 version by Marvin Berry and the Starlighters. It's a hard one to find as it was recorded live at a small show, but seek it out if you can. Prima's band aces yet another one, and this one's a bit slower and maybe comes across as just a tiny bit sexier ( dig that dirty saxophone) for it than some versions I've heard. It makes you shiver with antici......pation during those pauses. "(I'll Be Glad When You're Dead) You Rascal You" - We end things on maybe the funniest track on the album with some fine New Orleans tinged jazz, with a call for the death of some dirty, lowdown, scumbag who had the temerity to pilfer Mr. Prima's meatballs. The nerve! HIGHLIGHTS - Every last bit MIDLIGHTS - LOWLIGHTS - FINAL THOUGHTS This was a delight from top to bottom, and really put a pep in my step, so to speak. The tendency for the human mind to look for patterns seems in full force with the list as it seems like we sometimes get on some really good hot streaks where we'll get 4-5 absolute burners in a row, followed by a fallow period. But I'd like to lean into the pattern here and hope for a few more days worth of smooth sailing, where ( I hope) our group can find more common ground than not. Prima is one of those guys whose stuff you might not always think about, but who when you remember it exists, can easily bring a smile to your face. Every track on here was fun, and as light as it was, it served as an awesome tonic to liven the mood and add some color to things. I'm not even sure I would rank it as great based on the criteria that it's essential, as much as I would an exemplar of pure entertainment. Unfettered by any deep messaging, serious tones, or intellectual baggage, it zeroes in on that part of your brain that wants to just enjoy life, as does most music I've heard from the man. There are so few ways to get this nowadays that it was a real treat to get to wallow around in it for 32 minutes. If you get a chance, seek out some of the tv performances Prima, Smith, and his band made. The charisma and chemistry on display is great, ad still holds up. Smith's deadpan at her husband's antics are played for laughs, and it's a good time. Here's a sample of it with the group performing "Just a Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody" on the Ed Sullivan show in 1959: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSGVD2DgWy8 PLAYLIST ALTERATIONS -No need FURTHER LISTENING - Swingin' Pretty by Keely Smith - The Big Horn by Sam Butera & The Witnesses - Let the Good Times Roll: The Music of Louis Jordan - Rockin' is Our Business by The Treniers - More Greatest Hits - Good Rockin' Tonight by Wynonie Harris - This Time I'm Swingin'! by Dean Martin by Dean Martin
“I tell you hon, I read a little bit, but not enough to hurt me none.” I get the biggest surprise from this project when I check my summary page and there under favorite decade is the 1950s. Now, I’m a ‘90s kids and my favorite decade of music is the 1990s, however, I keep getting outstanding albums from the 1950s that I rate pretty high. This one was no different. What a fun listen! Big band swinging sound with a touch of humor and perfect timing. The rapport that Keely Smith and Louis Prima have is wonderful to behold. I appreciate the skill these singers of the 50s had. Maybe I have the sensibilities of an old soul too. Who knows? It’s just good.
It was okay, a bit slow imo
8/10
Enjoyable album but I probably won't put it on again. I think that it does what it does well and isn't really a weak album, just not my listening taste. A bit goofy in a good way but also not in a super repeatable type of listen.
Pretty good, sounds like a party going on, and doesn't overstay its welcome. Best when the band gets a chance to get some swing going, rather than tricky bits like in 'The Lip'. Something that I'd happily listen to if a band was playing it, or if it was put on at a party, but not something I'm likely to put on myself.
It rocks, rolls, swings and jumps - it’s joyful.
Perfect!
What a great fun record. It has great playing, humour and Louis' great gravely voice.
A pretty fun album though very old. It is genuinely a joy to listen to, but also not really something I would quickly put up again.
It was fine and fun but nothing something I would go to listen to again and again. Nostalgia and novelty celebration album.
I really feel there’s a certain threshold year for understanding music and the enviroment around it. For me it’s somewhere around the mid-60s. I simply feel that any music made before that date is from such a different cultural enviroment and standpoint that it’s simply impossible for me to really grasp. This album is no exception. It’s not ”bad”, it’s just that I’m too far removed from the era it originally came out in that I’m unable to properly understand it. Not sure if I can properly put it into words even, but maybe you’ll get the idea. I really don’t know to review this, so I’ll just go with two stars.
Fun. Old-timey.
A fun time. I won't remember any specific songs, but I'll remember the vibe. He will always have my love because of The Jungle Book.
i love jazz - so i definitely loved this. very charming and fun :) my favs were "just a gigolo/i ain't got nobody" and "banana split for my baby".
Kinda cute. The kind of music my mom used to hum in the kitchen while working when I was a kid
While this played I imagined this was on the radio while I was driving some old 1954 baby blue Buick I've got a dame sweet as candy to my right We just crushed a chocolate malt I'm a WW2 veteran (I fought them damn Krauts over in Europe) 18 years old Racist as hell Those were the days
I’m a fan of big band/swing era music, and there are some classic tunes here, including one that I had always known Diamond Dave Lee Roth covered from someone but had never heard the original. However that song along with at least three other songs on the album have interchangeable intros and much of the music feels very similar.
Boisterous big band, Crooning in every key. Quite enjoyable!
- Huh. So this is where the opening track from a dozen, Italian-themed, mid-budget, 90s comedies came from. - Delightfully fun in a silly way. This is nothing groundbreaking, but you would be hard-pressed not to find your toe tapping. - Thought about giving this a 3 because half of the tracks start identically with the slightest change in tempo. But that also feels harsh.
this album is raspy?? it feels like it was recorded in the 50s. jazzy,
A lot of old classiques, didn’t know this guy by name but I recognize him. Jungle book energy.
I started listen to The Wildest! 73. A big 5. Then I saw The Wildest! from 56 but that album was not wild at all. But then I knew he was better so the 3 moves to a 4.
