Reviews (page 9 of 15)
Though it has some fun and wild performances, I feel like the album gets bogged down by the more pop/swing aspects compared to the jazzier big band stuff which genuinely is fun to hear him sing over and I wish it was more about that. Still Just a Gigolo is an excellent song
I was kinda dreading listening to this based off of judging the album cover, but I really really enjoyed this! Phenomenal saxophone. Banana Split for my Baby was weird as fuck tho
Not from my era, but fun.
This is fun to listen to, but I'll not sure it's worth being on this list.
This was a fun listen; clearly a good time was had making it and the band were great. A little too much scatting for my liking. A strong 3.
4.5/5. This feels like you're listening to it live, even though it was released in 1956. Realised halfway through that he's the iconic voice of King Louie in the original Jungle Book. Toe-tappers from start to finish.
Superb. So much fun. FAVS: Nothing’s Too Good For My Baby, Basin Street Blues, The Lip
This was kind of interesting, I enjoyed it and am glad I was forced to listen to it. But I'd never put it on again. It's a very archaic style, and not my style. I'm not super up on the history of swing bands, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was something of an archaic style in in 1956 when it came out. Parts of it are funny - "Banana Split for My Baby" for example is just a funny song, and "Just a Gigolo" is kind of funny too - but a lot of what makes it funny is just how different the conventions were at that time. I was surprised to learn from the Wikipedia entry that Prima actually composed "Jump Jive an Wail", which apart from one standard ("Body and Soul") was the only song I actually knew on here. That's a nice song.
Jazzy swing, good fun
Pretty goofy old album
A nice swingy feel
A memorable ensemble who's chemistry flows so damn well with each other. An all-around good time.
现在的心境听不了soul了
Not my bag
One of the most “sounds like a party” albums I’ve heard yet. And it’s a party you’d want to be at!
Fun, jolly album that I would never put on, but I wouldn't mind if somebody put it on for me.
Fun stuff. Can't believe I haven't listened to him before other than Jungle Book
Louis Prima was an interesting fellow. He genre chased to stay relevant for his whole career. This hit in his Vegas years, and is probably his best album. Definitely his most well-received album. It's honestly a really fun listen. It has phenomenal energy throughout, and though I'm not certain there's truly a standout track or two, it just is a really solid swing album that's a pretty enjoyable experience.
Some repetitive instrumentation throughout album and from other albums of his. He was probably mainly responsible for vocals but still considering it as whole piece
Exactly what we're here for. I knew king louie of course, had heard brian setzers jump jive and, but had no idea, about this. So many pasta references. So silly and chaotic. Not on the album but felicia capice is a gem.
Un álbum muy alegre y copado. Louis Prima da esa vibra de buen artista, trompetista y cantautor.
Como cualquier swing de los años 40 y 50, luego de la segunda guerra mundial, su propósito era entretener a las personas de la guerra. Es por esto que este album se nota su connotación bailable y de big band interpretados en salones, con instrumentos líderes de vientos y voces principales, respaldados por la batería, piano y contrabajo quien lidera y mantiene el balance tonal en este género. Sin embargo, es interesante que ciertas canciones tienen estructuras de antecedentes al rock n roll
Although hopelessly dated (as most pre-60's music tends to be), I have to say I thought this was fun and interesting and I would enjoy the occasional revisit.
More enjoyable when it's just instruments, the singing and scatting gets on my nerves
King Louie! I know it's a little hokey, but I love this album. So many classics, and it's just fun.
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.
Just a jizzy jazzy party, riffs and riffing, sax and sex.
It sounds very dated, technically pretty good but it doesn't really do anything for me. Wouldn't choose to listen to it again but equally wouldn't turn it off
Chill. If I owned a cafe this would be on repeat!
Surprised on how many song I knew on the album. Some really good classics on here.
1.7 1x too old and not my thing
This genre makes me so depressed idk
This genre reminds me of two things: - Breakfast food adverts - Christmas It’s difficult to be sad while listening tho, so that’s nice
Interesante. Solo por "Just a gigolo" ya merece la pena. Es curioso como este trompetista de Jazz que pudo ser famoso en su época me ha resultado desconocido a pesar de que sus canciones/colaboraciones son bastantes conocidas.
Many classics here, and the band music is cool, though I admit I'm much more used to hearing David Lee Roth singing Just a Gigolo.
3/5
This was cool, joyous energy, some awesome group vocals in there. The Wildest! is a very cool album title for 1956. wildness: appreciated. (⌐■_■)
I have a real aversion to 50s big bandish swingish type stuff. Turns out if it has some human spirit (is far enough away from the Rat Pack), it can really frickin rock.
