Caterina Valente - Bongo Cha Cha Cha

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Review by Jo Farmer

Bongo Cha Cha Cha by Caterina Valente: A Retro Romp That’ll Tickle Your Ears Alright, let’s talk about Bongo Cha Cha Cha, the quirky little gem from Caterina Valente that dropped in 1959. This album is like a musical passport stamped with Yugoslavia, Italy, and Germany—courtesy of labels Jugoton, Decca (twice, because why not?), and an orchestra led by Werner Müller. It’s got Jazz vibes, Folk feels, World & Country twangs, Pop hooks, Rock edges, and Schlager charm all mashed together. Confused yet? Good. Let’s dive in. First off, I gotta shout out “Guardando Il Cielo.” Yeah, it’s on there twice—once regular speed, once slow-mo. And honestly? Both versions are worth your time. The original has this breezy, almost dreamy quality to it, like lying on a beach but wearing a cardigan because it's Europe in the '50s. Then the slowed-down version hits, and suddenly you're sipping espresso at midnight, pondering life choices. Same song, totally different mood. It’s genius—or maybe just really clever editing. Either way, it sticks. Then there’s the title track, “Bongo Cha Cha Cha,” which is exactly what it sounds like: bongos meet cha-cha-cha. If you’ve ever wanted to imagine yourself as some kind of suave jungle explorer who moonlights as a dance instructor, this one’s for you. The rhythm grabs you by the hips and doesn’t let go until you’re shimmying around your living room pretending you know how to move. Bonus points for the fact that Caterina sings it with so much sass, she makes Shirley Bassey look shy. The credits list Bader, Pinchi, Arnie, and Müller as writers, which sounds more like a law firm than a creative team, but hey, they nailed it. With Werner Müller’s orchestra backing her up, Valente delivers vocals smoother than melted butter on fresh bread. You can tell everyone involved was having fun making this record—it’s infectious. Now here’s the thing: listening to Bongo Cha Cha Cha feels like stepping into a time machine where everything smells faintly of cigarette smoke and optimism. It’s nostalgic without being overly sentimental, playful without taking itself too seriously. In short, it’s delightful chaos wrapped up in vinyl grooves. Final thought? If aliens ever invade Earth and demand proof we had culture before TikTok, hand them this album. They might beam us aboard just to ask how humans managed to make something so delightfully weird—and oddly timeless.

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Filename: caterina-valente-bongo-cha-cha-cha.zip
  • MP3 size: 18.8 mb
  • FLAC size: 222.8 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Bongo Cha-Cha-Cha
Bongo Cha Cha Cha
Guardando Il Cielo
Guardando Il Cielo, Slow

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Catalog Numbers

  • D 19 023
  • 45-C 16535
  • S-DC-8062, D-45-4751/2

Labels

  • Decca
  • Jugoton, Decca

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • Single

Credits

RoleCredit
Written-ByBader, Pinchi, Arnie, Müller
OrchestraWerner Müller Orchestra

Notes

Released under licence from Decca.

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Side 1): D4751
  • Matrix / Runout (Side 2): D4752
  • Rights Society: BIEM
  • Matrix / Runout (Side 1): D-45-4751
  • Matrix / Runout (Side 2): D-45-4752

About Caterina Valente

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Italian singer, dancer and actress, born 14 January 1931 in Paris, France. Sister of , married to from 1972 to 1979.

Real Name

    • Caterina Germaine Maria Valente

Name Vars

  • C. Valente
  • Catarina Valente
  • Catepina Valente
  • Caterina
  • Caterina Vallente
  • Caterine Valente
  • Catharina Valente
  • Catherina Valente
  • Catherine Valente
  • Catrin
  • Catérina Valente
  • Valente
  • К. Валенте
  • Каталина Валенте
  • Катарина Валенте
  • Катерина Валенте
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Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *Bongo Cha Cha Cha* by Caterina Valente, released in 1959, was a musical melting pot. It blended jazz, folk, pop, and rock with the catchy style of Schlager. The record hit shelves in Yugoslavia, Italy, and Germany, thanks to labels like Jugoton and Decca. Backed by the Werner Müller Orchestra, it featured tracks like "Guardando Il Cielo" and the titular "Bongo Cha Cha Cha." Fun fact: the songwriters—Bader, Pinchi, Arnie, and Müller—crafted tunes that felt both global and intimate. Not bad for an album over 60 years old!

Comments

secretariatalademande
secretariatalademande
2025-03-06
❤️ ❤️ ❤️
namesakepictures
namesakepictures
2025-03-05
1960 ¡¡¡¿ mayor que yo.
lartenpage
lartenpage
2025-03-05
Caterina Valente nos canta en italiano Bongo Cha Cha Cha, una linda melodía de profundo sabor latinoamericano, de hecho ella misma también dominaba varios diferentes idiomas como todos estos: inglés, español, francés, alemán, portugués y quizás también uno o varios escandinavos; ella es también una de las primeras cantantes políglotas de todo el mundo; y ya hoy a sus próximos 89 años vive retirada de la música y los espectáculos.
knockdownudon
knockdownudon
2025-03-05
Бонго ла, бонго ча ча ча