LOVED. Found the entire album so fun. Especially loved “The Lip” & “Buona Sera”
397/1089 go OFF King Louie?! okay this was a fun swing album, i enjoyed my time with it enough, but i think one listen is enough 43/100
Just a really fun album. Great early rock 'n' roll/swing/jazz vibes throughout the album. Louis's looseness and playfulness are what really sell it here; it feels close to a live performance, which is what gives the tracks their energy. Quite enjoyed The Lip; Jump, Jive n' Wail; and (I'll Be Glad When You're Dead) You Rascal You.
just don’t think this is super my vibe - but love the energy, the vocal tone and clarity, and how the instruments feel alive. make me nostalgic for a time i didn’t grow up in. vintage 67 reference, what did louis know… fav song: buona sera
not wild about the pie song but otherwise good and fun
la verdad que me apasiona bastante como hablan los cantantes con los instrumentos, es bastante hermoso de escuchar. serian 3.5
3,5
Really fun album. Louis' voice is decent and the instrumental work on the album is really good. Not got a huge amount to say besides it was a really enjoyable listen.
AAAAAA JAZZ AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaa oh it's not actually that bad. This is quite fun I like the variety and hearing how much this influenced. Each instrument is recorded so well, it's so good. Still hate the blues bass line. But it's fine. Why am I giving this a 4
Fun entertaining and upbeat old school vocal jazz that is very closely related to the first generation of rock and roll. I was surprised to recognize two songs through popular cover versions that I have heard.
Kinda vermoeiend wel funky. Had ook geen idee da dit de man was van Che la Luna. Ma nice voor als je wilt gaan jiven, zou het wel niet volledig casual opzetten denk ik. Faves: Buona Sera, Night Train, Five months-2weeks
Banana split låten mycket rolig
A grand old time to listen to.
Most people will have been introduced to Prima as king louie from jungle book. And I totally agree with the casting. The whole comedy while singing to uptempo jazz really makes the genre sound fun and danceable instead of uptight and overcomplicated. Bravo mr Prima!
Fun
Loooved this album. Heard these songs before but never knew the artist. Played it two times in a row. Will be on my regular rotation.
Just a gigolo / i ain't got nobody (and nobody cares for me) - 4 (Nothing's too good) for my baby - 4 The lip - 3 Body and soul (instrumental) - 3 Oh marie - 3 Basin street blues / when it's sleepy time down south - 3 Jump, jive, an' wail - 4 Buona sera - 3 Night train (instrumental) - 4 (I'll be glad when you're dead) you rascal you - 3
There is a particular trap in reviewing albums this old: it becomes very easy to spend your time finding cheap gotchas against records that other people have loved for seventy years. Louis Prima’s The Wildest! is especially vulnerable. It is emphatically 1956, emphatically showbusiness, and full of Italian-American shtick, nightclub patter and little bits of business that can look horribly dated if you arrive determined to prove that 1956 was, indeed, not 2026. I prefer to start from the opposite assumption: these people probably knew what they were doing. It’s in the fucking book for a reason. That doesn’t grant anybody immunity from hubris, overreach, coldness or excess, but merely sounding like the age in which you were recorded is not grounds for a conviction. And The Wildest! rewards that bit of generosity almost immediately, because beneath all the showmanship is a seriously good swing band. Prima’s great trick on “Just a Gigolo / I Ain’t Got Nobody” is to set the floor before he starts removing the floorboards. He begins by demonstrating that he can really sing, then gradually introduces the interjections, the mugging, the dialogue with the band and finally the full theatrical performance. The apparent disorder works because the musicians underneath it remain completely secure. This is not really a comedy record so much as superb musicianship performed with comic brio. Keely Smith is essential to that equation. She has a gorgeous lower register and wonderful jazz timing, sitting inside the swing rather than trying to dominate it. On “Nothing’s Too Good for My Baby”, her poise gives Prima something to bounce against: he adds little interjections, close harmonies and quasi-scat responses without disturbing the shape of her vocal, and the little joke at the end about the pair apparently being unable to stand one another is funny precisely because the musical intimacy beforehand has been so convincing. It is old variety grammar: establish the straight performance properly before you start messing with it. A lot of Prima’s supposed comedy works in much the same way as McCartney’s excited screams on early Beatles records. The “woo!” at the end of “Twist and Shout” isn’t really a gag; it’s audience permission. It tells you that this is exciting and you are allowed to behave accordingly. Prima’s relationship with the Witnesses often has that function. He prods the band, they answer, he pretends they are struggling to keep up, and the whole performance acquires personality without ceasing to be music. “The Lip” takes this into gently surreal vaudeville territory, while “Body and Soul” begins with beautifully restrained trumpet before wandering into a smart-arse little medley of musical quotations: aren’t we clever, don’t we know a lot of tunes, and don’t you enjoy recognising them too? It’s the same pleasure the Beatles would later exploit in the coda of “All You Need Is Love”. But it would be a mistake to oversell the jokes, because the musicianship repeatedly pushes them into the background. There is gorgeous restrained trumpet playing, lovely piano on “Jump, Jive an’ Wail”, and Sam Butera’s saxophone is tremendous. “Buona Sera” is one of the highlights: the Witnesses absolutely slap, and the arrangement eventually tilts into an almost tango-like rhythm without ever sounding as though somebody has bolted a different song onto the end. Then “Night Train” gives the band the spotlight. Prima continues to mug as though he is pushing the Witnesses beyond their ability to keep up, except they are negotiating stop-time passages where everybody has to hit the breaks and re-entries together without losing the groove. You could still, at this point, wonder whether all the showmanship has been disguising the limitations of a very good cabaret band. The answer is no, these are serious players. “Night Train” is basically their employment reference. That also helps explain why The Wildest! belongs in this particular canon. The usual history of the 1950s can become suspiciously tidy: swing and jazz over here, then along comes rock and roll and everything changes. Prima makes those borders look much messier. “When It’s Sleepy Time Down South” develops a wonderfully breathless momentum that at times approaches a rock-and-roll register, while the hard sax attack and rhythmic propulsion elsewhere aren’t a million miles from Bill Haley and the Comets. Prima is still firmly rooted in swing, jump blues, nightclub entertainment and variety, but you can hear some of the energy of the next era already running through the band. “Jump, Jive an’ Wail” in particular feels almost chemically Eisenhower-era: Vegas neon, enormous cars, women in pointy sunglasses and headscarves, cocktails by the pool and a nuclear test going off somewhere in the Nevada desert at seven because apparently you might as well watch it before breakfast. The whole album has that same shiny, accelerated confidence. It poses for the photograph. By the time Prima reaches “(I’ll Be Glad When You’re Dead) You Rascal You”, even an old song with a genuinely nasty premise has been turned into affectionate silliness about somebody stealing his ravioli and meatballs. The murderous refrain now sounds less like menace than the way you might address a particularly badly behaved stray dog: you absolute little bastard, I fed you. I liked The Wildest! a lot. It doesn’t quite have the extra dimension that would push it towards five stars for me, but it is extremely good at what it sets out to do, and considerably more musically sophisticated than its apparent looseness suggests. Most importantly, it belongs to an entertainment tradition that saw no contradiction whatsoever between being funny, theatrical, audience-facing and technically excellent. The Wildest! sounds loose because everybody involved is good enough to make looseness a performance choice.
