Reviews (page 7 of 15)
Hard to match this energy! Lot's of fun songs. Glad to come across this one!
This is probably the oldest album I've ever listened to, and I had a good time. I liked "the Lip" and "Jump, Jive, and Wail". Makes me wonder how life was back in 50's. The parties must have been wonderful!
This was ok, but only ok.
Meh...
Swing album having energy, gibberish and craziness to the lyrics.
Cool!
Classic tunes from the past, entertaining.
Marvelous!
Favorite Track: The Lip
Wow ! Je m’attendais à un album fade et insipide, comme le Ray Charles, mais... WOW ! C’était léger, frais, amusant ! Une très belle et inattendue surprise !
Old school cool baby.
I love the first song, Just A Gigolo, so much but the rest of the album gets a little too repetitive and little bit corny.
An enjoyable, fun listen. 3 stars. Would I listen to this album again? Yes. Would I buy this album? No. Side one 1 "Medley: Just a Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody (and Nobody Cares for Me)" - Joyous. I recognised this immediately. - 5 stars. 2 "(Nothing's Too Good) For My Baby" - 3 stars. 3 "The Lip" - 3 stars. 4 "Body and Soul (instrumental)" - 3 stars. 5 "Oh Marie" - 4 stars. Side 2 6 "Medley: Basin Street Blues / When It's Sleepy Time Down South" - 3 stars. 7 "Jump, Jive, an' Wail" - 4 stars. 8 "Buona Sera" - 4 stars. 9 "Night Train (instrumental)" - 3 stars. 10 "(I'll Be Glad When You're Dead) You Rascal You" - 3 stars. Total - 35 Average - 3.5
That was a lot of fun, and just full of energy from start to finish.
Loved this very upbeat record from a Jungle Book legend!
Great fun to listen to
Lot of movie soundtrack and guinea wop energy from this one….not a bad thing!
Sounds like a great party in a packed, humid room. I love his voice and the horns sound great. The ballads aren't too drippy either.
I mean, no notes. Great songs. Fantastic instrumentals. Could listen to this every day and not get tired of it.
Classic big band music - some I've heard in random things here and there. Fun to listen to.
This was a treat. Was sceptical but this music did not sound like 1956 AND I thought I recognized this voice…it took me back to my childhood. Louis Prima was featured in the Jungle Book soundtrack. Great album!
this stuff makes me go ape (ooh ooh, ah ah.)
Neat to hear some of the originals.
Just a Gigalo/I Ain't Got Nobody - Backup vocals were very cool, lackluster drums. (Nothing's Too Good) For my Baby - Keely and Louis's voices suit each other's well, weird message but understandable words. The Lip - Trumpet (as the song suggests) hits high notes perfectly, sounds a bit like a old Disney movie song. Body and Soul - Impressive solo, made sure to hear each and every beat instead of letting the notes go missing. Oh, Marie - Train-like drums aren't the right choice in my opinion. Basin Street Blues/When It's Sleepy Time Down South - Impressed with the brass section again. Jump, Jive An' Wail - Not the biggest fan honestly. Buona Sera - Scatting brought this album together. Night Train - Too much happens at once. You Rascal You - Weird lyrics, good voice though.
Louis Armstrong but Italian. Wife from Norfolk
Loved it. Fun all the way through and his wife Keely's voice complements his well. I would listen to this again in a heartbeat.
Big band is the worst form of jazz though this is a bit more interesting than most.
Very nice. Didn't listen to the whole thing but I like the introduction
Dreaded listening to this so, not a 50s fan but this was a good album. Could hear all the jazz/swing proto rock'n'roll influences here, and there was a lot of energy in this one.
I like the first song but not my thing otherwise.
While a fun record, just a genre I do not enjoy. However the overall vibe was a blast, amazing upbeat strings and lyrics were fun. Just can't see myself listening to it on purpose again. Favourite Tracks: Just a Gigalo/I Ain't got Nobody Least Favourite: Be Mine, Buona Sera
No krass wie dass ech öberhaupt ke song us dem Albom könnt ha, obwohls so vel banger beenhaltet. So fendi zom biispel grad de erscht drettel hed ke song wo ned guet esch. Jedes of sini art, aber halt doch guet. Was secher alli guet möched ond halt au chli es Deng vo Musig us de 50er Johr esch, esch dass alli songs huere happy send ond ech das halt scho rächt fühle. Sogar songs wie "I Ain't Got Nobody" wo eigentlech truurig send töned wie es riise fäscht wo au s Zämespel us Trompete ond Gsang huere geil esch, au de frömdländisch Gsang passt ergendwie ine. A "Nothing's Too Good For My Baby" fühli halt au no wie s Klavier so ibaut esch ond sech ergendwie alles e chli wederholt, s aber nie wörk langwiilig werd. A "The Lip" fendi ned nome t Gschecht vom song loschtig wo e huere guete Trompetespeller Lip heisst, sondern au au wies ufbaut esch wie e blues, das aber mängisch de au weder brecht, ond natürlech au die krasse ilage vo de Trompete. Nochär gods met emne fascht rein Instrumentale Song "Body and Soul" wiiter wo am afang no chli langsam schiint, de aber plötzlech ufgod onds rechtig abgod. do mues mer sech fascht dezue bewege. Mer chönnt jetzt öber fascht jede song so es faszinierts Textli schriibe ond die scho gmachte no met meh Details ariichere, aber de Ponkt esch glaub klar: Alli songs send zwar verschede aber huere guet.
