They had a Belgian No. 1 in 1958 with "Eso es el amor", which was sung in Spanish. In 1959 they recorded "Rebecca" (a.k.a. "Rebekka"), which was featured seven years later in the film The Battle of Algiers. In 1962, they crept into the UK Singles Chart for the first time with "Twist Twist", which reached No. 48.
After a musical eclipse in the mid-sixties, the band is reassembled a few years later, in a new line-up and with a different sound; this time, the band's made up of session musicians, who are also part of other bands or projects (see also El Chicles, Chicken Curry & His Pop Percussion Orchestra, Plus, The S.S.O. Orchestra, Superfunk Special). The new Chakachas go for a mix of Latin/Soul/Funk/Jazz/Afro. The bulk of the songs is provided by Willy Albimoor and Nico Gomez. Their biggest hit was "Jungle Fever" (1970), which sold over one million copies in the United States, and was awarded a gold disc by the R.I.A.A. in March 1972. It also reached No. 8 in the US Billboard Hot 100. In the UK it fared less well: despite some airplay soon after release it was later pulled from airplay by the BBC, which took exception to the song's moaning and heavy breathing. It peaked at No. 29.
Rebecca
Chakachas Lyrics
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his pocket and a head full of dreams
He said somehow, some way, it's gotta get better than this
Patti packed her bags,
left a note for her momma, she was just seventeen
there were tears in her eyes when she kissed her little sister goodbye
They held each other tight as they drove
We got just one shot of life,
let's take it while we're still not afraid
Because life is so brief and time is a thief when you're undecided
And like a fistful of sand, it can slip right through your hands
Young hearts be free tonight. Time is on your side
Don't let them put you down, don't let 'em push you around
don't let 'em ever change your point of view
Paradise was closed so they headed for the coast in a blissful manner
They took a two room apartment that
was jumping ev'ry night of the week
Happiness was found in each others arms as expected, yeah
Billy pierced his ears, drove a pickup like a lunatic, ooh!
Young hearts be free tonight.Time is on your side
Don't let them put you down, don't let 'em push you around
don't let 'em ever change your point of view
Young hearts be free tonight.Time is on your side
Billy wrote a letter back home to Patti's parents tryin' to explain
He said we're both real sorry that it had to turn out this way
But there ain't no point in talking when
there's nobody list'ning so we just ran away
Patti gave birth to a ten pound baby boy, yeah!
Young hearts be free tonight, time is on your side
Young hearts be free tonight, time is on your side
Young hearts be free tonight, time in on your side
Young hearts gotta run free, be free, live free
Time is on, time is on your side
Time, time, time, time is on your side
is on your side
is on your side
is on your side
Young heart be free tonight
tonight, tonight, tonight, tonight, tonight, yeah
The song "Rebecca" by the Chakachas is about two young people, Billy and Patti, who leave their homes in search of a better life. They leave with only a small amount of money and big dreams for their future. They drive through the night, excited and hopeful for what's to come. The chorus of the song provides a message of encouragement for other young people, telling them that time is on their side and they should not let anyone hold them back or change their point of view.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that Billy and Patti have found happiness in each other's arms. They take a two-room apartment on the coast and enjoy jumping nights of the week. Billy pierces his ears and drives like a lunatic, reveling in his new-found freedom. However, things take a turn when Patti becomes pregnant and they have to face the consequences of their actions.
The song ends with another plea for young hearts to be free, with time on their side. Despite whatever obstacles they may face, the message is clear: live freely and to the fullest.
Overall, "Rebecca" is a message of hope and encouragement for young people to pursue their dreams and live their lives to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Billy left his home with a dollar in his pocket and a head full of dreams
Billy left his home with very little money and a lot of aspirations
He said somehow, some way, it's gotta get better than this
Billy was hopeful that life would get better for him
Patti packed her bags, left a note for her momma, she was just seventeen
Patti left home when she was 17 and wrote a note to her mother
there were tears in her eyes when she kissed her little sister goodbye
Patti was sad when she said goodbye to her younger sister
They held each other tight as they drove on through the night they were so excited
Billy and Patti were excited and held onto each other during their road trip
We got just one shot of life, let's take it while we're still not afraid
Life is short, so Billy and Patti wanted to live it to the fullest without fear
Because life is so brief and time is a thief when you're undecided
Time can pass quickly when you're unsure of what to do with your life
And like a fistful of sand, it can slip right through your hands
Time can escape you if you're not careful
Young hearts be free tonight. Time is on your side
When you're young, you have time to make decisions about your life
Don't let them put you down, don't let 'em push you around
Don't let others control or discourage you
don't let 'em ever change your point of view
Don't let others alter your beliefs or perspective
Paradise was closed so they headed for the coast in a blissful manner
Billy and Patti had to change their plans and find happiness elsewhere
They took a two room apartment that was jumping ev'ry night of the week
The couple found a bustling and exciting place to stay
Happiness was found in each others arms as expected, yeah
Billy and Patti were content with each other's company, which was expected
Billy pierced his ears, drove a pickup like a lunatic, ooh!
Billy was adventurous and unafraid to take risks
Billy wrote a letter back home to Patti's parents tryin' to explain
Billy wanted to apologize and explain his situation to Patti's parents
He said we're both real sorry that it had to turn out this way
Billy expressed his regret about how things turned out with Patti's parents
But there ain't no point in talking when there's nobody list'ning so we just ran away
Billy felt that talking to Patti's parents was pointless and they chose to run away instead
Patti gave birth to a ten pound baby boy, yeah!
Patti had a baby boy that weighed ten pounds
Young hearts gotta run free, be free, live free
Young people should have the freedom to go after their dreams and live life the way they want to
Time is on, time is on your side
When you're young, you have more time to make things happen
Young heart be free tonight
Young people can be free and happy tonight and in the future
Contributed by Natalie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@fareschi4936
Hasta mañana Rebecca
No te retardes mi vida
Hasta mañana Rebecca
Espero que tú no vas a olvidar
Hasta mañana Rebecca
Te quiero tanto mi vida
Hasta mañana Rebecca
Toda la noche yo voy a cantar
Hasta mañana Rebecca
No te retardes mi vida
Hasta mañana Rebecca
Espero que tú no vas a olvidar
Hasta mañana Rebecca
No te retardes mi vida
Hasta mañana Rebecca
Espero que tú no vas a olvidar
Espero que tú no vas a olvidar
Espero que tú no vas a olvidar
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@gez100
This song is Cuban, but it was as encouragement for the Algerian revolution by the countries that experienced liberation movements in that era of the sixties of the last century
@rabahrabbah7061
Is it in Spanish?
@WiseLight-te4nn
on this ni ce song I see Castro and the famous che guevara without Forget yasef saadi and Ali la pointe and the 3 womens
@mouhamedhalaimia9214
لا أحد يستمتع بالرقص على هذه الأغنية أكثر من الجزائريين 😂😂