Amazing , Sam butera version of this song will be my 1# top song till my grave. I’m 22 and I already made up my mind that I will cherish this song forever
I Am 61 How I Regret That I Never Saw Louie Prima And Sam Butera. You Don't See Talent Like This Today!! To Those Of You That Saw Louie And Sam, YOU WERE BLESSED!! Grace and Peace, Ralph In CT
Sam Butera and the witnesses was the best nightclub act I've ever seen. I worked a summer at Sahara-Tahoe and Sam and the boys performed across the road at Harrah's. Never missed a show.
I worked at Harrah's in reno and Sam Butera and The Witnesses played the lounge often. I saw his show many times. It was always high energy and fun, all for the price of one or two drinks.
I think you had to be Italian to appreciate these guys! Sam was a nice guy, too. I saw him once outside Harrah's and waved to him. "Hi, Sam!" --and he waved back big smile--probably the highlight of my three months at Tahoe. Rest in peace, Sam!
I grew up in Las Vegas and my father was friends with them. He played golf with Louis. I knew Sam and Mott the best from my early years as a teenager to my grown-up years (23-28). I'd run into Sam on the strip when they played the Sahara lounge and he always had a joke for me one of which I remember today about a priest and a nun golfing.
(Only 162,000+ views at this point?! ) I love how Louis Prima can't seem to contain his joy at this flawless performance. . It's like he's watching history in the making...or money.
Louis Prima could sell a song like no-one else and Sam was right behind him. When Sam stepped out .........lookout ! One of the greatest live performances I've ever seen.
Indeed it is. Sam being right behind Louis is metaphoric referring to ability ...not where he's standing in this performance . There's few examples of Sam taking a lead vocal in Louis Prima's band ....this is the finest example I've seen of his ability to do so.
Sam Butera was a VERY strong lounge performer long after Louis Prima passed on. He would have made a good stand-up. Multi talented, some said he was hard to work with being a perfectionist. I am told that his "improvisations" were well rehearsed. Always packed the lounge in A.C. So sad that Alzheimers took him from us.
Sam had a great voice. He could belt it out with the best of them besides being a great sax player. That smile and that personality! He was born to do this. Love these guys. One in a million act! Rest in peace Sam, Louis and Keely! Three amazing people. Still exciting to watch! I feel bad for whoever doesn't know about these videos. Americana at its best!
Hello Alex, Very Well Said Young Man!! I Am 61,My Great Regret In Life Is That I Never Got To See In Person. If You Did, You Were Blessed!! All the Best To You and Your Family. Ralph in CT
@@ralphraucci5128 Thanks, Ralph. Never saw them live. Thank God for these videos. I dig the underlying Italian American influence on their style. I'm on Long Island. Cheers
Listened to this version for the first time today, thought I’d give Sam a go after hearing Louis’ many hits, blown away is an understatement. What a performance!
Well now, this was jaw dropping! One of the rare, few times that Louis kept his lid on and just let Sam give it his all. He knew he was in the realm of a genius... ⚡🔥⚡
Bellissimo... I am not an Italian, yet, I named my daughter, after my uncle Vincent in the whole wide 🌎 world, Vinni, we're a mishpucha famiglia dei cugini... I absolutely adore this rendition here, and have already played it a half dozen times after just happenstance come across your CZcams channel, and liked 👍 shared with famiglia, friends and associates. Thanks 🤌🤝's😎🚬🏃♀️🤦♂️🧏♀️💪yes we can! smokin' baby on 🔥 fire Shabbat Shalom Shalom Aleichem Peace be upon y'all always 🙏 ✨️ 😌 Ciao Ciao My Best - Mordechai aka Slim Red Tex🐎 🇮🇲Threelegsoman🇮🇱🇮🇪 ⚾️🌭's🍎🥧& MAGA 🇺🇲 & course w/only the best Italians 🤌🤷♂️🤷♀️👩❤️👨 because You are nobody 'til somebody loves 💞💝you🫵😏even if you're just li'l 🤏Italian... G_d blesses everyone 😇🫡😘
I just found this video and love it. My dad had listen to Lou Prima so I enjoyed him also. I know Lou Prima was great but I was unaware how fantastic Sam Buteria was. I saw some other videos when Sam was doing Mohegan Sun and he just didn’t seem to be the same. Yes much older but didn’t have that swing. But back when he was with Lou he really was at the top of his game. Great entertainer. They sure don’t make them like that anymore. God bless him.
Louis prima is like “ yeah boy! That’s my brother! Sing your ass off boy!!!” He was so happy Sam seems to get out of his regular element and made and found a whole new level
Amazing , Sam butera version of this song will be my 1# top song till my grave. I’m 22 and I already made up my mind that I will cherish this song forever
Check out his version of Fever. Different take from Peggy Lee’s version
This means so much to the world. I'm so happy to know someone your age has this kind of music on their register
Check out “There’ll Be No Next Time” with Louis Prima.
Same here. 25 and really wish I could've seen these guys live. Some of my all-time favorites.
I Am 61 How I Regret That I Never Saw Louie Prima And Sam Butera.
