Pérez Prado and His Orchestra
Lights! Action! Prado!
Track Listing
1. Woman of Straw 2:48 2. A Hard Day’s Night 2:15 3. Goodbye, Charlie 2:04 4. Love Goddess 1:53 5. Zelda’s Theme 2:01 6. Topkapi 2:28 7. Girl With Green Eyes 2:28 8. The James Bond Theme 1:55 9. No Love, No Nuttin’ 2:17 10. Goldfinger 2:28 11. Emily 2:07 12. Lilith Melody 2:06Historical Archive
Lights! Action! Prado! is a vibrant album that showcases the energetic and innovative sounds of Pérez Prado and His Orchestra, often regarded as the king of mambo. Released during the height of the mambo craze in the late 1950s, the album features a fusion of Latin rhythms with jazz influences, characterized by lush orchestrations and dynamic brass sections. The album's lively tracks and infectious rhythms contributed to the popularization of Latin music in the United States and beyond, leaving a lasting impact on the genre.