Louis Prima - Sing,sing,sing (with A Swing) -
: While Prima established the "shuffle" beat, Goodman’s version—arranged by Jimmy Mundy—incorporated Gene Krupa’s groundbreaking, "tribal" tom-tom solos, which became the song's most recognizable feature.
: Recorded at the Sahara in Las Vegas with Sam Butera and the Witnesses , this version is considered his most famous. It restored the vocals and added an intricate scat solo that would later influence his performance as King Louie in The Jungle Book . Louis Prima - Sing,Sing,Sing (With a Swing)
: Goodman's 1937 version was so long it required both sides of a 12-inch 78-rpm record. : While Prima established the "shuffle" beat, Goodman’s
: Unlike Goodman’s nearly 9-minute version, Prima’s original was a radio-friendly three minutes, featuring a bouncy beat and lyrics . It is written in the key of E Dorian . Prima's Evolution of the Song : Goodman's 1937 version was so long it
: According to Prima's wife, the idea came during a day at the racetrack with Bing Crosby . As they were winning, Prima reportedly told Crosby, "Sing, Bing, Sing!" which eventually evolved into the song's title.