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".
Something
Edmundo Ros and His Orchestra Lyrics
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Meets an old immovable object like me
You can bet just as sure as you live
Something's gotta give
Something's gotta give
Something's gotta give
Warms an old implacable heart such as mine
Don't say no because I insist
Somewhere, somehow
Someone's gotta be kissed
So, en garde, who knows what the fates might have in store
From their vast mysterious sky
I'll try hard ignorin' those lips that I adore
But how long can anyone try?
Fight, fight, fight, fight, fight it with all of our might
Chances are some heavenly star-spangled night
We'll find out just as sure as we live
Something's gotta give
Something's gotta give
Something's gotta give
Fight, fight, fight it with all of your might
Chances are that some heavenly star-spangled night
We'll find out just as sure as we live
Something's gotta give
Something's gotta give
Something's gotta give
Something's gotta give
Something's gotta give
Aw, let's tear it up
The song "Something's Gotta Give" by Edmundo Ros and His Orchestra talks about the inevitable attraction that two souls can have, despite their apparent differences. The lyrics refer to an irresistible force and an old immovable object, which represent the two people involved. While one is persistent and determined to get what they want, the other is set in their ways and unyielding. However, the tension between them continues to build until one day, something will have to give.
The lyrics continue to explore the idea that opposites attract, as an irrepressible smile warms an old implacable heart. The singer dismisses any possibility of rejection, insisting on the need for the two to come together. The chorus repeats the phrase "something's gotta give," affirming the idea that change is inevitable and necessary for the two to come together.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of fate and the unknown future. Despite the singer's attempts to ignore their attraction, they know deep down that they cannot fight it forever. The song encourages the two people to fight with all their might, but ultimately acknowledges that the outcome is uncertain.
Line by Line Meaning
When an irresistible force such as you
When a person as desirable as you
Meets an old immovable object like me
Encounters someone like me who is set in my ways
You can bet just as sure as you live
It is surely going to happen
Something's gotta give
One of us has to give in to the other
When an irrepressible smile such as yours
When your irresistible smile
Warms an old implacable heart such as mine
Touches my hard-heartedness
Don't say no because I insist
Do not reject me because I am determined
Somewhere, somehow
At some point, in some way
Someone's gotta be kissed
We have to kiss each other
So, en garde, who knows what the fates might have in store
Therefore, let us be prepared for whatever happens
From their vast mysterious sky
From the unknown future
I'll try hard ignorin' those lips that I adore
I will do my best to avoid your tempting lips
But how long can anyone try?
But how long can I resist?
Fight, fight, fight, fight, fight it with all of our might
We must struggle against our desires
Chances are some heavenly star-spangled night
It is probable that one night
We'll find out just as sure as we live
We will discover what will happen next
Something's gotta give
One of us has to give in to the other
Fight, fight, fight it with all of your might
You must also struggle against your desires
Chances are that some heavenly star-spangled night
It is probable that one night
We'll find out just as sure as we live
We will discover what will happen next
Something's gotta give
One of us has to give in to the other
Something's gotta give
One of us has to give in to the other
Something's gotta give
One of us has to give in to the other
Aw, let's tear it up
Let us have some fun together
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHNNY MERCER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MOGGS1942
The soundtrack of my formative years. The incomparable Edmundo Ros and his wonderful Orchestra. I was raised by three elderly relations in the 1940's and 50's. No electricity, so the music source was via a cable ' wireless ' radio that sat on the windowsill.
Mr. Ros had a weekly programme on the BBC, and it was a real joy to hear his music.
My relatives are all long gone now but this music takes me back to their bosoms.
@chickenroundabout
My dads favourite. He died today, and I'm having a beer and playing Edmundo for him !
@auztransport2422
May he rest in peace he had a great taste in music.
@beforeourveryeyes
What a gift to you that you got to hear great music. He's dancing to it in the timeless place. Be well!
@zedbou5040
My dad's been gone 9 years this year. He played this and many more on Sunday mornings much to my mum's eyes rolling and shouting "turn it down John." 😂
@scopex2749
I loved this man and his music. I was born in '59 so grew up with my parents playing this on 'the wireless' or the 'Radiogram' constantly as they both loved dancing and socialising. They are both sadly gone now - but I have no doubt they have met up with Mr Ros and are dancing in paradise with this amazing bandleader. The 60's were such happy carefree times. No one being attacked in the street in our own country by terrorists, or crashing planes into buildings or killing to 'make a statement'. People just seemed 'content and happier. In 2022 the world is just full of HATE and another insane dictator intent on TAKING THE WORLD. Come back Edmundo...........
@auztransport2422
I was born in 57 and huge fan of this great composer, band leader and timpani player. I couldn't agree with you more. Through his son Douglass I started to write to him a few years before he passed, and he was gracious enough to write back from Spain where he used to live. I truly believe he is among the best when it comes to arrangement of these classic Latin music. He handpicked the best instrumentalist around the world and kept them for long time. Enjoy and be happy.
@robertpower4595
Me too
@marycrichlow9908
I remember listening to his songs while i was living in Barbados as a teenager my favorite was I search the world to find a love to call my own.Belive it or i'm still searching 😊
@MOGGS1942
Good luck with the search.