LP Columbia CL 1143
Remembered for his highly-commercial approach to pop music, Xavier Cugat (born: Francisco De Asis Javier Cugat Mingall De Cru Y Deulofeo) made an even greater mark as one of the pioneers of Latin-American dance music. During his eight decade long career, Cugat helped to popularize the tango, the cha-cha, the mambo and the rhumba. His hits included "El Manicero" in the 1930s, "Perfida" in 1940 and the original recording of "Babalu" in 1944. Members of Cugat's band included Desi Arnaz, Miguelito Valdes, Tito Rodriguez, Luis Del Campo, Yma Sumac and his third (of four) wife, Abbe Lane...
Side 1.
1. Fascination
2. Arrivederci, Roma
3. La Seine
4. Come Back to Sorrento
5. La golondrina
6. Chiapanecas
Side 2.
1. Lady of Spain
2. Missouri Waltz
3. Cuatro milpas
4. Mademoiselle de Paris
5. Mexicali Rose
6. Alma Ilanera
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