Spanish Stroll

Mink DeVille

About Spanish Stroll

Spanish Stroll is a 1977 single by Mink DeVille, off their debut album Cabretta. It features a spoken word section by bassist Rubén Sigüenza during the break ("¡Hey Rosita! ¿Dónde vas con mi carro, Rosita? Tú sabes que te quiero, pero usted me quita todo"), adding a Latin flavor to it."Spanish Stroll" reached #20 on the UK Singles Chart; it was to be DeVille's only record ever to chart in the UK. In addition, the song went to #3 in the Netherlands and #25 in New Zealand. In 2007, the song was featured in the American drama film In the Land of Women. In 2010, the song was featured in the independent video game Space Funeral. In 2016, the song was featured in the made for Netflix film Special Correspondents. 


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2008
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Hey Mr. Jim I can see the shape you're in
Finger on your eyebrow
And left hand on your hip
Thinking that you're such a lady killer
Think you're so slick!
Alright

Brother Johnny, he caught a plane and he got on it
Now he's a razor in the wind
And he got a pistol in his pocket
They say the man is crazy on the West Coast
Lord there ain't no doubt about it!
Well allright

Sister Sue tell me baby what are we gonna do
She said take two candles,
And then you burn them out
Make a paper boat,light it and.... send it out 
send it out now..

Spanish Stroll
Spanish Stroll
Spanish Stroll

Hey Rosita! Donde vas con mi carro Rosita?
tu sabes que te quiero
pero ti me quitas todo
ya te robasta mi television y mi radio
y ahora quiere llevarse mi carro
no me haga asi, rosita
ven aqui
ehi, estese aqui al lado rosita
Spanish Stroll

Mira aqui!

Hey Johny! Yeah, tenth street Johny
We've been looking for you man
Everybody told me you had moved uptown
Hey! you wanna go for a ride
I'm going uptown myself
For what?

Yeah, ain't it right?
Yeah, one time for Tito Puente, one time
Are you ready?
Yeah, of course we cannot leave out, Mr Ray Baretto
Are you ready?Are you ready?Are you ready?

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Mink DeVille

Mink DeVille (1974–86) was a rock band known for its association with early punk rock bands at New York’s CBGB nightclub and for being a showcase for the music of Willy DeVille. The band recorded six albums in the years 1977 to 1985. Except for frontman Willy DeVille, the original members of the band played only on the first two albums (Cabretta and Return to Magenta). For the remaining albums and for tours, Willy DeVille assembled musicians to play under the name Mink DeVille. After 1985, when Willy DeVille began recording and touring under his own name, his backup bands were sometimes called “The Mink DeVille Band,” an allusion to the earlier Mink DeVille. more »

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Written by: WILLY DE VILLE

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13 facts about this song

Release Details
"Spanish Stroll" was released in 1977. This was the first single released by Mink DeVille, from their debut studio album called "Cabretta."
Chart Success
This song was a significant success and made it to the Billboard Hot 100, where it peaked at number 20.
European Success
While the song met reasonable success in the U.S, it was more successful in the U.K, where it reached number nine on the U.K Singles chart.
Genre Classification
"Spanish Stroll" falls under the genre of rock music but influences from punk and soul can be noticed.
Language Influence
Although the song is primarily in English, a few Spanish words & phrases can be heard interspersed throughout the song, which gives it an international flavor.
Achievements
It was the first song by a "punk band" to be played on AOR (Album Oriented Rock) stations.
Composition
Known for its catchy guitar hook and direct, simple lyrics, "Spanish Stroll" has often been praised for its appeal to a wide demographic, which contributed to its chart success.
Performance Recognition
Rolling Stone magazine recognized the song as one of the best of 1977.
Songwriter
The song was written by Willy DeVille, the frontman of the band Mink DeVille. He is well-known for his eclectic mix of musical styles.
Legacy
"Spanish Stroll" remains one of Mink DeVille's most well-known tracks and continues to receive radio play, keeping the band's legacy alive.
Cover Versions
Over the years, "Spanish Stroll" has been covered by various artists, demonstrating its lasting popularity and influence.
Length
The original single of the song has a duration of 3 minutes and 38 seconds.
Distinctive Features
The song features a distinctive bass riff and drum pattern that replicate the sounds heard in typical street music of Spanish-speaking cultures.

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