Big World Of Tito Puente, The - Tito Puente

Advantages: Flock Of Seagulls! Flock Of Seagulls! Flock Of Seagulls!
Disadvantages: A handful of boring tracks

...condition of poor Michael and the mess he is now in. I wonder at what actual point in Michael's life did he go completely insane? It is easy to equate the man today, with his awful music and 'heal the world, feed the children, save the elephants' posturing, with the sheer insanity we see in his daily life, but I find it hard to consider that the same man made some of the best music of the 1970's and 80's. At some point along the line, something in his head flipped. Anyway, closing the album is Tito Puente with 'Mambo Gozon', which closes the album in classy style. I remember Tito Puente from his appearance on 'The Simpsons' years ago as the new jazz teacher at the school, and I had assumed that he was just a fictional character. Ah well, you live, you learn. There are also three hidden tracks on the album, some very funny mock jingles... Read review

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Advantages: it's essential!
Disadvantages: none

...Thanks to Robert Rodriguez and his movies, “Tito & Tarantula“ are quite well-known. The band from L.A. around lead singer Tito Larriva is responsible for parts of the O.S.R. of the famous movies “Desperado” and “From Dusk Till Dawn”. “Tarantism” was released in 1997, the band itself was formed some years before. Band leader Tito Larriva is a native Mexican and no freshman in show business. Since 1980 he had performed in some punk bands (e.g. “The Plugz”) and done some minor acting parts in movies around the world (up-to-date example: “Million Dollar Hotel”, strange example: a cheesy German movie called “Kai Raabe und die Vatikankiller”). Tito is also centre of the band, playing guitar and doing the lead vocals. Besides him there is his old friend... Read review

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Advantages: 38 tracks
Disadvantages: some fillers

..., Dusty 17. Something Stupid - Sinatra, Frank & Nancy 18. Feeling Good - Simone, Nina 19. Wild World - Stevens, Cat 20. She's The One - World Party 21. I Am The Black Gold Of The Sun - Rotary Connection 22. Love Rollercoaster - Ohio Players 23. Take Me Home - Cher 24. Love Machine - Miracles 25. Ready Or Not Here I Come - Delphonics 26. California Soul - 5th Dimension (1) 27. When Did You Stop Loving Me When Did I Stop Loving You - Gaye, Marvin 28. Relight My Fire - Hartman, Dan 29. Gimme Some Lovin' - Davis, Spencer Group 30. Tainted Love - Jones, Gloria 31. Tears Of A Clown - Robinson, Smokey 32. Twist And Shout - Isley Brothers 33. Tide Is High - Holt, John 34. Mas Que Nada - Ben, Jorge 35. Oye Como Va - Puente, Tito 36. Can't Get Used To Losing You - Williams, Andy (1) 37. Be Thankful For What You... Read review

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