LV 50's Lounge act queen singer with Louis Prima dies @ 89 :-(

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eddessaknight — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 01:30:06 GMT

<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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 cau... [ More ]

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lejardin — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 05:53:11 GMT

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.

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eddessaknight — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 02:01:13 GMT

A unique lady with a unique distinctive sound unlike any other

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eddessaknight — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 01:35:46 GMT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzUXuBeXN44 (Old Black Magic- Live))

Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Capitol records recording star of Old Black Magic many years with Louis Prima. passed at 89 of appeared heart failure at home in Palm Springs. They Showcased at the Sahara . We saw her multi times with Sam Butera @ the Desert In. Keely had a bold special jazzy vocal quality that worked well with Prima's high energy humorous style - actually became the model act that later Sony Cheri copied successfully.

Will be missed by family, friends fans Don't Take Your Love From Me

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