Arthur Murray Cha Cha Mambos


Arthur Murray Cha Cha Mambos is an album released by Billy May in 1955 on Capitol LP record T578 and 45rpm EP sets EAP-578 and ECF-578.

Background

This album was one of a series of records released in conjunction by Capitol Records and Arthur Murray Studios featuring various dance rhythms performed by top orchestras and bands of the mid-1950s. It features songs commonly associated with Latin America, as well as a couple of pop standards and several Billy May original compositions.

Reception

In its review in 1955, Billboard Magazine gave the album a rating of 77, noting the recording was infused with warmth and humor. Although inherently marketed to dancers, the reviewer noted that it is a listenable collection for non-dancers as well.

Track listing

  1. "Frenesi"
  2. "Ain't She Sweet"
  3. "The Cha Cha Cha"
  4. "Adios"
  5. "Mañana"
  6. "Cha Cha Bamer"
  7. "Undecided"
  8. "Ya Ya Ya Cha Cha Cha"
  9. "The Peanut Vendor"
  10. "Culiacan"
  11. "Mama Inez"
  12. "Taboo"