Bastante molón para la época.
just not my thing
Think I'd have never listened to this if it wasn't for this project. Actually really enjoyed it.
REally enjoyed this, not usually my thing but added to my playlist to listen again. Maybe i was too harsh on elvis not writing his own songs as these seem to be standards too...
Some toe tapping swing, love it
New Orleans Italian Sicilian jump blues Italian folk, language
Animado
Nice to get this right after a Frank Sinatra, as they are kind of comparable, from the era at least. I much prefer this album to the Sinatra one. More personality and variation in the songs. I recognized a few of them from movies. Plus, it's not just a focus on his singing, there are good horns as well. 4/5
Such a fun album! Had me dancing and smiling the whole time. Will 100% play again
Classic
Fun. Witty. Entertaining. Does get repetitive after a while. But good stuff otherwise
Probably would listen again, really well played.
Prima, indeed!
I love this sound of the 50's so happy and upbeat and a little bit silly. Definitely makes you want to dance. I'm giving this 5 stars
I knew Louis Prima only as the voice King Louie in The Jungle Book. It was actually the perfect album to begin our drive home from Zurich on a sunny day. Not something I’d typically reach for but very enjoyably in the right mood and moment.
Some golden oldies, alright.
niiice, swingy, good mood music
Really enjoyed this one
Well, I'm starting to expect more left of field records each time I hit refresh in the arvo here in Australia and wasn't holding much hopes with another jazz album lined up... But like "rock music" there's different genre's of Jazz and I found this one fun to listen to, from the first track (Just a Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody - a Gem I added to my playlist) I enoyed it.
Interesting album
Call it my musical inexperience but it really reminds me of Fallout lol, I feel like playing it just after listening to the first couple of songs. It's a very pleasant listen, very cosy. I appreciated the instrumental songs sprinkled in every now and again, broke things up nicely. What a strong start to my 1001 albums lol. For My Baby reminded me of that one Pixar short, I think the snowman one? I noticed it like halfway through and it made it even better. Body And Soul was so cool, as the first instrumental song it surprised me a bit since I expected vocals, but the tempo and style changes were interesting. Oh, Marie wasn't bad but I thought it was cool when the saxophone echoed his gibberish in that one part. Buona Sera felt like it slowed things down a little after the hugely energetic Jump, Jive An' Wail and starts off romantic and cool and nice and good, but when it kicks in and you get that sax solo later, ooof. The sounds he was making on Five Months, Two Weeks, Two Days were funny. Good song but was caught off guard, had a very nice and explosive ending. Banana Split For My Baby was very charming with the lyrics, just waffling in the best way possible about putting whipped cream and a pizza on the banana split, guy's just laughing on the track as he's singing, hella charming. The whistling is so catchy in Whistle Stop. Be Mine wasn't my favourite choice of an ending track but it was decent enough, maybe swapping Be Mine and Whistle Stop might've been better, imho. FAVOURITES - Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody; Body And Soul; Buona Sera; Banana Split For My Baby LEAST FAVOURITES - The Lip; You Rascal You
The first song, even just the first few seconds set the tone very well. The contrast between the joy in his voice and subject matter of loneliness in the first track is a cool way to express his ideas. In fact this kind of contrast occurs throughout the whole album. The album is strong throughout, the moments where he isn't singing the instrumental fills the space perfectly and these points were often even more enjoyable. Banana Split For My Baby is super fun, evoking the absurd image of spoiling his Baby with the hugest most calorific banana split then having her pay. It's filled to the brim with personality as he cheekily laughs to himself throughout knowing full well what he's going to do. As for the final 2 tracks they are decent but after the rest of the album I felt they didn't add much and led to an ending that felt just okay. At least the whistling on Whistle Stop makes it stand out somewhat. Best songs: Just A Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody, Body and Soul, "Jump, Jive, An' Wail", Buona Sera , Banana Split For My Baby Worst Songs: Be Mine (Little Baby), The Lip
Listened to this quite a few times. Pretty fun, the instrumentals were a bit boring though. Fun chemistry between the singers. Plus he did the song from Jungle Book.
5/10 - there were some songs that were familiar but it was not the best
It was good. I feel like the older albums tend to be a lot less out there for the most part so it’s a lot easier to like them
"Louis Prima" - I've never heard the name before, but I recognized a few of the songs, and they're simply fantastic. I don't know if I'll listen to the album again, but it's really not bad. So I think three, or maybe even three, stars is appropriate. Jazz standards aren't really my thing; I prefer more modern jazz or jazz fusion or something like northern jazz.
This will always be in my top 5 albums, ice cube just goes off lyrically in this album. The simple but intense beat just makes him go off. Would have loved to be in the studio on this one
If you weren’t careful, you wrote Louie Prima off as a novelty act. He’s more than that, though. Also, Keely Smith is one of the forgotten gems of pre-rock and roll popular music. Her voice is the mathematical average of Ella and Doris Day.
