The music of Dancesport: Cuban Pete

George's Thoughts: Very Caribbean sound to this tune about dance lessons, with some funky vocal treatment at the beginning to get the song moving. Interestingly, the next vocals don't start until the song is a third over, but they are lots of fun and sung with character and energy. Lots of fun. Originally by Desi Arnez and sung as a duet between Ricky Ricardo and Lucy, this song was also sung by Jim Carey in the movie "The Mask."

They call me Cuban Pete,
I'm the king of the Rumba beat,
When I play the Maracas I go
Chick chicky boom
Chick chicky boom

Yes, sir, I'm Cuban Pete
I'm the craze, of my native street
When I start to dance, everything goes
Chick chicky boom
Chick chicky boom

The senorita's they sing,
And then they swing with their lumbaro.
It's very nice!
So full of spice
And when they dance and they bring a happy ring,
They're a care-o, singing a song....
All the day long!

So if you like the beat,
Take a lesson from Cuban Pete,
And I'll teach you to
Chick chicky boom
Chick chicky boom
Chick chicky boom!

He's a really modest guy
Even though he's the hottest guy,
In Havana, in Havana

Si Senorita, I know that you would like to chicky boom chick.
It's very nice!
So full of spice!
I place my hand on your hip and if you will just give me your hand,
Then we shall try,
Just you and I...

So if you like the beat,
Take a lesson from Cuban Pete,
And I'll teach you to
Chick chicky boom
Chick chicky boom
Chick chicky boom!

So if you like the beat,
Take a lesson from Cuban Pete,
And I'll teach you to
Chick chicky boom
Chick chicky boom
Chick chicky boom!

Cuban Pete

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