"Mambo nº5" was a song composed and recorded by Cuban musician Perez Prado in 1950. Lou Bega sampled the last 30 seconds of the original, and that was enough to skyrocket him to international stardom in 1999.
You're not wrong, it seemed to be played at every wedding (and everywhere else!). Honestly I got thoroughly sick of this song because I heard it so much.
@@karikells Most people don't care about song lyrics, they just want something catchy that will make them get up and dance. (I agree with you though -- I always thought it was a bit weird as well.)
It doesn’t feel that old because it was still popular as hell well into the 2000s. It’s still a great song but it’s just one of those songs every 90s kid knows
This is STILL fire! Sometimes it's all about the energy and the sound. You gotta realize that in the mid-late 90's, there was a slight resurgence of Swing music. This was just 1 of the huge swing fusion songs of that time.
I first heard this on my first friends only holiday to Spain. Takes me back to dancing on the Podium in the club and they'd play it about 5 times a night
One hit wonder! I remember it well, so catchy! Fun fact....when this song came out I found it hilarious for the fact that a friend of mine had dated girls with each name in this song!
THE most successfull one hit wonder ever though. as far as I remember he released that song in different countries in different summers and charted every time. he is making so much money off of that song today still. I think it was either last year or the one before he was in tv commercial during football season with that song playing in the background.
@@KaBeeM There are many one hit wonders out there that are still incredibly popular and used in commercials ect..... still making money. You claim this one was THE MOST SUCCESSFUL OF ALL TIME. What actual facts did you get that conclusion from? In no way am I saying it was not successful cause it was. I am just saying before claiming it as THE MOST..... do some research! Cheers! Also FYI....Vanilla Ice is actually the one hit wonder who made the most money for Ice Ice Baby. Also cannot forget Eye of the Tiger, Macarena, My Sharona, so many more!
@@melanielucas4155 wow chill man. sorry, I should've said "one of the most successfull" then. I just remember he had that one song charting several times which is mostly not what summer hits do. he re-released that song all throughout europe and other parts of the world. I didn't do any research to be honest, it's just what I remember from back when he was on TV a lot. that commercial he was in last year even made a joke about how he's still cashing cheques. didn't mean to step on any ones toes or lessen your point in any way. have a good one.
I worked in music retail in Australia during the 90s and 2000s and we were TOLD to play this song non-stop all day every day to sell it. It was a particularly cruel brand of torture. The fact I've clicked on this video proves that I must love your channel enough to put myself through it all over again.
I worked in music retail in the US in 99. I got SO sick of this song. I can't even listen to it now without cringing a little. We were selling that CD single all day every day though lol. I went back to music retail about 2004... I'm not sure which is worse, Mambo No. 5 or Somebody Told Me by The Killers. And I love the Killers, but I can't with that song after hearing it on a loop for a year.
David Lubega, better known by his stage name Lou Bega, is a German recording artist. His 1999 song "Mambo No. 5", a remake of Pérez Prado's 1949 instrumental piece, reached Number 1 in many European countries and was nominated for a Grammy Award
There were so many fun songs out at the same time as this one, Santana - Smooth and Ricky Martin - Livin La Vida Loca were a couple. Lou a couple more fun songs I Got a Girl and Tricky Tricky are both good.
And they would all be competing for the top spot on TRL. But, ultimately would lose out to one of the members of what I dubbed The Blonde Squad (Britney, Christina, Mandy, Jessica). I feel old. lol
My daughter was little when this came out and it was the first time she heard her name in a song. (Jessica) She loved it! But if you like the sound, play Zoot Suit Riot by Cherry Poppin Daddies.
When I was in the bar the other day this song just popped into my head and I went over to the jukebox and played it To my surprise quite a few people were into it and movin around lip singing to it
We had this song play randomly on our speakers at work. When it came up to "A little bit of Sandra in the Sun" we all looked round to Sandra who was working behind booksales. She looked up at us and scoffed: "Don't look at me. I'm well past that"
The ultimate feel good song kool tune and gorgeous girl what could be better. Great video and reaction have a great day and keep looking for that better tomorrow.
Kid Creole and the Coconuts played in a Caribbean style Funk Jazz; checkout some Kid Creole And The Coconuts. Mambo No.5 has always been great; nice reaction.
Loved this song back it the day. It always reminded me of music my Dad used to play when I was a little girl by Pres Prado. Come to find out, that music was Lou Bega's inspiration for this song. I knew the beat and music sounded so familiar to me. Great song, even after all this time. Thanks for the great memory. Love to see your reactions to songs and really enjoy your channel.
Love it. When my nieces were little and would visit, I'd have to put Mambo No.5 on so they could dance around the room. They have children of their own now but have never forgotten this song and still love it 😁🥰😎
That's how you have a worldwide hit. Give 'em a distinctive fun 3 minutes that they all can dance to. What sells it, though, is his cheeky charm. Guys admire it and women love it.
Lou Bega sold 53 millions CDs worldwide with this song...the right song to the right time and you sit on a rocket...no matter that he is only a one hit wonder...
