Rhumba Boogie
Hank Snow
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Well come all you children give a listen to me let me tell you bout a new boogie beat There's no hesitation it's sweepin' the nation It's the Rhumba Boogie down the South American way While Madame Lozonga was teachin' La Conga in her little cabana in old Havana We were doing the charleston and Ballin' the Jack Then that old black bottom till they started the Jitterbug rag Then across the water came Cuban Pete he started the boogie to the Rhumba Beat It's the Rhumba Boogie let's give it a whirl While he plays the Boogie in the South American style Well you step out together then you circle around Count one two three then put your right foot down Then you circle your lady as you swing and you sway To the Rhumba Boogie in the South American way Now the guy responsible for leadin' the band Yells do you stuff it's the best in the land It's the Rhumba Boogie let's dance it a while To the boogie woogie done the Rhumba Cuban all style When that old piano it starts to ring everybody then starts to sing To the Rhumba Boogie done the tropical style It's the Rhumba Boogie and they're doin' it all of the while While Madame Lozonga was teachin' La Conga in her little cabana in old Habana The folks in old Mexico where doin' the tango And we were steppin' to the rhythm of an old guitar Till across the water came Cuban Pete he started to boogie to the Rhumba beat It's the Rhumba Boogie let's dance it a while To the boogie woogie done the Rhumba Cuban all style
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11 facts about this song
Release Information"Rhumba Boogie" was released in November 1951 by RCA Victor Records. Hank Snow was noted for topping the Country & Western chart with this remarkable song.
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Song DurationThe song has a standard duration of approximately 2 minutes and 38 seconds, typical for pop and country songs of its era.
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Chart PerformanceIt reigned at number 1 on the Billboard country charts for eight weeks.
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Genre"Rhumba Boogie" is a fusion of rhumba and country boogie genres, making it a unique blend that was rare during its time of release.
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Song CompositionThe singer has intermixed his boogie-style guitar playing with the Cuban 'clave' rhythm which provided a southern sound yet with extraordinary rhumba feel.
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Singer's RecognitionBecause of successful songs such as the "Rhumba Boogie," Hank Snow was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1979.
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Song's InfluenceThis song is among those credited with helping Hank Snow achieve international crossover success, effectively bridging Country music with global rhythms and themes.
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Recording Location"Rhumba Boogie" was recorded at the RCA Victor Studio in Montreal, Canada.
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Lyrical ThemesThe lyrics consist of Snow singing about enjoying a dance party in Mexico City, combining two cultural contexts into a catchy song.
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PopularityThe song is still famous among old-school country and boogie music fans and is often played on classic country radio stations.
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B-Side SongThe B-side of the record contained the song "The Gold Rush is Over," which also became a hit in its own right.
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