The Wildest! is an album by Louis Prima, originally released in 1956. I don't really know much about this artist, but this is some pretty standard 50s swing/pop music. The vocals are great and the band is tight. Some of the lyrics are a bit questionable, but hey, it was the 50s. The production is surprisingly good. Crystal clear with decent stereo separation. There's no doubt this was recorded in mono with (probably) not the best equipment, but the remastering team did a good job on this one.
sly, smart and swinging - vibrant, energised, rocking joy
3.5
Pretty iconic stuff. It’s King Louie!
Megga boppy can't wait to play it for the kids.
Pure swing energy!
Love a Louis Prima Album. Loved him as King Louie in The Jungle Book. A unique sound in the swing era.
Pretty enjoyable. Really enjoyed the instrumentals.
meh. the return of meh.
Loving some jungle book core
Very Italian. Very 50s.
I liked the style. Mix of my kind of jazz and new orleans. Honestly not too sure on jazz styles, but thats my take lol
New Orleans own Louis Prima! I enjoyed it quite a bit, big throwback.
Can’t help but tap your toes/imagine swing dancing to this. Surprised by how many songs I knew despite not recognising the name. Loved Keely Smith’s voice, too. Wasn’t expecting a diss track but ‘You Rascal’ maintains the jolly feel of the album despite the death wishes in the lyrics.
I'm sure it's a classic but not really my type of music. I quite enjoyed some of the instrumental bits but not the singing - The Lip is particularly bad.
This is definitely a fun album. I started out really enjoying this but it got a bit weary as time went on. 'Jump, Jive' is a classic and I could really picture having a lot of fun dancing around. I recognise a lot of these songs but I’m not sure how many were originals or covers.
I think all music artists should recreate this album cover for one of their own albums
First song is a classic and immediately added to my playlist! Not particularly my type of music to listen full albums to but overall enjoyed it.
Love it. Boy! They could blow some brass, not just the sax either. I’d imagine that in the day this must have sounded so new & explosive! Still lasts the test of time & sounds fresh, vibrant and cool in 2024. His Italian/Scilian blood sparks so many American gangster movies in mind. And went on to be the voice of King Louis for the Jungle Book, legend!
Swing when you're winning. Taking me back to the old sweaty swingy New York, oh the good old times of misogyny and trumpets. Where everything was black and white and joyous. I guess you need to have fun post war. All things considered, this was a fun listen and I'm glad I did!
Life's a bitch and then you die, but sometimes you get to improvise a song and do a little scat break in the style of Louis Prima while you're cleaning the kitchen and it makes things a little better. I can't recommend it highly enough. I probably jam to, or in the style of, Louis Prima more often than the typical millenial but I have never listened to this album before. He's just having so much fun with his wife and his band making funny upbeat tunes - what's not to love!? (My usual go to Louis tunes for a scat break moment are Pennies From Heaven, That Old Black Magic, and of course I Wanna Be Like You)
Man, I can be cynical, but stuff like this just melts my cold heart and makes me smile. The joyousness is infectious. Everyone involved seems to be having a blast.
Such a fun album.
Jede Menge Evergreens, einfach fantastisch.
This is the kind of thing I love hearing in movies and tv but then it’s hard to stay interested when removed from that cinematic context. I’m just too far removed from the era, I think.
Exactly what I expected - nothing more, nothing less
If I had a nickel for every time this project had me listen to "I'm Just a Gigolo" I'd have two nickels, which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it's happened twice.
horniest record ive heard in a hot minute
Not really feeling this. Most of the songs sound the same and the Big Band sound is not my style. I think I heard one of these songs in Home Alone or something one time, and another one which was a cover that I knew. Also sounds like a lot of these songs were originally old songs written by black artists that only got popular later when this white guy covered them. 3/10
Funny, but boring. Crazy that people would probably think some of the content in these songs were controversial in 56’
You always hear people say "they don't make music like they used to" and I think this album embodies that. I would first like to say that their isn't anything wrong with modern music and we don't need to be making music the same way. But this album has a timeless charm that is different from what is being made in music today. Louis Prima is a fantasictally unique voice, and paired with the upbeat tempos and trumpets, it's incredible. Every song had me grooving and I will definitely be back for more.
Light and fun! No horrific complex stuff going on, easy listening for an upbeat day. Wouldn't listen to it more than once every couple of months though
Considering the year it sounds very fresh, jazz is not my genre but I respect the skill of the musician.
It's fun enough, but it felt more novelty to me in 2024. Nothing particularly stood out, personally. It's definitely not bad, quite the opposite. But I'm just not going to personally play it again on purpose, unless I want to show a friend some whacky 50s jazz (kind of jazz). But you know, good enough to get a three. Nothing was offensively bad, or even bland.
Jump up and down feel good swing jazz. Really enjoyed it. At first I wasn’t enthusiastic but changed my tune during the first track. Vocals are superb and the band is tight. No skips on this one!
