Papa Loves Mambo

Perry Como

About Papa Loves Mambo

"Papa Loves Mambo" is a popular song written by Al Hoffman, Dick Manning, and Bix Reichner and published in 1954. The best-known version was recorded by Perry Como with Mitchell Ayres's orchestra in New York City on August 31, 1954. The song was released by RCA Victor as catalog number 20-5857 (i USA) and by EMI on the His Master's Voice label as catalog number B 10776. The US release peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard chart in that same year.


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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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Perry Como

Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como (May 18, 1912 – May 12, 2001) was an American singer and television personality. During a career spanning more than half a century he recorded exclusively for the RCA Victor label after signing with them in 1943. "Mr. C.", as he was nicknamed, sold millions of records for Radio Corporation of America (RCA) and pioneered a weekly musical variety television show, which set the standards for the genre and proved to be one of the most successful in television history. Como was seen weekly on television from 1949 to 1963, then continued hosting the Kraft Music Hall variety program on a monthly basis until 1967. His television shows and seasonal specials were broadcast throughout the world. Also a popular recording artist, Perry Como pro… more »

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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.
Release
The song was released by RCA Victor Records in August 1954 and quickly became a hit.
Chart Success
"Papa Loves Mambo" reached number four on the Billboard charts in the same year of its release.
Perry Como's Career
This song is notable in Perry Como's career as it's one of his biggest and well-known hits.
Multilingual Aspect
Perry Como also recorded a version of "Papa Loves Mambo" in Italian, showcasing his multilingual talents.
Albums
The song was included in two of Como's albums: "So Smooth" (1955) and "Saturday Night with Mr. C" (1958).
Genre
"Papa Loves Mambo" is a combination of pop and Latin music, particularly mambo, a genre popular in the 1950s.
Cover Versions
Over the years, many artists, including Brenda Lee and Xavier Cugat, have covered "Papa Loves Mambo".
Usage in Media
The 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".
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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