Amazing swing wedding dance lindy hop the jungle book disney special thanks to sanushka and the team at the secret garden of dance for making this possible au. Jan, 2009 i wanna be like you from jungle book bear necessities, from jungle book friend like me from alladin with louis prima and phil harris supplying voices, of course thered be lots of swing songs. Louis primas music had a mild renaissance during the height of the jump bluesswing music revival in the late 1990s, even though his name was. That something was the jungle books king louie, the jazzy singing orangutan. Primas solo number was one of the hits of the disney classic, a toetapping tune that is still beloved today. Having grown tired of his simian lifestyle, louie hopes to learn the secret of mans red flower to fulfill his dream of becoming a man. There is actually a great history of swing music in disney films. Louis prima s music had a mild renaissance during the height of the jump blues swing music revival in the late 1990s, even though his name was conspicuously absent each time the retro movement co. Electro swingi wanna be like you sim gretina remix youtube. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your. Piper laurie and rock hudson, 1952 i really wanna learn how to swing. Sing, sing, sing with a swing is a 1936 song, with music and lyrics by louis prima, who first recorded it with the new orleans gang. As the 1960s marched on, walt disney finally began to tire out, beset by work with animated and live action films, television, and theme parksboth the known, open park. Brunswick records released it on february 28, 1936 on the 78 rpm record format, with its been so long as the bside.
From the jungle book soundtrack version louis prima, phil harris, bruce reitherman songs and story. They discuss swing dancing and louis prima s role in the jungle book as the character king louis. It dont mean a thing, if that disney music aint got that swing. The song was sung by louis prima and written by songwriters robert and richard sherman. The song was written by songwriters robert and richard sherman, and was performed by singer and musician louis prima as king louie, with phil harris as baloo the bear. Students discover the difference in major and minor tonality after a brief introduction to louis prima. I wanna be like you the monkey song from the jungle booksoundtrack louis prima, phil harris, bruce reitherman. The reason that i think this movie is so wonderful is because of the characters, they just brought so much life to the story and really made this into a wonderful disney classic. According to bob pepitone the preeminent prima collector. May 08, 2016 amazing swing wedding dance lindy hop the jungle book disney special thanks to sanushka and the team at the secret garden of dance for making this possible au.
I really like the fact that the bear baloo cant resist the swinging music and starts to bounce to the rhythm. Louis distinctive vocals and beat perfect trumpet are complimented by his awesome bands, terrific singers and the odd guest appearance. While no orangutans ever appeared in the kiplings original jungle book, he did mention an orangutan in his. I wanna be like you is a song from walt disneys 1967 film the jungle book. Apr 28, 2014 their new style was a combination of swing, jazz and rock n roll, now known as jive. In 1967, disney, in an inspired decision, cast prima in the animated feature, the jungle book as the orangutan, king louis. The sound recording and mastering are made by ilya latyshev. Now, im the king of the swingers oh, the jungle vip ive reached the top and had to stop and thats. Prima received the audition in 1966, and the antics of him and his band during the audition performance inspired the animators. His older brother leon took up trumpet while louis was still quite young, and he soon followed in his brothers footsteps. The plot follows mowgli, a feral child raised in the indian jungle by wolves, as his. None of his other efforts transcend its raunchy mix of demented gibberish, blaring sax, and explosive swing, which rocked as hard as anything released at the time. Based on rudyard kiplings book of the same name, it is the 19th disney animated feature film.
Aug 24, 20 that something was the jungle books king louie, the jazzy singing orangutan. The monkey song from the jungle book play on apple music i wanna be like you the monkey song from the jungle book. The reason that i think this movie is so wonderful is because of the characters, they just brought so much life to the story and really made this. Christopher walken voiced king louie in the 2016 liveactioncgi the jungle book film. The jungle book is one of my favs though, after buying the new release on dvd, i realized that i love this movie now more than ever. Wanna be like you paroles par louis prima lyrics et. The song was sung by louis prima and written by songwriters robert and richard. Electro swingi wanna be like you sim gretina remix. The jungle book i wanna be like you wlyrics youtube. In king louies song, i wanna be like you the monkey song, he refers to himself as the king of the swingers. The bestloved songs from this album have become part of our collective memory, especially the classic the bare necessities. Heres louis prima as king louis in the jungle book, wanna be like you.
King louie was voiced by louis prima in the original 1967 film. Their new style was a combination of swing, jazz and rock n roll, now known as jive. Louis leo prima december 7, 1910 august 24, 1978 was an american singer, actor, songwriter, bandleader, and trumpeter. Popular jazz and swing performer louis prima was cast as king louie, based on the suggestion of walt disney. Directed by wolfgang reitherman, it was the last film to be produced by walt disney, who died during its production. Unlike the majority of the adapted characters in the film, louie was not featured in rudyard kiplings original works.
The jumping 5 wedding swing band to hire east sussex. Jun 10, 2007 the little mermaid under the sea from the little mermaid official video duration. King louie is a minor character in disneys 1967 animated feature film, the jungle book. Did you know that its louis prima who is the voice behind king louie in the disney movie the jungle book. Choose from louis prima sheet music for such popular songs as i wanna be like you, a sunday kind of love, and buona sera. This compilation isnt a complete summary of his career, but it does include such early hits as robin hood, sunday kind of love and oh marie. The song was sung by louis prima and written by songwriters robert and richard sherman king louie performs the number in an attempt to share his plight with mowgli, while simultaneously convincing the mancub to help him become a man. Prima, louis king of jumpin swing greatest hits amazon. With stunning three part harmonies, scorching horns lines and a rip roaring rhythm section, the jumping 5 hark back to the golden age of swing with music from the likes of benny goodman, louis. Bridie introduces the jungle book by singing the song my own home, and talks about the meaning of home. Along with louis armstrong and louis jordan, he was one of the three famous trumpeting and singing louis of the swing era. The jungle book and more jungle book, on disneyland records.
