I Go to Rio
Peter Allen
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When my Baby, When my baby smiles at me I go to Rio De Janeiro My-oh me-oh I go wild then I have to do the samba, Then la bamba Now I'm not the kind of person with a passionate persuasion for dancin or romancin But I give in to the rhythm and my feet follow the beat of my heart When my baby, when my baby smiles at me I go to Rio De Janeiro Me salsa fellow When my baby smiles at me She shines the lanterns of my life And I am free at last what a blast! Whoa When my baby, when my baby smiles at me I feel like Tarzan of the jungle There on the hot sand And in the bungalow While monkeys play above-a We'll make love-a Now I'm not the type to let vibrations tickle my imagination easily You know that's just not me But I turn into a tiger every time I'm beside the one I love
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Written by: Peter Allen, Adrienne Anderson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
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10 facts about this song
Song's Origin"I Go to Rio" was written by Peter Allen and Adrienne Anderson and released in 1976.
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Chart PerformanceThe song didn't hit the top spot in the Australian singles chart, but nevertheless, it peaked at number three. Despite not reaching the top spot, it became one of Allen's best-known songs.
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InspirationThe song was inspired by Allen's visit to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The vibrant rhythm and festive lyrics reflect the joy and energy of the city.
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RecordingPeter Allen recorded the song for his fourth studio album, "Taught By Experts".
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Video PerformanceThe song's lively music video, featuring Allen seated at a white grand piano on a beach while dancers perform around him, has also become a classic.
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Cover Versions"I Go to Rio" has been covered by various artists over the years, including Pablo Cruise who took it to number one on the Billboard Easy Listening chart in 1978 and Hugh Jackman who included it in the soundtrack for the movie "The Greatest Showman".
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Featured in FilmThe song appeared in the 2016 animated movie, "Sing", and it gained renewed popularity.
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Unique ChoreographyThe live performances of this song by Peter Allen often featured him dancing enthusiastically, reinforcing the festive atmosphere of the song.
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Broadway ShowThe song was part of the musical spectacle "Boy from Oz", inspired by the life of Peter Allen. Hugh Jackman played the lead role.
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Song's LegacyDespite not charting well in other parts of the world, "I Go to Rio" has become an unofficial anthem of Rio's Carnival, showing the song's enduring cultural influence.
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