Louis Prima is probably best known as the voice of King Louis in The Jungle Book, but this album from 1956 is equally joyous. The album was recorded as live in the studio with an excellent group of jazz musicians, who are clearly having a ball, as well as Prima’s wife Keely Smith who provides a cool counterbalance to his wild flights of fancy. It’s a brisk 30 minutes of fun and one of the rare albums where I listened twice. Highlight is opener Just a Gigolo!
That was a lot of fun. I realized that I knew at least a couple of songs, of course the obvious "I"m just a gigolo" but also "Buona Sera", thanks to Treme TV series. Not necessarily my favourite subgenre of jazz, but I spent a good time listening to it.
++: Medley: Just a Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody (and Nobody Cares for Me), (Nothings Too Good) For My Baby, Medley: Basin Street Blues / when It's Sleepy Time Down South, Jump, Jive an' Wail, Night Train +: The Lip, Body and Soul, Oh Marie, Bouona Sera, (I'll Be Glad When You're Dead) You Rascal You 7,9/10
Cool
They don’t make music like this anymore.
Amazing
Lovely and classic! Very fun listen, especially the Gigalo song which made me realize David Lee Roth wasn't the original artist, lol.
This was never on my radar, but I loved it. No one makes music like this any more. It really makes me appreciate the recordings we do have. I wonder how much great music was lost before it was preserved.
i dont like it, the vocals are grating, this isnt made for me NNN
I like the genre — the jazzy vibe. This album didn’t do much for me specifically at first, but I do like the style. Reminiscent of Nat King Cole. After a few listens it definitely grew on me.
Just flat out fun, not a lot of dull moments and a good swing sound
Some great jazz combo standards! Louis Prima’s voice has a bright and unique sound that shines on this collection.
I love this music. It makes me want to be there in person when this was recorded. I just love when live music is high energy and fun. You knokw, music that makes you want to smile and move your body. That's what this is. I have no idea what he was talking about most of the album and that's okay.
Super fun record! On one hand, this music sounds like a lot of early Disney movies and even Christmas music. But when I pealed back a layer and really listened, it was fun to hear all sorts of different sounds, genres and fusion. This is like version 1 of American Art. Its folk, its rock, its jazz, its blues. What also struck me was the subject matter of a lot of these songs. Sex, love, drugs, alcohol, affairs, break ups and even death?? This really was one of the "Wildest" records of the time, and truly embodies the spirit of what American music would become.
i mean, this is certainly something i wouldn't've found on my own were it not for 1001 albums. everything made sense when i found out this was the monkey king from jungle book. but did i like it? did i truly enjoy it? eh. eh!!!!
i can't believe king louie from the jungle book put out a whole album. this was kinda wild and some of the songs were catchy, but overall the album was just fine to me. kudos for opening the album with the line "I'm just a gigolo" though, not many people can say they've done that. favorites: just a gigolo / i ain't got nobody, oh marie
Good stuff, fun and not at all serious. King Louie!
Swing, Evas musik
meh, oldies are classics, can you really hate them? to me it sounded like wanna be louie armsrongs....
kinda afraid this has pre-emptively ruined any other 50s trad pop albums i might roll in comparison! absolutely covered in sparkles and giggles, a great swing band teams up with a gravitatious singer and trumpet player to create a fleeting and fluid set of tracks that carry so much character and charisma , humor often thru pure energy that has to go Somewhere as prima makes silly expressive noises with his voice even before u get to the scatting. simply the Sound Of Entertainment or whatever! comfy party vibes off the charts
Great music for Frankie and Benny's. Wouldn't be my choice. Although I did like banana split.
Not really my genre, but enjoyed listening to it. Killer sax, for sure. 3.4
I loved it, I picture walking around New Orleans
Great Olive Garden soundtrack
Includes both lindy hoppable and shaggable tracks
Some nice and enjoyable uptempo swing Louis has a nice voice for this stuff, and I particularly enjoyed the jokes in the lyrics when they occurred. 'The Lip' is both an interesting song, but also just a silly joke of a story, and that made it really enjoyable for me. Some of the other stuff was nice, but also a bit forgettable at times Standouts Just A Gigolo The Lip Jump, Jive, An' Wail 4/5
All songs have the same aura as Pennis from the Heaven! I think for me on a daily listening scale it’s a 4/10 but on the scale of enjoyable and fun it’s an 8/10.
