Swing It Louis Prima Band 1936, with Pee Wee Russell

[@johnsilva9139]

Great Louis Prima performance, and as an extra bonus Lucille Ball shows up. What a surprise treat!

[@Mr05Chuck]

He was only 26. Lucy was 25. How fast time goes by. Back when a Nickel was worth something.

[@MosaicRose99]

Louis had such charisma, and look at blonde Lucy. This was great. :)

[@lakemichigan6598]

Prima used humor to great effect - and he & the band are very good. Already he's quite the showman with lots of energy and a very unique vocal delivery.

[@chrisbradley3548]

Louis was before his time.

[@MILKMARSTON]

Yuh!

[@sandramartel2158]

Mimi martel video in the 50

[@markkleindorf9185]

Wasn't really kicking to Sam Butera came on board Rock in New Orleans

[@brez9091]

Check out the hostess. I believe it's Lucille Ball.

[@stinging]

Yes, her first film part.

[@jonnelson6446]

Looks a bit like her, but I'm not convinced one way or the other.

[@johnsilva9139]

@@jonnelson6446 It's definitely Lucy.

[@thomasklugh4345]

No sound? I get sound with your other videos, but not this one.

[@jonnelson6446]

I've always said that Pee Wee was the most over-rated clarinetist of his time. He is eccentric, for sure, but eccentricity doesn't necessarily equate with talent.

[@tonycampanelli4938]

he's imitating louis armstrong .