Louis Prima - The Original Gigolo
March 6th, 2007 by Jason
Music
“Just a Gigolo”
This song was immortalized by David Lee Roth. I’m sure you remember the video.
Louis Prima paved the way, though. He wrote this song half a century ago.
There’s more…
He recorded for Capitol, acted in a movie or two, even owned a golf course. Prima’s genius is infectious: lounge, swing, and Dixieland all fuse together into medleys that are fun, dance-worthy, and upbeat. Prima’s duets with Keely Smith are the obvious highlights here: “That Ol’ Black Magic,” “Hey Boy! Hey Girl!,” and “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” are essential Prima tracks. Sure, the cheese factor occasionally runs high, but it is a fun trip. –Jason Verlinde
| "Just a Gigolo" (download) | |
| From the EP Capitol Collectors Series | |
The very first incarnation of this song I ever heard was in the 80’s Mel Brooks movie “Young Frankenstein”. Jason, if you happen to remember the scene I’m talking about, I don’t think I will ever stop laughing.
I thought Irving Caesar wrote this song?