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'King of Swing' Louis Prima has received a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in a centennial celebration that included dancing in the street to his big-band sounds.

The influential band leader was honored at a Sunday ceremony on Vine Street attended by his son Louis Prima Jr., who continues the legacy of his father's music, his daughter Lena Prima, celebrities, dignitaries and fans.

"Louis Prima was a great entertainer and presented a great show. But more than anything else, he brought happiness to his audiences," said Bill Cosby in a congratulatory message read at the midday ceremony, which also included a concert of Prima's music by Louis Prima Jr.'s big band, The Witnesses, as well as swing-dancing fans.

Prima, who died in 1978, would have been 100 years old this year.


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God Bless Louis...I always admired him....
in Tribute to the Greatest Lounge Act, for sure...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cyy3KWhtyhY&feature=related

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A well deserved honor for one of the greatest showman of all time. He was and still is affectionately know in the New Orleans area as "Big Chief". He, Keely Smith and the addition of Sam Butera made this IMHO the greatest show band of all time. His influence is heard (although not always recognized by the younger generation) in many performers and arrangements today. Any gig in South Louisiana is not complete until you do Gigolo, Hey Marie and The Sheik of Araby “Big Chief Style”.

Thanks for posting this Harold.

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Kids know him as the voice of King Louie in the Disney animated movie, Jungle Book. He sings the song "I Want To Be Like You".


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For The Jungle Book sessions, Louis and the boys showed up with animal masks and proceeded to go animal while recording the song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rV8HrpOu1FA

You can FEEL it in the song.

Louis was the wildman, aiight.


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I grew up listening to Louis and Keely, and Keely's voice still enthralls me. Her version of 'I Wish You Love' is one of my favorite songs. I love listening to her and Louis singing together.

If you happen to be looking for a boat, Prima's 1960 Broward motor yacht is for sale.

http://www.boats.com/boat-details/Broward-Flushdeck-Motor-Yacht/114046131

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"That Old Black Magic has me in it's spell, that Old Black Magic that you weave so well".

OK, I'm dating myself - it was a big hit in 1958.

And it must have been good, 'cause I remember a lot of the words still.

Glenn

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