El Gran Combo
Acángana (Remastered Edition!)
CD
(VCM 003),
Released 1963;
Re-Issued 2008
Editor's Pick:
This is it, the explosion that started it all! Lots of infectious rhythms from all over the Caribbean, bouncy brass, fun coros with that distinctive falsetto style made famous by Cortijo’s Combo, plus humorous lyrics delivered by the dual attack of Pellin and Andy on the vocals. Though the sound is heavily influenced by Cortijo, that can be forgiven – it was a winning formula and still very hip at the time. Standouts are the title track (no doubt influenced by fears of a nuclear attack during the Cold War), the fabulous pachanga “Mima”, and the classic straight up guaracha “Lo Que Te Gusta”, by the Combo’s top composer, the unsung but very talented Chiquitín García.
Highly recommended. (Pablo Yglesias, 2008-11-05)
Song titles include:
Acángana
Mima
Saludo Boricua
A Mi Manera
Mujer Querida
El Nuevo Calipso
Loque Te Gusta
Remigio Tombe
Santigualo
Gracias Mi Amor
El Pirulero
Asalto Navideño
Musicians include:
Rafael Ithier Director, piano
Pellin Rodriguez Cantante, coro
Andy Montañez Cantante, coro
Roberto Roena Bongó, campana
Eddie Pérez "La Bala" Saxo, coro
Hector Santos Saxo
Rogelio Vélez "Kito" Trompeta
Victor Peréz Trompeta
Milton Correa Timbal
Martin Quiñones Conga
Miguel Cruz Bajo
Category: Salsa/Son
=> Salsa
=> Puerto Rico
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