Kiplings own the jungle book is a little different in structure from the disney adaptation of his story. For one thing, the disney version only uses material from the first three chapters of kiplings book. Am ive reached the top and had to stop and thats whats botherin me e7 i wanna be a man, mancub, and stroll right into town am g7 and be just like the other men, im tired of monkeyin round, oh chorus c a7 ooh, ooh, ooh, i wanna be like you ooh ooh d7 g7 c a7 dm7 i wanna walk like you, talk like you too, ooh, ooh g7 c. Both young and old viewers can relate to the themes of family, loyalty and harmony in the natural. The song was sung by louis prima and written by songwriters robert and richard sherman. The jungle is jumpin with jazz is this exciting disney classic. Louis prima i wanna be like you from the jungle book lyrics. King of the swingers jungle book electro swing project cover. From the 1894 book written by rudyard kipling, to the 1967 disney animated feature film, to the live actioncgi version released by disney in 2016, the narrative continues to enchant audiences and charm new fans. How jon favreau channeled apocalypse now for king louie in. Oh, oobee doo i wanna be like you i wanna walk like you talk like you too youll see its true an ape like me. Louis prima december 7, 1910 august 24, 1978 was an american singer, actor, songwriter, and trumpeter. King louie a swinging orangutan and leader of the apes. Goodman gala brings jungle book to life chicago tribune.
He befriends mowgli in hopes of learning how fire is made. The song was written by songwriters robert and richard sherman, and was performed by singer and musician louis prima as king louie, with phil harris as baloo the bear. Swing wedding dance amazing the jungle book youtube. The jungle book i wanna be like you wlyrics youtube. I wanna be like you the monkey song is a song sung by king louie, baloo and mowgli from walt disneys 1967 film, the jungle book. Electro swingi wanna be like you sim gretina remix youtube. Feb 14, 2018 theres also no goodeasy way to put a pattern for a swing tempo, so be creative capo on 4 for the original key intro am e7 am verse am e7 now im the king of the swingers oh, the jungle vip e7 am ive reached the top and had to stop, and thats what botherin me am e7 i wanna be a man, mancub, and stroll right into town e7 am g7 and be. Perceptions of race in three generations of the jungle book. The jungle book was released in the united states in disney digital 3d, reald 3d, imax 3d, dbox, and premium large formats, on april 15, 2016. Now im the king of the swingers oh, the jungle vip ive reached the top and had to stop and thats what botherin me i wanna be a man, mancub and stroll right into town and be just like the other men im tired of monkeyin around. Louis prima i wanna be like you from the jungle book. He is a funloving, easygoing, and goodnatured sloth bear who becomes the best friend of a mancub named mowgli. Now, im the king of the swingers oh, the jungle vip ive reached the top and had to stop and thats whats botherin me i wanna be a man. Check out these crafts inspired by the jungle book.
The scat dialogue between baloo and king louie was the result of two recording sessions. The jungle book walt disneys swingin, upbeat, funny and. Check out these moments with mowgli and his jungle friends and relive the thrilling adventure. Welcome the king of the swingers into their collection with our exquisite king louie soft toy. P i reached the top and had to stop and thats what bothering me i want to be a man, mancub, and stroll right into town. In adapting the jungle book for a stage musical, mary zimmerman has had to take much into consideration the disney film, a mix of music and the possibility of offending audiences. King louie was portrayed as an orangutan who was the leader of the other jungle primates, and who attempted to gain knowledge of fire from mowgli, in order to become more. King of the swingers by theswingninjas the swing ninjas. Prima rode the musical trends of his time, starting with his sevenpiece new orleans style jazz band in the 1920s, then successively leading a swing combo in the 1930s, a big band in the 1940s, a vegas lounge act in the 1950s, and a poprock band in the 1960s. He is a humongous orangutanlike gigantopithecus who wants mowgli, being a man cub, to get for him the red flower, the jungle inhabitants name for fire, so he can grow as powerful as man and rule the jungle.
The arrangement details tab gives you detailed information about this particular arrangement of i wanna be like you not necessarily the song. Prowl, swing, or stomp through this quiz to find out which character from the jungle book you are. I wanna be like you from the jungle book by robert b. He is the obstreperous ruler of the ancient ruins with an affinity for swing music. The king of the swingers classic old tune redone in a ninja mood. Director mary zimmerman has reimagined the tale for the boston theater, drawing inspiration from both kiplings original 1894 short story collection and the 1967 disney animated feature film.