Video source i wanna be like you the monkey song is a song sung by king louie, baloo and mowgli from walt disneys 1967 film, the jungle book. Now, im the king of the swingers oh, the jungle vip ive reached the top and had to stop and thats whats botherin me i wanna be a man. Amazing swing wedding dance lindy hop the jungle book disney. See more ideas about disney, disney s and disney movies. His older brother leon was a well regarded local bandleader. The jungle book provides examples of actor allusion king louie is played by louis prima, whose nickname was the king of the swing.
Now im the king of the swingers oh, the jungle vip ive reached the top and. King louie is a rowdy orangutan who was crowned king of the apes. The final animated feature produced under the supervision of walt disney is a lively neoswing musical, loosely based upon the tales of rudyard kipling. King louie is a fictional character introduced in walt disneys 1967 animated musical film, the.
King louie was portrayed as an orangutan who was the leader of the other jungle primates, and who attempted to gain knowledge of fire from mowgli, in order to become more. Several have performed the piece as an instrumental, including fletcher. I wanna be like you was a hit song from the movie that led to the recording of two albums with phil harris who voiced baloo the bear. Louis prima i wanna be like you from the jungle book lyrics. Enjoy this video clip from the film where mowgli and king louie dances to the song i wanna be like you. Louis prima is probably best known as the undisputed king of the vegas lounges back in the 50s and 60s, when the gambling town was in its infancy, and the only rule was that there were no rules.
Good standard of recording and the music makes me want to dance around the kitchen. Jul 21, 2015 i wanna be like you the monkey song from the jungle booksoundtrack louis prima, phil harris, bruce reitherman. Neither had heard of louis prima before but we very soon were all sitting with smiles on our faces, chattering and tapping our feet listening to the music. Louis prima and keely smith made the las vegas lounge scene the place to be in the 1950s, and their music has enjoyed several revivals over. Louis prima december 7, 1910 august 24, 1978 was born into a musical family in new orleans. The little mermaid under the sea from the little mermaid official video duration. Popular jazz and swing performer louis prima was cast as king louie, based on the suggestion of walt disney records president jimmy johnson that prima would be great as a foil for phil harris as baloo. Even the instrumental intro to the bare necessities is moving. He played in clubs like the famous door in the 1930s, and by the time the 1940s rolled around, prima and his. In the second video, baloo the bear sings the bare necessities in the 1967 animated disney film adaptation.
Rare footage of louis prima and the story behind the song, i wanna be like you. The swing dancer series learning how to swing dance in less than 30 mi. The jungle book is a 1967 american animated musical comedy film produced by walt disney productions. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. The jungle book i wanna be like you louis prima as king louie. Dec 26, 2010 louis prima and keely smith made the las vegas lounge scene the place to be in the 1950s, and their music has enjoyed several revivals over the decades. King louie was portrayed as an orangutan who was the leader of the other jungle primates, and who attempted to gain knowledge of fire from mowgli, in order to become more human. Louis prima is a veritable god of swing and this remastered recording is lush. He is the obstreperous ruler of the ancient ruins with an affinity for swing music. King louie performs the number in an attempt to share his plight with mowgli, while simultaneously convincing the mancub to help him become a man. Much later on, his was the voice of king louis in the jungle book.
I wanna be like you the monkey song from the jungle book soundtrack louis prima, phil harris, bruce reitherman. When this arrived i listened to it with my, usually critical, husband and my sister, usually one to laugh at my choice of music and who was feeling a bit low. I wanna be like you the monkey song from the jungle book play. I wanna be like you the monkey song is a song sung by king louie, baloo and mowgli from walt disneys 1967 film, the jungle book. Aug 20, 2015 as the 1960s marched on, walt disney finally began to tire out, beset by work with animated and live action films, television, and theme parksboth the known, open park in california, by now. Special thanks to sanushka and the team at the secret garden of dance for making this possible. Louis prima a ecouter sur deezer musique en streaming. Christopher walken cast as king louie in upcoming jungle book film. The song is strongly identified with the big band and swing eras. The band was offered millions to play the lounges of las vegas casinos the sahara and desert inn in 1967 prima was approached to play the orangutan king louie in disneys the jungle book and the song i wanna be like you was a massive hit.
They discuss swing dancing and louis primas role in the jungle book as the character king louis. Those whove seen disneys 1967 animated movie, the jungle book, will recognise louis primas husky, elastic voice, even if theyre not remotely familiar with his name or face. Louis prima i wanna be like you from the jungle book. The digital remastering is delightfully balanced, some mono, some stereo, all oozing charm, fun and saucy new orleans swing. The jumping 5 are the all singing, all swinging heart of the party, getting everyone on the dance floor to lindy hop, jive and boogie the night away. King louie is a fictional character introduced in walt disneys 1967 animated musical film, the jungle book. Louis prima december 7, 1910 august 24, 1978 was an italianamerican singer, trumpter, actor and bandleader. And dance to that crazy rhythm til the sun goes down yeah. Swing wedding dance amazing the jungle book youtube. But what has in large part been forgotten is that the rest of the soundtrack is just as enjoyable. Born in new orleans french quarter, louis prima longed to play jazz. Now im the king of the swingers oh, the jungle vip ive reached the top.
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