"Managua, Nicaragua" is a popular American

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from

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, whose music was written by

Irving Fields Irving Fields (born Yitzhak Schwartz; August 4, 1915 – August 20, 2016) was an American pianist and lounge music artist who was born in New York City. Some of his most noteworthy compositions include "Miami Beach Rhumba"; "Managua, Nicaragua"; ...

, and lyrics by Albert Gamse.

Recordings in 1946 and 1947

*The recording by Freddy Martin's orchestra (vocal by Stuart Wade and ensemble) was released by

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as catalog number 20-2026. It first reached the

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Best Seller chart on January 31, 1947, and lasted 11 weeks on the chart, peaking at #1. Martin described their arrangement as straight fox trot with emphasis on the vocals. *The recording by

Guy Lombardo Gaetano Alberto "Guy" Lombardo (June 19, 1902 – November 5, 1977) was a Canadian and American bandleader, violinist, and hydroplane racing, hydroplane racer whose unique "sweet jazz" style remained popular with audiences for nearly five decade ...

's orchestra (vocal by Don Rodney) was recorded on November 15, 1946, and released by

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as catalog number 23782. It first reached the

Best Seller chart on February 14, 1947, and lasted 9 weeks on the chart, peaking at #4. *The recording by

Kay Kyser James Kern Kyser (June 18, 1905 – July 23, 1985), known as Kay Kyser, was an American bandleader and radio personality of the 1930s and 1940s. Early years Kyser was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, the son of pharmacists Emily Royster Kyser ...

's orchestra (vocal by Gloria Wood & The Campus Kids) was released by

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as catalog number 37214. It first reached the

Best Seller chart on March 7, 1947 and lasted 2 weeks on the chart, peaking at #9.

Featured in film

"Managua, Nicaragua" is heard briefly in the classic film ''

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'', but in an instrumental version.

References

Number-one singles in the United States Songs with music by Irving Fields Songs with lyrics by Albert Gamse 1946 songs Songs about Nicaragua {{pop-song-stub