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Album Review
King, Ben E. – “Spanish Harlem” – [Atco Records]
Cousin Mary 2/6/2022 12-inch, Soul
This was Ben E. King’s first solo album after his success as the lead singer of the Drifters. A big production with orchestra accompaniment, it features his huge hit Spanish Harlem. The other tracks are well known Latin American standards, sort of a unique choice for a soul album. The lyrics in Sweet and Gentle concern his cha-cha compulsion. King’s gorgeous voice carries it all.
you heard it 20 times on kfjc! most recently:
- 407 days ago, Kimbrosia played Frenesi
- 407 days ago, Bully Demise played Spanish Harlem
- 426 days ago, dr doug played Spanish Harlem
- 428 days ago, Lucky Jae played Souvenir of Mexico
- 433 days ago, dr doug played Sway
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