Monday, October 1, 2007
  Bare Necessities - Louis Armstrong

This week is an important one for Jungle Book fans as the classic film is being released on DVD tomorrow! I have decided to declare this week a Jungle Book week here at Covering the Mouse. Everyday this week will feature a Jungle Book cover song! Today's track is The Bare Necessities covered by one of the most famous jazz performers in history: Louis Armstrong!

In 1968, LOUIS ARMSTRONG recorded an album of Disney music. This would end up being his last full album that he would record before his death in 1971. Louis took a serious approach to the songs, wanting to add his charm and style but stay true to the original treatments.

His version of Bare Necessities fits so well with his style and seeing that one of his nicknames is 'Pops' it seems fitting that he sings this 'Poppa Bear' classic. Actually this song wasn't classic when he recorded it. The Jungle Book came out in 1967 so the song was brand new when he stuck it on this album! The Bare Necessities was nominated for an Academy Award in 1968 and Louis played his version live at the Awards Ceremony.









The Bare Necessities
Louis Armstrong
1968

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Comments:
This is quite a charming version of the song from Pops. It is certainly as, or just as more, catchy than the original version with Phil Harris's vocals.
 
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    Over the years, many musical artists have paid tribute to the music of Disney. This blog pays tribute to those artists.

    You won't find any original Disney songs here, these are all covers, interpretations and variations on the tunes we all love.


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