It was an act they played between them. She would dead pan irritation and boredom with his antics, and Prima's antics would get crazier and crazier in retaliation.
They were absolutely fantastic!. So talented. U wont find talent like that anymore. They were made for each other. She had a beautiful voice and his on stage talent was the very best. Both of you RIP. .🙏
He was a thief he stole from the True Legends and Greats Like Fats Waller and Cab Calloway like yall always do and have done.stol3n from black creators then get rich and remain racist
He's havin an absolute ball. I wdv loved to have met him. He and his band are everything entertainers shd be about.....passionate, creative and lovin every minute of it. I'm a musician and appreciate all that he was about. True entertainer.....
What an incredible performance. The notes they drop in words or sounds... fall in that space between rhythm parts.... that's are open.... which define this style of song. If that makes any sense.
RIP Keely Smith.A superb act.Don't think I go a day without listening to some of there records.You got to love the underpinning rhythm 'shuffle beat' in the background,makes me want to get up and dance!
Louis Prima, keely Smith trop formidables, leurs style fabuleux, sens du rythme, humour a deux, hilarant, tempo extraordinaire, vraiment jamais nous ne retrouverons, des voix pareils.
I loved these two people. They knew how to entertain. Two of my other favorites were Sonny and Cher. Does anyone notice the resemblance besides me? Rest in peace Keely, Louie, and Sonny. Still love you Cher.
Keely was like that knockout in high school that all the boys were crazy about but could never get near. Louis was the class goofball, making faces and doing everything to get her attention. At first, she can't stand him but, little by little, he finally wins her over!
What can you say about this lil' ol' swingin' group? THE WERE THE HOTTEST - THIGHTEST AND MOSTLY GROOVIN' LITTLE BAND ANYWERE. Beside that, Louis Prima, the King of (what is it called???) entertaining! Not too forgot the charming talented KEELY SMITH!!!
No one causes a rumpus like LP. I saw a Christmas TV show rerun of sinatra and dean martin singing a medley and they were paying a huge homage to Prima with Prima's "moves" and some music/songs. The comments just didn't "get it".... the generational(s) gap was big and mis-understanding of sinatra and dean's antics as they were singing the medley..🥴 thanks for posting this video of Keely and Prima.
I do find myself coming back to this clip. I can totally see their appeal and why they were so popular in Vegas!
This was great😂 all the others who stands there stoically and this one she finally smiles and laughs and enjoys it.
It was an act they played between them. She would dead pan irritation and boredom with his antics, and Prima's antics would get crazier and crazier in retaliation.
Impossible to watch without smiling or laughing out loud! Many thanks for posting.
I heartily concur !! :-)
This is great!
They where so funny and cute together.
RIP Keely. You were a great singer and entertainer.
There's a street plaque dedicated to her in her hometown, Norfolk, VA.
William Burke where can i find it online?
she was also very beautiful for some reason people seem to forget this
They were absolutely fantastic!. So talented. U wont find talent like that anymore. They were made for each other. She had a beautiful voice and his on stage talent was the very best. Both of you RIP. .🙏
Wunderbar!!!!! 🙂
Louie Prima and Keely Smith were the best in Las Vegas. Their shows were phenomenal.
He was a thief he stole from the True Legends and Greats Like Fats Waller and Cab Calloway like yall always do and have done.stol3n from black creators then get rich and remain racist
Simply BRILLIANT. Real entertainment from HUGELY talented stars.
Keely was gorgeous!! And one of the great deadpan comedians of all time.
0:53 - I love that gesture Keely makes. These two were so hysterical and full of energy.
Best lounge act in the history of Las Vegas. Pure entertainment no longer found today.
Better even than Cliff Richard
Keely was a sweetheart😊❤
She had a marvelous voice .
Really funny. Made me smile & i needed too.
1957 Keely Smith could easily be a huge star today.
She was something else.
Like them!
I love these two! Great music and great shenanigans
He's havin an absolute ball. I wdv loved to have met him. He and his band are everything entertainers shd be about.....passionate, creative and lovin every minute of it. I'm a musician and appreciate all that he was about. True entertainer.....
What an incredible performance. The notes they drop in words or sounds... fall in that space between rhythm parts.... that's are open.... which define this style of song. If that makes any sense.
Increible!!!
magnifique Louis Prima!
Grandissimo ,Luigi ,mio corregionale siciliano.
Louis his right hand and very good friend on the sax, the one and only Sam Butera.
He was the greatest of them all.
A joy to watch!
RIP Keely Smith.A superb act.Don't think I go a day without listening to some of there records.You got to love the underpinning rhythm 'shuffle beat' in the background,makes me want to get up and dance!
I’m gigglin’ and got goosebumps this is toooooo genuine
I’m not yelling, I’m Italian!
