Guitarists · 1917–1989

Lou Monte

American singer (1917–1989)

Born
2 April 1917
Manhattan
Died
12 June 1989
Pompano Beach
Country
United States
Active
1954–
Record labels
Roulette
Discography
6 albums

Biography

Lou Monte was a jazz musician who played guitar and voice. Lou Monte was born on 2 April 1917 in Manhattan and died on 12 June 1989 in Pompano Beach. The music is usually filed under pop music. Record labels: Roulette. The discography here lists 6 albums, from “Pepino the Italian Mouse & Other Italian Fun Songs” (1962) to “Five Classic Albums Plus Singles” (2016).

Lou Monte (born Louis Scaglione; 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 Victor and Reprise Records in the late 1950s and early 1960s, most famously "Lazy Mary" (1958) and the 1962/63 million-selling US single "Pepino the Italian Mouse", plus the seasonal track "Dominick the Donkey". He also recorded on Roulette Records, Jubilee Records, Regalia Records, Musicor Records, Laurie Records, and AFE Records.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Pepino the Italian Mouse & Other Italian Fun Songs 1962
More Italian Fun Songs From Lou Monte & The Gang 1963
Pepino the Italian Mouse 1993
Merry Christmas to All From Pepino the Italian Mouse 1999
Songs for Pizza Lovers / Lou Monte Sings for You 1999
Five Classic Albums Plus Singles 2016

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Lou Monte play?

Lou Monte is known for playing guitar and voice.

When and where was Lou Monte born?

Lou Monte was born 2 April 1917 in Manhattan.

What are Lou Monte's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Pepino the Italian Mouse & Other Italian Fun Songs (1962), More Italian Fun Songs From Lou Monte & The Gang (1963), Pepino the Italian Mouse (1993), Merry Christmas to All From Pepino the Italian Mouse (1999) and Songs for Pizza Lovers / Lou Monte Sings for You (1999).

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