Watermelon Man
Mongo Santamaría
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Written by: Herbie Hancock
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16 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Watermelon Man" is classified under the Afro-Cuban jazz or Latin jazz genre.
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Release DateThe song was first released by Mongo Santamaría in 1963.
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Original CompositionThe song was originally composed by Herbie Hancock. However, it got its fame from Mongo Santamaría's cover.
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Inspirational OriginThe song was inspired by a watermelon vendor from Hancock's childhood in Chicago.
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Chart Success"Watermelon Man" made it into the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, a significant achievement for a jazz song.
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Grammy NominationsThe song was nominated for a Grammy in the 'Best Rhythm & Blues Recording' category in 1963.
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Album Inclusion"Watermelon Man" was included in the album 'Watermelon Man' by Mongo Santamaría.
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Influential CoverMongo Santamaría's cover of "Watermelon Man" influenced Herbie Hancock to venture more into jazz fusion.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been covered by dozens of artists and remains a standard in both jazz and pop music.
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Film Appearance"Watermelon Man" was featured in the 2004 film, "Million Dollar Baby."
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Musical StructureThe song is known for its catchy, bluesy melody and its use of African-Cuban rhythm.
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Various VersionsHerbie Hancock remade the song for his 1973 album "Head Hunters," in a synth funk style, proving the song's adaptability across different genres.
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Signature SongDespite Santamaría's extensive discography, "Watermelon Man" is often considered his signature song.
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Live PerformancesThe tune remains a popular choice for Hancock in his live performances, often with innovative improvisations.
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Important CollaborationThe Santamaria version added a bridge section composed by trumpet player Donald Byrd.
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Use in DanceBesides being popular in musical circles, the song is also commonly used in dance performance and competitions, particularly in Latin dance genres like salsa and mambo.
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