A unique lady with a unique distinctive sound unlike any other

I used to listen to my father's records of her music as a kid. What an awesome voice she had. And Sonny and Cher or (Caesar and Cleo) when they started out, copying Louis and Keely, I believe that 100%. Thanks for the info and posting this. Sorry to hear of her passing. You know they were married way back when yea? Dont know who Sam Butera is or was but Keely was very sultry and had a soulful voice.

Hello lejardin , and all Keely Smith aficionados et al-


And Keely Smith will always be remembered with Louie Prima as Vegas lounge pioneers starting with the early shows at the Sahara Casbar Lounge and a burning backing jazz band known as th witnesses led by secondo side kick & lead sax player affable Sam Buttera.

Louie Prima's firebrand vocals, trumpet playing & indefatigable showmanship were offset by Keely Smith stoically beautiful stage manner, to say nothing about her perfect pitch & sultry voice . The Casbar quickly caught on as a late nighter/early morning destination and Keely, Louie, Sam combo packed the new Casbar Club regularly.

Thanks for your interest, hope you enjoyed the additional foot note bright lights.

They were definitely old school but likes & sounds of which will not be replaced.

Good Bye ole' friends your vibe trie will continue long after Note

R.I.P. Keely, Louie, Sam



Eddessa_Knight with Sympathy Light Sun Smiley



Nota Bene:

A Nelson Riddle great perfomnce for Keely

"I Wish You Love" Keely Smith

"I Wish You Love" by Keely Smith was originally written in French by Charles Trenet. The English lyric is by Albert Beach. The song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPJ-J3NUUyk