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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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Label Coda

Catalog Number 5053-B

Matrix Number 1094

Recording Format 78

Composer Rodriguez, Arsenio

Genre Guaracha

Accompaniment vocal: Tito Rodriguez

Subjects immigration, complaint, advice

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Composer Rodriguez, Arsenio

Accompaniment vocal: Tito Rodriguez

Recording Format 78

Recording Date 02/07/1947

Subject immigration, complaint, advice

Label Coda

Catalog Number 5053-B

Matrix Number 1094

Genre 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.

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