Boa parte das músicas tem a mesma/muito silimar melodia de Just a Gigolo.
Wild? Absolutely. Brilliant? Absolutely not! Feels like being stuck at a party with your mad drunk uncle.
Nope. Not for me
I like jazzy stuff, but the humor and the singing brought this down to a two.
THE King Louis of The Jungle Book AKA 'I Wan'na Be Like You' singer, wow what a goat. 'The Wildest!' is considered an innovative mixture of early rock and roll, jump blues and jazz as well as eccentric humor (thanks Wikipedia), but I needed to do some research because I don't listen to a lot of jazz (if any) and I wanted to have a thorough understanding of Louis Prima and his 'sound'. This album is fun, and I do like the way it makes me feel like I should be in a speakeasy, drinking a negroni or something, and smoking a slutty little French cigarette that I'm holding with one of those Audrey Hepburn things.
excellent
My first album of 1001.
This is old school swing band! There's a lot of fun here. Obviously, some of the lyrics make no sense 70 years after, but it's a cool time capsule.
I feel mean giving this a 2 because I didn’t hate it at all. It was just kinda nothing. Theres a few good tracks and I do enjoy the instrumentals but it’s just not really my thing and I probably wouldn’t seek it out again. It’s very fun though. If you put this on I’m not complaining
Yeah! This is fun! One of my old band mates loves Buona Sera. That takes me back!
I really enjoyed this album, soft, slow jazz with a bit of funk.
Album 287. The Wildest! (https://open.spotify.com/album/4icS85G6VGPbFlB9UGPxct?si=gTd2RulfQmaJUvLarskDOQ) — Louis Prima (1956) Listened twice today. It's fucking fantastic, truly wild, energetic and just fun. Classic jazz standards and blues that kills everything with that swing. I think it's one of the highest peak music experiences to see and hear this live. It was a great trip to 1950s New Orleans with Lindy Hop and parties, definitely I want to listen to something more from Louis Prima. 4/5 Liked: — Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody — Body And Soul — Night Train — (I'll Be Glad When You're Dead) You Rascal You
3.5 My favourite album by an orangutan from this list
Fun and fine. Active and fun jazz/big band feel. Very distinctive sound (I can't stop hearing Louie from the Jungle Book) that works well. 3.
pude trabajar de fondo con este disco, pero no recuerdo canciones como para ponerlo de nuevvvo.
Its not the worst jazz.....
Between this and Dave Brubeck I feel like I’ve heard half the soundtrack of every movie from the 90s set in the 50s/60s
I enjoyed I Ain't Got Nobody, but the rest is not my style. ★★★
Surprisingly fun. Really. This is a prime example of what makes this exercise worthwhile. Introduced to it by the list, the album cover… well let’s just say I went in with low expectations. 4 Boolean: True
Really glad this was one of the recommendations. I had heard many of these songs, but never sat down and heard the album. The trumpet riff on just a gigolo maybe the best thing I’ve heard this year.
Yes, you should listen to this before you die. A first listen for me: what a blast. As the prototype for music as we all know today, it excels with charisma, fun and energy. Outstanding cover to add. I wish all "jazz" and early music was this fun.
Not really my kind of music, maybe I have bad taste. It all felt very familiar at first, but kind of got annoying. Won’t be listening again. Sorry but that’s just my honest opinion.
What an Incredible voice on this man Love her voice as well Lots of fun! although somewhat repetitve Jazz songs arent always amazing to my ears. Dirty dog is fun haha its fun but i gotta be in the mood for it, maybe 3,3.5
Favorite songs: Just a Gigolo/I Ain’t Got Nobody, The Lip, ump, Jive, an’ Wail, Night Train, (I’ll Be Glad When You’re Dead) You Rascal You
Domestic violence jumpscare I usually don’t listen to anything in this genre but it’s so listenable. A perfect sound of the times.
Álbum clásico de jazz y rock and roll, que salió a la venta en el año 1956.
7/10… swing / jazz / jive / *1956
My enjoyment of this album was greatly enhanced by my familiarity with the opening track thanks to David Lee Roth. And thanks to Brian Setzer for "Jump, Jive, an' Wail." Maybe it's the mood I'm in this fine Saturday morning, but I love this. And I enjoyed learning about Prima and Keely Smith and the songs on their Wikipedia pages. This is the type of album (and knowledge) I was hoping to discover when I undertook this project. I came very close to giving this a 4.
I had a really nice time listening to this album today. Unfortunately, a lot of the songs start to sound very samey after awhile and that lowered my appreciation of it some. I definitely think it's an album you should listen to at least once in your life if you have a desire to expand your view and listen to impactful music from older decades. I could see myself listening to more swing- type music on occasion, so I'm happy for the experience.
Loved this. Great rhythm and voice.
"Raunchy mix of demented gibberish, blaring sax, and explosive swing, which rocked as hard as anything released at the time." Took the words out of my mouth.
King of the swingers. Who wouldn’t like the man who sounds happier than anyone I know. Loved this
Would have been improved by the inclusion of King of the Swingers. But that's true of every album. 2*
Very upbeat but very old school even for me. Entertainingl, but not one I'll want to listen to again
I really liked the songs and the vine of the album because it was rather happy. The Trupet solo song in the middle of the album was also very good and a nice little switch up.
