“Jump, Jive an’ Wail” is a classic swing and jump blues song written by Louis Prima in 1956. The song is known for its lively and energetic style, blending elements of jazz, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll.
About The Song
Louis Prima’s original recording of “Jump, Jive an’ Wail” features his dynamic vocals, exuberant horn arrangements, and a driving rhythm that captures the spirit of the swing and jump blues genres. The song’s lyrics celebrate the excitement and joy of dancing to lively music.
Over the years, “Jump, Jive an’ Wail” has been covered by various artists, but Louis Prima’s version remains the most well-known. The song gained renewed popularity in the 1990s when it was prominently featured in a Gap commercial, introducing it to a new generation of listeners.
Louis Prima’s contribution to the swing and jump blues era, including “Jump, Jive an’ Wail,” has left a lasting impact on the genre. The song continues to be celebrated for its infectious energy and timeless appeal.
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Baby, baby it looks like it’s gonna hail
Baby, baby it looks like it’s gonna hail
You better come inside
Let me teach you how to jive an’ wailYou gotta jump, jive, and then you wail
You gotta jump, jive, and then you wail
You gotta jump, jive, and then you wail
You gotta jump, jive, and then you wail
You gotta jump, jive, and then you wail away!Papa’s in the icebox lookin’ for a can of ale
Papa’s in the icebox lookin’ for a can of ale
Mama’s in the backyard
Learning how to jive an’ wailYou gotta jump, jive, and then you wail
You gotta jump, jive, and then you wail
You gotta jump, jive, and then you wail
You gotta jump, jive, and then you wail
You gotta jump, jive, and then you wail away!A woman is a woman and a man ain’t nothin’ but a male
A woman is a woman and a man ain’t nothin’ but a male
One good thing about him
He knows how to jive an’ wailJack and Jill went up the hill to get a pail
Jack and Jill went up the hill to get a pail
Jill stayed up
She wants to learn how to jive an’ wailYou gotta jump, jive, and then you wail
You gotta jump, jive, and then you wail
You gotta jump, jive, and then you wail
You gotta jump, jive, and then you wail
You gotta jump, jive, and then you wail away!