Little Latin Lupe Lu

The Righteous Brothers

About Little Latin Lupe Lu

"Little Latin Lupe Lu" was written by Bill Medley of The Righteous Brothers, who had a chart record with the song in 1963 reaching #47 on the Cashbox music chart and #49 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.


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Talk about my baby
A little Latin Lupelu
She's a hot footin' baby
There ain't no dance she couldn´t do
She's my groovy little baby
A little Latin Lupelu

A Bopa Bopa Lupelu
A shake it, shake it, shake it, Lupe
Wahtusi pretty baby
C'mon and do the who-chee-coo
Magic love, pretty baby
A little Latin Lupelu

And if you wanna do the twist
The Lupelu can put it down
If you Wah Wahtusi
She's the best for miles around
She's my mash potato baby
A little Latin Lupelu

A Bopa Bopa Lupelu
A shake it, shake it, shake it, Lupe
Wahtusi pretty baby
C'mon and do the who-chee-coo
Magic love, pretty baby
A little Latin Lupelu

One, one more time
A shake it, shake it, shake it Lupe
Wahtusi pretty baby
C'mon and do the who-chee-coo
Magic love, pretty baby
A little Latin Lupelu

A little Latin Lupelu
A little Latin Lupelu
A little Latin Lupelu

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The Righteous Brothers

The Righteous Brothers were the musical duo of Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield. They recorded from 1963 through 1975, and continued to perform until Hatfield's death in 2003. Their emotive vocal stylings were sometimes dubbed "blue-eyed soul". more »

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Written by: BILL MEDLEY

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10 facts about this song

Song Originality
"Little Latin Lupe Lu" was the debut single of The Righteous Brothers. It was written and recorded by the duo in 1963.
Song Lyrics
The song talks about a guy who is crazy about a girl named Lupe Lu and her erratic dance moves. The lyrics depict Lupe Lu as a great dancer who the singer loves watching.
Bill Medley's Role
Bill Medley was part of The Righteous Brothers and was one of the main vocalists for the song. He also co-wrote the song.
Chart Performance
"Little Latin Lupe Lu" became a regional hit for The Righteous Brothers, peaking at No. 49 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This marked their first entry onto the charts.
Genre
The song falls under the musical genre of "Blue-Eyed Soul," a genre that the Righteous Brothers themselves helped popularize.
Cover Versions
Several other artists and bands have recorded versions of "Little Latin Lupe Lu". Some of these include The Kingsmen, Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, Chubby Checker, and even Bruce Springsteen during some of his live performances.
Re-Recording
Bill Medley himself re-recorded "Little Latin Lupe Lu" for his 2007 album "Damn Near Righteous."
Legacy
The Righteous Brothers performed "Little Latin Lupe Lu" on TV shows like "Shindig!" and "American Bandstand," contributing to its growth in popularity.
Public Reaction
Even though the song didn’t reach a high position on the Billboard chart, it was greatly loved by the general public and is still considered a classic today.
Film Appearance
"Little Latin Lupe Lu" is featured in the film "A Bronx Tale." This speaks to the enduring appeal of the song and its continued presence in popular culture.

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