Papa Loves Mambo
Perry Como
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Papa loves mambo Mama loves mambo Look at 'em sway with it, gettin' so gay with it Shoutin' Olé with it, wow! Papa loves mambo (papa loves mambo) Mama loves mambo (mama loves mambo) Papa does great with it, swings like a gate with it Evens his weight with it, now! He goes to, she goes fro He goes fast, she goes slow He goes left 'n' she goes right Papa's lookin' for mama but mama is nowhere in sight Papa loves mambo Mama loves mambo Havin' their fling again, younger than Spring again Feelin' that zing again, wow! Papa loves mambo (papa loves mambo) Mama loves mambo (mama loves mambo) Don't let her rumba and don't let her samba 'Cause papa loves mama tonight (Papa loves mambo) (Mama loves mambo) (Papa loves mambo) (Mama loves mambo) He goes to, she goes fro He goes fast, she goes slow He goes left 'n' she goes right Papa's lookin' for mama but mama is nowhere in sight Papa loves mambo (papa loves mambo) Mama loves mambo (mama loves mambo) Havin' their fling again, younger than Spring again Feelin' that zing again, wow! (Papa loves mambo) mambo papa (Mama loves mambo) mambo mama Don't let her rumba and don't let her samba 'Cause papa, loves a mambo tonight
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Written by: Al Hoffman, Bix Reichner, Dick Manning
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10 facts about this song
Creation"Papa Loves Mambo" was written by Al Hoffman, Dick Manning, and Bix Reichner.
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ReleaseThe song was released by RCA Victor Records in August 1954 and quickly became a hit.
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Chart Success"Papa Loves Mambo" reached number four on the Billboard charts in the same year of its release.
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Perry Como's CareerThis song is notable in Perry Como's career as it's one of his biggest and well-known hits.
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Multilingual AspectPerry Como also recorded a version of "Papa Loves Mambo" in Italian, showcasing his multilingual talents.
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AlbumsThe song was included in two of Como's albums: "So Smooth" (1955) and "Saturday Night with Mr. C" (1958).
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Genre"Papa Loves Mambo" is a combination of pop and Latin music, particularly mambo, a genre popular in the 1950s.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, many artists, including Brenda Lee and Xavier Cugat, have covered "Papa Loves Mambo".
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Usage in MediaThe song has been used in several films and commercials, including an advertisement for the 2012 Nissan Juke, the 1993 film "A Bronx Tale," and the 2003 film "Something's Gotta Give".
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Cultural Impact"Papa Loves Mambo" and its mambo rhythm led Perry Como to be viewed as a crooner with contemporary appeal, able to adapt to the changes in music during the 1950s.
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