Popular jazz and swing performer louis prima was cast as king louie, based on the suggestion of walt disney. King louie from the jungle book tab fastening hands fluffy hair and elbow tufts made from polyester fibres hand wash only h48 x w24cm approx suitable for all ages. I wanna be like you the monkey song from the jungle booksoundtrack louis prima, phil harris, bruce reitherman. If youre like us, you often wonder what it would be like to live in the jungle. I wanna be like you from the jungle book sheet music for. But its in his work behind the camera that favreau really excels. He played in clubs like the famous door in the 1930s, and by the time the 1940s rolled around, prima and his. Electro swing project cover of king of the swingers from disneys jungle book. I wanna be like you the monkey song from the jungle book soundtrack louis prima, phil harris, bruce reitherman. The jungle book is a 2016 american fantasy adventure film directed and produced by jon favreau, from a screenplay written by justin marks and produced by walt disney pictures. Video source i wanna be like you the monkey song is a song sung by king louie, baloo and mowgli from walt disneys 1967 film, the jungle book. Finding that tricky balance in the new jungle book hybrid between honoring and transcending disney wasnt easy, but director jon favreau certainly found the. Dec 21, 2009 i wanna be like you song with lyrics from the movie the jungle book hope you enjoy this.
Verse am e7 now im the king of the swingers, the jungle v. I wanna be like you lyrics from the jungle book disney. This irresistible offering features two baloo sized scoops of chocolate chip ice cream, a layer of bananas worthy of king louie himself, a coating of chocolate. Elf and the jungle book, the pgrated lion king shines with innocent humor. Theres also no goodeasy way to put a pattern for a swing tempo, so be creative capo on 4 for the original key intro am e7 am verse am e7 now im the king of the swingers oh, the jungle vip e7 am ive reached the top and had to stop, and thats what botherin me am e7 i wanna be a man, mancub, and stroll right into town e7 am g7 and be. King louie is a rowdy orangutan who was crowned king of the apes. The jungle book is a story of friendship, trust, giving and the pursuit of happiness. I wanna be like you song with lyrics from the movie the jungle book hope you enjoy this.
All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. King louie is a minor character in disneys 1967 animated feature film the jungle book. The jungle book is seven mostly unrelated short storiessome not even in the jungleand seven short works of verse related to the story the first set of three stories stars a young boy named mowgli. King louie performs the number in an attempt to share his plight with mowgli, while simultaneously convincing the mancub to help him become a man. Jun 25, 2019 the jungle book is a story of friendship, trust, giving and the pursuit of happiness.
Apr 15, 2016 finding that tricky balance in the new jungle book hybrid between honoring and transcending disney wasnt easy, but director jon favreau certainly found the sweet spot with the king louie. Jul 21, 2015 i wanna be like you the monkey song from the jungle book soundtrack louis prima, phil harris, bruce reitherman. His older brother leon took up trumpet while louis was still quite young, and he soon followed in his brothers footsteps. With fluffy hair and fastening hands that allow him to swing from various objects. The jungle book comes to the stage the new york times. The jungle book provides examples of actor allusion king louie is played by louis prima, whose nickname was the king of the swing.
An adventurous young boy found in the jungle by bagheera and raised by wolves. Now im the king of the swingers oh, the jungle vip. See more ideas about monkey costumes, jungle theme and jungle decorations. Baloo is the deuteragonist of disneys 1967 animated feature film, the jungle book. King louie simply known as louie is the secondary antagonist in the 2016 disney live action film the jungle book, a remake of the 1967 animated classic film. Unlike the majority of the adapted characters in the film, louie was not featured in rudyard kiplings original works. The electro swing project perform a mix of old and modern.
