Before Louis Prima, Vegas was a seedy gambling town known mostly for its mafia connections. After his show revolutionised the city’s entertainment it became the number one showbiz destination. Frank, Sammy, Marilyn, Cary, Dean, they all came to see Louis Prima, along with the crowds who queued round the block till six in the morning.
And just when his career seemed to be winding down he had his biggest hit of all. In Walt Disney’s “Jungle Book” he played King Louis the Most and sang I’m the King of the Swingers which turned him once again into a star
In this tribute, you’ll hear all the great songs
Just A Gigolo, I Ain't Got Nobody, Buona Sera, Angelina, Zooma Zooma, King of the Swingers, When You're Smiling,
Jump Jive and Wail - live at BBC
That Old Black Magic - live at BBC
Work Song - live at Edinburgh Jazz festival
Parchman Farm - live at Edinburgh Jazz festival
Just a Little - live at Edinburgh Jazz festival
The Saints - live at BBC
Benny's from Heaven - live at BBC
Let's Stick Together - live at BBC
Yakety Yak - live at BBC
Gimme That Wine - live at BBC
Chantilly Lace - live at BBC
Just a Gigalo - live at BBC
'When You're Smiling' - live at Saltburn
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