Conga
Gloria Estefan
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Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga I know you can't control yourself any longer Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga I know you can't control yourself any longer Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga I know you can't control yourself any longer Feel the rhythm of the music getting stronger Don't you fight it 'til you tried it, do that conga beat Everybody gather 'round now Let your body feel the heat Don't you worry if you can't dance Let the music move your feet It's the rhythm of the island, and like the sugar cane so sweet If you want to do the conga, you've got to listen to the beat Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga I know you can't control yourself any longer Feel the rhythm of the music getting stronger Don't you fight it 'til you tried it, do that conga beat Feel the fire of desire, as you dance the night away 'Cause tonight we're gonna party, 'til we see the break of day Better get yourself together, and hold on to what you've got Once the music hits your system, there's no way your gonna stop Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga I know you can't control yourself any longer Feel the rhythm of the music getting stronger Don't you fight it 'til you tried it, do that conga beat Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga I know you can't control yourself any longer Feel the rhythm of the music getting stronger Don't you fight it 'til you tried it, do that conga Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga I know you can't control yourself any longer Feel the rhythm of the music getting stronger Don't you fight it 'til you tried it, do that conga beat Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga
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Written by: Enrique Elias Garcia
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Release Information"Conga" is a single by Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine. It was released in 1985 from their album, "Primitive Love."
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PopularityThis song was Miami Sound Machine and Estefan's breakthrough hit, which paved the way for them to become one of the most successful Latin music acts of the ’80s and ’90s.
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Historic Impact“Conga” was the first single to ever be simultaneously classified in the Pop, Latin, Black, and Dance charts.
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Chart PerformanceEven though it only reached No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, the song has become more recognizable in the years since its release.
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Fashion ConnectionThe music video for "Conga" featured Gloria Estefan's signature look with multiple layers, ruffles and patterned fabrics – a quintessential representation of the ’80s pop culture.
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Song CompositionThe song is famous for its compelling Latin-inspired beats, rhythmic percussion and energetic brass arrangements.
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Song Legacy“Conga” remains as one of Estefan’s signature tunes and is played at parties, wedding receptions, dances, and other celebratory events all over the world.
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Multi-Lingual SuccessThe song has versions in both Spanish and English, and both were hugely popular, helping the group gain fans in non-English speaking countries.
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Cultural ImpactThe song's success helped bring Latin pop-crossover music into the mainstream American marketplace.
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Recognition"Conga" was inducted into the Latin Grammy Hall of Fame in 2015, reflecting its enduring popularity and influence.
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Dance Influence"Conga" also continues to inspire one of the most popular line dances performed in dance clubs worldwide.
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