LOUIS PRIMA

1945 version:
artist: A-side: LOUIS PRIMA AND HIS ORCHESTRA
B-side: BOB CROSBY AND HIS V-DISC BOB-CATS
label: V-DISC No. 554
release: 1945, USA, 10" 78rpm
A-side: Just A Gigolo (I Ain't Got Nobody)
(Casucci - Ceasar)
B-side: It's A Long Way To Tipperary
(Judge - Williams)
comment #1:

A-side is recorded in New York, May 17, 1945

Louis Prima - trumpet, vocals
Leon Prima - trumpet
Morty Lewis - alto sax
Andy Russo - trombone
Gene Allen - baritone sax
Allan Logan - piano
Kirby Ellison - bass
Vinny Owens - drums
Lily Ann Carol - vocal
(remaining personnel unknown)
comment #2: Louis Prima recorded "Just A Gigolo (I Ain't Got Nobody)" again in 1956. That version was a huge hit for Prima. (See below)
   
also released on:
 
artist: LOUIS PRIMA AND HIS ORCHESTRA
label: CLASSICS RECORDS 1374
title: 1945
release: November 16, 2004, France, CD [21/63:19]
tracks:
  1. Brooklyn Boogie (2:52)
    (Prima)
  2. I Don't Want To Be Loved (2:58)
    (Symes - Livingston)
  3. Sentimental Journey (2:05)
    (Green - Brown - Homer)
  4. There ! I've Said It Again (2:58)
    (Evans - Mann)
  5. There's A Broken Heart For Every Light On Broadway (2:32)
    (unknown)
  6. On The Atchison, Topeka And The Santa Fe (2:41)
    (Mercer - Warren)
  7. How Deep Is The Ocean (3:07)
    (Berlin)
  8. You Won't Be Satisfied (3:00)
    (unknown)
  9. Felicia No Capicia (3:11)
    (Hoffman - Drake - Livingston)
  10. You Gotta See Baby Tonight (2:38)
    (Prima - James - Stock)
  11. Who Threw The Whiskey In The Well? (2:59)
    (Millinder - DeLange - Brooks)
  12. I Was Here When You Left Me (4:09)
    (Stempt)
  13. Please No Squeeza Da Banana (3:16)
    (Prima - Zero - Jaffe)
  14. I'll Walk Alone (2:48)
    (Cahn - Styne)
  15. Just A Gigolo (I Ain't Got Nobody) (4:29)
    (Casucci - Ceasar)
  16. Felicia No Capicia (3:03)
    (Hoffman - Drake - Livingston)
  17. Ya Gotta See Baby Tonight (2:22)
    (Prima - Stock - James)
  18. Just A Little Fond Affection (2:40)
    (Box - Cox - Ilda)
  19. Waitin' For The Train To Come In (2:56)
    (Skylar - Block)
  20. Hi Ho Trailus Bootwhip (3:12)
    (Harding - Palmer - Ram)
  21. As Mr. Mason Said To Mr. Dixon (3:09)
    (Knight - Klages)
comment #1: This CD is a part of THE CHRONOLOGICAL CLASSICS series.
comment #2: All the songs on this CD are recorded in 1945.
comment #3:

An excerpt from the liner notes on the CD:

".....In many ways "Just A Gigolo" is the most interesting item since it already incorporates "I Ain't Got Nobody", a routine that later became Louis Prima's biggest hit and on which he sings after his own strong, extended trumpet solo. The full band sets on the "Nobody" open with great verve and confidence. Prima then takes it out over the orchestra in doubletime. It's fascinating to hear this well known hit at an early stage of evolvement - still without booting tenor sax......"
   
   

 

1946 version:
   
artist: LOUIS PRIMA AND HIS ORCHESTRA
label: MAJESTIC 1116
release: 1947, USA, 10" 78rpm
A-side: Just A Gigolo
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B-side: Baciagaloop
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Louis Prima and his Orchestra : Louis Prima ( trumpet & vocal)

Allan Logan (piano), Jimmy Vincent(drums), Kirby Ellison (bass), Jack Powers, Cathy Allen (vocals) Remaining  Personnel Unknown
 

Just A Gigolo (Majestic 78 RPM Single 1116) ( 12-1946)

Baciagaloop  (Majestic 78 RPM Single 1116)( 1-1947)
   
   
   
   

 

Louis Prima and his Orchestra : Louis Prima ( trumpet & vocal)

Allan Logan (piano), Jimmy Vincent(drums), Kirby Ellison (bass), Jack Powers, Cathy Allen (vocals) Remaining  Personnel Unknown

 

 

 

     ( 1-1947)