Lou Monte

About

Lou Monte, born Louis Scaglione on (April 2, 1917 – June 12, 1989), was an Italian-American singer best known for a number of best-selling, Italian-themed novelty records which he recorded for both RCA Records and Reprise Records in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Monte's first big hit came in 1954, with the release of his version of "Darktown Strutters' Ball." In 1962, Monte would release his first million-seller, "Pepino, the Italian Mouse." Sung in a pastiche of both Neapolitan and English

Top Tracks

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   Dominick the Donkey (The Italian Christmas Donkey)

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   Dominick the Donkey

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   Dominick The Donkey (The Italian Christmas Donkey) [With Joe Reisman's Orchestra and Chorus]

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   Lazy Mary (Luna Mezza Mare) (with Joe Reisman & His Orchestra)

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   Lazy Mary (Luna Mezza Mare)

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   Dominic the Donkey

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   Dominick the Donkey - The Italian Christmas Donkey

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