Music for people who know how to have fun
Безнадежно устаревший и способный лишь навести настроение и атмосферу веселых вечеринок в стиле 50х. Один из альбомов который остался в своей эпохе
This was a great album. It’s bouncy and funny and seems like a great album to dance to. I can hear the influence it had going forward, but it also does a good job standing the test of time. Probably not adding any to my rotation, but good to keep in mind for vibe music. Also, iconic ending the original album with the song “I’ll Be Glad When You’re Dead.”
Fun
This is a good 'primer' for anyone not familiar with 1930s music. So if you have no other music like this then this one is reasonably polished and performed well enough to be worthy of exposure. But I'm a big fan of old music, I love some Louis Armstrong, some Ella, some Duke and their collaborative albums are all the better. Louis Prima here with Keely Smith covering old standards just has too much of a 'rehash' vibe already for me. It's bright, it's flashy, This album is just playing the usual standards I've already heard - but not better than what I've heard. If it was highly rated when released then I suppose it was done late enough/at the right time to catch on. If anyone really likes this, likes this style of music then go find some Ella Fitzgerald collaborations. Personally I like her with Louis Armstrong for their duets and alone on vocals with Joe Pass or Duke Ellington.
Makes me wanna put on the most oversized suit with the fattest tie I can find. Can't forget about the two-toned Oxford shoes with a fedora hat to match. Then imma head over to the jukebox joint and dance my heart out
Это, конечно, забавно и задорно, и вполне сошло бы за хороший саундтрек к старому фильму или мультфильму. Но слушать...нет
Good for what it is- very high energy. Dude can play the trumpet for sure
I think I said something similar about the Frank Sinatra album, but this was pleasant enough to listen to. Not something I'm likely to come back to, but I did genuinely laugh out loud at "I'll Be Glad When You're Dead." I need a rock cover of that song to exist.
- This is a fun, jazzy new orleans swing album packed with good musicians playing around, but in a really palatable way that stays melodic and energetic. It probably would have been so much fun live or go dancing to. - It's all very light and not that deep in the lyrics department (even while being problematic 50s-style). - His voice has this weird swallowed nasal round feeling in the higher registers that I don't love. - I Ain't Got Nobody and Jump, Jive, An' Wail are classics.
Was he The Wildest? Perhaps by 1950s standards, he might indeed have been off the chain, batshit crazy, but 70 years on, I think he’d need to up his game. This was another pleasant listen, even if nearly every track made me think that it was Pennies From Heaven.
King Louie the orangutan chucking out those juicy big band swing jazz vibes. Stupidly fun.
The title could be "Stupid music for a stupid country (produced in its stupidest decade)"
yes this was very fun. Keely Smith was my fav part
Yeah, it lives up to the hype. Long live King Louis. Also great music to make dinner to, which I discovered on Saturday
Really enjoyed this. I don't really care for the older gag-style songs, but these weren't too bad. A song about banana splits from 70 years ago bothers me much less (and seems much more authentic) than songs about contemporary things for whatever reason.
Lotta fun, this one.
For a record called *the WILDEST!* this stuff is pretty tame. No matter how much the band tries to crank up the speed and volume, it can't compensate for the corniness of the tunes on this disc.
While he may not have quite the chops or influence of that more famous froggy-throated Louis, Mr. Prima can certainly rock out. It sure helps when he’s aided by his then-wife Keely Smith — check them out doing “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” on Ed Sullivan. And how can you not feel romantic, awash in the moonlit Med of “Buona Sera”?
no lo escuché
I'd not heard of this. (I did know Prima's spot in Jungle Book.) I get that this could have been decent party music back in its day; I can hear how boogie-woogie fed into rock'n'roll; there is some fun band work (love the drumming when it slaps out); but I'm not totally convinced. (Apart from anything else, while I like Smith's singing and the backing vocals, I'm put off and concerned that Prima's voice is so hoarse, did he strain it?) The tracks are okay to play through but none are calling me to include them in some fun playlist for contemporary use (Jump, Jive An' Wail comes closest, but not quite), the album seems rather to be of educational or historic interest, so I'll just call it Okay, 6/10.
This was a much needed change in genre and tone from the last few albums I have had, just a good time with some questionable lyrics. May not be my typical music I would choose but enjoyed it start to end. 5 out of 5
good stuff here
Good vibes, forgot how much I like the sentimental live story type of music
Calm
This was fun.
Not my cup of tea
There are some tunes on here I like but overall this is just not my thing
Reasonably wild time was had
So this is the effortlessly cool that Dave Lee Roth sought … Fun and energetic “Prima's” live show is a blast . He takes liberties with his own songs and classic jazz. a marvelous big band experience that somehow leans towards RnB.
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Louis Prima deserves his title of King of Swing. This is the closest we can get to having Louis Armstrong on this list (probably the weirdest omission), having been heavily influenced by Armstrong. The album is full of charm, energy and wit.
El álbum en sí no me fascinó sin embargo,descubrí canciones de Basis que me gustaron mucho.
The Wildest! by Louis Prima is just great fun from start to finish. I have to admit something that made me laugh—I won't tell you how many songs into the album I was before I realised that Louis Prima was the voice of King Louie in Disney's The Jungle Book. Once it clicked, I couldn't unhear it! This is exactly the sort of album I'd happily have playing while cooking. It's full of energy, humour and personality, and it's impossible not to smile along with it. The combination of swing, jazz and jump blues makes it incredibly infectious, and the whole record feels like a band having the time of their lives. I particularly enjoyed the vocals from Keely Smith. Her voice complements Prima's perfectly, and their harmonies add a real warmth and charm to the album. Their chemistry is one of the highlights and gives the songs an effortless, playful feel. One thing I noticed was how several tracks begin with a very similar walking piano bass line, just in different keys. It could easily have become repetitive, but somehow it just adds to the album's familiar, feel-good atmosphere. The whole record also brought back memories of a fantastic little Italian grocery store near our old apartment on Long Island. This was exactly the sort of music they always had playing, so listening to the album felt surprisingly nostalgic. It's not an album that's trying to reinvent music or make a grand artistic statement. It's simply a brilliant, entertaining collection of songs performed by musicians who clearly loved what they were doing. Favourite tracks: "Just a Gigolo" and "The Lip" are both fantastic and capture everything that's so enjoyable about the album. Least favourite tracks: Nothing really stood out as a weak point. The whole album is consistently enjoyable. Album artwork: A classic 1950s album cover that perfectly reflects the fun, lively spirit of the music.
