Jump, Jive an' Wail
Sam Butera & the Witnesses, Frankie Capp Orchestra, Louis Prima, Keely Smith
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Baby, baby it looks like it's gonna hail Baby, baby it looks like it's gonna hail You better come inside Let me teach you how to jive and wail You gotta jump, jive and then you wail You gotta jump, jive and then you wail You gotta jump, jive and then you wail You gotta jump, jive and then you wail You gotta jump, jive and then you wail Papa's in the icebox lookin' for a can of ale Papa's in the icebox lookin' for a can of ale Mama's in the backyard Learning how to jive and wail You gotta jump, jive and then you wail You gotta jump, jive and then you wail You gotta jump, jive and then you wail You gotto jump, jive and then you wail You gotta jump, jive and then you wail A women is a women and a man ain't nothin' but a male A women is a women and a man ain't nothin' but a male One good thing about him He knows how to jive and wail You gotta jump, jive and then you wail You gotta jump, jive and then you wail You gotta jump, jive and then you wail You gotta jump, jive and then you wail You gotta jump, jive and then you wail Jack and Jill went up the hill to get a pail Jack and Jill went up the hill to get a pail Jill stayed up She wants to learn how to jive and wail You gotta jump, jive and then you wail You gotta jump, jive and then you wail You gotta jump, jive and then you wail You gotta jump, jive and then you wail You gotta jump, jive and then you wail
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Written by: LOUIS PRIMA
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10 facts about this song
Creation of Song"Jump, Jive an' Wail" is a popular song written and performed by Louis Prima. It was first released in 1956 and is one of Prima's most well-known songs.
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Musical GenreThe song represents a perfect blend of jazz, swing, R&B and early rock and roll elements, making it an essential track in exploring roots of various contemporary genres.
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Song’s Popularity"Jump, Jive an' Wail" peaked at number 68 on the Cash Box Pop Singles Chart in April 1957, showcasing its influence and reception during its time.
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The AlbumIt was included in Louis Prima’s album “The Wildest!” which is considered one of the definitive Prima albums and his most successful.
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MusiciansThe song prominently features Sam Butera and the Witnesses, the primary backing band for Louis Prima during his time.
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Grammy Hall of FameIn 1998, Louis Prima’s original recording of the song received the Grammy Hall of Fame Award. This award is awarded by the Recording Academy's National Trustees to record that have "qualitative or historical significance”.
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists have covered "Jump, Jive an' Wail" including the Brian Setzer Orchestra, whose swing revival version received a Grammy award in the 90s.
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Influence on Popular CultureThe song has been featured in several films, commercials, and television shows, such as "The Boys" on Amazon Prime, showing its continuous popularity and influence on popular culture.
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Louis Prima’s CareerKnown for his high energy and humorous personality, the success of "Jump, Jive an' Wail" solidified Prima's position as one of the prominent musicians of the 20th century.
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Innovative CombinationThe song is noted for its union of an Italian American musical background and African American jazz and rhythm and blues.
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