Papa Loves Mambo
| "Papa Loves Mambo" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
RCA Victor | ||||
| Songwriter(s) | Al Hoffman Dick Manning Bix Reichner | |||
| Producer(s) | Joe Reisman | |||
| Perry Como singles chronology | ||||
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"Papa Loves Mambo" is a popular song written by Al Hoffman, Dick Manning, and Bix Reichner and released in 1954.[1]
The best-known version was recorded by
Other recordings
- Bing Crosby also recorded the song in 1954[5] for use on his radio show and it was subsequently included in the CD El Senor Bing [Deluxe Edition] issued in 2013.[6]
- Johnnie Ray – a single release for Columbia Records (1955).[7]
- Nat King Cole – a single release for Capitol Records (1954).[8]
In popular culture
The Perry Como version was originally planned to be used in the 1985 movie
The Perry Como version was also featured in the Season 8 episode of The Middle titled "The Par-Tay." The Nat King Cole version was featured in the first episode of Season 2 of Only Murders in the Building. The episode was titled "Persons of Interest" and was telecast on June 28, 2022.
The Perry Como version was also featured in the 2007 action game "Bioshock", published by 2K.
The Perry Como version was also featured as the credits song for the 2010 film Red
A Snippet of the Perry Como version is also found during a montage of failed attempts in the 2001 film Ocean's Eleven
The song is also featured in the movie "No Clue".
Chart positions
| Chart (1954/1955) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[10] | 1 |
References
- ISBN 978-3-8418-0046-6.
- ISBN 978-1-4766-0024-6.
- ISBN 978-0-313-34191-5.
- ISBN 978-1-56924-484-5.
- ^ "A Bing Crosby Discography". BING magazine. International Club Crosby. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
- ^ "allmusic.com". allmusic.com. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
- ^ "45cat.com". 45cat.com. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
- ^ "45cat.com". 45cat.com. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
- ^ "Back to the Future: Part II - Trivia". TV Tropes. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
- ^ "Perry Como – Papa Loves Mambo" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved September 9, 2013.
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