This is a very funky album. It's got a nice swing to it.
Fun and energetic, if somewhat lacking in depth.
This style jazz and swing is fun, but not something I'd often play myself. Usually there's great performances on these kind of records and Louis is no exception with an energetic and pleasant style. Instrumental quite nice too with great horns.
I am not a huge fan of orchestral music, whether it be classical (or baroque, or whatever from centuries past) or big band, crooner type stuff from the 50’s. But this kept me interested the whole way through. “Just a Gigolo…” I recognized immediately from David Lee Roth’s cover from his solo career and “Jump, Jive, An’ Wail” took me back further into my youth, with the Stray Cats’s cover. Lots of energy throughout and enjoyable
Just a grand ole jolly good time
The King of Swing. There are no other words to describe Louis Prima. His work when it comes to trumpet and vocals (with a prolific scat technique) is a masterclass when it comes to jazz music, and this record it's no exception to that. When it comes to the Wildest! as a record, it is basically, an splendid and exquisite mix of the early sounds of Rock and Roll, Jump Blues (extremely popularized by him with his Big Band in New Orleans) and of course, jazz. The relationship with Keely Smith as his female vocalist can be heard in his peak on this album and even that, has his own story. Louis Prima divorced from his third wife in 1953 he married Smith just a month later with almost an age gap of 20 years between them. Both were convinced about this idea since Prima saw in her something special and he wanted to make her a big star, and when you look back into songs like "(Nothing's Too Good) For My Baby or "The Lip" you can understand why the bond goes far beyond age gap, the gambling on horses, and the glamour and stylish luxury lifestyle of the couple. Recorded between Capitol Records Studio in Hollywood and the halls of the Sahara Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, what you will hear on this anthology of songs won't dissapoint you. It is, without a doubt, an excentric and demented explosions of one of the most special albums in Swing era of Jazz music.
Can see why this would be immediately grating to people now but I enjoyed most of this
Very uplifting bigband sound, Infectious swing, 3.8/5
Classic, energetic, fun and funny.
Hat richtig Spaß gemacht hier zuzuhören. 4,5/5 Sterne
Prima is fantastic here, but honestly, when isn't he fantastic? 500/5
cool chill album, love some jazz sometimes
Nice trumpet work. I knew Just a Gigolo from David Lee Roth and it's intersting how little he changed it from this version. Still nothing I would repeatedly listen to.
not my liking
its very fun and whimsical. his voice is also very nice
Stark start, blir mycket av samma till slut. Bästa just a gigolo/aint got nobody.
Sublime 50s music
Really liked
It’s okay, I listened a few times and had some fun with it. The sound palette is pretty small and therefore makes a lot of the songs sound very similar, but I suppose that’s to be expected with something that released in 1956. FT: Oh, Marie Rating: 3/5
The thing about Louis Prima is that he would just say whatever, even if it was just sounds. (Complimentary.)
this is one of the funnest albums I've ever heard.
A banana split for my baby, and a glass of plain water for meee~ This was a decent album, a lot of bangers. I would listen to some of the songs again if I was feeling it, but I didn’t add any songs to the playlist.
**
The type of music your grandparents (or great-grandparents, depending on how old you are) got fucked up to, the Playboi Carti of its day. Does it transcend historical interest? Well, not really, but it’s a lot of fun to listen to and imagine you’re wilding out circa 1956. Best track: “Jump, Jive, An’ Wail”
Honestly, this was much more real fun than I was expecting. 4 Boolean: true
Good 50's record. It is what I expected.
Fun, comedy swing. He's a great deliverer of a lyric.
Charles Manson?
This sounds very fresh, and there's a couple of true classics, but Keely Smith deserved a much bigger tag on the cover
This is where the cultural gulf between when this came out and now makes it very difficult to hear what made this record special. However, one can hear that seeing this live would have been a blast.
wat als je een adhd'er en trompet geeft en een platencontract
I enjoyed listening to this album, although I do not know if I'd listen to it again. It is just not really my genre, but despite that I still decided to give it a 7.2. This number is slightly higher than my Calculated Rating based on individual track rating.
[4/5] feel like a dancing fly. hypnotised by powerful brass instruments. unfamiliar with his non-christmas work. less of a fan of bonus tracks. 3.5 // rounded up for being fun. track notes: 1. the world's oldest profession can be a lonely existence. bro swinging too hard 2. pie-covered fingers skipping down the piano (mmm) 3. fish hatred larping as a fun lipstick song 4. intense alton towers trombone 5. endless (2:28) runaway train of neapolitan simpery 6. words so fast got me calling this rap 7. cutting shapes with stuart little 8. lubby dubby doo woppy 9. sweet times but i can't find second gear 10. scandalous theft of spicy meatball (+wife) [bonus tracks] 11. devouring time 12. is louis a feeder or just broke? you decide 13. quaint 14. quaint 2 but bouncy
Haven’t finished it, but am enjoying it so far.
I enjoyed it but boy does it drag on for a while. I think it's a good background album if you're going about your day and doing other stuff.
Fun.
Foot-stomping, big band fun! Super infectuous.
It almost feels impossible to have as much infectious dancing energy this album has. Chock full of hits and we'll known songs, and a lot to enjoy from both a vocal and instrumental perspective. Easy to enjoy, and perfectly succinct. Top tracks: Just a Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody; Jump, Jive, An' Wail; Buona Sera
Can't believe how many of these track I know. It's actually a pretty frikkin great album. Lots of fun. Tempted to rate it a 5 so I can remember to try and find a copy on vinyl at some point.
Funny and entertaining. 50s vibes are strong
Actually pretty cool old-school stuff.
THIS is the reason I'm doing this project. I didn't know his name, but I sure as hell know his voice. Louis Prima is interwoven with so many Italian/ swing/ big band classics. I'm so glad I listened to this album and fell down the Louis Primo rabbit hole.
