Since it seems we've established that no, we all don't hate wade in the water, I thought I'd try my hand with Louis Prima.
I have had the Capitol Collector's Series since Big Night came out (it was super cheap at Costco then) and have loved the CD. I started out spinning from it quite a bit, but as I have built my collection and people heckled me for playing him, I've dropped him from my play list (unless it's to tease someone).
Now that I've listened to a lot more swing music I think there are a lot better songs to dance to, but I still like hearing him once in a while.
Does anyone still DJ Louis Prima?
why does everyone hate Louis Prima?
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Re: why does everyone hate Louis Prima?
Dude! You're last choice is evil, cuz I would prefer to burn in the pits of Hell for all of eternity instead of playing either.djstarr wrote:Since it seems we've established that no, we all don't hate wade in the water, I thought I'd try my hand with Louis Prima.
I have had the Capitol Collector's Series since Big Night came out (it was super cheap at Costco then) and have loved the CD. I started out spinning from it quite a bit, but as I have built my collection and people heckled me for playing him, I've dropped him from my play list (unless it's to tease someone).
Now that I've listened to a lot more swing music I think there are a lot better songs to dance to, but I still like hearing him once in a while.
Does anyone still DJ Louis Prima?
Harrison
www.lindyhopper.ca, Canada's Swing Site.
Re: why does everyone hate Louis Prima?
better watch out next time I see you - I might just play both for you back to back.......lindyholic wrote:Dude! You're last choice is evil, cuz I would prefer to burn in the pits of Hell for all of eternity instead of playing either.
Harrison
i like his "just a gigolo" which is also his theme song. there's a really good special about him that's aired periodically; he was the ultimate entertainer. he makes good fun party music, and it's mostly very beginner friendly. which is probably why it was overplayed and hence now frowned upon. another artist in the same category is Louis Jordan.
Re: why does everyone hate Louis Prima?
First of all... LOVE THE AVATAR!!!djstarr wrote:Since it seems we've established that no, we all don't hate wade in the water, I thought I'd try my hand with Louis Prima.
I have had the Capitol Collector's Series since Big Night came out (it was super cheap at Costco then) and have loved the CD. I started out spinning from it quite a bit, but as I have built my collection and people heckled me for playing him, I've dropped him from my play list (unless it's to tease someone).
Now that I've listened to a lot more swing music I think there are a lot better songs to dance to, but I still like hearing him once in a while.
Does anyone still DJ Louis Prima?
Secondly, I will occasionally play Mr. Prima. Because of JJ&W, the poor man got dissed a lot, but I like listening, playing and dancing to his music. I have always liked that he and Keely played off each other... I can only imagine what their live shows were like.
We don't play him much in South Florida, but when we do it's usually "Just a Gigolo". I've never heard any groans.
Tina
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For anybody who thinks that Prima sucks (and I agree alot of his stuff does), I advise you to check out some of his earliest stuff from his New Orleans Gang in the 30's. There are 3 Classics Chronologicals that are actually quite good.
If you want an example and you have the "Engine Room" Proper Box Set (which I personally think everyone should own), there is a track on either the second or third disc called "Swing it".
If you want an example and you have the "Engine Room" Proper Box Set (which I personally think everyone should own), there is a track on either the second or third disc called "Swing it".
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Just a Gigolo got overplayed in our scene, but I still play it every once in a while. It's fun to cut the volume on the chorus and make the audience sing "I ain't got nobody." It's also a good song for a DJ battle, when you dedicate it to your opponent.
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It's easy to sit there and say you'd like to have more money. And I guess that's what I like about it. It's easy. Just sitting there, rocking back and forth, wanting that money.
Re: why does everyone hate Louis Prima?
I dunno man, some of his early stuff sounds right up your alley. Try "Swing Me With Rhythm" off of this JSP release: Louis Prima Volume 1lindyholic wrote:Dude! You're last choice is evil, cuz I would prefer to burn in the pits of Hell for all of eternity instead of playing either.
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Hmm....
The song had potential until I heard him sing. I'm really not a fan of many vocalists, especially Prima.
Harrison
The song had potential until I heard him sing. I'm really not a fan of many vocalists, especially Prima.
Harrison
www.lindyhopper.ca, Canada's Swing Site.
I know I get into the categorical, "this sucks, that rocks" rhetoric, myself, which tends to view the music world entirely in "danceability" terms, but remember that most of Louis Prima's music was written more for his Las Vegas lounge act than for dancers. He became infamous for his "Jump Jive and Wail" contribution to the Swing Revival, but he really never was a "dancers" musician, so criticizing him (or praising him) as such is kinda off the mark.
