Mambo Italiano (song)
For the 2003 film, see Mambo Italiano (film).
| "Mambo Italiano" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Rosemary Clooney and the Mellomen | |
| B-side | "We'll Be Together Again" |
| Released | October 11, 1954 |
| Format | 7" |
| Genre | Traditional pop |
| Label | Columbia |
| Writer(s) | Bob Merrill, Frankie Laine, William S. Fischer |
| Producer(s) | Buddy Cole, Paul Weston |
"Mambo Italiano" is a popular song written by Bob Merrill in 1954 and recorded by Rosemary Clooney. Merrill wrote it under deadline, scribbled hastily on a paper napkin in an Italian restaurant in New York, United States using the wall pay-phone to dictate the melody, rhythm and lyrics to the recording studio pianist, under the aegis of conductor Mitch Miller. The song became a hit for Clooney, reaching #10 on the charts in the United States and number one in the UK Singles Chart early in 1955.[1]
The original record was produced by Mitch Miller.[2]
In 2000, it was remixed and re-released by Shaft, reaching #12 on the UK Singles Chart.
Other versions
- In 1988, the song figured prominently in the 22-year off-Broadway production of "Tony & Tina's Wedding" as well as various national touring productions since.
- In 2011, Lady Gaga sampled the opening melody for her Born This Way song, Americano.
References
- ↑ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. pp. 39–40. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ↑ Rice, Jo (1982). The Guinness Book of 500 Number One Hits (1st ed.). Enfield, Middlesex: Guinness Superlatives Ltd. p. 17. ISBN 0-85112-250-7.
External links
| Preceded by "Finger of Suspicion" by Dickie Valentine |
UK Singles Chart Number 1 single Rosemary Clooney 14 January 1955 for 1 week |
Succeeded by "Finger of Suspicion" by Dickie Valentine |
| Preceded by "Finger of Suspicion" by Dickie Valentine |
UK Singles Chart Number 1 single Rosemary Clooney 4 February 1955 for 2 weeks |
Succeeded by "Softly, Softly" by Ruby Murray |
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