Description
Celebrate a defining chapter in Latin music history with this comprehensive anthology spotlighting Fania Records’ groundbreaking contributions to Latin soul and boogaloo from 1965 to 1975. This 4-LP set brings together original single versions and rare cuts from legendary artists like Joe Bataan, Ray Barretto, Bobby Valentín, Ralfi Pagan, Larry Harlow, and many others. Spanning high-energy boogaloo grooves to soulful Latin ballads, the collection captures the innovation and cultural fire of the era.
The set is housed in a deluxe 60-page hardcover book featuring rare photos, ephemera, and insightful liner notes by producer Dean Rudland. Also included is a bonus 7-inch with rare 1967 promo cuts created for Symphony Sid’s influential WEVD NYC radio show.
Tracklist:
Side A
A1. The 125th Street Candy Store – Silent Heart (2:27)
A2. The 125th Street Candy Store – Hey Girl (2:35)
A3. Bobby Valentín – Geronimo (3:22)
A4. Willie Colón – Willie Baby (2:45)
A5. Joe Bataan – Gypsy Woman (2:32)
A6. Harvey Averne And Group Therapy – The Micro Mini (2:15)
A7. Bobby Valentín – Jumping With Symphony Sid (3:03)
Side B
B1. Monguito Santamaría – Juicy (3:02)
B2. Ray Barretto – Soul Drummers (2:40)
B3. Larry Harlow – Mess Around (2:13)
B4. The Latinaires – The Camel Walk (2:50)
B5. Bobby Quesada – Bataola Boogaloo (3:15)
B6. Joe Bataan – It's a Good Feeling (Riot) Part 1 (2:42)
B7. Orchestra Harlow – Grazin' in the Grass (Una Miradita De Amor) (3:17)
Side C
C1. Ali Baba (Louie Ramirez) – Ungawa (2:52)
C2. El Apollo Sound – Spinning Wheel (2:15)
C3. The Harvey Averne Band – Let's Get It Together This Christmas (2:31)
C4. Ronnie Marks – Some Lonely Heart (Vocal) (3:36)
C5. Ralfi Pagan – Make It With You (4:42)
C6. Joe Bataan – Shaft (3:57)
C7. Ralfi Pagan – To Say I Love You (4:05)
Side D
D1. Joe Bataan – Latin Soul Square Dance (4:18)
D2. Butter Scotch – Try Just a Little Harder (3:45)
D3. Butter Scotch – Today (3:10)
D4. Ralfi Pagan – Didn't Want to Have to Do It (3:08)
D5. W.R.L.C. – Johnny's No Good (3:23)
D6. W.R.L.C. – Blonde Latin Blues (4:27)
D7. Ralfi Pagan – Just a Little While (2:39)
