I Like It Like That

Pete Rodriguez

About I Like It Like That

"I Like It Like That" is a song written by Tony Pabon and Manny Rodriguez. It was initially a hit for boogaloo musician Pete Rodriguez in 1967, and was one of the most influential boogaloo songs of the era. Rodriguez released an album in 1967 with the same title.


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2013
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Oh, I am feeling good tonight
Let me say this now

Here and now let's get this face
Bogaloo, baby, I made it play
Because I give all the life can be
You know it all, I'm kind a heartbeat

Just command your feet to skate
Pick up your arms and make a shake
Baby, if you fake your shy
Do me a favor, honey, go with some pleasant heart

Yeah, baby
I like it like that

You gotta believe me what I tell you
I said, I like it like that

A boogaloo, I made it, baby
I like it like that

I like it like that
I said, I like it like that

And I want it like that
I like it like that

I got soul, I got soul
I said, I like it like that

I got soul, baby look at me
I like it like that

Yeah, baby
I said, I like it like that

I like it like that
I like it like that

Stomp your feet if you think of me
Clap your hands if you want some more

I like it like that
Yeah, baby

I said, I like it like that
I like it like that

I like it like that
And I want it like that

I said, I like it like that
Give it to me, do it to me 
Give it to me

I like it like that
Yeah, baby

I said, I like it like that
I got soul, I got beat

I like it like that
I got soul, baby look at me

I said, I like it like that
Yeah, baby

I like it like

Stomp your feet if you think of me
Clap your hands if you want some more

Yeah, yeah

Suéltala and come along to this now

Yeah, hold on

Your looking good, now
Let me feel your soul

Listen to me
Don't be shy

Join the party
Say as I say

Like this, si

You're ready now
Yeah

I like it, I like, I like that
I like it, I like, I like that
I like it, I like, I like that
I like it, I like, I like that
I like it, I like, I like that

(Ah, say it again)

I like it like that
Yeah, baby

I said I like it like that
Before I go, I wanna say

I like it like that
The boogaloo I made, yeah

I said I like it like that

Yeah

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Pete Rodriguez

Pete Rodriguez is a musical artist known for his contributions to the Latin boogaloo and salsa genres. He gained fame in the 1960s with his hit song "I Like It Like That," which has since become a Latin music classic. He is recognized for his energetic performances and his fusion of Latin rhythms with R&B and jazz influences. Pete Rodriguez's music continues to be celebrated and enjoyed by fans of Latin music around the world. more »

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Written by: Tony Pabon, Manny Rodriguez

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10 facts about this song

Genres
"I Like It Like That" is classified under the genres of Boogaloo, Afro-Cuban jazz, and Salsa. Boogaloo is a fusion of Latin and soul/R&B music popular in the 60s in New York.
Release
The song was released in 1967 as part of Pete Rodriguez's album named "I Like It Like That (A Mi Me Gusta Así)".
Popularity and Influence
"I Like It Like That" gained significant popularity in 1967, helping to boost the mainstream acceptance of Latin music in the United States.
Sampled/Reused
The song has been sampled, covered, and remixed by various artists over the years, highlighting its enduring influence in popular music. Notable examples include the Blackout All-Stars' cover for the soundtrack of the 1994 film "I Like It Like That", and Cardi B's 2018 song "I Like It".
Connected to Ads
The song was used in a nationwide campaign for Burger King in 2008. It has also been used by PepsiCo for a Frito-Lay's ad campaign.
Musical Composition
"I Like It Like That" features a distinctive piano montuno rhythm, a standard in many forms of Latin music.
Pete Rodriguez
Known as 'The King of Boogaloo', Pete Rodriguez is a leading figure of the Boogaloo genre, which combines elements of soul, R&B, and Afro-Cuban Music.
Grammy Hall of Fame
In 2021, "I Like It Like That" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, recognizing its historical significance.
English and Spanish Lyrics
The song includes lyrics in both English and Spanish, reflecting the multicultural background of its creator and intended audience.
Album Success
The album that contains this song, "I Like It Like That (A Mi Me Gusta Así)", is considered one of the most important albums in the history of Boogaloo music. The title track is often regarded as the most popular song in that album.

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