Pérez Prado is often referred to as ‘King of the Mambo’.His band’s popularity in the United States matched the growing interest in Latin music outside the Latino communities during the Forties, Fifties and early Sixties.Even if you don’t know the name and don’t dance, you will almost certainly have been exposed to some of his most famous numbers showcased on this vinyl album.Put on your dancing shoes and mambo along to this selection of his best.
Tracks:
1: Mambo No. 52: Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White3: Quizás, Quizás, Quizás4: Tabu (Taboo)5: Mambo Jambo6: Why Wait7: C'est Si Bon8: Leyanda Mexicana9: In a Little Spanish Town10: Patricia11: Guaglione12: Mambo En Sax13: Jacqueline and Caroline14: El Manisero (The Peanut Vendor)15: Bèsame Mucho16: Marilyn Monroe Mambo17: Yes Sir, That's My Baby18: I Could Have Danced All Night
