His musical career spanned from the 1920's to the 1970's. The height of his glory came in the 1950's-1960's when he along with singer and then wife, Keely Smith and Sam Butera and the Witnesses were the hottest lounge entertainers in Las Vegas. He was the composer of "Sing,sing,sing" which Benny Goodman recorded and turned into an instant classic.
Oh Marie
Louis Prima And Keely Smith Lyrics
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Oh Marie (oh Marie)
In your arms I'm longing to be (longing to be)
Uh baby (baby)
Tell me you love me (tell me you love me)
Kiss me once while the stars shine above me (shine above me)
Hey hey Marie (hey Marie)
In your arms now I'm longing to be (longing to be)
Oh baby (oh baby)
Tell me you love me (tell me you love me)
Hey Marie (hey Marie)
Hey Sammy, come here boy
Hey Marie
Hey Marie, hey Marie
Quantu sonnu
Aggio perso per te
Famme addurmì
Famme addurmì
Una notte, una notte
Una notte, una notte abbracciato
Una notte abbracciato, abbracciato
Una notte, una notte abbracciato
Come on boy, what's the matter with you?
Una notte abbracciato
Quantu sonnu
Aggio perso per te
Ha ha ha ha
Famme addurmì
Hey Marie, hey Marie
Hey Marie, hey Marie, hey Marie, hey Marie, hey Marie
The song "Oh Marie!" by Louis Prima is about a man confessing his love and longing for a woman named Marie. He starts the song by repeating her name and expressing a desire to be in her arms. He then asks her to tell him she loves him and to kiss him while the stars shine above. The song is playful and light-hearted, with a catchy melody that is easy to dance to.
As the song progresses, it switches to Italian, with the man proclaiming how much he has lost sleep for Marie and asking her to help him fall asleep. He continues to repeat her name and express his love for her. The Italian verses add a layer of romance and passion to the song, further emphasizing the man's deep feelings for Marie.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh Marie (oh Marie)
Addressing the woman by name, expressing excitement and admiration
Oh Marie (oh Marie)
Repeating the name for emphasis and to express desire
In your arms I'm longing to be (longing to be)
Desiring physical affection and closeness
Uh baby (baby)
Addressing the woman affectionately as a term of endearment
Tell me you love me (tell me you love me)
Requesting verbal reassurance of affection
Kiss me once while the stars shine above me (shine above me)
Desiring a romantic moment under the stars with a passionate kiss
Hey hey Marie (hey Marie)
Addressing the woman again with enthusiasm and heightened energy
Oh Marie (oh Marie)
Repeating the woman's name again for emphasis
In your arms now I'm longing to be (longing to be)
Reiterating the desire for physical closeness with the woman
Oh baby (oh baby)
Addressing the woman again affectionately as a term of endearment
Tell me you love me (tell me you love me)
Repeating the request for verbal reassurance of affection
Hey Marie (hey Marie)
Addressing the woman again, possibly in anticipation of a response
Hey Sammy, come here boy
Turning the attention to another person, possibly to involve them in the conversation or performance
Quantu sonnu
Sudden change of language to Sicilian dialect, possibly to express strong emotions or cultural identity
Aggio perso per te
Expressing loss or longing for the woman
Famme addurmì
Asking the woman to put him to sleep, possibly in a metaphorical or romantic sense
Una notte, una notte
Desiring one night, potentially for affection or romance
Una notte, una notte abbracciato
Desiring one night embraced or held closely with the woman
Come on boy, what's the matter with you?
Returning to English and addressing someone (likely Sammy) in a playful or teasing manner
Una notte abbracciato
Repeating the desire to spend one night embraced or held closely with the woman
Quantu sonnu
Repeating the Sicilian phrase, possibly to emphasize strong emotions
Aggio perso per te
Repeating the phrase expressing loss or longing for the woman
Ha ha ha ha
Laughing or expressing amusement
Famme addurmì
Repeating the request to be put to sleep by the woman
Hey Marie, hey Marie
Continuing to address the woman with familiarity and affection
Hey Marie, hey Marie, hey Marie, hey Marie, hey Marie
Repeating the woman's name repeatedly, possibly as a playful or musical interlude
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HAROLD BARLOW, EDOARDO (DP) DI CAPUA, FERDINANDO RUSSO
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@ranulfopatury456
Im 98yo and I was there. Great night...
@tifp90
I Love The Ed Sullivan Show in 1959❤
Great Performance ❤
With the one and only
Louis Prima😁❤️
@90293Mike
I wasn’t lucky enough to see Louie but in the 1990s (or could have been the 2000s) I saw Keely Smith with Sam Butera and the Witnesses in Las Vegas, she sang all the classic songs, and I will never forget it.
@davidsigalow7349
The first time I was in Las Vegas in 1991, Keely Smith and Sam Butera were playing at The Desert Inn. Unfortunately, I didn't go to see them.
@90293Mike
@@davidsigalow7349 That may have been where I saw them, it sounds familiar.
@user-qm3ee9xt3s
As I understand it (not an expert), Keely Smith's robotic expression was consistently part of the act over the years, and he constantly makes efforts to do the most outlandish wacky things to contrast with that. Its all for comedic effect.
@mrs.g.9816
My mom was a fan of Louis Prima. She said his music always put a smile on her face. I did notice the woman in the background looked sad.
@CaptainOT
Ohhhhhhhhh yesssssss!
@vec875
Louis Prima. The patron saint of feeling good and Italian Americans.
@skillet6870
A far cry from Italian on Italian crime shown in mafia movies.