Mr. Lucky Goes Latin

by Henry Mancini

Mr. Lucky Goes Latin cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: February 1961
  • Label: RCA Victor
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 30:19
  • Community rating: 3.5/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Revisiting the successful themes from his 'Mr. Lucky' television score, Henry Mancini reimagines the compositions through the lens of Latin lounge music and Exotica. The polished orchestrations utilize prominent Afro-Cuban percussion, catering perfectly to the era's sophisticated bachelor pad aesthetic.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, orchestral, dance, party, saxophone

Tracklist

  1. Mr. Lucky (Goes Latin) (2:14)
  2. Lujon (2:38)
  3. Tinpanola (2:07)
  4. Rain Drops In Rio (2:45)
  5. Siesta (2:50)
  6. The Dancing Cat (2:59)
  7. Cow Bells and Coffee Beans (3:03)
  8. The Sound of Silver (2:33)
  9. Tango Americano (2:43)
  10. No-Cal Sugar Loaf (2:06)
  11. Blue Mantilla (2:31)
  12. Speedy Gonzales (1:46)

Credits

  • Various - primary artist

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