The jungle book i wanna be like you hebrew by matan ley. In the film, he asks for help learning to be a human from mowgli, an indian boy. The jungle book i wanna be like you chords by misc cartoons. In most disney movies you have one villain, sometimes with stupid and funny sidekicks who get bossed around all the time. This is a direct upload of the video file used in the game disney sing it. I wanna be like you the monkey song from the jungle. Phil harris, sebastian cabot, louis prima, george sanders, sterling holloway walt disney presents the story and songs of the jungle book. The jungle book extended tv spot trust 2016 bill murray live action. They certainly dont appear in louis prima s original in the disney cartoon, so i havent inclu. Songs from the jungle book and other jungle favorites disneyland records issued another soundtrack album in 1967, songs from walt disneys the jungle book and other jungle favorites, which featured reworked jazz versions of the films songs plus two covers, performed by louis prima and his band under the title the jungle v.
Now im the king of the swingers oh, the jungle vip ive reached the top and had to stop and thats what botherin me i wanna be a man, manc. Now, im the king of the swingers oh, the jungle vip ive reached the top and had to stop and thats whats botherin me i wanna be a man. Oh, oobee doo i wanna be like you i wanna walk like you talk like you, too you ll. But the jungle book offers three villains all who want mowgli all for themselves. Kenny ball and his jazzmen released a single of i wanna be like you.
Walt disney records i wanna be like you lyrics genius. Lyrics to i wanna be like you the monkey song from the jungle book by louis prima from the now thats what i call disney, vol. Jungle book, the soundtrack miscellaneous i wanna be like you the monkey song performed by louis prima king louie sung now im the king of the swingers oh, the jungle vip ive reached the top and had to stop and thats what botherin me i wanna be a man, mancub and stroll right into town and be just like the other men im tired of. Watch the full special and highlights on abc and hulu. I wanna be like you the monkey song the jungle book.
Prima rode the musical trends of his time, starting with his sevenpiece new orleans style jazz band in the 1920s, then successively leading a swing combo in the 1930s, a big band in the 1940s, a vegas lounge act in the 1950s, and a poprock band in the 1960s. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. This will make you get up and want to swing with what baloo stated in the film man dig that crazy beat. Louis prima i wanna be like you the monkey song from the jungle book lyrics. Louie hopes that mowgli will show him the secret of how to make mans red fire, a literary standin for technological achievement with roots in. Liam payne lyric video song i wanna be like you the monkey song from the jungle booksoundtrack. Neel sethi as mowgli in the new version of the jungle book. In 1967, disney, in an inspired decision, cast prima in the animated feature, the jungle book as the orangutan, king louis.
I wanna be like you is a song from walt disneys 1967 film the jungle book. Oh, oobee doo i wanna be like you i wanna walk like you talk like you too you ll see its true an ape like me can learn to be human too. Sure, you may have heard better in a previous disney soundtrack, but this is beautiful music. Louis leo prima december 7, 1910 august 24, 1978 was an italianamerican singer, actor, songwriter, bandleader, and trumpeter. The jungle book and more jungle book, on disneyland records. I wanna be like you the monkey song the jungle book 1967 film mp3 instrumental karaoke. Lyrics to the song i wanna be like you from disneys the jungle book. Feb 14, 2018 they certainly dont appear in louis prima s original in the disney cartoon, so i havent inclu. So theres louis armstrong, or someone who sounds a lot like him and plays the trumpet, as a cartoon ape singing about wanting to be human in the disney jungle book. Louis prima dutch wanna be like you, ok bean joining lower o, ok.