3.5 At the dawn of Rock N'Roll, Louis Prima, Sam Butera and Keely Smith took the history of Jazz and Jazz/Blues through the Big Band age into sax-led New Orleans music straight from Bourbon Street. Thankfully they didn't tone down Prima or Butera who pave the way for every Jump Band/Swing revival to burst out every few years like Rock N'Roll's Halley's Comet
Love!
hes sort of the wildest
2.8 Powerful voice and sound. Not My kind of music but enjoyed none the less
Me gustó el álbum, no conocía nada pero muy jazzy y el dúo con la voz feminina muy fresco. Se siente como una película yankee de la época. Swing.
Very fun. Also, interesting learning about the close ties between New Orleans Italian Americans and African-Americans early in the century.
While it definitely sounds dated and is very much of its era, it's still enjoyable. If I was around in the 50s I would have totally bopped to this.
ei ollu saatavilla
Jazz trumpet
I’ve never heard of Louis Prima before, but reading some user reviews, I see that he was the voice of King Louie in The Jungle Book, so I’m very excited to see what this album is like. I’m not very familiar with swing music, or albums from the 1950’s, so I’m very curious to see if The Wildest! will be as fun as I’m anticipating. I thought The Wildest! was a good album. It’s not the sort of thing I typically gravitate towards, but it was unique and interesting. I thought Louis Prima’s voice had a really unique tone, and I enjoyed listening to his singing on these songs. I didn’t think there was anything truly special about the arrangements or musicianship on this album, but it didn’t do anything to take away from my enjoyment. The song that jumped out the most to me was easily “Jump, Jive, an’ Wail.” I’ve maybe heard Prima’s version of this, but I’m definitely more familiar with the version by The Brian Setzer Orchestra that was big in the late nineties. Even though Prima’s version isn’t as up-tempo and loud as the BSO version, it still manages to be really fun in its own way (by the way, how crazy was the swing revival of the nineties? I was reading about this song, and of course The Gap used it to sell khakis in 1998. We really did peak as a society then). The other songs on this album were just fine, and nothing else really stood out to me as great or bad. While The Wildest! didn’t knock my socks off, it was a fun and enjoyable album.
Overall very enjoyable album. Will keep it in mind for coooking accompaniment and cocktail hours. Some of the fast talking, ostensibly himorous, songs drag on a bit for me. (Looking at you, “Lip”). But overall the album is upbeat and fun.
Louis Prima's music is always fun to listen to. The shift between other genres to swing and the spoken bits are always funny. I think some of the instrumental solo songs took away from the flow of the album, but I still enjoyed this one.
It's a good swing record. I enjoyed the performances from the instrumental tracks. All of the tracks were catchy and easy to listen to. I think that this record lacks a track that stands out. Favourite Track(s): Body and Soul Least Favourite Track(s): The Lip
Prima donna girl, all I ever wanted was the Wild
Likely an under researched claim, but for me, Just a Gigolo is one of the finest recordings pre 1960, its very impressive on a technical level and a great song to top it off. It also helps that some of my favourite standards are on here, and performed with the flair that stays consistent accross the album.
What a ham. Wish I could have seen him live. Remember when jazz was fun?
This guy bops. Upbeat and fun. I would not mind finding this one on Vinyl. Think I'll put the classic, "Jump, Jive, an' Wail" on the 1001 playlist. ~ 5 Stars
This was a fun album. I enjoyed hearing an older/original version of songs I was familiar with.
This was fun at least but too fun in parts. Perfectly listenable in t background but not my thing. Low 3.
between a 3 and a 4 for me, but either way going into the library.
This is pretty mad. It was very enjoyable. The Wikipedia notes described his singing as demented gibberish, which felt a little harsh, but I can see why. I'm glad to have heard other songs by King Louie.
Mycket som låter likadant
Music so joyful it could make a dead man dance. Does what it does so well. 4.5⭐
love it
Swingin hoppin little diddies.
Fast, boppy jazz. 4/5
I LOVE LOUIS PRIMA AND KEELY SMITH!!! This album is like being at a gangstered up Las Vegas casino in 1958. I’m smoking cigarettes, drinking martinis and dancing the night away.
6/10. Definitive Louis Prima. Of a time. Having listened to many of these tracks individually, I was surprised to find the backing was nearly identical in every song. Variation on supporting melody and especially on vocals.
L'fun
Fun and makes me want to dance! I liked how funny most of the songs were.
The Wildest! has a great selection of songs that kept me entertained. From the comedic songs like The Lip to the instrumental pieces in Body and Soul. This album does seem to go all over the place, but it is very enjoyable all around.
This was a fun album, I was pleasantly surprised by Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody. I grew up in the 80's with David Lee Roth's version and had no idea it was a cover! I also really like You Rascal You by Hanni El Khatib and what do you know that's a cover of a Louis Prima song as well!
I don't hate jazz, but this album was just so boring. It grew old very quickly. Fortunately, it is quite short so I didn't have to be bored for too long. The first song or two was fun, but then the scatting just grew to be repetitive.
