Neel sethi plays the main character, mowgli in the movie. Listen to both songs on whosampled, the ultimate database of sampled music, cover songs and remixes. 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. The jungle book is a liveactioncgi fantasy film that retells the story of mowgli, an orphaned human boy who, guided by his animal guardians, sets out on a journey of selfdiscovery while evading the threatening shere khan. Watch video clips inspired by disneys the jungle book. Phil harris, sebastian cabot, louis prima, george sanders. The first thing we hear is louis prima scatting out of context, which if you didnt know anything about the film would be really confusing like the rantings of a madman oh scrolling text again, apparently the jungle will be jumpin soon seriously the soon looms menacingly towards the camera lens, and we dont feel any more secure about this while supported by madman.
King louie is a minor character in disneys 1967 animated feature film the jungle book. King louie lamount, otherwise better known as king louie, is a supporting antagonist in disneys 19th fulllength animated feature film the jungle book. Jungle book hong kong disneyland china coast jazzmen. It is based on rudyard kiplings works of the same name. Phil harris, sebastian cabot, louis prima, george sanders, sterling holloway. Walt disney world resort disneyland resort disney cruise line aulani a disney resort and spa adventures by disney disney vacation club. Louis prima and phil harris from the original soundtrack of walt disneys the jungle book disneyland doubles uk. Directed by wolfgang reitherman, it was the last film to be produced by walt disney, who died during its production. The jungle book i wanna be like you disney movies anywhere, walt disney movies, disney fun, disney magic, rudyard kipling jungle book, kaa the snake, louis prima, classic songs, soul music. Having grown tired of his simian lifestyle, louie hopes to learn the secret of mans red flower to fulfill his dream of.
Disney pixardisney animationarte disneydisney cartoonsdisney and dreamworksdisney charactersmowgli the jungle. Click here to watch an amazing video in youtube about it. Louis prima as king louie, an orangutan who wants to be a human, and wants mowgli to teach him how to make fire. Based on rudyard kiplings book of the same name, it is the 19th disney animated feature film. The jungle book and more jungle book, on disneyland records. The 19th animated feature in the disney animated canon, the film is noted for being along with the aristocats 1970 the last film project to be approved by walt disney himself, as he died in late 1966, before the film was released. Aristocats scales and arpeggios disney music, aristocats, kids songs, kids videos. The jungle book is a 1967 american animated film produced by walt disney productions and released to theaters on october 18, 1967. Louis prima was an american singer, actor, songwriter, bandleader, and trumpeter.
I wanna be like you is a song from walt disneys 1967 film the jungle book. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Explore your familys wild side as you venture into the jungle book for extraordinary adventures and a heartwarming tale that celebrates the true meaning of friendship. Bagheera the panther and baloo the bear have a difficult time trying to convince a boy to leave the jungle for human civilization. This isnt the first time the composer has worked for disney. 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. Louis prima i wanna be like you the monkey song, 1967. In a recent article by variety, debney stated that this jungle book was the type of score he has always been waiting for. Mar 28, 2007 rare footage of louis prima and the story behind the song, i wanna be like you. Mouseplanet jungle book platinum edition by lisa perkis. I felt that louis would be great as a foil in the part of king louie, johnson wrote, so i recommended him to walt, who at first was a bit dubious. When movies like bambi and one hundred and one dalmatians are given the high hat by disneyland, i dont lose much sleep.
Sherman recounts the story of recording i wanna be like you from the jungle book. Meet bagheera, the wise old panther, and crazy king louie, the orangutan. Directed by wolfgang reitherman, it was the last to be produced by walt. Rare footage of louis prima and the story behind the song, i wanna be like you. But watch out for the cunning tiger shere khan and kaa, the ssssneakiest snake in the jungle. The jungle book is a 1967 american animated musical comedy film produced by walt disney. Rafferty and the gold dust twins louis prima 1975 the jungle book king louie of the apes 1967 the ed sullivan show singer 19591962. The jungle book 1967 louis prima as king louie of the. Now im the king of the swingers oh, the jungle vip ive reached the top and had to. King louie was voiced by louis prima in the original 1967 film. Walt disney the jungle book lp disneyland st3948 w. Vinyl 7 phil harris, sebastian cabot, louis prima, george sanders, sterling holloway the jungle book 1972, vinyl discogs. King louie is a rowdy orangutan who was crowned king of the apes. The jungle book is the songs and story album adaptation of the jungle book.
It is the 19th animated feature in the walt disney animated classics series. Oct 09, 2011 king louie the orangutan voiced by louis prima was one of the characters created especially for disneys the jungle book, for he doesnt appear in rudyard kiplings original story. The jungle book by walt disney studios home entertainment by wolfgang reitherman. In 2015, i wanna be like you was featured in season 1, episode 7 of the tv. He is a giant orangutan and the king of the bandar log, who kidnaps mowgli and holds him hostage until mowgli reveals how to make the red flower, or fire. Songs from the jungle book and other jungle favorites. While rooted in new orleans jazz, swing music, and jump blues, prima touched on various genres throughout his career. The jungle book is a 1967 american animated musical comedy film produced by walt disney productions. He also scored for chicken little, princess diaries, and the emperors new groove. He is also a supporting protagonist in the prequel television series jungle cubs, the. Walt disney the jungle book disneyland st3948 1978 composed by george bruns conductor george bruns featuring george sanders, louis prima, phil harris, sebastian cabot, sterling holloway songwriter richard m. Phil harris, bruce reitherman, george sanders, sterling holloway, louis prima, wolfgang reitherman, phil harris. For disney fans, he is best known for having been the original voice of king louie in the jungle book. He is the obstreperous ruler of the ancient ruins with an affinity for swing music.