You Don't See Talent Like This Today!!
To Those Of You That Saw Louie And Sam, YOU WERE BLESSED!!
Grace and Peace,
Ralph In CT
Sam was born to sing this song.
Sam Butera and the witnesses was the best nightclub act I've ever seen. I worked a summer at Sahara-Tahoe and Sam and the boys performed across the road at Harrah's. Never missed a show.
I worked at Harrah's in reno and Sam Butera and The Witnesses played the lounge often. I saw his show many times. It was always high energy and fun, all for the price of one or two drinks.
William Fossat you are a lucky man!
What was it like? I’m so curious about the vibe and how the audience received them.
I saw them many times in Vegas, no act ever came close to the excitement and talent they had.
I think you had to be Italian to appreciate these guys! Sam was a nice guy, too. I saw him once outside Harrah's and waved to him. "Hi, Sam!" --and he waved back big smile--probably the highlight of my three months at Tahoe. Rest in peace, Sam!
This is awesome! Sam looks likes he's having so much singing this song. I've watched this dozens of times.
On s'en lasse pas
I grew up in Las Vegas and my father was friends with them. He played golf with Louis. I knew Sam and Mott the best from my early years as a teenager to my grown-up years (23-28). I'd run into Sam on the strip when they played the Sahara lounge and he always had a joke for me one of which I remember today about a priest and a nun golfing.
They was giants music man
(Only 162,000+ views at this point?! ) I love how Louis Prima can't seem to contain his joy at this flawless performance. . It's like he's watching history in the making...or money.
Louis Prima could sell a song like no-one else and Sam was right behind him. When Sam stepped out .........lookout ! One of the greatest live performances I've ever seen.
That's Sam Butera singing. :)
Indeed it is. Sam being right behind Louis is metaphoric referring to ability ...not where he's standing in this performance . There's few examples of Sam taking a lead vocal in Louis Prima's band ....this is the finest example I've seen of his ability to do so.
I got to know Sam later in his life - he liked to tell stories and boy did I love to hear them!!!
Silver10M: !!!
Silver 10 M: You are SO right!
Sam Butera was a VERY strong lounge performer long after Louis Prima passed on. He would have made a good stand-up. Multi talented, some said he was hard to work with being a perfectionist. I am told that his "improvisations" were well rehearsed. Always packed the lounge in A.C. So sad that Alzheimers took him from us.
I had the honor to know Sam, Chuck and the Band in Atlantic City at Resorts Great people and Great Talent. Rest In Peace
Louie died when I was born. Thank you for the music, sir.
These men were the Kings of Swing and so cool.
Saw Sam & The New Witnesses with Keeley Smith at the Flamingo in 1993. One of the high points of my life.
Man this is beautiful and how I wish I was alive in that era!
Same here, I was born in 1957, but man ! These ppl are Legend 👍😒🍷🍾💥 God bless them all 🙏
That's really a Sicilian sing Soul music!! from the heart
Souls everything
New Orleans had the oldest Italian American population in the United States, primarily Sicilian.
If I've ever seen a man on fire. . It's this one right here. Somebody put that man out. 👏👏👏👏👏🌹🥀 bravoooo
Hello Roman
Like Louie Said, "Don't Touch Nuthin LEAVE IT LIKE IT IS !!
This video is incredible...puts you right in the room with them! Man, was Sam talented...
not only one of the very best saxophonists ... the man can sing
Damn! He was great!
Play it again Sam 🎷
One of the best video on utube
Sam had a great voice. He could belt it out with the best of them besides being a great sax player. That smile and that personality! He was born to do this. Love these guys. One in a million act! Rest in peace Sam, Louis and Keely! Three amazing people. Still exciting to watch! I feel bad for whoever doesn't know about these videos. Americana at its best!
Hello Alex,
Very Well Said Young Man!!
I Am 61,My Great Regret In Life Is That I Never Got To See In Person.
If You Did, You Were Blessed!!
All the Best To You and Your Family.
Ralph in CT
@@ralphraucci5128 Thanks, Ralph. Never saw them live. Thank God for these videos. I dig the underlying Italian American influence on their style. I'm on Long Island. Cheers
WHAT??!?!?!
The power in that voice.
Listened to this version for the first time today, thought I’d give Sam a go after hearing Louis’ many hits, blown away is an understatement. What a performance!
Never heard this. Fantastic! Sam was great! Jan. 2, 2021
Well now, this was jaw dropping! One of the rare, few times that Louis kept his lid on and just let Sam give it his all. He knew he was in the realm of a genius... ⚡🔥⚡
man that cat can belt it out. Loved this... Just as good if not better than Dean himself. Had a big smile the entire time i watched this.
Nobody sung it like Dino Martino! 'Nuff said.
Diffrent tempo, and it is sung by Sam differently. But definitely a gem.
Hello True!
Sam Put More PASSION Into It!!
Ralph in CT
These guys were Bad asses to the Bone🦴👀 Lord Have mercy ! 🇺🇲🇮🇹🔥👍🍷🍾
Louie had some amazingly talented band members. Sam was phenomenal!
