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| Once the song “Rumors” made its way into the New York City radio stations, Joey Pastrana knew he had that rarest of hits: The crossover. The melody of “Rumors” was released in the year 1967 and was an instant success with audiences across the city. People didn’t have to be Latin to enjoy or understand this pop music gem. Pastrana’s boogaloo had finally reached the masses, and he was one its major stars. Best known for the chart-topping crossover hits “Riki-Ch” and “Dance Dona”, Joey Pastrana had a special gift for singing songs in both English and Spanish. Along with other boogaloo luminaries like Pete Rodriguez and Joe Cuba; Joey Pastrana was responsible for introducing Latin music to many English speakers across America. With a wonderful and talented orchestra, Joey Pastrana paved the way for the new Latin music fusions that have come to be known as the Latin boogaloo. A master of the timbales, Pastrana was also a brilliant singer known internationally for his energizing live performances. Honing his musical skills in his beloved New York City, Joey was enamored at an early age by the sights and sounds coming out of Spanish Harlem during the early sixties. Taking his cue from the R&B and Jazz that was popular at that time, Pastrana became a master of rolling rhythms that shook up hips in dance floors throughout the world. One of the top artists of the boogaloo/Latin soul era, Joey Pastrana’s music is regarded as one the most wonderful and exquisite examples of the world-famous New York Latin sound. (Fania) |
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The Best Of Joey Pastrana
Outstanding collection of 22 rare Joey Pastrana tracks, many of which, at this date, are just not available elsewhere. With El Pulpo (8 minutes!), No Vengas por Mi. Don Pastrana, Malcriada, Salamongu, Tristeza, Ka Kai, El Telefonito, Palo and a ton more. 1 Hour and 18 minutes of pure Pastrana jams. Highly Recommended. - elW
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 JOEY PASTRANA & HIS ORQUESTA
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In the year 1967, when the Boogaloo craze was at its peak, Joey Pastrana, being aware that there were rumors floating around regarding Johnny Colon and the breaking up of his band, wrote a song for Johnny to record. That song was called “That’s How Rumors Start”. However, Johnny refused the song. So producer George Goldner told Joey to record it himself, which he did on this, his second album for Cotique. Tony & Tito, formerly of the Johnny Colon band collaborated with Joey on this recording, after forming their own TNT band, and can be heard singing coro on this album. Joey Pastrana became one of the primary contributors to this great Latin Soul sound while showing a proficiency in being able to bring across great Salsa recordings.. His recordings of Riki-Chi and Rumors were right up there with Johnny Colon’s Boogaloo Blues in record-setting sales at that time. Even today, almost 40 years later, Joey’s recordings are still in demand throughout Latin America and Europe. - Bobby Marin
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 JOEY PASTRANA & HIS ORQUESTA
Hot Pastrana
• Joey Pastrana: Drums and Leader
• Joe Orange: Trombone
• Willie Campbell: 2nd Trombone
• Angelo Rodriguez: Trumpet
• Willie Pastrana: Conga
• Guillermo Pizarro: Bongo
• Sonya Rivera: Singer
• Becky Rivera: Singer
• Joe Rodriguez: Singer
• Emilio Perez: Piano |
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