Louis Prima

Louis Prima

Born: December 7, 1910
Died: August 24, 1978
Country: United States
IPI: 00024927482
Comments: Bandleader, singer, trumpeter, composer and actor, who was dubbed the "King of Swing".
Member of: Hotcha Trio [US]
Family: Gia Maione Wife (1962-1978)
Keely Smith Spouse (1953-1961)
Toni Elizabeth Prima Daughter
Louis Prima Jr. Son

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Popular Originals

Sing, Sing, Sing

Released on Sing, Sing, Sing (1936)

Covered by (112 artists)

Buona sera (Good Night)

Buona sera (Good Night)

Released on Buona sera (Good Night) (1950)

Covered by (69 artists)

I Wan'na Be Like You

first theatrical release in The Jungle Book (1967)

Covered by (79 artists)

I'm an Old Cowhand (From the Rio Grande)

first theatrical release in Rhythm on the Range (1936)

Covered by (76 artists)

Popular Covers by Louis Prima

Yes, We Have No Bananas

Originally by Furman and Nash

Released on Yes, We Have No Bananas (1949)

The Closer to the Bone

The Call of the Wildest

Originally by Grandpa Jones

Released on The Call of the Wildest (1957)

Pennies from Heaven

The Call of the Wildest

Originally by Bing Crosby with Georgie Stoll and His Orchestra

Released on The Call of the Wildest (1957)

I Want You to Be My Baby

Lake Tahoe Prima Style

Originally by Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five

Released on Lake Tahoe Prima Style (1962)