Copacabana

Barry Manilow

About Copacabana

"Copacabana", also known as "Copacabana (At the Copa)", is a song recorded by Barry Manilow. Written by Manilow, Jack Feldman, and Bruce Sussman, it was released in 1978 as the third and final single from Manilow's fifth studio album, Even Now (1978).


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Her name was Lola, she was a showgirl
With yellow feathers in her hair and a dress cut down to there
She would merengue and do the cha-cha
And while she tried to be a star
Tony always tended bar
Across the crowded floor, they worked from eight til four
They were young and they had each other
Who could ask for more?

At the copa (co) Copacabana (Copacabana)
The hottest spot north of Havana (here)
At the copa (co) Copacabana
Music and passion were always the fashion
At the copa they fell in love

Copa, Copacabana
His name was Rico
He wore a diamond
He was escorted to his chair, he saw Lola dancing there
And when she finished,he called her over
But Rico went a bit to far
Tony sailed across the bar
And then the punches flew and chairs were smashed in two
There was blood and a single gun shot
But just who shot who?

At the copa (co) Copacabana (Copacabana)
The hottest spot north of Havana (here)
At the copa (co) Copacabana
Music and passion were always the fashion
At the copa, she lost her love
(Copa, Copacabana)
(Copa, Copacabana)
(Copacabana)

(Copa, Copacabana)
(Copa, Copacabana)like in Havana
(Copa, banana)
Music and passion were always in fashion

Her name is Lola, she was a showgirl
But that was thirty years ago, when they used to have a show
Now it's a disco, but not for Lola
Still in dress she used to wear
Faded feathers in her hair
She sits there so refined, and drinks herself half-blind
She lost her youth and she lost her Tony
Now she's lost her mind

At the copa (co) Copacabana (Copacabana)
The hottest spot north of Havana (here)
At the copa (co) Copacabana
Music and passion were always in fashion
At the copa don't fall in love

(Copa, Copacabana) don't fall in love
(Copacabana)
(Copacabana)

(Copa, Copacabana)
(Copacabana)
(Copacabana)
(Copacabana)
(Copacabana)
(Copacabana)
(Copacabana)
(Copacabana)

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Barry Manilow

Barry Manilow (born June 17, 1943) is an American singer-songwriter and producer. He is best known for such recordings as "Could It Be Magic", "Mandy", "Can't Smile Without You", and "Copacabana (At the Copa)". more »

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Written by: Barry Manilow, Bruce H. Sussman, Jack A. Feldman

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Copacabana" is a disco song recorded by Barry Manilow in 1978. The song was written by Manilow, Jack Feldman, and Bruce Sussman.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "Copacabana" reached number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US and number 3 in the UK Singles Chart.
Grammy Award
The song "Copacabana" won the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 1979. It was Manilow's only Grammy award.
Theme and Lyrics
"Copacabana" is also known as "Copacabana (At the Copa)". It refers to the Copacabana Nightclub, a popular New York City nightclub. The song’s storyline involves Lola, a showgirl; Tony, a bartender; and Rico, a threatening figure from Havana.
Music Video
In 1985, a music video was created for the song, directed by Edd Griles and starring Estelle Getty, from The Golden Girls, as Lola.
Musical Adaptation
The song was later expanded into a full-length, made-for-television musical in 1985 and a stage musical in 1994. The show has seen productions around the world, with the story and songs crafted around the narrative in the "Copacabana" song.
Released Albums
"Copacabana" was released on three of Barry Manilow's albums—Even Now (1978), Greatest Hits (1978), and Copacabana: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Album (1985).
Recurring Performance
The song has been performed on almost every live show by Manilow since its release, becoming one of his signature songs.
Duet Version
In 2008, Manilow remixed "Copacabana" with the Spanish-language duo Nina Sky for his album, Barry Manilow: The Greatest Songs of the Seventies.
Cultural Impact
"Copacabana" has been featured in many films and TV shows, such as "Foul Play," "Despicable Me 2," and "The Simpsons," showcasing its lasting cultural impact.

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