Spanish Stroll
Mink DeVille
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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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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."
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Chart SuccessThis song was a significant success and made it to the Billboard Hot 100, where it peaked at number 20.
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European SuccessWhile 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.
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Genre Classification"Spanish Stroll" falls under the genre of rock music but influences from punk and soul can be noticed.
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Language InfluenceAlthough the song is primarily in English, a few Spanish words & phrases can be heard interspersed throughout the song, which gives it an international flavor.
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AchievementsIt was the first song by a "punk band" to be played on AOR (Album Oriented Rock) stations.
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CompositionKnown 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.
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Performance RecognitionRolling Stone magazine recognized the song as one of the best of 1977.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Willy DeVille, the frontman of the band Mink DeVille. He is well-known for his eclectic mix of musical styles.
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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.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, "Spanish Stroll" has been covered by various artists, demonstrating its lasting popularity and influence.
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LengthThe original single of the song has a duration of 3 minutes and 38 seconds.
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Distinctive FeaturesThe 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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