Not for me. 1/5
I listened to this album with low expectations but my god! it just exceeded my expectations. I never expected this album to be so good. This album keeps you hooked from start to end with its outstanding performance. The tracks are very energetic with wonderful sax performance on it. Overall wonderful album with mix of Rock & Roll and jazz and one of the best albums from 50's era . This album will make you dance from start to end.
Certainly a very fun album to listen to. The trumpet work blew me away in certain songs, especially during "Basin Street Blues / When It's Sleepy Time Down South" where Prima's is just going full-speed ahead with what I can only describe as inhuman skill. What lets it down is the fact that very few of the tracks are long enough to really sit with, instead fading out when they could have gone further in exploring the sounds being created. Aside from that, I still really enjoyed this swing album which truly rocks, with a cover that really gives you a feel for the rambunctousness of Prima right from the off. Favourite track: Basin Street Blues / When It's Sleepy Time Down South Least favourite track: The Lip
Parece sacado de un musical. Vibes italianas
always loved you
fan of the expressive vocals and use of brass 5/10
Very fun! Nice background music for reading
Pure unadulterated fun. A great listen from top to bottom. 3.75* Rounded up to 4*
Album #211 Louis Prima: The Wildest Well, the album certainly lives up to its name. For the 50s, I’m pretty sure this is as wild as it gets, though of course those of us today live in such a clown show that this album wouldn’t even register as quirky. Still, though, the staying power of this album proves that it is always the people who aren’t afraid to stand out who are remembered the longest, since I’m not sure how many big band songs from the 50s I would recognize, yet I found multiple on this album alone that I knew. It hasn’t aged the best, but to be fair, I wouldn’t say anything from the 50s has, outside of jazz. But even then, the energy is timeless and I can’t really see anyone not at least finding a few songs here that they jive with. Best Songs: Just a Gigolo, Buona Sera, Oh, Marie Worst Song: The Lip Score out of 10: 6.5
Fallout vibes
Rather tame
omg this is exceptional his voice, lyrics and way he is saying is so just beautiful and duh obviously its jazz so its not gonna miss on instrument side. worth every star
Like it’s fine but I’m sorry I just do not care about it at all
This was probably novelty music in the 50s, it’s definitely still novelty music today.
Gigolo is a classic. Then a crap song. Then some really classic sounds. The Louis Prima voice is great. The female vocals when it leads, sounds cloying and dated. As backing vocals, they hit me fine.
Horns go so hard on this
A really fun album. Let's give Mr. Prima an extra half-star for being the primary soundtrack and unseen focus of the movie, "Big Night." It's a great movie. You should see it before you die. Let's also give "Diamond" David Lee Roth an honorary half-star for his faithful-without-being-karaoke version of "Just a Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody."
Not for me at all
classy and refinated
Fun, just fun. 4 star
2.7
Just a Gigalo was a cover? Very fun listen.
One of those ones that's always fun in the background
Great
So not my jam, man.
This was fun. Good band, fun grooves, and I liked the girl/boy vocals.
I don't know how to rate this exactly, since it's so far into rock's ancestry and away from even the jazz I'm moderately familiar with. Enjoyable enough and it helps me enjoy the (very faithful) Roth cover more to hear the original Just a Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody.
4/5 - Much prefer this to Frank Sinatra. Good energy. Fun time with classic songs.
2/5 oldies but feels gimmicky
‘Plastico’ is so fun I enjoy the ending of *country* ‘présente’ I love how unserious ‘Buscando Guayaba’ is ‘Dime’ is very tropical ‘Siembra’ is absolutely my favourite, I like the moody start This album is absolutely insane, I am obsessed
fun, but repetitive!
Lively precursor to rock and roll. His Vegas show must’ve been a blast!
The unc is jamming!
The lips good. But not my thing ⭐️1/5 But this would of slapped in the 50s
A very pleasant, jaunty listen.
Thought it was OK. Some of the lyrics were a bit shit. But rounded up to a 3 for the use of the word rascal.
Sprightly
Bastante tranquilo, no es algo que suelo escuchar por ende no sabia que esperar pero resulto bastante bien
Lots of fun. The voice is so familiar just through pop culture references, like old cartoons 'n shit. Filled with innuendos. Old-timey music for people who are no longer with us.
absolutely joyous experience, songs of bliss and entertainment no matter the context
very hard to overstate what a perfect little song I Ain't Got Nobody is. there is a thesis that lives at the heart of most live music performance that says it is easier to be lonely when you're together, when you can voice that loneliness in a room full of strangers that all feel the same way, and Louis Prima is operating on the same idea here. he stretches and tears at the songs title, chopping it up into bits to mull over, and then begins shouting it back and forth with his band, whipping himself up into giddy tongues, seeming to say how hard it was to feel this way, and how great it is that i don't anymore, or how exciting that i might not soon so. we love Louis Prima! that's established! he's so dynamic and funny and full of feeling - so man, where the fuck is he for so much of this record? after loving the first track, i was kind of bummed to find this to be, in large swathes, an instrumental record. even on tracks where Prima sings, it's often only a bit before taking a trumpet solo or letting the band pound out a chorus. everyone sounds warm and lovely and fun, and the duets with Keely Smith have a real sexy kind of charm to them, but it's hard to get over my expectations being set so high out the gate
Really enjoyed this. Still a breath of fresh air after all these years. The influence on Paolo Nutini pretty apparent to me also. Solid 3
Paolo Nutini got his pipes from here! Loved the diversity
This is five stars not because I’m going to put it in my rotation, but just because it’s really good music.
Full of joyous energy and fun. Really good time. 4/5
Review - this is the sort of thing this list is great for. Immediately recognised this voice but never knew the name. Fun, big band jazz. Score - 6.5/10 Need to listen? YES
Essentially the Italian Satchmo - NOLA origins no less - Louis Prima, at the very least on this wild record, is a revelation. Here's the scatter that rivals Pops & Ella, & tho not quite as seismic as those geniuses, Prima is a real deal talent, a whole lotta fun, & the begetter of this one classic album that deserves rotation rights per sempre. What's more, Keely Smith, spouse & vocal batterymate, sings her ass off, & the instrumentalists, particularly Sam Butera (Italo-American di nuovo) on 'Body and Soul,' have got kick & legit power. You don't put this on for a dated laugh or two - you don't put this on for some sort of trifling time-travel enjoyment - you throw it on b/c it's stellar music. 'A woman is a woman & a man ain't nothin' but a male.'
