Born in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, Ros' mother was an African-Vene… Read Full Bio ↴Born in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, Ros' mother was an African-Venezuelan; his father was Scottish. Ros' parents separated not long after he was born, and he was enrolled into a military school, where he became interested in music and learned to play the euphonium or bombardin. From 1927 to 1937 his family lived in Caracas, Venezuela. He played in a military band for four years. Later, he received a music scholarship from the government. In June 1937, he moved to London, England to study classical music at the Royal Academy of Music. He soon returned to playing popular music and also recorded several sides as a sideman to Fats Waller who was visiting London in 1938.

In 1939, he formed his own rumba band, "Rumba With Ros". In 1941, he gained recognition with the track "Los Hijos de Buda" and was playing regularly at the elegant Coconut Grove club on Regent Street, which attracted members of high society.

In 1946, he owned a club, a dance school, a record company and an artist's agency. His band grew to 16 musicians. His album The Wedding Samba sold three million copies in 1949.

In 1951, he bought the Coconut Grove and renamed it Edmundo Ros' Dinner and Supper Club. The club became popular for its atmosphere and music; it closed in 1965. From 1964 to 1968 he was the owner of the internationally known and very exclusive Edmundo Ros Club on Regent Street.

His album Rhythms of The South (1957) was one of the first high-quality LP stereo records. He was with Decca records from 1944 to 1974.

In 1975 (at the age of 65) he retired and moved to Jávea, Alicante (Spain). On January 8, 1994, he gave his last public performance. Ros was awarded the Order of the British Empire by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, in the 2000 New Year's Honours List.

Discography

His most famous albums:

Edmundo Ros And His Rumba Band, 1939-1941, LP
Tropical Magic, 1942-1944, LP
Cuban Love Song, 1945, LP
On Broadway, LP
Show Boat/Porgy & Bess, LP
Ros at the Opera
Broadway goes Latin
Rhythms of the South
Latin Carnival
New Rhythms of The South
Latin Boss...Señor Ros
Arriba
Latin Hits I Missed
Hair Goes Latin
Heading South of the Border
The Latin King
This is My World
Caribbean Ros
Sunshine and Olé!
Give My Regards to Broadway
Doin' the Samba, CD
Rhythms of the South/New Rhythms of the South, CD
Good! Good! Good! CD
Strings Latino/Latin Hits I Missed CD
That Latin Sound
Wedding Samba
Cancion Cubana
Mambo Jambo, Naxos, CD
The Wedding Samba (Nayer Sher)
Calypsos (Decca 1956),
Mambos (Decca 1956),
Rhythms Of The South (Decca 1957),
Calypso Man (Decca 1958),
Perfect For Dancing (Decca 1958),
Ros On Broadway (Decca 1959),
Hollywood Cha Cha Cha (Decca 1959),
Bongos From The South (Decca 1961), Dance Again (Decca 1962),
Sing And Dance With Edmundo Ros (Decca 1963), with *Ted Heath Heath Versus Ros (Phase 4 1964),
with Heath Heath Versus Ros, Round Two (Phase 4 1967),
This Is My World (Decca 1972),
Ros Remembers (Decca 1974),
Edmundo Ros Today (Decca 1978),
Latin Favourites (Gold Crown 1979),
Latin Song And Dance Men (Pye 1980),
Music For The Millions (Decca 1983),
Strings Latino (London 1985),
Cuban Love Song (1985),
Latin Magic (London 1987),
Edmundo Ros & His Rumba Band, 1939-1941 (1992),
That Latin Sound (Pulse 1997)

His most famous track was "Melodie d' amour".

Around The World
Edmundo Ros and His Orchestra Lyrics

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Around the world, around the world
Around the world, around the world
Around the world, around the world
Around the world, around the world

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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Edmundo Ros and His Orchestra's hit song, "Around the World," are quite simple and repetitive. The primary focus is the repetition of the phrase "around the world," which is reiterated multiple times throughout the song. However, there is something about the way the phrase is repeated that seems to capture the essence of travel and adventure. The song gives the listeners the feeling of being transported to different places and experiencing the world's diversity.

The song's simple and repetitive nature makes it catchy and easy to dance to, making it a popular choice for ballroom dancers and Latin music enthusiasts. The song's mix of Latin and jazz styles makes it stand out from other dance songs from the time, and it remains a classic to this day.

While the lyrics may seem basic, the song's appeal lies in the music's driving rhythm, which inspires listeners to get lost in the rhythm and enjoy the journey "around the world."

Line by Line Meaning

Around the world, around the world
We are going on a trip all around the world, experiencing a variety of cultures and traditions.

Around the world, around the world
Our journey is taking us to many different places all around the globe, each with its own unique beauty and charm.

Around the world, around the world
We are taking a grand adventure, traveling through all kinds of terrain and landscapes to see the world's wonders.

Around the world, around the world
Through all kinds of weather and conditions, we will persist on our journey, fueled by our desire to see all the world has to offer.

Around the world, around the world
No matter what obstacles we face, we will travel on, always looking ahead to the next exciting adventure.

Around the world, around the world
Our journey is taking us to places we never knew existed, revealing new and fascinating aspects of our world.

Around the world, around the world
Together we will explore the beauty and diversity of our planet, learning and growing along the way.

Around the world, around the world
Our journey around the world is an amazing opportunity to deepen our understanding and appreciation of the global community.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Thomas Bangalter, Guy-Manuel Homem-Christo

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

patrickdcyau

3y↑1

TRACK TIMING:
00:00 [1] Guantanamera
02:34 [2] Come Closer To Me
05:33 [3] Fly Me To The Moon
08:07 [4] If I Were A Rich Man
10:25 [5] Sweet And Gentle
12:51 [6] I Searched The World
15:53 [7] Quiet Nights
18:14 [8] Playtime In Brazil
21:09 [9] Sway
23:22 [10] The Girl From Ipanema
25:53 [11] You Too, You Too
28:14 [12] The Fugitive
31:46 [13] How Near Is Love
34:52 [14] Be Mine Tonight

All comments from YouTube:

Mike Peirson

2y↑2

I remember listening to Edmundo as a kid in the fifties on the radio, always a happy time. I live in Kent UK and my local radio station Shoreline Radio plays Edmundo every day, brings back many happy memories.