In the early 70s he moved to Cali in Colombia and became involved in the Salsa scene, also recording salsa albums.
Having always been something of a cult figure in South America, come 2007 Linares' profile is given a boost outside of Latin America following guest piano appearances on Quantic Soul Orchestra, The recordings and his show-stopping performances in their accompanying live shows.
MamboRock
Alfredo Linares Lyrics
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Baile mi mambo (bis)
Para que lo goces tu, y toda la juventud, te invito para que goces, al son de mi mambo rock
Baile mi mambo mi mambo rock
Baile mi mambo (bis)::::::
"Esto es kombokaos y su mambo rock"
Baile mi mambo mi mambo rock
Baile mi mambo (bis)
Nena nena ven paca conmigo lo gozaras
Lo último de la onda se llama mi mambo rock
Baile mi mambo mi mambo rock
Baile mi mambo (bis)
"Y vuelve otra vez kombokaos y su mambo rock"::
Mi mambo rock...(bis)
Ven vamos a gozar
Too el mundo gozara
Nena nena ven paca
A toda la juventud
Aquiesto aquiestoy
Con mi mambo rock
Todo el mundo gozara
Para que lo goces tu
"Un saludo a ..."
Mi mambo rock...(bis)
Ven vamos a gozar
Too el mundo gozara
Nena nena ven paca
A toda la juventud
Aquiesto aquiestoy
Con mi mambo rock
Todo el mundo gozara
Para que lo goces tu
Mi mambo rock...
Mi maaaambo rock
The lyrics to Alfredo Linares's song "MamboRock" invite listeners to enjoy the energetic and rhythmic qualities of the Mambo and Rock genres. The song begins with an invitation to dance to the MamboRock, specifically addressing the youth in the audience, encouraging them to join in on the fun. The repetition of the chorus, "Baile mi mambo mi mambo rock" reinforces the energetic vibe of both genres, while the phrases "ven paca conmigo lo gozaras" and "todo el mundo gozara" emphasize the inclusive aspect of the lyrics, inviting everyone to join in on the fun.
The singer calls out to "nena nena" or sweetheart, as a way to express the romantic qualities of dancing with a partner. The lyrics also include a shoutout to the band Kombokaos and their own MamboRock, acknowledging other artists and their contributions to the genre. Overall, the lyrics of "MamboRock" celebrate the joy and inclusivity of dance music while concurrently serving as an interesting artifact of how popular genres evolve over time.
Line by Line Meaning
Baile mi mambo mi mambo rock
Come dance with me to my mambo rock
Baile mi mambo (bis)
Dance my mambo rock
Para que lo goces tu, y toda la juventud, te invito para que goces, al son de mi mambo rock
So that you and all the youth can enjoy, I invite you to dance to my mambo rock
Esto es kombokaos y su mambo rock
This is Kombokaos and their mambo rock
Nena nena ven paca conmigo lo gozaras, Lo último de la onda se llama mi mambo rock
Come here, girl, and you will enjoy it with me. The latest thing is called my mambo rock
Y vuelve otra vez kombokaos y su mambo rock
And Kombokaos and their mambo rock are back again
Mi mambo rock...(bis)
My mambo rock...
Ven vamos a gozar, Too el mundo gozara, Nena nena ven paca
Come, let's enjoy it. Everyone will have fun. Come here, girl
A toda la juventud, Aquiesto aquiestoy, Con mi mambo rock
To all the youth, here I am with my mambo rock
Todo el mundo gozara, Para que lo goces tu
Everyone will have fun, so that you can enjoy it
Un saludo a ...
A greeting to...
Writer(s): J. AYRE, B. REICHNER, M. PHILLIPS
Contributed by Ella F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.