''A Mis Amigos'' is a 1959

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to the Latin market, arranged by

Dave Cavanaugh David Cavanaugh, also known as Dave Cavanaugh or occasionally Big Dave Cavanaugh, (March 13, 1919 – December 31, 1981) was an American composer, arranger, musician and producer.

and recorded in

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, during his Brazilian tour, This was Cole's second album of

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themed music (despite that it also features three songs in

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, "Suas Mãos", "Caboclo Do Rio" and "Não Tenho Lágrimas"), following ''

Cole Español ''Cole Español'' is a 1958 studio album by Nat King Cole to the Latin market, arranged by Nelson Riddle. One of three Spanish language, Spanish themed albums that Cole recorded, it was followed by ''A Mis Amigos'' (1959) and by ''More Cole Espa� ...

'' (1958) and preceding '' More Cole Español'' (1962).

Reception

The

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review by William Ruhlmann awarded the album three-and-a-half stars, and said that Cole "still didn't have much feeling for Spanish." This album was a big hit in Brazil during the 60s where it became Cole's most recognized work.

Track listing

# "Ay, Cosita Linda" (Galan) – 2:16 # "Aquellos Ojos Verdes" (Menendez) – 2:13 # "Suas Mãos" (Maria, Pernambuco) – 2:21 # "Capullito De Aleli" (Hernandez) – 2:28 # "Caboclo Do Rio" (DeOliveira) – 1:54 # "Fantastico" (Keller, Sherman) – 1:55 # "Ninguém Me Ama" (Lobo, Maria) – 2:33 # "Yo Vendo Unos Ojos Negros" (Osvaldo Silva) – 2:22 # "

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" ( Alberto Domínguez) – 2:20 # "El Choclo" (Villoldo, Discépolo, Marambio Catán) – 2:13 # "Ansiedad" (Jose Enrique Sarabia) – 3:27 # "Não Tenho Lágrimas" (Bulhoes, DeOliveira) – 2:18

Personnel

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(2-4, 6, 9-12, lead on 1, 5, 7-8) *

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– additional lead vocals (5, 7) *Irakitan Trio –

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(1, 5, 8) *

Dave Cavanaugh David Cavanaugh, also known as Dave Cavanaugh or occasionally Big Dave Cavanaugh, (March 13, 1919 – December 31, 1981) was an American composer, arranger, musician and producer.

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, conductor * John Collins –

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*Charles P. Harris – bass played by *

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References

{{Authority control Capitol Records albums Spanish-language albums Albums arranged by Dave Cavanaugh Nat King Cole albums 1959 albums Latin music albums by American artists