Puedo ver como esto fue un super buen album para bares en los 50's y si tiene unas buenas canciones pero algunas se sienten muy similares. Lo escuche en el trabajo y caminando
The Wildest! is a blend of New Orleans style jazz and swing, with a tad bit of early rock and roll blended in. The results is a raucous, fervent, and at times risqué style of jazz that is just pure fun. Prima’s trumpet combined with backing sax and piano makes me want to get up and dance throughout the entire album. Prima’s voice is not to my taste, though it is very fitting of the times. Wife Keely Smith’s voice is much more pleasant and compliments Prima’s, though her vocals are used sparingly. Even listening to the 2002 remastered version, the mixing / mastering are a bit off for my preferences. Overall, a very good album and a fun representation of late (1950s) New Orleans Jazz. 8.6/10
I only got through a quarter of the album. But I loved every damn minute
This album encapsulates its era well. I am not familiar with Louis Prima so my listening was not factored by any form of nostalgia. The songs are varied in pacing and melody but with the same instrumentation in each song they did all start to blend together for me. The opener was the highlight and did go in some directions I didn’t expect. 3\5
Ik heb te weinig affiniteit met dit genre om écht iets anders te concluderen dan dat het best vermakelijk is. Daar kan ik nog aan toevoegen dat de kans best aanwezig is dat als je in de eerste helft van de 20e eeuw in New Orleans geboren werd, dat je dan een behoorlijke stem en een gezonde dosis entertainmentwaarde met je meebrengt. Het is ook denk ik bij uitstek de muziek die je liever live ziet dan op een plaat, waardoor ik zelf ook merkte dat die dosis amusement en het charisma van Louis Prima en consorten wel een beetje langs me heen vloog naarmate het album vorderde. Al vrij snel merk je dat hij de piek - genaamd 'Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody' - al bij z'n intrede had beklommen. Steengoede opener. Daarna is de dominante aanwezigheid van Keely Smith ook wel echt een smaakmaker, maar zij verdwijnt al snel weer naar de achtergrond, helaas. Nogmaals, moeilijk om hem echt langs de meetlat te leggen, maar heb me in ieder geval wel vermaakt. 7/10 Highlights: Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody The Lip
"King of the Swing" Louis Prima presenteert op The Wildest! eigenlijk wel een heel erg geinige combinatie van swingende Rock 'n Roll, ouderwetse BigBand en wat Italiaanse folkmuziek. Erg vermakelijk wel eigenlijk, moet ik zeggen. 7,5/10 Highlights Just a Gigolo/I Aint Got Nobody Buona Sera Night Train
gigolo
It’s just so boppy!
Good collection of standards and songs I haven't heard before. Love the female voice on a few of the tracks.
King of the swingers!
Charming and fun bops from the king of the swingers, the jungle VIP himself. Manages to simultaneously get the juices flowing and soothe my worries, with that comforting 'warm jumper' feeling that (good) old-timey music can often provide.
This was actually quite fun! Fave Track: Just A Gigolo/I Ain’t Got Nobody Rating: 3
man I fuck with this lol it's a ton of fun
Scat. Jazz. Swing. Big Band. Husband and wife duet vocals (Louis Prima & Keely Smith) compliment each other well. Scat a bit distracting in Oh, Marie, could have just been replaced by actual lyrics. Felt very familiar and took me way to long to realize it's because of how swingy it is. Danced to at least one of these songs loads and loads of times. Really made me want swing and lindyhop. Straightforward and homogeneous album overall. Only song worth the extended cut was Be Mine (Little Baby). Notable Lyrics "When your dead and in your grave, no more ravioli will you crave" Fav Track: Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody (And Nobody Cares For Me), Body And Soul, Jump, Jive, An' Wail, Least Fav Track: Oh, Marie (but really just the scat parts.) Review Personal 3/5 Critical 5/5
Actually enjoyed several of these songs even though it is from so long ago.
Love the passion for his meatballs.
A whole lot to like on this one: the music is joyous and energetic; the lyrics are a lot of fun and are a great fit with Prima's distinct voice and style; the humor works; and Keely Smith sounds great as well. "You took advantage of my hospitality and ate all my ravioli, so I can't wait to celebrate at your funeral" is the song theme I didn't know I was missing, but we've all been there. Ten minutes of extra tracks were added in the 2002 reissue - the highlight being the goofy "Banana Split for My Baby" - but even with those extras, I could stand to have this thing go a little longer. Just a little short of being a 5 for me, but it's a great album.
Great album, put me in a really good mood. High 3.
goofy, silly time; not something I would listen to typically but a fun time,, reminds me of that one episode of Tom and Jerry where they fight for being a conductor of a symphony or something. I feel like seeing this live in the 50s was a blast (for men)
Great fun
Fantastic jazz/big band album! Love this selection
Didn’t listen
It was alright! Had me feeling like I was in Mad Men or Fallout, take your pick. Nothing stood out but good general vibe.
This is a lot of fun. I imagine getting drunk and dancing to this in the 60s would have been the thing of dreams
ABRIENDO EL DISCO CON UN PUTO TEMAZO, fuego, de lo mejor en swing ong
What a wild album(and don't give me any Lip). I had a bit too much fun scattin' on a Monday morning. Favorite Track : "The Lip".
