Release Date: 19 May 2014
Label: Bbr / Cherry Red
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5013929056930
Genres: R&B
Description
Belgian based Latin-soul group The Chakachas were formed in the 1950s by a group of Latin Soul studio musicians and included the famous Tito Puentes wife, Kari Kenton on vocals and maracas.
The Chakachas were no strangers to hits with Eso es el amor, sung in Spanish, hitting #1 on the Belgian charts in 1958 and they got their first taste of UK pop chart action with Twist Twist reaching #48 in 1962. In 1972 The Chakachas released their 6th studio album 'Jungle Fever' on Polydor records with the single of the same name becoming a huge success.
'Jungle Fever' climbed all the way to #8 on the US Hot 100 chart and by March of 1972 became certified Gold in the US after selling over one million copies and went on to peak at #29 in the UK where it caused such a stir within the BBC with the heavy breathing and moaning featured in the song that the BBC pulled it from airplay shortly after release.
To this day 'Jungle Fever' continues to bring The Chakachas notoriety having featured in the movie Boogie Nights and being sampled by numerous artists such as 2 Live Crew, Beatnuts, Public Enemy and Louie Vega as well as being featured on the smash hit Grand Theft Auto computer game franchise.
Tracklisting
Hawkwind
The Bluetones
Johnny Hallyday
Stylistics
Re-flex
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