His i wanna be like you song was sung by american singer and trumpeter louis prima in. Louis prima december 7, 1910 august 24, 1978 was an american singer, actor, songwriter, and trumpeter. A classic song from walt disneys the jungle book, performed by king louie louis prima and baloo phil harris. Disneys jungle book was racist, should be sanitized. This article may feature affiliate links to amazon or other companies, and purchases made via these links may earn us a small commission at no additional cost to. As a fan of the movie, i was astounded by the music, which is a mixture of oldfashioned classical and jazz music. Bagheera the panther and baloo the bear have a difficult time trying to convince a boy to leave the jungle for human civilization. With top notch songs like the bear necessities and i wanna be like you, talented performers and animation that was part xerox, part hand drawn, the jungle book is a fitting career closer from the greatest name in family motion picture entertainment, walt disney this movie is also available on dvd. He played in clubs like the famous door in the 1930s, and by the time the 1940s rolled around, prima and his. The jungle book i wanna be like you wlyrics love never gives up. Mowgli must collect gems on each of the 10 levels to beat it before the time runs out. Video source i wanna be like you the monkey song is a song sung by king louie, baloo and mowgli from walt disneys 1967 film, the jungle book. Sidescroller based on the animated 1967 disney movie the jungle book.
While rooted in new orleans jazz, swing music, and jump blues, prima touched on various genres throughout his career. May 08, 2012 this feature is not available right now. I wanna be like you the monkey song, or simply i wanna be like you, is a song sung by king louie in disneys 1967 animated film the jungle book. With phil harris, sebastian cabot, louis prima, bruce reitherman. Lyrics to i wanna be like you jungle book by various artists.
Misc cartoons the jungle book i wanna be like you chords. I wanna be like you lyrics from the jungle book disney. And thats what botherin me i wanna be a man, mancub and stroll right into town and be just like the ot. Apr 08, 2016 sign in to like videos, comment, and subscribe. In probably the silliest move theyve yet made publicly, the british electrosoul duo alunageorge recently covered i wanna be like you, the song that louis prima. Louis prima s second hit, this was also used for the disney movie the jungle book and louis provided his vocals for the character king louie. Like most disney classics, the jungle book 1967 has a lot of memorable songs. Karaoke i wanna be like you the monkey song the jungle. King louie is a rowdy orangutan who was crowned king of the apes.
Disneys jungle book was racist, should be sanitized for remake. The song was written by songwriters robert and richard sherman, and was performed by singer and musician louis prima as king louie, with phil harris as baloo the bear. The jungle book 1967 louis prima as king louie of the apes. How to play i wanna be like you on bass part 2, advanced jungle book louis prima mark66 duration. Of course, king louie was actually voiced by white italian actor louis prima, straining the racial connotation. Now, im the king of the swingers oh, the jungle vip ive reached the top and had to. Ill be honest and say i have no idea where the extra lyrics in other versions have come from. Rare footage of louis prima and the story behind the song, i wanna be like you.
In their time and place those crows were just business as usual. Now i m the king of the swingers oh, the jungle vip i ve reached the top and had to stop and thats what botherin me i wanna be a man, mancub and stroll. Bare necessities and i wanna be like you still make my toes tap. Oh, the jungle vip ive reached the top and had to stop and thats whats botherin me i wanna be a man, mancub and stroll right into town and be just like the other men im tired of monkeyin around. I wanna be like you the jungle book ukulele disney song tutorial. Song i wanna be like you the monkey song musicbrainz. I wanna be like you the monkey song soundtrack version. I wanna be like you the monkey song from the jungle book soundtrack version, a song by louis prima, phil harris, bruce reitherman on spotify. Louis prima i wanna be like you from the jungle book. Wanna be like you lyrics louis prima soundtrack lyrics. Louis prima i wanna be like you the monkey song from. Oct 18, 2017 it may not have followed rudyard kiplings book exactlyin fact, walt disney preferred that scriptwriters not read the bookbut the jungle book was a toetapping box office success. The jungle book soundtrack is, quite simply, the most amazing disney soundtrack i ve ever heard. Film the jungle book, 1967 musiciens louis prima, phil harris, bruce reitherman.