The jungle book was a reminder that simpler can be better, and achieved such with some quite infectious music arguably one of the greatest disney soundtracks to date, relatable. A classic song from walt disneys the jungle book, performed by king louie louis prima and baloo phil harris. Funny how you mention the tonal qualities of the dialog from disney soundtracks featured on lps or cds they have such a distinctive sound. 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. I wanna be like you the monkey song soundtrack version. From the walt disney studio more jungle book further adventures of baloo and mowgli. With a nice thin layer of grain on top, the jungle book now looks fresh from the camera in 1967.
May 30, 2009 the jungle book i wanna be like you wlyrics love never gives up. The jungle book 1967 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. In 1998, disney released a direct to video film entitled the jungle book. With phil harris, sebastian cabot, louis prima, bruce reitherman.
Louis prima with gia maione, sam butera and the witnesses a. Louis leo prima december 7, 1910 august 24, 1978 was an italianamerican singer, actor, songwriter, bandleader, and trumpeter. The jungle book i wanna be like you louis prima as king louie. Directed by wolfgang reitherman, james algar, jack kinney. Pat omalley and disney studio chorus the bare necessities phil harris and bruce reitherman i wanna be like you. It was inspired by the stories about the feral child mowgli from the book of the same name by rudyard kipling. The jungle book i wanna be like you scene disneyland paris youtube walt disney world animal kingdom opening day 42298 jungle book stage show. Main trio mowgli is the protagonist of the jungle book and its sequel. King louie sings i wanna be like you from the movie jungle book. The jungle book is a 1967 americanitalian animated film produced by walt disney productions and was released on october 18, 1967. Reminds me of the disney cartoon with louis prima taken the part of king louie.
Disneyland records king louie and robin hood nahuel meza. This is the ending of walt disneys final feature film in his lifetime, the jungle book. Mickey and the magical map i wanna be like you disneyland. Pop 45 louis prima caldonia just a gigolo on magnagroove records. The jungle book i wanna be like you wlyrics love never gives up. Quite frankly, i never believed the movie could look this good, but the video is so clear that you can actually see the texture of the card that the backgrounds were painted on. He also recorded the 1974 concept album lets hear it for robin hood, in response. But its neat to hear harris reprise baloo and louis prima play louie again. The jungle book i wanna be like you wlyrics youtube. Sherman remembers the first time he and his brother were called into a meeting to learn about this idea walt disney had for a new film. The song was sung by louis prima and written by songwriters robert and richard sherman.
Phil harris, sebastian cabot, louis prima, george sanders, sterling holloway walt disney presents the story and songs of the jungle book music. Walt disney presents the jungle book vinyl disneyland records 3948 12page book. Walt disney presents the story and songs of the jungle book. Originally released in august 1967 st3948ster3948 with a glossy booklet, outside record pocket with black and white back cover pictures and purple labels. King louie was portrayed as an orangutan who was the leader of the other jungle primates, and who attempted to gain knowledge of fire from mowgli, in order to become more human. 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. One of my favorites by the composer was hocus pocus 1993. Disneyland records storyteller series st3960 mono ster3960 stereo 12 lp with book. For characters of the 2016 live action adaptation see here. Louis prima the jungle book 1967 i love this song and i had. Disneyland records king louie and robin hood youtube.
Track listing all songs written and composed by sherman. He was the voice of king louie in disneys the jungle book. Details audio cd february 11, 2014 original release date. The jungle book is a disney media franchise that commenced in 1967 with the theatrical release of the jungle book.
This was at a singalong screening of the walt disneys the jungle book, held on september 29, 2014 at stage 17 inside disney california. Login my account account settings my creations logout. Phil harris, sebastian cabot, louis prima, george sanders, sterling holloway walt disney presents the story and songs of the jungle book. 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. The jungle book 1967 louis prima as king louie of the apes. The franchise includes a 2003 sequel to the animated film and three liveaction films produced by walt disney pictures. Main titles jungle run track 3, opens with the famous disney theme music that you hear at the beginning of their movies but suddenly shifts and transports you into the mysteries of the jungle with seductive flutes, light rhythmic almost jazzy percussion and a. Film the jungle book, 1967 musiciens louis prima, phil harris, bruce reitherman. Sherman, terry gilson a1 trust in me a2 colonel hathis. Main titles jungle run track 3, opens with the famous disney theme music that you hear at the beginning of their movies but suddenly shifts and transports you into the mysteries of the jungle with seductive flutes, light rhythmic almost jazzy percussion and a choir to add a sparkle of disney magic to the mix. 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.