Universally known as the King of the Mambo, Pérez Prado was the single most… Read Full Bio ↴Universally known as the King of the Mambo, Pérez Prado was the single most important musician involved in the hugely popular Latin dance craze. Whether he actually created the rhythm is somewhat disputed, but it's abundantly clear that Prado developed it into a bright, swinging style with massive appeal for dancers of all backgrounds and classes. Prado's mambo was filled with piercing high-register trumpets, undulating saxophone counterpoint, atmospheric organ (later on), and harmonic ideas borrowed from jazz. While his tight percussion arrangements allowed for little improvisation, they were dense and sharply focused, keeping the underlying syncopations easy for dancers to follow. Prado played the piano, but was often more in his element as the focal point of the audience's excitement; he leaped, kicked, danced, shouted, grunted, and exhorted his musicians with a dynamic stage presence that put many more sedate conductors and bandleaders to shame. With this blueprint, Prado brought mambo all the way into the pop mainstream, inspiring countless imitators and scoring two number one singles on the pop charts (albeit in a smoother vein than the fare that first made his name) as the fad snowballed. He was a star throughout most of the Western Hemisphere during the '50s, and even after his popularity waned in the United States, he remained a widely respected figure in many Latin countries, especially his adopted home of Mexico. Prado is often best remembered for his softer, more commercial work, which has an undeniable kitschiness that plays well with modern-day lounge-revival hipsters. Unfortunately, that has served to obscure his very real credentials in the realm of authentic, unadulterated Latin dance music, and to this day he remains somewhat underappreciated.
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@patricianeil396
I was named after this piece. In 1958, my mom was dancing to this music when her water broke and she said if it is a girl, she would be named Patricia. Here I am. On my birthday, a few days ago, I shared the story with my family, and I danced to this music with my great granddaughter. It still sounds beautiful. I love this song, it is a part of who I am.
@BernardProfitendieu
wow! we're talking about some water that broke 61 years ago haha!
@robingardella6240
That’s so cool! A great song!!
@DanielTull
KEWL!
@1970ramis
Patricia Neil i was named after “Norma La de Guadalajara” as a child when asked my name by an hispanic almost everytime they would ask, “Norma la de Guadalajara?”
@brendagordon4571
2020 and still jamming with my martial arts.
@G8GT364CI
I was about 5 when this was a hit and remember my father pointing it out because my younger sister was named Patricia, RIP Patsy.
@rogerhegemier8491
Ah Sorry Bob We all have these fond memories of our loved ones, and being with them in real time Back in the Good ol Days !! I can remember dancing to this song with my Late sister !!! Loved Perez Prado !! Cherry Pink and apple Blossom White, i played my trumpet to that song, and i did pretty darn good !!! God Bless
@G8GT364CI
@@rogerhegemier8491 I played trumpet when I was a kid too, switched to baritone horn, guitars and finally bass which I still play.
@rogerhegemier8491
@@G8GT364CI Well Bob that was so many years Back, i stopped playing when i was about 16 !!! Glad you still enjoy The Bass !!! Take care Roger