The Rhumba Boogie
Hank Snow
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Welcome all you children, give a listen to me Let me tell you about a new boogie beat There's no hesitation, and it's sweepin' the nation It's the Rhumba Boogie done the South American way While Madame Lazonga was teachin' La Conga In her little cabana in old Havana We were doin' the Charleston and Ballin' the Jack Then that old Black Bottom 'til they started that Jitterbug Rag Then across the water came Cuban Pete He started a 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 When that old piano, it starts to ring Ever'body 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 Well, the guy responsible for leadin' the band He yells, Do your stuff it's the best in best in the land It's the Rhumba Boogie, let's dance it awhile To the Boogie Woogie done the Rhumba Cubana style While Madame Lazonga was teachin' La Conga In her little cabana in old Havana The folks in Old Mexico were doing the tango And we were steppin' to the rhythm of an old guitar Well across the water came Cuban Pete He started a boogie to the Rhumba beat It's the Rhumba Boogie, let's dance it awhile To the Boogie Woogie done the Rhumba Cubana style
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11 facts about this song
Artistic Origin"The Rhumba Boogie" is a song by renowned Canadian-American country music artist, Hank Snow.
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Chart SuccessThe song was a remarkable success and reached No. 1 on the Billboard country charts in 1951 where it stayed at the top for eight weeks.
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Composition"The Rhumba Boogie" carries an interesting rhythmic blend of country music and Caribbean beats, a fusion known as ‘Caribilly’.
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Song's InfluenceHank Snow’s song was instrumental in popularizing the boogie woogie beat in country music during the 1950s.
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Album AssociationAlso, "The Rhumba Boogie" is a part of Hank Snow's legendary album "Country Classics" which is still popular even after decades of its release.
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Canadian Musical HeritageDespite having a successful career in America, Hank Snow was a Canadian artists and "The Rhumba Boogie" is considered an esteemed addition to Canadian musical heritage.
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Unusual StyleUnlike traditional country songs that were prevalent during the time, "The Rhumba Boogie" featured an unusual combination of styles that resonated with the audiences, making it a hit.
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Continual PopularityEven today, the song is celebrated in the country music scene, and is considered a classic, underscored by the fact that it continues to be aired by certain country radio stations.
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Syndicated Radio ShowThe song was frequently played on the Peterborough-based AM station, The Wolf, in syndication via the show "Country Gold", reinforcing its classic status.
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Industry Recognition"The Rhumba Boogie" helped further solidify Hank Snow's already established status in the country music industry and contributed towards his eventual induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
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Unique LyricsHank Snow's work was often noted for its novelty-themed lyrics, and "The Rhumba Boogie" pays testament to that, with lyrics that are fun, catchy, and out of the ordinary.
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