Good vibes, funky tunes und bisschen ridiculously funny Lyrics. I guess natürlich nicht alle selbst geschrieben, aber trotzdem gute collection von songs und gute Stimmung
Just a Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody - Such a vibe despite the blatantly sad lyrics. Lowkey a lil hysterical in the later section of the song. (Nothing's Too Good) For My Baby - Feels cute, a bit of an "oh!" at a lyric or two. The Lip - Interesting story, uncertain on the meaning of the recipe upon first listen. Body and Soul - Pure instrumental. Lovely. It's lovely jazz, and it's really fitting with the time period this was made in (The 50s). The energy boost in the later half is really pleasant. Oh, Marie - Don't know Spanish, but hell yeah. Short lyrics wise, but fun to vibe too. Definetely good for bouncing my leg to. Basin Street Blues / When It's Sleepy Time Down South - The trumpet solo ^-^ The way flow state moves with this singer is quite fire. Like the imagery. Jump, Jive, An' Wall - Don't know all that much about the 50s, so I don't know what the main lyric they've been repeating is meant to mean. Anaphoras be fun tho. Buona Sera - Not the kind of love song I'm used to, but definetely a nice one. Night Train - Apple music spoiling the lyrics while the intro instrumental still cooking ToT. No cause isn't this the title of the next song showing on my screen??? It's just straight instrumental rn, and I think apple just glitching a tad with the lyrics ^^' Put Night Train in a cafe playlist rn tho. Or a speakeasy. Yeah, a speakeasy. (I'll Be Glad When You're Dead) You Rascal You - CRAZY CHANGE in lyrics holy stars. Send this to an animator NOW. Aaron Burr after Hamilton died be like. Immediate fav for the craziness alone cause bro's just taunting his target here. This song me when men /j Five Months, Two Weeks, Two Days (Bonus Track) - Yearner but like fun and jazzy. Could be in the same playlist as Maggots for Brains theme wise. Banana Solit for My Baby (Bonus Track) - Serving yourself less core. It's nice he wants to give her the world, but like, a glass of plain water? Oh, charging the split to her and the water to him cause he broke T0T Oh! Whistle Stop (Bonus Track) - Account login for smth was being a bitch, so I was highkey not paying attention. Didn't mind tho. Be Mine (Little Baby) [Bonus Track] - Begging but with jazz [insert sparkles here] Is it peer pressure he using or just begging? Seems like a mix. Overall? Pretty nice album! 7/10 - Not my usual genre, but one I could certainly warm up to. Think one of my friends would like this one more tho.
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No es mi estilo, aunque es icónico obviamente.
It's a classic
Started with a bang. Then it couldn't keep the pace.
Day 320 Don’t try the recipe in The Lip! Didn’t improve my trumpet playing at all, just shit myself inside out
This guy and his band totally wailed — "Jump, Jive, an' Wail" is an exceptionally apt theme here. So good.
Wow, was not expecting a 1950's big band/swing album but I applaud the creators of this list for including it as everyone should experience music from this bygone age. This one is a classic. Excellent choice. Listen and enjoy.
Sont donc ben énarvés eux-autres. 3.49 étoiles
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Loved this happy toe tapping swing ish jazz
Great 50’s bop / jazz feel
Something to dance around to while cooking. It can be a lot, but overall really joyful
My childhood classic!! Perfect 10
fav songs: just a gigolo / i ain't got nobody (nothing's too good) for my baby banana split for my baby playful, swing, BA DA BA DOP 60/100
One of the earliest on this list. It is the background music you hear in gangster movies. You can imagine being a club late at night where the music gets louder and more dirty as the night goes on. This is that time of music.
some fun songs. very fallout-coded. 3/5.
These songs are the ones my Dad would sing whilst shaving in the bathroom next to my bedroom every morning. Don’t like them but love that the keep my memories of my Dad alive. 3/5 26/6/26
would have been a helluva show to see 70 years ago
This one is super fun. You've probably heard some of these and didn't know who you were listening to. Couldn't stop to this one without a deafening silence in the void.
Day902 - if you’re really good at one thing it doesn’t matter if it all sounds the same.
enfin de la bonne musique! best: gigolo worst: jsp
only had the chance to listen the album once, it got a kick to it
Great album. With these I try and keep in mind genre and release date. It’s funny that this was considered raucous when released. Really like the swing, jazz, crooner sound. Upbeat and fun. Really like the call and response, especially with sultry female vocalist (think “baby it’s cold outside” Christmas song). This is only my 3rd album but it makes sense I keep hearing songs that I am I incredibly familiar. On this album, it is “jump, jive, a wail”. I like how he also plays a good trumpet as many of these vocalists, Sinatra, Darin, Martina etc tend to just be singers. Learned he was the voice of King Louie from Jungle Book, cannot unhear that.
Blows Diamond Dave out of the water. Hey, this is King Louie's voice! I recognize it. Dude can play trumpet for real. This is so much fun - just tremendous energy blasting out.
Being from the 50s gives this a bit of a nostalgic feel. The fast big band jamming feel can sound fun. And the songs are short. But none of this compensates for the excess of scatting and pratting about that makes this overall just a bit too annoying.
I didn have a chanse to listen it so idk
Fun album, not a perma vibe, but it's cool to just leave on and play something. 3/5
Lots of fun but like a lot of 50s artists, most of the songs sound very similar. I stopped paying attention at times. A fun mix of swing jazz and early r&b. Reminds me at times of Fats Waller but with better production and more instruments.
traditional
Amazing! This felt like a party and I was so happy to be able to stand in the back!
Very fun listen! I actually really enjoyed this. Super upbeat! I saved one song. It isn't super varied, but just fun to listen to. It just isn't fine art I guess... Not sure if that makes sense.
First of all, this is very dated. When listening, I have a very set time period and setting in mind. Secondly, the «fun» vocals and scatting is just annoying. Some songs aren’t that bad, though.