Thought this one was a lot fun. I really liked how his voice and the female singer’s voice worked together. Some of the songs almost gave me musical theatre vibes, in the best way. Fav song: Buona Sera - I think it stood out to me because the beginning is a little different to the other songs. Also loved Just a Gigolo and The Lip Least fav: Body and Soul
Some absolute old timey bangers on here- especially just a gigolo and the lip. Not quite as good as be the jungle book song but still. As the album went on I realised that the intro riff was the same on almost every song and that wore me down a bit. Felt like the people in that John mulaney joke about playing what’s new pussycat 12 times. Specific rating - 4.3 Fav song- just a gigolo/ the lip Least fav- basin street blues
Fun! There were parts where the instrumentals went on a bit too long for my liking but otherwise just lovely and joyful! He's reached the top and had to stop and that's what's bothering me! Favourite: The Lip or (I'll Be Glad When You're Dead) You Rascal You Least: Body and Soul
Lost my notes :( but I think I said this gets 5 stars for the novelty. I like the genre and it kept my attention throughout. Hoping for more oldies like this.
Feeling great after this!
Pretty fun; some classics here
Piola, no conocía este artista de rock and roll clásico
Jpdubbels
Meh
good
It was fine.
Prima brings an infectious energy to this album in the vocals, instrumental, and sheer amount of fun the band seems to be having. It’s not revolutionary, but I dare you to listen to this album without at least tapping your toes (It’s extremely difficult).
I liked this album. Really great jazz standard style music with a lot of reverence. I like Louis' presence on this album quite a bit. The good songs on this are some of my top jazz tunes. 3.5
I read that the album cover matches the vibe of the music and I couldn't agree more! The Wildest! offers a very fun set of songs, and the charismatic personality and voice of Prima help make this collection of swing very memorable and enjoyable.
Very fun. Great for cooking and date night any time of year. As with older genres sometimes in danger of just being theme music but some secure distinctive tracks
04/06/2025 I actually found this surprisingly enjoyable.
1001 ALBUMS YOU MUST HEAR BEFORE YOU DIE #1 The first album to be bestowed upon me was The Wildest! and I'm rather surprised by its quality. Now I had heard the name of Louis Prima before, but this is my first time listening to him, and honestly not a bad start. The Wildest! is a short and fun time that always puts a smile on my face, with the amazing vocal and instrumental performances. I liked or loved every track on the thing with obvious standouts like "Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody" and "Jump, Jive, An' Wail'. Overall, I really enjoyed this project and is a great start to my 1001 album journey. I would give this a 90 / 100.
Lovely swing-jazz album that I would absolutely play as atmospheric music on a nice evening. I'm happy to have discovered this album!
I mean, ok so the first three songs here are very energetic and I enjoyed them a fair amount, it feels like a fun album, but around track four I began feeling really bored. I mean, these almost all sound the same and it’s not my first choice of sound either. It’s certainly good, like it sounds good and it has a good energy but it becomes very samey fairly quickly.
I know of Louis Prima thanks to the HBO show Treme. The song they used was Buona Sera which I really liked and wound up adding to my library. However, I hadn’t done any other exploration of Prima’s music beyond that song. So, I was pretty stoked to check out The Wildest!. I knew of Just a Gigolo and Jump, Jive An’ Wail! thanks to David Lee Roth and Brian Setzer. I’m also a really big fan of New Orleans music so this listen was just a delight. Jubilant and fun are the words that come to mind. The album cover is absolutely accurate. I have no bad things to say about The Wildest!. I had a great time with this album. I give this a 4 rating. 4/5
This was a really fun album. I took a more passive listen to this one in the background but it was still engaging. Didn't do a lot to make me want to relisten, but if youre looking for just a fun old timey jam, slap this on.
Listened to this before: No To my shame I have never heard the name Louis Prima before. But I'm trying to get into jazz currently, so that's a plus. This album is fun, fun, fun. Prima seems like the born entertainer, the band is tight, the recording sounds perfect. But sadly there is only so much fun that I can stand at a time, so the album won't make it into my collection. I know, that's nothing I can blame on the artist, but still I can't go with a higher rating for me
This is such a fun album.
Love him descending into jovial hysteria on Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody. 'Tis all nice and jovial but quite samey.
3 Stars (8/15)
A great album. I knew many of the tracks and didn't know that they were by Louis Prima. I'll definitely listen to the album again. 4/5
Old, not my cup of tea.
Nice revival English folk
Good , definitely something out of my norm that I enjoyed so thats always a win for this project
cool but i wont replay it lol
So much fun. I'm not Italian, but I live surrounded by Italian Americans, and when my neighbors hear this, they get all misty and talk about their grandparents.
Pleasent enough for Jazz I guess
J'adore !
Happy music isn’t really my thing. But if I had to choose, I’d probably go for this kind of swing which is packed with good vibes and warmth. Sure, in this album, the exaggerated joy can get a bit tiring after a while and it’s hard not to picture an orangutan in his quest for fire, but the music and the groove are strong enough to totally make up for it.
Definitely a better version of "Just a Gigolo" than David Lee Roth's later one. Some fun songs in here.
Pretty fun album, a little corny at times though.