A big thank you for such a lovely and enjoyable journey throughout the entire album 😊
Can't help but listen to this with a smile. Didn't know what to expect but I had a foot tapping good time. I don't think I'll listen to this a lot but I hope tob remember to give it another go sometime. 7/10
Background music, nothing special
słuchało się lepszych albumów z tego okresu
Wasnt really my thing
A little older than I would typically go for, but a fun expansion of my tastes. His voice is very nostalgic and wintery.
Solid sound, really clever songs, I enjoyed it.
pure happiness in album form
At first it felt I little like I was listening to something in a museum. After a while though, I started to enjoy this and, on a second listen, I had a lot of lovely fun.
Excellent performances, very fun songs and overall very entertaining and upbeat album
Kellemesen vidám káosz.
3 out of 5. This is an album I can see myself cooking to, a little fun and good vocals from both Louis Prima and Keely Smith.
That's the lip and this album is utter shit. Can't believe my grand papa masturbated to this whilst in the trench es fighting the jerrys
I like his hats but his music is beyond reproach
10/10. This is th best to date
Roots big band and nostalgia. Easily listenable and great for a light hearted afternoon.
Just a Gigolo bridges the gap between those that don’t want anything to do with jazz and those that like jazz. I’m assuming this is jazz. I can handle the jazz with singing. The purely instrumental stuff, though it’s good, reminds me of Tom and Jerry or some old timey cartoon. I, for once, can’t pretend what I know the next person to listen to this album is going to like. I say listen to this and try not to enjoy it. I won’t be going back to this but maybe I will delve more into other albums by Louis Prima. Choice cut: Just a Gigolo
A fun time
Fun!!
Everytime I listen to something from the 50s I’m struck by how much music changed from the 50s to the 60s
3.2 I went back and gave it a 2nd listen. Pretty solid front to back.
40 minutes of pure energy. Do not try to steal this man's meatballs.
SHHHHU GA BABY enjoyed this! :)
King Louie!
Joyful noise!
Really fun album, so bombastic. Has a live energy that is cool.
It’s King Louis from Jungle Book! While listening to this, I suddenly felt like I was dancing with Lea Thompson at the school dance in Back to the Future. The song Night Train is a classic in the swing and vocal jazz world. Overall, I really enjoyed this entire album and I’m sorry, knowing I hadn’t known that Louis Prima had a career outside of Disney. I’m actually this one for my wife. She will absolutely adore this. This is definitely a listen again.
I really wish Louis Prima had been around for David Lee Roth's version of Just a Gigolo or the the Brian Setzer Orchestra's Jump Jive An' Wail. That previous sentence imparts the impact and fun Prima's music had on the world. Fun is the right word. While it probably was some of the very first genre-bending mix of rock, jazz, and blues; it most definitely wasn't last.
This was enjoyable as hell. Put this on when you're cookin' and HOT DAMN.
King Louis for sure! This whole album is tremendous.
This might be a brand new sentence, but goddamn does this big band music go hard.
This albums sounds like a party and I would much rather be there than work. Nobody knows what time it is and that isn't important.
Back when 'Murica was great
Scat everywhere. Get a broom.
king of the swingers
Oh Marie, this was alright. But I’m Just a Gigolo so take that with a grain of sand
Good ass fun 7/10
I mean, the title’s not wrong! The slower, slinkier songs are perfectly sequenced among the faster numbers, and Prima and his then-wife Keely Smith make a hell of a vocal team.
very lively and colorful! fun listen.
Surprisingly, I recognized several songs. Some very good stuff and I like the upbeat, happy vibe of the album.
This album is a total blast! Louis Prima's energy is infectious, and his band rocks. If you love jazz, swing, or just want to have a good time, this is the album for you.
This is #day18 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie challenge, and... it must have been fun to dance to this in mid-50s parties, I guess. Not for me, however. I can't catch up with the tempo. When the tempo does get slower, though, I'm already exhausted by the previous song to be able to listen to the next one. Also, that sax makes me jump every time it pierces through. Is that what Jump Blues is about? This is a 2 out of 5 from me. Looking forward to #day19.
I recognize the talent and the energy, but it's just not for me. Those damn horns can fuck right off.
a good representation of a genre that i dont find myself seeking out.
An absolute delight. I love Louis’s unique voice and charisma. So charming!
Really solid swing jazz kinda thing. I recognised the voice, turns out it's the monkey from Jungle book.
It's good for its time. Jungle book !
50s to 60s music feels like such a dramatic shift. In the context of the 50s, this is super fun. I want to learn to dance to this. And as a Fallout fan, this has those vibes. The trumpeting is also great in this album. Silly lyrics all around. 4* Highlights: I'll be glad when you're dead
nice !