I don't really know enough about this kind of music to judge beyond "it's nice"/"it grates" or "trumpet fun"/"trumpet bad", but I enjoyed this. Playful songs and energetic vocals with that great King Louie rasp. Worth listening just for the line, "When you're dead and in your grave, no more ravioli will you crave." Trumpet fun :)
I get that he has a good voice and this was probably "wild!" at the time. If I could go back in time and be in a smoke-filled, half-lit bar listening to him perform this live I would find it more appealing I'm sure. Reading about it before listening I was hoping for something more along the lines of Spike Jones. This disappointed.
Doo ba doo ba doo ba doo ba doo ba doo …. Good fun but a bit too much scat for my liking
‘Just a Gigolo’ is incredible — the energy in the room, the whistles and cries that form into a call and response chorus, the wonderful delivery of ‘I ain’t so bad’ - Absolutely fantastic, listened to it four times already. On a second playthrough the whole thing actually massively grew on me - this dude is just so infectious, everyone seems to be having so much fun! He seems to just lose his mind halfway through ‘Basin Street Blues’ and the band know exactly how to respond! Man, I love this stuff. Also ‘I’ll be Glad When You’re Dead’ is a very strong title to close an album with.
Really fun
A few really fun songs but not sure how often I would think to listen to this
It's really interesting to hear an album and think it sounds like it's old and timeless at the same time. I appreciate the recipe to make trumpet grease in one of the songs.
Louis Prima is an entertainer, and it comes across in this album. You want to be there in the room. The trumpet. I've been too kind to other albums at times. Non stop good time.
dost dobre rychle ale po chvili uz celkom splyvave
This music is too old fashioned. Not bad but the David Lee Roth cover of the first song is more lively than this original.
It was interesting
4★/5 06.18.2026
apparently im just a sucker for standards
Heart sank but actually was a pleasant enough listen. It’s certainly a 1.5
Boogie Woogie, blues, swing - decent and I appreciate the talent but not my style of music.
Fine, but felt so dated.
This album feels like a parody of what swing music sounds like, it doesn’t feel like a real album. I think the album really shines when someone else is doing something, I think his voice is annoying to the point of comedy. But all that being said there’s still a lot of good playing here, and when it’s upbeat there’s a lot of fun to be had with this album. Favorites: (Nothing’s Too Good) For My Baby, The Lip, Jump Jive An’ Wail
Not my type
Just a gigolo: Oh it's just so groovy For my baby: vocals, bass, piano, and snare just hits so nicely, also they make silly noises The lip: fun story and funny noises! Body and soul: the horn was so good and then it got a bit faster! So good! Oh Marie: jumpy and fun are the two words that come to mind so far for this album, just a pleasant stroll is what it feels like. Basis/Sleepy: Just a great voice for this kind of music Jump, Jive and Wail: general note for the whole thing, whoever is playing the instruments is just having so much fun(at least it sounds like it) Buona Sera: cute little waltzy song night train: it's just exactly what it sounds like Banana Split: I laughed out loud
old mid
fun old-timey music 💥just a gigolo 💥jump jive n wail 💥oh marie
RATING: 8.5/10 HIGHLIGHT: The Lip LOWLIGHT: Body and Soul
i already like a song from this album thats crazy!! I got the song (just a gigolo) from a Shameless episode. I think it was an intro scene of Frank outside or something, I don't remember, but its crazy I have a song from 1956 finally lsitened to it and it was so good, i really liked the Lip, you rascal you and just a gigolo. the rest of the songs wre good but not good enough to be in my liekd osngs. i really liekd them but im afraid they will be skipped. i really like them in this album though
King Louie himself! What a fun album, just radiating with good times and laid back swing. Could listen to this stuff all day.
Alright, not the biggest fan
Supremely fun. A classic.
Quite good.
King Louie rules. I love this rude swing bastard. this is brilliant
그냥 재즈
Highly enjoyable
The Wildest! was definitely an interesting album. I was going into this album expecting it to be nothing more than just another jazz album from the 1950s but it shocked me in so many ways with it's sheer weirdness. I'd say the one thing that shocked me the most was how wild these lyrics could get especially with (I'll Be Glad When You're Dead) You Rascal You like god i was not expecting you to get so violent Louie. The instrumental stuff is fine but virtually unchanging throughout the entire album as it just seems to rely on the same stuff throughout but i will say that having mixed vocals is interesting for a jazz album. Pretty good but not amazing. Best Song: Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody Worst Song: Whistle Stop
The kind of music that puts a smile on your face! King Louis put together a truly great album here. I listened to it first thing in the morning and set me right up for the day.
Enjoyable if this was the kind of music I was feeling on a particular day, fun throwback. "Just A Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody - Medley" "Oh Marie" "Buona Sera" " I'll Be Glad When You're Dead (You Rascal You)" and "Banana Split For My Baby" were the standouts here for me.
Another journey back to the 50's. With the reasonable quality and low frequency of records from that decade, my account on here looks like I'm one of those guys that hangs out at retro diners. NO. I don't pine for the days of leather jackets and marketing picnics and cigarettes to lobotomized wives with closeted husbands. I do; however, enjoy this record. It really is wild! No, we're not listening to Louis murmur to himself while hanging from a chandelier, loaded to the gills on lead paint and bath salts. Nope. No need to call the mental health division of the cops in order to peel his down from there and take him screaming to the drunk tank. It's more wild in the way that we hear different vocalists, energetic singing, jazz passages and more zany zoot suit nonsense. I'm not writing the by-line for this record but you know what I mean. Solid album, and a further indictment of my music taste, as the 1950's creeps up in my favourite musical decade list. 3 HIGHLIGHTS: Daddy has a room we're not allowed to go into. What do you mean there are 7 missing women from this area?
A great jazz album. Favorite Track: Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody
First one on the list ever. Good album, definitely need to listen to give it another listen cause I was multitasking too much. Good, no songs stood out but a nice listen. Was doing the dishes when I heard it. 6/10/26.
Muito divertido o álbum todo, músicas clássicas que marcaram os anos 50, consigo imaginar uma vida totalmente diferente, indo para casa de shows, com bandas, galera interagindo sem celular, tendo tempo pra praticar arte. Muito massa esse poder da música de te transportar para uma época.
7/10
Eh
Enjoyable, high 2s.
Much more like the sort of jazz I can listen to, enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would