Fav: Just A Gigolo/ I Ain’t Got Nobody - Medley Least Fav: Body And Soul As with most of the 1950s music on the list, it’s alright ig
Rating: 3/5
The Baldee-bozee-bop, blee-bop threw me in the first song. I'll be glad when your dead song was cracking me up.
i liked the bonus track about the banana split "stack her up with crazy goo" ahead of its time
This was a really good album that I probably wouldn’t have found on my own. Of course, I’ve heard “Just a Gigolo/I Ain’t Got Nobody” before, but I never really looked into it further. It turns out, the whole album is just as good. It’s a blend of swing, jump blues, and jazz. Swing isn’t something I know much about, and I didn’t even know jump blues existed until now. This album feels like a great starting point to explore more of Louis Prima’s catalog.
This is actually really pleasant to listen to. Love Banana Split for my Baby.
Exciting 1950's music.
This was too too fun, and I recognized a couple of the songs! I actually laughed at the song Banana Split For My Baby. People are PRESSED about Moonbeam Ice Cream, saying they don't make music like they used to. Well...maybe not so true. I would listen to this on a Saturday morning, while cooking dinner, or if I just need a pick-me-up. Life goes on...without me!
Kinda fun, very dated.
I have never heard of this. Let's go Oh okay I'm gonna like this haha. Yeah this is great, just plain fun. The end of I Ain't Got Nobody is so good. The second song keeps the quality going. The Lip was good too. But I have to say, that first track left way too high a standard. Body and Soul is the jazziest song so far (not a complaint). The instrumentals are still fun and have a sort of personality. Lovely. Oh Marie goes offfff, I loved this, second best so far. Next track, another medley, is probably my least favourite so far. I still liked it, but found myself not paying as much attention. Next track, while still fun, didn't captivate me that much. The lyrics do remind me that it's the 50's haha. Buona Sera is another highlight. Night Train, another instrumental, is good and actually manages to carry itself like Body and Soul did. The closer brings back the vocals and with them comes the same feeling the first few tracks had. Even if he's singing about a rascal and his eventual death, this is so much fun. This album was, to repeat myself, a lot of fun! But then again, I don't think I can trust you if you don't like swing. I was dancing along to all these songs, and I can see myself continuing to do so in the future. Great stuff. Bye
A bit goofy, really. And if you’re in just the right mood for it, this could be the album you need. It’s a novelty album though and would have made a great live show. As for something to sit at home and listen to, I’m not so sure. Jump, Jive, a Wail is great though. Extra star just for the joy of that.
what a LOVELY swing band to grace my ears. Louis on vocals and trumpet was just such a nice and cheerful thing, and Keely on backing vocals was a nice duality. very simple but so rich in soundssss.
Such a cool big band album, so fun and vibrant. Also, what a voice from Prima! The swingy feel to the album is so great! Love it!
Bra streit jazz
Pretty forgettable album. I dont usually listen to big band stuff but i didnt hate it. 4/10 Favourite: Just a Gigolo Least Favourite: Night Train
Certainly was the Wildest. The one and only King of the Swingers
The real King. King Louie. (His missus had a great voice too)
Not my favorite.
This was chaotic and fun! it got a bit repetitive, but I enjoyed it :)
It was alright but nothing great.
A lot of great songs, some of them featured in Fallout games and for a good reason.
This reminded me of my Jazz Fest experience this year. Some of the songs weren't great, but its an old jazz album so give it a break. 6/10
Like frank Sinatra
Louis prima and New Orleans are on top
Jazz nonsense
Not something I would pick in the slightest…but to be fair, I actually enjoyed it as background music. Wouldn’t say it was a classic album, but it wasn’t as bad as I was expecting!
Probably would have never listened to this or even heard about it without this website. Ultimately pretty enjoyable, a very happy listen and mildly funny.
I enjoyed this - had a good vibe to it and the band in the background gave it some gusto. Some very “of its time” themes and lyrics but didn’t expect any different. Really solid rhythm to it but can’t see myself returning for another listen. Rewrote this a couple of days after reviewing the first time as my review doesn’t seem to have saved!
A big Band Album! With one that inspired some of the best ska songs later? Yes please!
Definitely have heard some of these. A fun take on some classics and standards. Nothing earth-shattering, but a good listen.
If you wanted to make a movie about Vegas in the 50's, this album could easily provide the music. 5 stars or A-.
enjoyed it a lot!! it sounded llike so much good energy and fun. Really sounded like a kickass party was going down in the studio
I want to hear the saxophonists album instead
really just missing pennies from heaven
This was good I was wrong…
Solid - a window into the old days
Wasn’t expecting to enjoy it so much!
Oh this is a beautiful sound. I forgot how much I love swing, and this man is The King of it, after all. The energy and soul coming through every song is invigorating. Fantastic album.
Never would've listened to this but I love it. So much fun.
Well, yes, it's wild, but not in a way that would make me listen to it over and over again 😐
What a fun album. Not totally my thing, but it grew on me. Favourite song: "Banana Split For My Baby"
I LOVED THIS SO MUCH! The sax! The piano! The vocal style and personality! The lyrics! The little jokes! What a great time! I love this!
Régi paraparapa olasz-amerikai
Good solid classics. Swing/Jazz upbeat, sometimes funny.
Took me ages to realise it was King Louie from The Jungle Book. Really good album but not quite 5⭐️
No private session used for Spotify. I didn't know what I was getting into, but once it started rolling I knew. I knew a lot of these songs and of course covers of a lot of these songs. I don't know when I will listen to this again, but I get why it is on the list.
