Perez Prado And His Orchestra – Dilo (Ugh!)

Perez Prado And His Orchestra – Dilo (Ugh!) Artist: Cuban naturalized Mexican, bandleader, singer, organist, pianist and composer. Perez Prado is often referred to as the 'King of the Mambo'. He was born in Matanzas, Cuba, where he studied classical piano in his early childhood, and later played organ and piano in local clubs. For a time, he was pianist and arranger for La Sonora Matancera, Cuba's best-known musical group. He also worked with casino orchestras in Havana for most of the 1940s, gaining the nick-name "El Cara de Foca" ("Seal Face"). In 1948 he moved to Mexico to form his own band and record for RCA Victor. He quickly specialized in mambos, an upbeat adaptation of the Cuban danzón. Star Sign: Sagittarius Label: RCA Victor Year: 1958 Back Cover Notes: Perez Prado waves the only vocal baton in music. The urgent grunts that appear like punctuation marks are no haphazard outbursts. These grunts are Prado conducting his orchestra in his own unique and fantastically effective way. To the uninitiated ear , the Cuban bandleader seems to be roaring out , "Ugh!" But actually he is saying, "Dilo" --a Spanish word meaning "Say It!" or the the context with which Prado uses it, "Give Out!" to the brass section. Please like & subscribe for more vinyl updates you will surely enjoy !!