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The Champs
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Biografía
The Champs were an American rock and roll band, most famous for their Latin-tinged 1958 instrumental single "Tequila". The group took their name from that of Gene Autry's horse, Champion, and was formed by studio executives at Autry's Challenge Records to record a B-side for the Dave Burgess single "Train to Nowhere". The intended throwaway track became more famous than its A-side, as "Tequila" went to number one in just three weeks, and the band became the first group to go to the top spot with an instrumental that was their first release. The song was recorded at Gold Star Studios in fall 1957, and in 1959 won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance. It sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc by the Recording Industry Association of America.
"Tequila" was written by saxophonist Danny Flores, although he was credited as "Chuck Rio" because he was under contract to another record label (RPM Records) at the time. Flores, who was of Mexican heritage and died in September 2006, was known as the "Godfather of Latino rock". Flores' "dirty sax" and his low-voiced "Tequila" are the hallmarks of the song. Flores signed away the US rights to the song, but retained worldwide rights until his death.
Discografía
- 1958 · Everybody's Rockin'
- 1958 · Go Champs Go
- 1958 · Rockin' With The Champs
- 1958 · Tequila Now!
- 1958 · Tequila Sunrise Patrol
- 1962 · Great Dance Hits
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