Ikke helt min kopp te. Men kompetent.
Fun listen, good album.
I don't know what to do with this. It sounds better than I thought a fifties records usually sounds. It sounds like a whole album not a collection of singles. But I have no real context for this. There are a number of songs on here I know from other covers and commercials. These songs are so ubiquitous I don't ever think that I'd actively search them out.
Solid but not for me.
Music from a time long past. This is a fun album with songs played with emotion, heart, soul, and love. This is a great album.
Just a Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody Jump, Jive an' Wail
Awesome. Tons of fun. Great production and vocals. No skips. Makes me want some spaghetti or maybe a john Hughes movie
Fun album even though I won't listen to it a whole lot going forward. Have to be in the right mood to put it on.
What a blast! Some good blues and jazz by the guy that voiced King Louie in Disney's Jungle Book? Sign me up! Starts out with Just A Gigolo, just an absolute fun time. For My Baby and Basin Street Blues were still good, and those were the weakest songs. The Lip, Oh Marie, and Buona Sera are just amazing. Body And Soul is an instrumental, normally I rate those a bit lower, but this was just incredible. Great trumpet music. And then there's the classic, Jump Jive An' Wail, always a great listen. Ending up on the funny You Rascal You. Normally I just listen to the album as it was released, but I ended up listening to the extended version of this one. All the songs are 3s and 4s, but overall the album is better than the sum of its parts. Such fun, I had a smile on my face the whole way through. Loved it! Best song: Just A Gigolo
Swing music. Sax, trumpets, piano, double bass. Vocals by Louis Prima and Keely Smith. Some intentional gibberish lyrics, fun. The whole album is very catchy. Some glorious musicianship. Just a Gigolo/Ain't Got Nobody is a good opening.The Lip and Oh, Marie are good too. Basin Street Blues/When it's Sleepy Time and Jump, Jive An' Wail are both superb! A very fun album.
The Wildest! The goofiest! The funnest (not a word)! Louis’s the king of the swingers, yo, the hustle VIP. Him the best. Thanks for the banana split.
This album slaps. Fun, energetic songs that holds pace the entire way.
Pretty fun zany jump jazz rock crazy house music! It's a good time & more likely a 4/5 but I'm pretty burned out on Louis Prima as my dad played his stuff all the time growing up and I was always more amused by it than right out loving it- it's akin to Weird Al novelty music to my ears FUN in small dosages. I have a greatest hits CD on Rhino Records (I think) in my collection that I might play someday again but I probably won't.
old fart music, kind of a vibe, but I feel like charlie chaplin in this bad boy
Same-ey
Fun, upbeat, lost a little steam and variety by the back half
Such joy
Joyous Classic! Louis Prima at the top of his form. Would give it 5 stars except for the fact that the music style and songs are just a bit too old style for my taste.
What’s not to love about Louis Prima?
Hell of a way to start a Monday! I already knew some of the songs from other sources, such as "Just a Gigolo/ I Ain't Got Nobody" which I listened for the first time sung by David Lee Roth, and also a small excerpt from "Body And Soul" at 2:19 of the song, which was used on the Brazilian program "Pião da Casa Própria" by the legendary Silvio Santos. This album is a true masterpiece of Doo-wop Sh-boom music!
Sjov dixie-jazz
Certainly fun and lively, if anchored in another era. I wouldn't seek it out but I didn't do any tracks. Maybe a three.
I enjoyed it. it was fun. I would listen to it again, but not seek it out
This was awesome. Great playing. High energy. Sounded like they had fun making it. Little nuances like hearing the band leader all fired up in the deep background. Glad to have heard this. 4 stars for sure.
No thanks
Wow, I feel like I've heard all of these songs before whether through movies or other media. Fantastic album. Lots of fun.
Feels like I’m in a smoky club with some mobsters. Pass the pomade!
They dont make them like they used to
This was a fun record to listen to, probably because it's obvious they were having fun making it. It's swinging and joyous and oh boy the trumpet playing is fantastic. I am familiar with a lot of the songs because of remakes by contemporary artists, and swing music in general is something I enjoy. I just loved the voice of Keely Smith who sang on this, I sense a YouTube rabbit hole in my future.
Nice Jazz but nothing that catch my heart.
I imagine listening to this in a 1940's nightclub. Everyone dressed to the 9's.
A nice change of pace.
Honestly really fun! Enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I might. Was a really great day though, Boston marathon and seeing lots of friends, so that maybe influenced me positively. Anyways yeah big band stuff is awesome
Fun enough I suppose.
Very clear vocals and easy to bop along to. I like a good scat as well. I probably wouldn't listen to it again but it was enjoyable to have on in the background.
Not a great album. 0/10
I enjoyed this album!
Tons of familiar songs.
Really fun album. I've always liked some jazz/blues/swing(?) like a lot of this and it's good at it
Love the vibe of this one.
