Pérez Prado and His Orchestra - Patricia

Patricia – Pérez Prado and His Orchestra

Patricia is a classic Latin/mambo recording by Mexican bandleader and composer Pérez Prado, originally released in 1958. The title track became one of Prado’s biggest international hits, with its energetic orchestration and distinctive mambo rhythm. The album has appeared in several editions and reissues, so the exact tracklist and catalog number can vary by pressing.

Tracklist

Side One

1. Patricia
2. El Vuelo del Abejorro
3. Cu-Cu-Rru-Cu-Cú Paloma
4. Lullaby of Birdland
5. Machaca
6. La Borrachita

Side Two

1. María Bonita
2. Why Wait (¿Por Qué Esperar?)
3. Martha
4. Torna a Sorrento
5. Fireworks
6. Adiós Mi Chaparrita

This 12-track sequence corresponds to the Mexican RCA Victor release of Patricia.

Details

Artist: Pérez Prado and His Orchestra
Album: Patricia
Year: 1958
Label: RCA Victor
Format: 12" Stereo Vinyl LP
Genre: Latin / Mambo / Latin Dance
Style: Mambo / Latin Big Band
Language: Instrumental / Latin repertoire
Total Tracks: 12
Notable Track: “Patricia”
Composer: Pérez Prado
Producer: RCA Victor
Original Recording: 1958
Notable Feature: “Patricia” became one of Pérez Prado’s signature recordings and reached No. 1 on the U.S. charts in 1958.