I wanna be like you was a hit song from the movie that led to the recording of two albums with phil harris who voiced baloo the bear. But i cant help but thinking that it took a bit of wilful nostalgia to stage i wanna be like you in 1967. Various artists i wanna be like you jungle book lyrics. One thing i love about the jungle book is the villains. His older brother leon took up trumpet while louis was still quite young, and he soon followed in his brothers footsteps. Sherman recounts the story of recording i wanna be like you from the jungle book. The jungle book came out in 1967, in the middle of the civil rights movement.
King louie is a minor character in disneys 1967 animated feature film the jungle book. The jungle book i wanna be like you wlyrics by love never gives up. He is the obstreperous ruler of the ancient ruins with an affinity for swing music. Directed by wolfgang reitherman, james algar, jack kinney. Louis prima i first heard his voice as king louie in jungle book. I wanna be like you the monkey song from the jungle bookoriginal motion picture soundtrack lyrics.
Wanna be like you louis prima now im the king of the swingers oh, the jungle vip ive reached the top and had to stop and thats what botherin me i wanna be a man, mancub and stroll right into town and be just like the other men im tired of monkeyin around. Having grown tired of his simian lifestyle, louie hopes to learn the secret of mans red flower to fulfill his dream of becoming a man. He was the voice of king louie in disneys the jungle book. Walt disney the jungle book 1967, gatefold, vinyl discogs. The jungle book 1967 louis prima as king louie of the. His i wanna be like you song was sung by american singer and trumpeter louis prima in a dixieland style. Born in new orleans french quarter, louis prima longed to play jazz. About i wanna be like you i wanna be like you is a song from walt disneys 1967 film the jungle book. How to adapt the jungle book and not make it racist. Louis prima i wanna be like you the monkey song, 1967. Originally released in august 1967 st3948ster3948 with a glossy booklet, outside record pocket with black and white back cover pictures and purple labels. The song was sung by louis prima and written by songwriters robert and richard sherman. Louis prima born december 7, 1911, new orleans, louisiana, usa died august 24, 1978, new orleans, louisiana, usa was an american trumpet player, singer and bandleader. However, a couple timeless classics are still superb.
This title is a cover of i wanna be like you the monkey song as made famous by the jungle book 1967 film louis prima king of the swingers. I wanna be like you the monkey song from the jungle book. Mar 28, 2007 rare footage of louis prima and the story behind the song, i wanna be like you. Performed by louis prima, phil harris and bruce reitherman. Phil harris, sebastian cabot, louis prima, george sanders. My colleague benedict carton is writing a book, shakas progeny, with robert vinson.
Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about html5 video. King louie does not appear in the jungle book 2 because of a legal dispute with louis prima s widow gia maione though a shadow puppet of him can be seen at the very beginning of the movie, and baloo implies that he left the jungle. Christopher walken i wanna be like you lyrics genius. Racism warning on remake of jungle book film film the. I m not sure that the bluray shows enough technical superiority in this case to justify the price vs dvd, so i was tempted to knock a star off. Now, im the king of the swingers, uh the jungle vip ive reached the top and had to stop and thats whats botherin me i wanna be a man, mancub and stroll. Sherman, and terry gilkyson, and also featured some famous artists like the jazz singer louis prima.
I wanna be like you the jungle book, 1967 disney film, stereo louis prima. Superstar darren criss performs a louis prima classic from disneys the jungle book, i wanna be like you, during the disney family singalong. Now im the king of the swingers oh, the jungle vip ive reached the top and had. About i wanna be like you the monkey song i wanna be like you is a song from walt disneys 1967 film the jungle book. He played in clubs like the famous door in the 1930s, and by the time the 1940s rolled around, prima. The jungle book album lyrics the jungle book full album. They certainly dont appear in louis prima s original in the disney cartoon, so i havent included them here strum the first string of the chord with your thumb eg for am you would strum the a string then strum the rest of the strings in that chord with your fingers. It looks like the worst form of at best unconscious racial stereotyping. Heres an alternate version of i wanna be like you from the jungle book. The jungle book i wanna be like you wlyrics youtube. Now im the king of the swingers oh, the jungle vip ive reached the top and had to stop and thats what botherin me i wanna be a man, mancub and stroll.
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