A rocking good time, but too much horn too much noise too much goofing for my taste. As with so many on this list, in the proper context - like drunk and live with a crowd of young and beautiful people - this would be transcendent magic. Here and now the fun becomes grating pretty quickly.
Cool
Funsies
Pretty wild, maybe not THE wildest. Solid tho.
Fantastic!
This was fun, but musically it felt lacking. It's not a form of music that I would naturally be drawn to and, although I came away with a smile, there was nothing here to change my mind.
bardzo przyjemny spoko album klasyki jazzowe czy coś 8/10
- Wieder das bekannte Jazz-Problem, auch wenn dieses Album bei mir mehr ausgelöst hat, als viele der anderen (vor allem Trompeten)-Jazz-Platten. - Der Gesang zwischendurch ist auf jeden Fall eine willkommene Abwechslung. 3,5/5
joaa
Louis Prima's The Wildest! is a charming addition, and we haven't quite had anything like this before! This album was a rip roaring good time. Maybe it's a little silly when compared to the sounds of 2024, but I enjoyed myself, partly because it's so different. And the fact that his song in Jungle Book is one of Disney's best helped, too; I already knew who Louis Prima was, but it was a lovely easter egg for me anyway. Indeed, he is the King of Swing and a huge influence then and now.
Yesterday, I got the Toy Story guy (Randy Newman) and today I got the Jungle Book guy! Well, this album isn't called "The Wildest!" for nothing! In my opinion, Louis Prima not only has a very unmistakable and recognizable voice, but he embodies the quirkiest and most playful aspects of jazz and swing, and especially so on this album. His energy, the ecstatic music and the often cheeky lyrics all combine to create this perfect environment. Louis Prima's unique stylings definitely have not been represented thus far on this project even among jazz artists, so I'm happy to see him finally pop up! Also, "(I'll Be Glad When You're Dead) You Rascal You" is my new go-to song to send to my enemies. So if I ever offer you this song, that's how you know you've really done it.
Not my kick
Fun album.
It was kind of fun listening to a whole album from the orangutan from the Jungle Book. Cool and jazzy and very old sounding, makes a good backdrop. The trumpet highlights were fun.
Not my cup of tea - but the trumpet playing is very good and it's got just a giggalo on it
Gefällt mir sehr gut. Zeitlos.
A stellar album! Louis Prima is one of those artists you know the songs but may not know the artist. Just fun swing music that gets you moving
I listened to the expanded remastered 2002 edition on Spotify. I do quite like this era of music. I'm sure nowadays, unless you have some fascination with that time period (e.g. fallout games or a jazz head), people have probably heard some of the songs from tv/movies. The band work is great as are the vocals. I liked most of the songs on the album with the exception of The Lip. The trumpets were hard to listen to at their register that were being played and I don't think the remaster made it all that much easier to listen to. 3.25
good just not for me king louie got pipes tho
This album has a song where the singer wishes death upon a friend who ate too many meatballs.
this guy is so fucking wild bro 6/10
Fun. Jazz, Rock n Roll and Blues collide.
3+
Good tunes but a bit samey
Weird first impression , but I remember how this album SMELLS Also , love the music. Recognize his voice and finally at age 60 I put two and together about jungle book , etc.
This felt louder than other jazzy albums in this list and the guy was clearly having a blast - 3.5
I really enjoyed this.
It's good. But I dunno.
Influential doesn't cover it here. I am not a fan but this record has spawned a lot of other music.
Nja asså inte dirket min grej, lite roliga låtar ibland Bästa låt: Body and Soul
Swinging'mama i like it
Classic
Not bad at all.
Good stuff - used to hear it all the time working in the restaurants
I love this. Immediate nostalgia (for a time I wasn't alive... ). Smooth, fun, and makes me want to dance. So much fun!
A really fun record. Seems like it would have been the music at the cool parties in 1956.
It was very humorous; I enjoyed myself!
Fantastic album with fun tracks to listen to. It never feels like it's too long or even too short, there's just so much fun to be had with the songs and the swing feel that accompanies it. An energetic album with fantastic vocals from both Louis Prima and Keely Smith and the enjoyable instrumentals from Sam Butera & The Witnesses. An easy 5/5 for me.
