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
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