So, I'm super chuffed to have been named Blogger of the week by Aya of Strawberry Koi Vintage. Thank-you ever so - it's, well, a bit of an honour, really! Not least because I absolutely adore Aya's blog - she's certainly a great inspiration to me!

Today I bought a bunch of CDs for 2$ each, one of which was the music of Louis Prima, an astonishing showman, I must say! And the music - it's all full of this wonderful energy that's entirely infectious.

I've found a couple if videos for you all (if you're interested, there are a lot more on youtube to be found)

Today I bought a bunch of CDs for 2$ each, one of which was the music of Louis Prima, an astonishing showman, I must say! And the music - it's all full of this wonderful energy that's entirely infectious.

I've found a couple if videos for you all (if you're interested, there are a lot more on youtube to be found)
I think this is definitely one of his most famous songs - a medley of Just a Gigolo and I Ain't Got Nobody
And here he is singing with Keely Smith, with whom he appears to have performed many duets.

Andi B. Goode
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I absolutely love Lousi Prima and this style of music! $2 is such a bargain ;)
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun buy! I've never heard of Louis Prima, but this music is so fun!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on being Aya's Blogger of the Week! You deserve it :)
I just love your blog! I'm so happy Aya named you blogger of the week!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed the music! louis prima is now on my list of good music..
ReplyDeleteyou have a wonderful blog ; )
Oooohhh, how awesomely fantastic that you were Aya's feature blogger of the week. You - and your incredibly lovely vintage style - deserve the spotlight so much!
ReplyDeleteBig hugs, sweetie!
♥ Jessica
congratulations on being blogger of the week at strawberry koi!
ReplyDeleteOh I love Sam Cooke who I think originally did 'Another Saturday night' otherwise known as 'I ain't got nobody' that kind of music is magic!
ReplyDeleteFrances: He's just fantastic! I agree. =]
ReplyDeleteLizzy: I'm glad you like it! And thank-you =D
Q's Daydream: Thank-you!! =D
Line: Glad you enjoyed the music. And thanks! =D
Jessica: Thanks, darling. =]
Amanda: Thank-you! =D
Bucca: Sam Cooke is great (and I love 'Another Saturday Night' - one of my favourite songs) - 'I Ain't Got Nobody' was a different song, though - it was a jazz standard which Louis Prima incorporated with 'I'm Just a Gigolo' to make his medley. =D
I love how deadpan Keely Smith is all the time, just looking at Louis like, 'Oh, please.' Cracks me right up. He's like a puppy trying to get her attention.
ReplyDeleteAnd congrats on blogger of the week!
Nancy: Yeah, they're great together! And thanks =D
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of Louis Prima but I'm looking forward to sampling more of his music. I love 40s and 50s music... particularly Cab Calloway. He had such an amazing voice!
ReplyDeleteCatherine: I'm glad you like him! I love Mr Calloway, too! =D
ReplyDeleteYep! Louis Prima is definitely a fave!
ReplyDeleteJuddie: He sure is wonderful!
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