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Paso En Tampa - Orquesta Chano Pozo vocal: Tito Rodriguez

Paso En Tampa

-Wha’ You Say-. This song is about arriving in Tampa and struggling with the language barrier. Singer reflects on the hardships like looking for something to eat. One day he met another Cubano and taught him the phrase “Wha You Say”. It goes on to give advice that if you want don’t want to experience what the singer experienced, learn English. Canta Tito Rodriguez. Machito and the Afro Cubans comprise the musical personnel. Tito Rodriguez is lead vocalist. Arsenio Rodriguez on Tres guitar. Recorded on Feb. 7th, 1947 in New York City, N.Y.

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Sello Coda
Numero de Catalogo 5053-B
Numero de Matriz 1094
Formato de grabación 78
Compositor Rodriguez, Arsenio
Género Guaracha
Acompañamiento vocal: Tito Rodriguez
Artista aparece en los medios de comunicación Orquesta Chano Pozo
Compositor Rodriguez, Arsenio
Acompañamiento vocal: Tito Rodriguez
Formato de grabación 78
Recording Date 02/07/1947
Tema immigration, complaint, advice
Sello Coda
Numero de Catalogo 5053-B
Numero de Matriz 1094
Género Guaracha
Staff Notes: -Wha’ You Say-. This song is about arriving in Tampa and struggling with the language barrier. Singer reflects on the hardships like looking for something to eat. One day he met another Cubano and taught him the phrase “Wha You Say”. It goes on to give advice that if you want don’t want to experience what the singer experienced, learn English. Canta Tito Rodriguez. Machito and the Afro Cubans comprise the musical personnel. Tito Rodriguez is lead vocalist. Arsenio Rodriguez on Tres guitar. Recorded on Feb. 7th, 1947 in New York City, N.Y.
Donated By: Chris Strachwitz

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