Banger
:theWildest:
Not my favorite overall, but the band was PLAYIN’ Edit: this was the first album of my 1001 albums journey. I was too harsh on it then. I am a changed listener. The band WAS INDEED playin’
Louis Prima somehow has a different style for each song, from a call-and-response big band track in The Lip, to some slower but still fully jazzy tracks like Body and Soul. This came out of left field as a type of music I rarely explore, but it absolutely delivered. This album is so much fun, and on top of that the musicians behind it are GOOD. Giving this 5 ⭐ because of the listening experience
Absolute fire. Usually not a fan of this type of jazz and a little bit of a slow start but I just loved the energy and I do appreciate what they were trying to do (make a live album in the studio). Iconic release.
It's like jumping into a time machine, when it was cool to be a rascal. Very fun and slappy at times. Really takes you on a journey. (Probably heard many of these tracks long long ago, since I was into swing dancing in high school in the 90s.)
This kind of personality schtick jazz from the 50s strikes me as music for people who aren't really into music. It's like eschewing standup comedy to just see Gallagher smash the watermelon over and over. I'm sure Louis Prima was a hoot live, but I'd rather hear a Sam Butera and the Witnesses record. "Night Train" slaps.
Even though he totally ripped off David Lee Roth, this album is a real hoot.
The carefree joy of this album!
How fun is this music?! I just listened to this with my three year old, and the little man "gets" it. Many albums from the 50s and earlier feel dated, but this one's a time capsule.
I have many louis and keely Lps and think they are lots of fun. This was fine.
While I see where alex is coming from with the comparison to Gallagher, I don't think I'd go that far. I think a better analogy is with the person that took both his schtick and his songs...David Lee Roth. Gallagher's talent is...narrow. He can smash watermelons. I'm going to give David and Louis a bit more of a lane when it comes to their talent. Yes, perhaps still one-trick ponies, but it's a trick that feels more sincere--even if its not. Plus, the musicians on here are pretty tight. Seems like everyone is having a bit of fun here. I think I got my copy of this out of a goodwill and had grabbed it for the cover more than the music. But ended up being sucked in to the schtick. It's fun. Sometimes fun is all we need.
I'm Italian-American, it's physically impossible for me to rate this anything less. The second I turned it on a plate of just appeared in my hand.
I quite liked it 😊
Pretty good. I forgot how much I loved the saxophone. I was also happy that there was a mix of instrumental and vocal songs.
Listened to this with my 2 year old in the car and she was very into it. Good, fun music.
Classic and timeless. Horns, standup bass, soulful vocals.
Very good stuff
Good, Jazzy.
Not bad. A little old school and although a little sexist sometimes easier listening than wap
Actually so fun and enjoyable.
This put a smile on my face, was a fun listen. Listening to it brings up the mood.
good vibes
I wonder how many people know Louis Prima from his music as opposed to his role as King Louie in The Jungle Book. I’m certainly not one of them. Hell, I had a Disney Greatest hits CD since childhood that had I Wanna Be Like You on it. Honestly, low key one of the most memorable Disney songs period. Though it’s easy to see why Disney would cast him after hearing this. Prima has an undeniable energy through this album, whether it’s his vocals or his trumpet. He’s hella talented and makes the overall experience enjoyable. But I think this might have been too big band for me. Almost every song is an orchestra blaring notes and it just blended together for me. Even the slower songs just felt the same to me. I feel it’s more of the way music just was in the 50’s. Prima just makes it more fun, but overall this was really okay. Favorite track: Jump, Jive, an’ Wail Other hits: (Nothing’s Too Good) For My Baby, Body and Soul, Buona Sera, Night Train, Oh, Marie
Fun. Love the harmonies. Will have to be a very specific circumstance if I come back to this.
I'm not sure how you'd characterize the tone of the album - raucous? Gleeful? There's a perfect synergy between the off-kilter at times even anarchic humor in the lyrics and the wild, fun energy of the music. I especially liked the menacing but also oddly innocent call and response part in the second song where the man threatens to punch the woman in the eye and she says i'd like to see you try and then they both laugh and (presumably) continue dancing the night away. It's a tone that almost wouldn't make any sense in the current day and age, but its still so specific you can still imagine how it would have played in the 50s. That plus whoever is on the keys here is absolutely TICKLING those ivories. I guess I'm saying I kind of loved this.
A Friday album one has wet dreams about Ignorantly, I only knew Pennies From Heaven and When you're smiling from Louis Prima beforehand. Those songs have been essential cuts on my Brunch/WakeUp playlist for the last 10 years that have helped me through (by no exageration) 100s of hangovers (brought me back to college football pregame breakfasts -- kegs and eggs -- shit, im old now). This album has some GIANTS on it that cruise along with those two (im thinking Just A Gigolo and Jump Jive). The way LP builds up the energy, the scatting, the progressive tweaking, sax solos, its all so 1956 to me... 5/5 stars You might think its silly to put this at a 5 versus a 4 (and ill admit, it is a bit of stretch). A lot of the songs have a familiar feel, but I honestly can't get enough of it in the right context. I spun Just a Gigolo over 10 times in the last 3 days For posterity, It was sunny & 70 degrees in SF. Louis Prima was like dumping gasoline on a fire of ecstasy pills. I cant imagine what life is like in the alternate universe that we got Korn instead.
