Louis Prima- Breaking It Up (CD)
A giant in the world of swing, Louis Prima had a history of successful recordings dating back to the 30s', but it was during his tenure with Columbia (1951-53), that he reigned supreme. Legacy now presents his trademark New Orleans dialect and jumping Blues & Rhythm big band sound with the release of his pinnacle, Breaking It Up! This newly re-mastered edition offers 15 of his biggest songs ("Eleanor," "The Bigger the Figure," "Ooh-Dahdily Dah") - many never before on CD.
Tracklist:
- Eleanor
- Shake Hands with Santa Claus
- Oooh-Dahdily-Dah
- Basta
- Bigger the Figure, The
- Boney Bones
- One Mint Julep
- Chili Sauce
- Oh, Marie
- Luigi
- Paul Revere
- It's Good as New (I Painted It Blue)
- Barnacle Bill the Sailor
- Shepherd Boy
- Chop Suey, Chow Mein
A giant in the world of swing, Louis Prima had a history of successful recordings dating back to the 30s', but it was during his tenure with Columbia (1951-53), that he reigned supreme. Legacy now presents his trademark New Orleans dialect and jumping Blues & Rhythm big band sound with the release of his pinnacle, Breaking It Up! This newly re-mastered edition offers 15 of his biggest songs ("Eleanor," "The Bigger the Figure," "Ooh-Dahdily Dah") - many never before on CD.
Tracklist:
- Eleanor
- Shake Hands with Santa Claus
- Oooh-Dahdily-Dah
- Basta
- Bigger the Figure, The
- Boney Bones
- One Mint Julep
- Chili Sauce
- Oh, Marie
- Luigi
- Paul Revere
- It's Good as New (I Painted It Blue)
- Barnacle Bill the Sailor
- Shepherd Boy
- Chop Suey, Chow Mein