ME TOO ! ! !
How awesome!
The resistance and movement and human spirit that went against the grain and put rhythm into a society without rhythm!!!
Louis Prima, além de seu exótico talento e simpatia, era uma "figuraça!!"
These two were great together
Flipping awesome
Love Louie n Kelly .never knew she was native American so cool
I wish to see Louie Prima, Keely and the Band when they played Vegas ... one request of my Genie
Look at that chemistry,all that fun.
You can't find that shit nowadays.
Damn
they kinda make a good couple actually...
Enrico Satria they were a couple!
so .....full of love..
These two really were magic together.
Incredibile
musique que j ai entendu le jour de la naissance de mon fils stephane le 10 novembre 1964 souvenir inoubliable
Louis Prima, keely Smith trop formidables, leurs style fabuleux, sens du rythme, humour a deux, hilarant, tempo extraordinaire, vraiment jamais nous ne retrouverons, des voix pareils.
I loved these two people. They knew how to entertain. Two of my other favorites were Sonny and Cher. Does anyone notice the resemblance besides me? Rest in peace Keely, Louie, and Sonny. Still love you Cher.
Ho, what fantastic entertainment, superb. What chemistry, what a gorgeous, talented, lady.
This is so cute..
GREAT entertainers!
Louis Prima...................legend!
Thanks for posting this . Never so this cut before. It's priceless. They are so great!
A total genius total respect from a Teddy Boy 🎼📻🎶🚀
Just the best😍
I do love this music !
Louis - quite simply the best, the most profound and always fun xx
Fearless..... Loves Love ❤️
The inspiration for Sonny and Cher act on TV.
+Bruce Riley Exactly!
Only far more talent
Top post Rob, my sentiments exactly, superb REAL music too, classy times !
Keely was like that knockout in high school that all the boys were crazy about but could never get near. Louis was the class goofball, making faces and doing everything to get her attention. At first, she can't stand him but, little by little, he finally wins her over!
So true!
Great, great , great!!!
Just the best performance
This was the best
They can also scat sing
Genius and a boss... a real man 💯
# 1 Musical show in the USA
a can watch this forever
Fantastic entertaining.. I love this.
Keely Smith, best female vocalist of the 50's!
She is a beauty
Love this!!!!
A great paesano!
Isso e maravilhoso
I was born in December 1957. Guess I missed out on seeing him live....LOL////
THIS IS SIMPLY THE BEST. LOVE IT......
Wonderful! Better than the music of today.
il fait le clown,il plaisante mais reste toujours dans le rythme,fabuleux Louis Prima
Showtime. Its great!
The Prima's style is unique
Look how far we come this is pure entertainment not the garbage of Today
Love them both.
*****
Thank you very much, and like wise to
you !! ; )
They had the time of their lives every night, five times a night, for years. How do you beat that?
i really forgot about the 50's.I do remember the shows.I was just to young to appreciate them.now they look like brillance.
Thanks to my father, I'm listening to Mr, Louis Prima's music since I'm 3!!!
Same here Sergey.
When I was a little kid, them, Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Nat "King" Cole, Pearl Bailey and a few others absolutely CAPTIVATED me on TV !
Love it
You never saw Keely so comfortable as she was in the arms Louis Prima.
@JohnCritchley So true man. One of the reasons I love swing and people like Louis.
Keely Smith was beautiful. What a great personality.
I was born that year cause someone was in the mood for love
J'adore!
moi aussi
Flora Trouilloud Bien bien bien.
THEIR great , THEN and today 2021
Bliss !!
amazing. so funny hes smooth.
the best can't compare
I saw this a few years ago back when we had video cassettes.Its called Louis Prima:The Wildest.You can now get it on dvd if you search Amazon or Ebay.
最高でしょ！ 世界の歴史の青春時代の一コマだな！
bravooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Hilarious clip. Rare time in which Louis made Keely laugh on stage since he was the wild one and she was the straight one.
What can you say about this lil' ol' swingin' group?
THE WERE THE HOTTEST - THIGHTEST AND MOSTLY GROOVIN' LITTLE BAND ANYWERE.
Beside that, Louis Prima, the King of (what is it called???) entertaining!
Not too forgot the charming talented KEELY SMITH!!!
Great couple
This is what made millions to want to come to America!
Louis has the most sexiest voice on earth! ♥
No one causes a rumpus like LP. I saw a Christmas TV show rerun of sinatra and dean martin singing a medley and they were paying a huge homage to Prima with Prima's "moves" and some music/songs. The comments just didn't "get it".... the generational(s) gap was big and mis-understanding of sinatra and dean's antics as they were singing the medley..🥴 thanks for posting this video of Keely and Prima.
Their schtick made people forget their troubles for awhile
I get it !
🎯