Wow! – The Complete Singles CD

The Goofers • Wow! – The Complete Singles CD

One of the most entertaining acts to emerge from the orbit of Louis Prima, The Goofers combined dazzling musicianship with comedy, close vocal harmonies, acrobatics and a boundless sense of fun. Formed by five members of Prima's band, the all-Italian group became international stars in their own right, appearing at the London Palladium, on Broadway, in Las Vegas and even performing at a Royal Command Performance for Queen Elizabeth II. Their act blurred the boundaries between Swing, Jump Blues, Be-Bop and the emerging sound of Rock 'n' Roll, creating something unlike anyone else of the period.

Wow! – The Complete Singles gathers every A and B side the group released, alongside rare bonus recordings from television appearances and the soundtrack to the 1957 musical film Bop Girls Go Calypso. From the infectious energy of Flip Flop And Fly, My Babe, Tennessee Rock 'n' Roll and I'm Gonna Rock And Roll 'Til I Die to the comic brilliance of Goofy Dry Bones, Wow! and The Head Hunter, these performances showcase a group whose musical ability was every bit as impressive as their stagecraft.

Beautifully remastered from the original sources, this collection presents The Goofers' complete singles catalogue in the finest sound yet available. Whether you're drawn by the Rock 'n' Roll, the Jump Blues, the vocal harmonies or the sheer theatrical exuberance of the performances, this long-overdue anthology finally gives one of the 1950s' most distinctive acts the comprehensive retrospective they deserve.