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 and then I have to do the Samba And La Bamba Now I'm not the kind of person With a passionate persuasion for dancin' Or roma-ancin' But I give in to the rhythm And my feet follow the beatin' of my hear-eart Woh-ho-oh-oh, when my baby When my baby smiles at me I go to Rio De Janeiro I'm a Salsa fellow When my baby smiles at me The sun'll lightens up my li-ife And I am free at last, what a blast Woh-ho-oh-oh, when my baby When my baby smiles at me I feel like Tarzan, of the Jungle There on the hot sand And in a bungalow while monkeys play above-a We-ee make love-a Now I'm not the type to let vibrations (Rio) Trigger my imagination easily (Rio) You know that's just not me But I turn into a tiger (Rio) Everytime I get beside the - one I love (Rio) Woh, oh, woh, woh-oh, Rio - Rio Yeah Ugh - Rio - Ugh Woh-ho-oh-oh, when my ba-a-aby (when my baby) When my baby smiles at me I go to Rio (Rio) De Janeiro I'm a Salsa fellow-ow When my baby smiles at me The sun'll lightens you-up my li-ife And I am free at last, what a blast When my baby (when my baby) When my baby smiles at me I go to Rio (Rio) That's when I go to Rio (Rio) Rio - Rio De Janeir-eiro Rio, Rio, Rio
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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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