What a nice voice he has, and love his positive energy. I'm sure he was a terror on the sax too.
Butera actually had a good voice...like this number he does!!
Jeez what a voice and what a song
Et quel accompagnement des musiciens,fabuleux
IMO this is the consummate version of this song. One of my favorite top 10 videos on You tube.
Sam & The Witnesses are fantastic
God gave them ..the whole team music skills like not others in the world...and I meant it...Juan here Arica Chile
this had to be such a fun band to play in .. wow they are havin a ball ..
bobby g
Yuup bob
Excellent.
Saw sam in ny about 15 or so years ago . Sold out . great show
he was one of a kind and the REAL king of the Vegas Strip.
Incredible.... What a country we had back then
Oh Heavens YES 💯👏👏 LORD please help us 🙏 🇺🇲🕊🔥
The tone of the voice is similar to Ben E. King "Stand by me". I love it, so dry and punchy.
one of the best performances from those years
Sam Butera makes this look so easy, he really loves entertaining, simply great.
Electrifying ! What a phenomenal bunch of cats
just when i thought it couldnt get any better
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏. Real talent kids, that’s what talent really looked life at one time.
Just listened to this and WOW. Who are the 16 thumbs down folk? Must be an unfortunate accident.
Maybe the best interpretation of this song!
I saw Keely Smith & Sam in the lounge at the Sands in Las Vegas, it must have been in the 80s.
My favorite rendition of this song so sad it has such little views
THIS IS FANTASTIC
such a beautiful song
Sam Butera was the best. Love him.
Bellissimo...
I am not an Italian, yet, I named my daughter, after my uncle Vincent in the whole wide 🌎 world, Vinni, we're a mishpucha famiglia dei cugini... I absolutely adore this rendition here, and have already played it a half dozen times after just happenstance come across your CZcams channel, and liked 👍 shared with famiglia, friends and associates.
Thanks 🤌🤝's😎🚬🏃♀️🤦♂️🧏♀️💪yes we can! smokin' baby on 🔥 fire
Shabbat Shalom
Shalom Aleichem
Peace be upon y'all always 🙏 ✨️ 😌
Ciao Ciao
My Best -
Mordechai
aka Slim Red Tex🐎
🇮🇲Threelegsoman🇮🇱🇮🇪
⚾️🌭's🍎🥧& MAGA 🇺🇲
& course w/only the best
Italians 🤌🤷♂️🤷♀️👩❤️👨 because
You are nobody 'til somebody loves 💞💝you🫵😏even if you're just li'l 🤏Italian...
G_d blesses everyone 😇🫡😘
Nada es más auténtico que esto!!
Just a wonderful, wonderful clip..
nobody can drive this song like Sam and Louis..........
The best
I can watch this over and over. I can't find it on spotify, I'd love to listen to it in the car.
me too! It just makes me so happy😊 there is a version on Spotify where the best part is cut out🙈
Perfection, the sound the tone and melody that will last forever.
These guys were the original blue eyed soul men!!
GREAT !
what a good times...
I want to visit Vegas like this.
Amazing Sam !!!
Miss ya Sam - it was such fun.
Klasse...!
What a voice! He was just amazing. Rio de Janeiro 2021.
Perfect...! Nailed it !
Classic.
The king of the swing 💪, Sam Butera, Louis prima, Forever great, tanks 😘😘❤️from Italy with love ❤️
Awesome.
Prima and his band were the Best in the world!!!
I saw louie prima at the holiday house IN PGH PA THE night I got engaged
Sam was great and was such a great part of Louie Prima's show. He also was great out on his own too.
I just found this video and love it. My dad had listen to Lou Prima so I enjoyed him also. I know Lou Prima was great but I was unaware how fantastic Sam Buteria was. I saw some other videos when Sam was doing Mohegan Sun and he just didn’t seem to be the same. Yes much older but didn’t have that swing. But back when he was with Lou he really was at the top of his game. Great entertainer. They sure don’t make them like that anymore. God bless him.
Marvelous!
Damn, Sam was bringing it !!!
Passion and love for what they did, am I getting older is it that they more you go back in time people were more talented and authentic ?
Louis Prima over here being a whole mood
Louie had a more soulful voice but Sam was great!
love that song
Quelle présence Louis Prima,sans chanter il attire les regards;Sam Butera impeccable
I love these guys.
Wow louie and sam great
Simply WONDERFUL...such talent and beauty. Wish I could've seen them live!
Amazing singer and band.
this is just pure joy to watch❤
Huge influence on Harry Connick Jr
Amazing BRAVO SAM
A hidden gem. Wonderful.
Incredible
Louis prima is like “ yeah boy! That’s my brother! Sing your ass off boy!!!” He was so happy Sam seems to get out of his regular element and made and found a whole new level
Something in this song makes me tear up every time.
That's what commitment looks like...
New Orleans boys!
This is the best version of this song I’ve ever heard. Sam was the man.
Hell, yeah. Thanks for posting this one!
Great knocks me out.
It's me again mr new vegas just reminding you that your nobody till somebody loves you and that somebody is me I love you
So so great .