Rhumba Boogie

Hank Snow

About Rhumba Boogie

"The Rhumba Boogie" is a 1951 song by Hank Snow. The single was his follow up to "The Golden Rocket". "The Rhumba Boogie" was Hank Snow's third number one in a row on the Country & Western Best Seller charts where it stayed at the top for eight weeks and a total of twenty-seven weeks on the chart. The song was also recorded by Spade Cooley & his Fiddlin' Friends (DECCA 9-46310) with a vocal by Ginny Jackson, and released in March 1951.


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Well come all you children give a listen to me let me tell you bout a new boogie beat
There's no hesitation it's sweepin' the nation
It's the Rhumba Boogie down the South American way
While Madame Lozonga was teachin' La Conga in her little cabana in old Havana
We were doing the charleston and Ballin' the Jack
Then that old black bottom till they started the Jitterbug rag
Then across the water came Cuban Pete he started the boogie to the Rhumba Beat
It's the Rhumba Boogie let's give it a whirl
While he plays the Boogie in the South American style

Well you step out together then you circle around
Count one two three then put your right foot down
Then you circle your lady as you swing and you sway
To the Rhumba Boogie in the South American way
Now the guy responsible for leadin' the band
Yells do you stuff it's the best in the land
It's the Rhumba Boogie let's dance it a while
To the boogie woogie done the Rhumba Cuban all style
When that old piano it starts to ring everybody then starts to sing
To the Rhumba Boogie done the tropical style
It's the Rhumba Boogie and they're doin' it all of the while

While Madame Lozonga was teachin' La Conga in her little cabana in old Habana
The folks in old Mexico where doin' the tango
And we were steppin' to the rhythm of an old guitar
Till across the water came Cuban Pete he started to boogie to the Rhumba beat
It's the Rhumba Boogie let's dance it a while
To the boogie woogie done the Rhumba Cuban all style

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Hank Snow

Clarence Eugene "Hank" Snow (May 9, 1914 – December 20, 1999) was a Canadian-American country music artist. He charted more than 70 singles on the Billboard country charts from 1950 until 1980. This total includes the number 1 hits "I'm Moving On", "The Golden Rocket", "I Don't Hurt Anymore", "Let Me Go, Lover!", "I've Been Everywhere", and "Hello Love" as well as other top ten hits. He is a member of both the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame and the Music Hall of Fame. more »

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Written by: HANK SNOW

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11 facts about this song

Release Information
"Rhumba Boogie" was released in November 1951 by RCA Victor Records. Hank Snow was noted for topping the Country & Western chart with this remarkable song.
Song Duration
The song has a standard duration of approximately 2 minutes and 38 seconds, typical for pop and country songs of its era.
Chart Performance
It reigned at number 1 on the Billboard country charts for eight weeks.
Genre
"Rhumba Boogie" is a fusion of rhumba and country boogie genres, making it a unique blend that was rare during its time of release.
Song Composition
The singer has intermixed his boogie-style guitar playing with the Cuban 'clave' rhythm which provided a southern sound yet with extraordinary rhumba feel.
Singer's Recognition
Because of successful songs such as the "Rhumba Boogie," Hank Snow was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1979.
Song's Influence
This song is among those credited with helping Hank Snow achieve international crossover success, effectively bridging Country music with global rhythms and themes.
Recording Location
"Rhumba Boogie" was recorded at the RCA Victor Studio in Montreal, Canada.
Lyrical Themes
The lyrics consist of Snow singing about enjoying a dance party in Mexico City, combining two cultural contexts into a catchy song.
Popularity
The song is still famous among old-school country and boogie music fans and is often played on classic country radio stations.
B-Side Song
The B-side of the record contained the song "The Gold Rush is Over," which also became a hit in its own right.

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