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Really energetic and enjoyable listen 4/5
I wanna wear a suit that's too big for me and dance to this
Gosh, I didn’t know his name at all, even though I recognized some songs and his voice. Keely Smith was also new to me. As a fan of the Andrews Sisters, this was right up my alley. So fun and expertly mixed and produced. Will definitely add this one to the swing rotation. 4.5
Prima's got a great voice for this music -- a little rough around the edges with a touch of schmaltz (it's a perfect fit for a David Lee Ross cover). The moderate tempo songs are good, but those fast swinging numbers really cook. The boogie piano sounds so good and the sax and trombone are downright filthy. 4.7
the lyrics on some of these songs are crazy but I really like how the songs sound 4/5
still thinking about the line “when you’re dead and in your grave no more ravioli will you crave”
bad
I love 50s music, always makes me think of fallout. Big brass, lively music, classic blues riffs - super fun
Not my thing and I'd question its essential status, but it was perfectly pleasant, and at times even fun.
Wow! Had no experience with Louis Prima before coming in, other than his hits. I was struck by how electric and *fun* the performances on here are. They're really, really tight instrumentally but wild and free, and Louis' huge personality and charisma carries most of the tracks. I feel more connected with him than I feel with Sinatra, if I'm honest, or most of the crooners that always feel like they're barely disguising a little smirk at their audience. Louis Prima feels genuine, funny, big, warm, crass. I took to him immediately. I'm going for a 4, for a charismatic artist and utterly fantastic, perfect performances from the players here! 4/5
I enjoyed it
I liked this a lot
Pretty great
Fun, upbeat album Standout songs: Jump jive an wail Night Train Banana Split for my Baby
Honestly that was a lot of fun
Top-20 album, in my opinion. What's not to love about a little swing every now and again? And, only today realized that "Night Train" is the song being played in Back to the Future right before Marty digs into "Johnny B Good"! Buona sera, good night!
I just can't with this music
mindnumbingly boring but listenable so its a 2
Think Louis Armstrong, then think not as good, show offy and irritating. Over scatting. You know what scat also means yeah?
This is a vibe album. Fast paced and so old school. Best Song: Just a Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody
Shoutout the Jungle Book.
Enjoyable. Not heard before
Not bad for an oldies album. I liked this a little better than some other pop albums from this time-frame.
Nice.
albums used to have a whole song about buying your girl a banana split and another song about being a gigolo
Interesting variety, some funny stuff
Fun stuff!
Wild Swing, let's go!!!
Prima record! Try not having a good time listening to this, you rascal you.
Great, fun singer from the 50’s and 60’s. Great songs that are forever favorites. Need more singers and music like this today.
This is a right laugh. Like a Christmas party straight from BTTF.
A fun listen. Too many walking bass lines.
Fun, if not a little cheesy.
Fast-paced and fun swing music. The humour I spotted on the album feels a bit dated and misogynistic.
I feel like you would have to hate music/fun not to enjoy this.
Old school jazz, just not my type of thing.
What a fun listen! This included some nostalgic hits and was a great mood boost.
Instant favorite, can't wait to learn to Lindy Hop to dance on it
This album was fun! Didn't know how many Louis Prima songs I knew. It was an infectious, wild 50s party start to finish. Everyone in the studio was feeling it and the musicians were hot. Saved songs: - jump, jive, an wail - oh, Marie - just a gigalo/I ain't got nobody
Great album!
Was not expecting to like this one. Turned out to be a great album with many catchy songs and fun, fast jazz instrumentation. Favorites: The Lip (I’ll Be Glad When You’re Dead) You Rascal You Banana Split for My Baby
I mean, it's louis prima.
I’m sure this was cool in the 50’s, but it didn’t age well
Oh yes. I have definitely heard of this. This is awesome. I really enjoy this style of music.
Knew "Diamond" Dave wasn't talented enough to write "Just a Gigalo" himself.
I liked it more than I thought I would. I think this guy has influenced a few people.
Probably the oldest album I’ve heard so far and the wildest! Very good for someone who’s just a gigolo.
Just s generally fun album. I do not have any playlist for 50s music. Do not know where to add this.
Damn you could really sing about anything back then huh. This is music I feel I would enjoy much better in a live environment. I listened to it on a walk and feel like I could find more engaging jazz music elsewhere. Still, I really enjoy the timbre and production style of this generation.
This album does not sound bad, however multiple songs use similar melodies so a lot of the songs sound a little samey. A lot of lyrics are repetitive too. The album overall felt long and a little boring near the end.
Had no idea that DLR wasn't the first to combine Gigolo / Nobody. But shouldn't be too surprised as I know he is a huge fan of this sort of stuff. Not for me but it was a bit fun spending 1/2 hour in this world.
If you like jazz, you'll probably like this. I don't like jazz.
First listen Saved 4/10 Top track: Basin Street Blues/When It's Sleepy Time Down South - Medley
No
Not something I normally listen to but maybe I should. Very fun album
A fellow Pizon <3
I have heard so many of his songs but had no idea who he was lol.
