Louis Prima Featuring Keely Smith With Sam Butera And The Witnesses The Wildest

A tireless showman and an underrated musical talent, Louis Prima swung his way to iconic status thanks to an irresistible, infectious sound thats appeal has translated across generations. Normally a swing artist, Prima's distinctive sound also encompassed New Orleans-style jazz, boogie-woogie, jump blues, R&B, early rock and roll, and even the occasional Italian tarantella. Regardless of what form his music took, it swung hard and fast, with a rolling, up-tempo shuffle beat. His greatest period of popularity coincided with his marriage to singer Keely Smith, whose coolly sophisticated vocals and detached stage manner made a perfect counterpoint to Prima's boisterous presence. A veritable greatest-hits album, The Wildest is an absolute gem in Louis Prima's catalog.

Louis Prima Featuring Keely Smith The Wildest Track Listing

1. Medley: Just A Gigolo/I Ain’t Got Nobody
2. (Nothing’s Too Good) For My Baby
3. The Lip
4. Body And Soul
5. Oh Marie
6. Medley: Basin Street Blues/ When It’s Sleepy Time Down South
7. Jump, Jive And Wail
8. Buona Sera
9. Night Train
10. (I’ll Be Glad When You’re Dead) You Rascal You