LONG LIVE BOOGALOO

The "Long Live Boogaloo" compilation album features songs such as Funky Big Feet, and Marilu, who also happens to have some big feet. To say the least this is a fun and goofy album. Eric Foss, co-owner of Secret Stash, said, “It’s the funnest record we’ve done yet.” Behind the fun lyrics of the album are sounds of horns, riffing piano’s, and intricate percussion arrangements that make you wanna dance.

During the 1960’s the Boogaloo was making waves around New York City. Behind this new genre flooding the city was a group of young people that had not yet proven themselves in the music industry. This younger generation began replacing the regular performers of New York City clubs. The major labels did not appreciate their artists being put out of work. Concert promoters and radio DJ’s were paid off to deny any dealings affiliated with the Boogaloo. The music conglomerates killed the Boogaloo.

To make this album what it is Secret Stash went to the source. In October Eric Foss and Will Gilbert traveled to Florida to spend some time with Bobby Marian, a contributing songwriter and producer in the Boogaloo craze. Marian helped make this record what it is and received a producing credit on the album. Secret Stash also was in cahoots with Izzy Sanbria, who was a promoter, MC and an artist creating flyers for Boogaloo dances. The cover of the "Long Live Boogaloo" compilation was originally a flyer, designed by Sanbria, for a Boogaloo concert in the 60’s. The original text was wiped away and replaced by the new. Sanbria also wrote the liner notes for the album. Secret Stash found it important to yield to the experts.

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1. Sister Sue - Rodriguez, Johnny
2. Mia's Boogaloo - Torrens, Ozzie
3. Funky Big Feet - Valentin, Bobby
4. Chicken and Booze - Corchando, Manny
5. The Boogie Man - Ramirez, Louie
6. Take a Trip - Latin Blues Band
7. We Belong Together - Latin Blues Band
8. Bataola Boogaloo - Quesada, Bobby
9. Pete's Boogaloo - Rodriguez, Pete
10. Funky Shing a Ling - King Nando
11. Dance the Boogaloo - Zamot, Johnny
12. Lucy's Spanish Harlem - Ramirez, Louie
13. Keep the Faith - Valentin, Bobby
14. Be's That Way - Bobo, Willie
15. Boogaloo Baby - Zamot, Johnny
16. Ritmo Moderno - Quesada, Bobby
17. Cookin' With A&J - Rodriguez, Johnny
18. Straw Boss - Sesar, Lenni
19. Marilu - Guzman, George
20. Boogaloo Sabroso - Santamaria, Monguito
21. Lost In the Jungle - Cucaracha Brass
22. Pretty Mama - Barretto, Ray