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Arnaz burst onto the American music scene when Latin music was enjoying its first taste of success. A record like "Babalu" was viewed back then as primitive and exciting, and Desi's sex appeal and good looks made him the Ricky Martin of his day. He was virtually the only bandleader who had success after World War II, and his combination of highbrow and lowbrow with loads of charisma was irresistible. That this music still holds up well today says more for Desi's abilities than the current vogue for Latin music. Vocal showpieces like "Cuban Pete," "Holiday in Havana," "El Cumbanchero," and "Carnival in Rio" are offset by strong band instrumentals like "Peanut Vendor," Tico Tico," and "Brazil." Those only familiar with Arnaz from his stint on I Love Lucy are in for a major surprise at the high quality of music aboard this collection.
© Cub Koda /TiVo
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Russell, Composer - Russell, Lyricist - Lecuona, Composer - Lecuona, Lyricist - Desi Arnaz and His Orchestra, Vocal - Desi Arnaz, Performer
(P) Recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music
Amanda Lane, Performer - HENDERSON, Composer - HENDERSON, Lyricist - Desi Arnaz, Performer
(P) Recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music
Jean Gilbert, Composer - Jean Gilbert, Lyricist - Simons, Composer - Simons, Lyricist - Sunshine, Composer - Sunshine, Lyricist - Desi Arnaz, Performer
(P) Recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music
Desi Arnaz and the Streamliners, Vocal - Desi Arnaz, Performer - Desi Arnaz, Arranger
(P) Recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music
Desi Arnaz, Performer - Orlando, Arranger
(P) Recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music
Jane Harvey, Vocal - Schwartz, Composer - Schwartz, Lyricist - Desi Arnaz, Performer - Robin, Composer - Robin, Lyricist
(P) Recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music
Desi Arnaz and Trio, Performer - Pepe Guízar, Composer - Pepe Guízar, Lyricist
(P) Recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music
Touzet, Composer - Touzet, Lyricist - Desi Arnaz, Performer
(P) Recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music
Jane Harvey, Vocal - Lecuona, Composer - Lecuona, Lyricist - Desi Arnaz, Performer - Ruby, Composer - Ruby, Lyricist
(P) Recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music
Oliveira, Composer - Oliveira, Lyricist - René Touzet, Performer - Desi Arnaz, Performer - Abreu, Composer - Abreu, Lyricist - Drake, Composer - Drake, Lyricist
(P) Recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music
Gamse, Composer - Gamse, Lyricist - Valdés, Composer - Valdés, Lyricist - Desi Arnaz, Performer
(P) Recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music
Green, Composer - Green, Lyricist - Desi Arnaz, Performer - Scott Addison, Composer - Scott Addison, Lyricist
(P) Recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music
HERNANDEZ, Lyricist - HERNANDEZ, Composer - Shirl, Composer - Shirl, Lyricist - Desi Arnaz, Performer - Drake, Composer - Drake, Lyricist
(P) Recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music
Roberts, Composer - Roberts, Lyricist - Karger, Composer - Karger, Lyricist - Desi Arnaz, Performer
(P) Recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music
Russell, Composer - Russell, Lyricist - Baroso, Composer - Baroso, Lyricist - Desi Arnaz, Performer
(P) Recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music
HERNANDEZ, Composer - HERNANDEZ, Lyricist - Desi Arnaz and His Orchestra, Vocal - Desi Arnaz, Performer
(P) Recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music
Album review
Arnaz burst onto the American music scene when Latin music was enjoying its first taste of success. A record like "Babalu" was viewed back then as primitive and exciting, and Desi's sex appeal and good looks made him the Ricky Martin of his day. He was virtually the only bandleader who had success after World War II, and his combination of highbrow and lowbrow with loads of charisma was irresistible. That this music still holds up well today says more for Desi's abilities than the current vogue for Latin music. Vocal showpieces like "Cuban Pete," "Holiday in Havana," "El Cumbanchero," and "Carnival in Rio" are offset by strong band instrumentals like "Peanut Vendor," Tico Tico," and "Brazil." Those only familiar with Arnaz from his stint on I Love Lucy are in for a major surprise at the high quality of music aboard this collection.
© Cub Koda /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 16 track(s)
- Total length: 00:45:06
- Main artists: Desi Arnaz
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: RCA Records Label
- Genre: Pop/Rock International Pop Crooners
(P) 1992 BMG Entertainment
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