Spanish Harlem

by Ben E. King

Spanish Harlem cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: June 1961
  • Label: Atco
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 31:19
  • Community rating: 3.03/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Marking his definitive emergence as a solo star after departing The Drifters, 'Spanish Harlem' merges the polished orchestration of traditional pop with burgeoning soul sensibilities. Produced by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, the album utilizes sweeping strings and subtle Latin percussion to create an elegant, cosmopolitan backdrop for King's impassioned baritone.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. Amor (3:07)
  2. Sway (2:19)
  3. Come Closer to Me (2:35)
  4. Perfidia (2:05)
  5. Granada (2:28)
  6. Sweet and Gentle (2:25)
  7. Quizas, Quizas, Quizas (Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps) (2:12)
  8. Frenesi (3:09)
  9. Souvenir of Mexico (2:25)
  10. Besame Mucho (2:57)
  11. Love Me, Love Me (2:37)
  12. Spanish Harlem (2:54)

Credits

  • Nick Webb - lacquer cut by
  • Ben E. King - Primary Artist
  • Jerry Leiber - Written-By
  • Phil Spector - Written-By
  • Doc Pomus - Written-By

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