In 1953, Steve Allen adapted Little Red Riding Hood into a Grimm fairy tale for hip kids, told by Al "Jazzbo" Collins and accompanied by jazz pianist Lou Stein. This is a classic hip story. Enjoy!
My mom had this 45 rpm, and my sister and I thought it was hilarious when we were kids. It's still pretty hip, after all these years. Thanks for sharing.
This track actually charted for two weeks starting August 8, 1953 -- peaking at #22. The flip side, "The Three Little Pigs," also charted at #22 the week of August 29, 1953.
I should have know this was linked to Steve Allen. This is great stuff. I heard him first as a radio commentator. I discovered these recording because You Tube exists. Long live You Tube!
My mom had this 45 rpm, and my sister and I thought it was hilarious when we were kids. It's still pretty hip, after all these years. Thanks for sharing.
ldcraig2006 2 months ago
This track actually charted for two weeks starting August 8, 1953 -- peaking at #22. The flip side, "The Three Little Pigs," also charted at #22 the week of August 29, 1953.
horarwgt 9 months ago
I grew up listening to Al, on KSFO back in the the '60's.
"I don't got to show you no stinkin' badges"! LOL
Jazzbo was the greatest!!!
dwtsf 11 months ago
your grandma is gone
i know she's swingin
lol!
djoutrage18 1 year ago
I remember listening to Jazzbo on the radio, late night. He was the best!
miker2001 1 year ago
Collins did a great job. The Steve Allen ones (he wrote them....) is harder to find. On You Tube, I can only find Cinderella.
stumblemouth 1 year ago
I'm glad he delivered this straight without affectation. I can like the opposite too, to wit Lorenzo St. Dubois.
PaulJD2006 1 year ago
I dig it the most :>)
kaustinm 1 year ago
I should have know this was linked to Steve Allen. This is great stuff. I heard him first as a radio commentator. I discovered these recording because You Tube exists. Long live You Tube!
StudioXman 1 year ago
Thanks to my Mom and Dad for raising me on this stuff.
RIP Jazzbo.
Thanks for posting!
zappr5 1 year ago