Thought this would be kind of boring Big Band music, but pushes beyond that form with emotional vocals, really fun horn solos, variety in song structure, and surprisingly excellent production quality for something from the 50s. Had no idea this was the guy who originally did Jump Jive. Standouts for me were Gigolo, Night Train, and Be Mine. I'll Be Glad When You're Dead is also just such a funny song - wishing death on a guy who took more than his fair share of pasta at a dinner party? I need more songs about this exact situation, one is not enough. This is New Orleans style jazz right? I've always thought I like that vibe - big band, but kind of fast, loose and rowdy. In that style, Preservation Hall Jazz Band has a nice album with non-jazz artists - worth a spin - especially love "Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out" with Jason Isbell. Our 200th album!
Fun almost to the point of goofy.
This was a swinging fun album. Had a great time.
I’ll admit, I wasn’t super excited when this popped up. But I couldn’t help but have a good time listening to this. Ten times more fun than Sinatra. A real gem.
The mixing on 'Just a Gigolo' threw me for a loop, but I came around to really enjoy the madcap style of this music throughout the entire album. "The Wildest" is an appropriate title for some of the most memorable swing music I've ever heard.
I love jazz music but this is not my favorite style. A lot of recognizable songs and all done well, just not necessarily for me.
Nice to put a name to some of these songs. Enjoyed it but probably wouldn't search for it again
Well, it's hard to argue with a classic, even if it's not really a musical era that I'm really familiar with or much of a fan of. But there's no denying Prima's infectious enthusiasm and off-the-wall humor, and it's an easy and remarkably quick listen, with a surprising number of hits I've heard before. I'll admit that I'm a bit partial to David Lee Roth's version of "Just a gigalo / I ain't got nobody", but Prima's version is very distinctive (and of course much older). And I *finally* now know why his voice has always sounded familiar: he (very magnificently) played the orangutan's part in "The Jungle Book"! I can only imagine how fun his sets were in the 50s at the Sahara in Las Vegas.
My Dad LOVED Louis Prima and would play him w/ Keely Smith all the time. I think he imagined he and my Mom as a version of them. So I can't listen to this objectively, and it was great to hear him again, especially "The Lip" which I always loved. Here's to you, Dad!
Totally thought this would be a waste of time, but super fun. You can hear the man sweating. The music is raucous and fun.
>> the Beatles
Love Louie, my classic Buick was owned by a lady named Marie. I named the car Oh Marie from this song. Many times when I get in the car I have to readjust the mirrors they are set back for a very short person which Marie was.
Knew more of this than I expected. Ultra Lounge.
Is toch lachen
I like jazz in general. Louis Prima is one ob the best in this music style. His originality is undisputable. His legacy in jazz music took the world in its entirety.
A lotta fun! Give this man the fire, mancub, I think he earned it.
The horns were definitely the best part of this. At times it seemed somewhat silly to me- Not bad, but definitely takes a certain mood.
Fun!
This one was fun from start to finish. Fresh even despite being as old as it was.
King Louie!
I love Louis Prima!
christmas coca cola music
Tal vez 3.5
It’s decentttt, tell him lad
Super old rock like this isn't really my thing but this one was decent.
Fun and refreshing!
Loved this! Could sit and listen to it for hours. Has a relaxing, calming feel to me on a lot of the songs even though some are upbeat.
Gee cousin Louis, you're doing real good!
A pretty fun and impressive Jazz album that exemplifies the best of the 50s and the talent of Louis Prima.
My First introduction to Louis Prima although his voice is familiar from shows and movies. Really enjoyed the sounds of this album, puts you in a feel good mood and very relaxing.
Starts out with him singing about being a male prostitute so shout out. Great vocals. Not really my thing
Conjures memories of 90's era romantic comedies and my emotionally-abusive father. Fantastic!
3.5 I got to listen to this in NYC. But this album doesn't feature the song from Elf. So what's the point of anything anymore?
This is just some absolutely hot stuff. What a vibe. Love it. Favourite tracks: The Lip, Jump, Jive, An' Wail.
This was great!
Makes me smile
Italian restaurant music
Funkar väl om man vill ha jazz och swing
Jazz is good
Complete
Was a fun listen. Would be great for dinner parties or maybe Saturday cleaning.
I was 1 years old when this came out. Glad I missed it. But I bet there are 3 people on earth alive who may recall this.
classic oldies album. good stuff
Timeless songs you still hear in pop culture today. 4/5.
lyrically not my taste, but musicality enjoyable when you're in the mood for oldies.
Not a genre i usually listen to but it was good fun.
I love this. So much to like. Fun, energetic, sexy, musicianship. Another clearly influential album. Top shit from this bastard 4.4
I enjoyed the songs best when they were smashing out the loud freestyle sections. Louis has a great voice. Sax was pretty epic too. What a show if you could hear something like this live today.
Very enjoyable listen. Reminded me of my Grandad. I can't say I'd ever listen to this on my own though. As much as I appreciate the music it's not to my taste.
Some great numbers on this album!
What a lovely addition to my Spotify Library...just a different vibe
LOVE THIS ALBUM
Just tryna test out the editing
Enjoyable, fun little listen.
This was a pretty spicy meat-ah-ball-ah.
It was fine - and very much of a time.
It’s cool but I don’t find it different/ahead of its time comparing to other jazz albums in the 60s 3.5
Great album. Swing ain’t something I normally listen to but enjoyed that one very much. I knew 2 songs of his, only 1 on this album, before I heard it.