Keely Smith, Louis Prima - Louis and Keely! [ORIGINAL RECORDINGS REMASTERED]
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Artist: Keely Smith, Louis PrimaEdition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown)
Format: Import
CD Release Date: 1994-09-09
Music Label: Jasmine Music
Soundtracks:
- Night And Day
- All I Do Is Dream Of You
- Make Love To Me
- I Don't Know Why?
- Tea For Two
- And The Angels Sing
- I'm Confessin' (That I Love You)
- Why Do I Love You?
- You're My Everything
- Cheek To Cheek
- I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face
- Bei Mir Bist Du Schon
Music reviews of Louis and Keely! [ORIGINAL RECORDINGS REMASTERED]
Music Review: Louis and Keely's togetherness--as they trumpet their love from the rooftops !!!
Rating: 5 Stars
Louis Prima and Keely Smith were a seemingly odd couple act who worked astonishingly well together on the Vegas strip and in other venues as well. This CD gives us the reasons why. Their voices are strong, vibrant and full of positive energy; and they can harmonize so well it stuns me.
The CD opens with "Night And Day;" the musical arrangement makes good use of the percussion and horns; the arrangement also plays with the tempo somewhat to give this a sprightly flavor. Louis Prima and Keely Smith's voices project warmth and passion on this number. The horns and percussion work well again for the arrangement of "All I Do Is Dream Of You;" Louis and Keely use their personal chemistry as lovers in real life to give this duet extra punch and depth, too.
Other great numbers on this CD include "Make Love To Me" which reminds me of that American 1920s beat; "I Don't Know Why" with Louis and Keely harmonizing to perfection and "Tea For Two." "Tea For Two" gets the regal treatment as Keely recites a special, rarely heard opening verse to this classic ballad. Louis and Keely then sing "Tea For Two" flawlessly. Great!
Other numbers offer jazzy arrangements and renditions to infuse them with new life as Louis and Keely successfully put their own stamp on them. "And The Angels Sing" has a somewhat early 1960s Latin flavor to it with its arrangement; and the male backup chorus enhances the beauty of this number. Louis and Keely sing strong for "And The Angels Sing." "Cheek To Cheek" and "Bei Mir Bist Du Schön" also sport jazzy renditions full of energy and pep that showcase the beauty of each number.
The liner notes include a brief essay about Louis Prima and Keely Smith by Don Bailer; and the art work is good, too.
I highly recommend this for fans of Louis Prima and Keely Smith. Fans of classic pop vocals will be very pleased with this CD for years to come.
Description of Louis and Keely! [ORIGINAL RECORDINGS REMASTERED]
Louis Prima and wife Keely Smith released several collaborations, but this 1960 import reissue showcases one of their very best. Recorded for Dot Records in 1960, Louis & Keely features the duo performing swinging romantic tunes such as "Night and Day," "I'm Confessin' (That I Love You)," and "And the Angels Sing." Smith's vocal talents are at their peak (she overpowers Prima on several numbers), and the band is in top form. Prima was a master at transforming tried-and-true vocal standards into powerful jazzy numbers; this disc is no exception. The album closer "Bei Mir Bist Du Schon" is one of the pair's finest moments. See Also: JASCD321 Be My Love JASCD322 - Swing, You Lovers JASCD323 - Cherokeely Swings JASCD324 - What Kind Of Fool Am I? JASCD325 - Together JASCD328 - Dearly Beloved JASCD329 - A Keely Christmas JASCD330 - Be My Love JASCD331 - On Stage JASCD333 - Because You re Mine JASCD334 - Twist With Keely Smith/ Doin' The Twist With Louis PrimaLouis Prima and wife Keely Smith released several collaborations, but this 1960 import reissue showcases one of their very best. Recorded for Dot Records in 1960, Louis & Keely features the duo performing swinging romantic tunes such as "Night and Day," "I'm Confessin' (That I Love You)," and "And the Angels Sing." Smith's vocal talents are at their peak (she overpowers Prima on several numbers), and the band is in top form. Prima was a master at transforming tried-and-true vocal standards into powerful jazzy numbers; this disc is no exception. The album closer "Bei Mir Bist Du Schon" is one of the pair's finest moments. Though the remastering isn't the greatest, these tunes sound far from dated. One of Prima's best. --Jason Verlinde
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