My great-grandmother rates this. I don't but I'm not 90 years old. 6/10
Really enjoyed this
Lotta fun. The recording is a little rough but there's a lot of energy and charm to this album. Louis Prima is effortlessly magnanimous and I just love the spirit of swing channeling through this. Best Track: I'm Just a Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody Worst Track: Whistle Stop
Probably banging watching this live but the whole thing is v tedious Best Song: Buona Sera Worst Song: Banana Split for My Baby
This cat flat-out rocked. One of the all-time greats. And it's hard to top Keely Smith's voice.
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Finally some good stuff! What a fun record. Extreme classic sounds here, great 60 years later. Is it swing? Yeah but it’s ORIGINAL swing so it’s fine. Starts off with a bang with Just A Gigolo, an absolute BANGER. It doesn’t stop with the next few tracks either, just some good ass music. There’s a lot of duets here too with Keely Smith, who I never heard of, but she’s got some PIPES. The big band sound is front and center here with some masterful brass solos. You’ve heard most of these songs before. If you care about music at all, you have. But this is absolutely joyful and fun music that deserves to be on this list.
This is a bopper!
Great album! This later era Prima, and you can hear a lot of his big band and swing past influencing this jump jazz sound. Upbeat tempos, bright brass, and Prima’s signature vocal delivery make this album really easy to get through and keep you tapping your feet the whole time. It’s a feel good album for sure
Forget Ozzy Osbourne, Henry Rollins or Iggy Pop. This man is the real madman! The wildest!
I could imagine putting this on during a dinner party. Not that I have dinner parties, but it’s interesting enough to fill the awkward silences while not so interesting to distract from the dazzling centre piece dessert I bring out. Quite enjoyable.
50s old school rock and roll and jazz. Wild, weird and dance worthy (for the old folk). Doesn't work much for me other than the fact that the origins of rock music can be traced back to here.
I want to have as much fun as it seems they were having in track 1 Like the jump jive and wail better than Brian Setzer’s version What is up with the “I’ll be glad when you’re dead” song. I think it’s about a dog but still Be mine little baby seems like something the Beatles could have written early on.
Listened to a lot of his music growing up. Liked each song on the album. Will listen again
J’ai adoré cet album, superbes voix, interprétation ludique, arrangements succulents
This was amazing! A bunch of songs that I had heard throughout my many decades but never within the context of the original album. Definitely going to be in the permanent collection that gets played on shuffle on my phone.
Apt title. Swinging jazz and blues with a heavy dose of humor. Very entertaining.
Great album for this type of music. Really good. Not really my jam
I really enjoyed this. Upbeat, big band swing coupled with King Louie singing and playing trumpet.
It's good but not much stood out. Every song here has this really weird reverb that makes it sound like they are playing in a cave and once you notice it, it's hard to ignore it. A lot of songs have the same I'm just a Gigolo piano / bass intro. I'm also not a huge fan of his voice.
Lattjo musik. Absolut. Men gillar jag det. Inte direkt. Det är såklart bättre än en 2a men man tröttnar ju väldigt snabbt och swing är swing. Så det blir 2 ändå.
När jag såg albumet tänkte jag, "wtf". Men första låten känner jag igen (den andra delen av medleyt) och den svänger ju! Banana split är lattjo. Han beställer en jättestor banan split till "henne" och ett glas vatten till sig själv. Och ber om att få delad nota! Han har inga pengar. lol
Bra och medryckande i stunden och onekligen duktiga musiker. Samtidigt gör genren i sig att jag känner mig rätt färdig efter en genomlyssning (till skillnad mot mycket annat), vilket väl måste reflekteras i betyget som får stanna på en svag trea.
Back when guitars were guitars and men were men, there was this screaming hot band leader named Louis Prima that owned the stages of an upstart American gambling town known as Las Vegas. Along with Keely Smith, Sam Butera and his shining band of misfits, this bunch made music that held audiences in amazement. I'm so glad to listen to this album again today, it's been too long. 4 stars. PS Wiki just told me that Louis Prima was also the voice of the orangutan King Louie in Disney's Jungle Book. I hadn't put that together until today.
Listening to this I can see the neon lights on Fremont Street and hear the slot machines dinging in the background. I don't listen to much swing, but this was really fun.
It's alright. A little old timey
That was so fun.
I liked this a lot. I know Louis Prima as King Louis in Jungle Book, and feel like I heard a few of the songs on this album, but never connected the dots. Keely Smith (Prima's wife at the time) sounds great, and Louis' trumpet playing is very cool. Nice relaxing listen while I worked. Lots of good tracks including " Just a Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody (and Nobody Cares for Me)", "Buona Sera", and "Jump, Jive, an' Wail".
Nice album, not the kind of things I’d ever listen to myself but it was really good. Didn’t know Prima was the voice of King Louis in the jungle book as well. A lot of it was great but felt mostly forgettable, maybe it’ll click if I listen to it again in the future. 5/10