In king louies song, i wanna be like you the monkey song, he refers to himself as the king of the swingers. Based on rudyard kiplings eponymous collective works and inspired by walt disneys 1967 animated film of the same name, the jungle book is a liveactioncgi film that tells the story of mowgli, an orphaned human boy who. This past summer, an adaptation of the disney classic the jungle book opened up for a stint on the theatrical stage. The bestloved songs from this album have become part of our collective memory, especially the classic the bare necessities. Bare necessities challenge hypnotic kaa smoothies baloos clues. Pack the bare necessities and embark on a colourful voyage of discovery through the indian jungle in this musical extravaganza. Join mowgli, baloo, king louie and the gang as they swing their way through madcap adventures and thwart the ferocious tiger, shere khan. The song was sung by louis prima and written by songwriters robert and richard sherman king louie performs the number in an attempt to share his plight with mowgli, while simultaneously convincing the mancub to help him become a man. He is raised by wolves, trained by a bear, kidnapped by monkeys, rescued by a panther and a snake, and kills and skins a tiger. High quality jungle book inspired greeting cards by independent artists and designers from around the world. I wanna be like you the monkey song jungle book, the.
Born in new orleans french quarter, louis prima longed to play jazz. Jul 14, 2017 verse am e7 now im the king of the swingers, the jungle v. Become the king of the swingers at the jungle book jive musical show. Product information i wanna be like you from the jungle book digital beginner. Now im the king of the swingers oh, the jungle vip ive reached the top and had to stop and thats whats botherin me i wanna be a man, mancub and stroll right into town and be just like the other men im tired of monkeyin around. Louis leo prima december 7, 1910 august 24, 1978 was an american singer, actor, songwriter, bandleader, and trumpeter. Hal leonard digital sheet music at sheet music plus. I wanna be like you the monkey song is a song sung by king louie, baloo and mowgli from. Unique artwork for posting words of wisdom or decorating your wall, fridge or office. Special thanks to sanushka and the team at the secret garden of dance for making this possible. Electro swingi wanna be like you sim gretina remix.
Tranposable music notes for pianovocalguitar chords only sheet music by robert b. Even the instrumental intro to the bare necessities is moving. Amazing swing wedding dance lindy hop the jungle book disney. Oh, oobee doo i wanna be like you i wanna walk like you talk like you, too youll see its true an. I wanna be like you lyrics the jungle book soundtrack lyrics. In the original book by rudyard kipling, baloo was very different from his disney incarnation. King louie is a fictional character introduced in walt disneys 1967 animated musical film, the. Rudyard kiplings the jungle book came to life may18 at the fairmont chicago hotel for more than 700 people in attendance at the goodman theatre gala. Song from the jungle book now im the king of the swingers oh, the jungle vip ive reached the top and had to stop and thats what. While no orangutans ever appeared in the kiplings original jungle book, he did mention an orangutan in his. Apr 28, 2014 the jungle book the classic disney animated film based on the story by rudyard kipling is scheduled to be remade into a liveaction film.
How jon favreau channeled apocalypse now for king louie. King of the savanna the new lion king is a worthy remake of a classic princeinexile tale. The jungle book walt disneys swingin, upbeat, funny. Misc cartoons the jungle book i wanna be like you chords. I wanna be like you lyrics from the jungle book disney song. It cer tainly was a tarzan dep iction t hough disney didn t hatch the idea.
The white seal, servants of the queen, and rikkitikkitavi go in different directions. While rooted in new orleans jazz, swing music, and jump blues, prima touched on various genres throughout his career. But what has in large part been forgotten is that the rest of the soundtrack is just as enjoyable. Print and download i wanna be like you from the jungle book sheet music. King louie is a fictional character introduced in walt disneys 1967 animated musical film, the jungle book. Lucy woodward i wanna be like you the monkey song lyrics. Jungle book, the soundtrack miscellaneous i wanna be like you the monkey song performed by louis prima king louie sung now im the king of the swingers oh, the jungle vip ive reached the top and had to stop and thats what botherin me i wanna be a man, mancub and stroll right into town and be just like the other men im tired of. The jungle book would be remade in several live action versions, as in stephen s o mmers t he mummy, t he scorpion king, van hels ing 1994 version with jason scott lee, sam neill and john cleese. In the book, baloo was a humorless, serious, and strict aging sloth bear who utilized militant. Now im the king of the swingers oh, the jungle vip ive reached the top and had to stop and thats what botherin me i wanna be a man. Jun 23, 20 in adapting the jungle book for a stage musical, mary zimmerman has had to take much into consideration the disney film, a mix of music and the possibility of offending audiences.