1967 HITS ARCHIVE: Pata Pata - Miriam Makeba (mono 45)

The most successful mainstream U.S. hit for the South African-born performer.
Pop Chart Peaks: Billboard 12, Cash Box 13, Record World 14 - R&B Peak: 7
Transferred from mono 45 single Reprise 606 - Pata Pata (Makeba-Ragovoy) by Miriam Makeba, arranged & conducted by Jimmy Wisner, produced by Jerry Ragovoy
. THE 1967 HITS ARCHIVE - Here in one place, a comprehensive collection of ‘pop’ best-sellers and songs which made an impact that were either released or enjoyed a major chunk of their popularity within the calendar year 1967 (some were recorded in 1966)

[@reginahyde1488]

A true example of universal music, the language barrier regardless.

[@kevingoins9858]

The mother of South African music. Miriam brought much joy in her work.

[@andreandrade9842]

RIP 1932-2008

[@richarddixon7855]

A mesmerizing record. Beautiful. Her performance on Ed Sullivan is available and just wonderful! Thank you.

[@janeleekeller]

R D ;
Got It, (the video).
Thanks 😊
JaneLee 🕊️

[@stevesizemore6274]

Heard this as a 4 year old kid and loved it. It still cheers me up.

[@spoonful1018]

I remember Harry Belafonte sang this song at my dad's Carousel Theatre - I think it was 1967 - the energy made me crazy . . . kind of explains the way I turned out

[@user-ww7ec2ot4n]

Lyrics:
Saguquga sathi bega nantsi Pata Pata
Saguquga sathi bega nantsi Pata Pata
Saguquga sathi bega nantsi Pata Pata
Saguquga sathi bega nantsi Pata Pata
Hiyo mama hiyo ma nantsi Pata Pata
Hiyo mama hiyo ma nantsi Pata Pata
Hiyo mama hiyo ma nantsi Pata Pata
Hiyo mama hiyo ma nantsi Pata Pata
Saguquga sathi bega nantsi Pata Pata
Saguquga sathi bega nantsi Pata Pata
Saguquga sathi bega nantsi Pata Pata
Saguquga sathi bega nantsi Pata Pata
“Pata Pata” is the name of a dance we do down Johannesburg way
And everybody starts to move as soon as “Pata Pata” starts to play, whoo
Saguquga sathi bega nantsi Pata Pata
Saguquga sathi bega nantsi Pata Pata
Saguquga sathi bega nantsi Pata Pata
Saguquga sathi bega nantsi Pata Pata
Hiyo mama hiyo ma nantsi Pata Pata
Hiyo mama hiyo ma nantsi Pata Pata
Hiyo mama hiyo ma nantsi Pata Pata
Hiyo mama hiyo ma nantsi Pata Pata
Saguquga sathi bega nantsi Pata Pata
Saguquga sathi bega nantsi Pata Pata
Saguquga sathi bega nantsi Pata Pata
Saguquga sathi bega nantsi Pata Pata
Whoo, every Friday and Saturday night it’s “Pata Pata “ time
The dance keeps going all night long till the morning sun begins to shine-Hey!
Aya sat wuguga sat-wo-ho-o
Saguquga sathi bega nantsi Pata Pata
Saguquga sathi bega nantsi Pata Pata
Saguquga sathi bega nantsi Pata Pata
Saguquga sathi bega nantsi Pata Pata
Hiyo mama hiyo ma nantsi Pata Pata
Hiyo mama hiyo ma nantsi Pata Pata
Hiyo mama hiyo ma nantsi Pata Pata
Hiyo mama hiyo ma nantsi Pata Pata
Saguquga sath’-hit it!
Aah-saguquga sath’-nants! Hit it!
Saguquga sathi bega nantsi Pata Pata

[@JukeboxBalowski]

Interesting that I've heard this in TV commercials but can't recall ever hearing it on the oldies stations over the years, despite the fact that it apparently did very well on the charts!

[@louishubbard8036]

i love this

[@mat9876]

Rigodon and Tico

[@joboots007]

Was discovered by Harry Belafonte,much like her former hubby Hugh Masakela....this number peaked ‘bout 6 months prior 2 the release of Hugh’s million-selling “Grazing in the Grass”!!!!

[@eddiecharlie77]

This was a big top 10 hit on both 77 WABC and 57 WMCA in NYC

[@oldbeatpete]

you got me beat on remembering. Cousin Brucie played this?

[@johndipinto8816]

Interesting that Jerry Ragovoy got a songwriting credit here, considering that Miriam Makeba had already recorded this in South Africa in the 1950's with her group the Skylarks. Hmmm....
Maybe he contributed the English spoken parts?

[@user-qh2ko1op6f]

Bryan Adams - You Can't Take Me

[@janeleekeller]

⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thank You AP,
JaneLee 🕊️
3/19/21

[@sexymama1966]

I can see people doing a dance like the bunny hop to this😊.

[@janeleekeller]

Angelique;
Got the Video - Ed Sullivan 😊
JaneLee 🕊️
5/3/21