Louis Prima - Sing,sing,sing (with A Swing) Apr 2026

: According to Prima's wife, the idea came during a day at the racetrack with Bing Crosby . As they were winning, Prima reportedly told Crosby, "Sing, Bing, Sing!" which eventually evolved into the song's title.

: Goodman's 1937 version was so long it required both sides of a 12-inch 78-rpm record.

: Released on February 28, 1936, with his New Orleans Gang on Brunswick Records . Louis Prima - Sing,Sing,Sing (With a Swing)

: For his last album, The Wildest '75 , Prima recorded a version influenced by progressive rock and James Bond soundtracks, featuring electric keyboards and heavy drumming. Comparison: Prima vs. Goodman The two versions are distinct symbols of the Swing Era:

: While Prima established the "shuffle" beat, Goodman’s version—arranged by Jimmy Mundy—incorporated Gene Krupa’s groundbreaking, "tribal" tom-tom solos, which became the song's most recognizable feature. : According to Prima's wife, the idea came

: Prima’s versions were led by his hard-driving trumpet and vocals, whereas Goodman’s version was a clarinet-led instrumental showcase.

: Unlike Goodman’s nearly 9-minute version, Prima’s original was a radio-friendly three minutes, featuring a bouncy beat and lyrics . It is written in the key of E Dorian . Prima's Evolution of the Song : Released on February 28, 1936, with his

: Featured in the film New Orleans Blues , this version adopted the larger-scale Goodman arrangement but kept Prima’s signature trumpet and flair.