Angelina (Louis Prima song)
| "Angelina" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Louis Prima and his orchestra | |
| A-side | "Angelina" "Oh Marie" |
| Released | 1944 |
| Genre | Jazz, pop |
| Label | Hit |
| Songwriters | |
"Angelina" is a song written by Allan Roberts and Doris Fisher that was a hit for Louis Prima and his orchestra in 1944.
Composition
The song uses a tarantella rhythm.[1]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Billboard | favorable[2] |
Billboard favorably reviewed the recording (Hit 7106, coupled with "Oh Marie") in its issue from September 30, 1944.[2]
Track listing
78 rpm (The Hit Record 7106)
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Note(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Angelina—FT" | Louis Prima and his orchestra Vocal refrains by Louis Prima and chorus | 3:11 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Note(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Oh Marie—FT" | Everett | Louis Prima and his orchestra Vocal refrains by Lily Ann Carol | 2:41 |
References
- ↑ Jack, Gordon (May 24, 2022). "Louis Prima: The King Of Jumpin' Swing". Jazz Journal.
- 1 2 "Music popularity chart [week ending Sept. 21, 1944] / Popular record reviews by M. H. Orodenker". Billboard. September 30, 1944. p. 21. Retrieved May 22, 2026.