This was a HUGE banger in Germany in 1999 and around the world. It ´s sad that this is a one hit wonder he didn´t deserve it. 1.3 million singels seld form April to July in Germany.3 Millions till Dezember.4 millions in the USA and 12 millions around the world!
Everytime i hear this tune i get goosebumbs. (in the first couple of seconds) Man did i jam on the dancefloor. I cant dance, but HEY. I had fun. Those were the days.
I remember the first time I heard this. I was driving around. It was 1999. The DJ came on & prepared us for the song. He said he has a real treat for us. It was a new song that just came out, and you're not gonna wanna miss it. About 5 minutes later, I was jammin' to it. I still am! :)
You make me so happy. I had to put my cat to sleep last night, and I've been so sad since then, but watching you tonight made me smile. You are a wonderful person. I am such a big fan. You have been my favorite reactor for a while.
This song was a part of all my childhood parties. I can never understand how people have never heard of this song because of how frequently I heard it growing up. ❤️
I love this song... 3 of my sis in laws are named in this song... I love this so much!! My sis in laws names... Gina, Sandra and Mary (rip Mary). In laws had 6 kids lol. This remind me of Cuban music from 50s.. That is like zoot suit from big band era 40s
"Mambo nº5" was a song composed and recorded by Cuban musician Perez Prado in 1950. Lou Bega sampled the last 30 seconds of the original, and that was enough to skyrocket him to international stardom in 1999.
I have it on a 78 rpm record.
I just had that come up yesterday. It's fundamentally not that different, in my opinion. More than a sample but not quite a cover.
Thank you! I knew he'd sampled an original and just given his spin to it - couldn't remember it
I made a guess about Cuban.. reminded me of I Love Lucy when Ricky is at his club.. that type of music sort of.
So glad you gave Perez Prado & his orchestra the proper credit for this song.
I can't recall a wedding in the last 20 years that didn't play this, and I'm a part time photographer so I've been to a lot of weddings!
You're not wrong, it seemed to be played at every wedding (and everywhere else!). Honestly I got thoroughly sick of this song because I heard it so much.
this is played at WEDDINGS?! holy cow, the lyrics are sooooo... wow. i didn't realize there were so many polyamorous couples getting married!
@@karikells The macarena is also played at most wedding, and that isn't the most wholesome song either!
@@karikells Most people don't care about song lyrics, they just want something catchy that will make them get up and dance. (I agree with you though -- I always thought it was a bit weird as well.)
Indeed. This was the YMCA of the 90's! 🤣
THIS SONG JUST MAKES YOU WANNA GET UP AND DANCE. 💖X
Indeed !
This was such a hit 20 years ago!
This song screams early 2000s parties🤣
Ouch. I do not like to think that was 2 decades ago.
Came out in 1999 a good year :)
Oof it WAS that long ago wasn't it. *goes to take my calcium cuz I just remembered I'm old now*
It doesn’t feel that old because it was still popular as hell well into the 2000s. It’s still a great song but it’s just one of those songs every 90s kid knows
Oh man... I danced to this song so much! The 90s swing revival was fun.
The 90’s was fun all around…
Like Jump, Jive and Wail? Loved that one
Yeesss!!🥰🥰👏👏
i remember
This is STILL fire! Sometimes it's all about the energy and the sound. You gotta realize that in the mid-late 90's, there was a slight resurgence of Swing music. This was just 1 of the huge swing fusion songs of that time.
And then it came back in the early 2010s within a certain hipster fad.
Swing is due for a comeback, I feel like it was only one or two acts in the 90s who made it work.
Brian Setzer Orchestra
I first heard this on my first friends only holiday to Spain. Takes me back to dancing on the Podium in the club and they'd play it about 5 times a night
u get hyped just first beat
So much fun w this song!!! Great pick!
One hit wonder! I remember it well, so catchy! Fun fact....when this song came out I found it hilarious for the fact that a friend of mine had dated girls with each name in this song!
THE most successfull one hit wonder ever though. as far as I remember he released that song in different countries in different summers and charted every time. he is making so much money off of that song today still. I think it was either last year or the one before he was in tv commercial during football season with that song playing in the background.
@@KaBeeM There are many one hit wonders out there that are still incredibly popular and used in commercials ect..... still making money. You claim this one was THE MOST SUCCESSFUL OF ALL TIME. What actual facts did you get that conclusion from? In no way am I saying it was not successful cause it was. I am just saying before claiming it as THE MOST..... do some research! Cheers! Also FYI....Vanilla Ice is actually the one hit wonder who made the most money for Ice Ice Baby. Also cannot forget Eye of the Tiger, Macarena, My Sharona, so many more!
@@melanielucas4155 wow chill man. sorry, I should've said "one of the most successfull" then. I just remember he had that one song charting several times which is mostly not what summer hits do. he re-released that song all throughout europe and other parts of the world. I didn't do any research to be honest, it's just what I remember from back when he was on TV a lot. that commercial he was in last year even made a joke about how he's still cashing cheques.
didn't mean to step on any ones toes or lessen your point in any way. have a good one.
@@KaBeeM didn't mean to come off aggressively, my apologies. You are correct though about it being a huge song!
That is a fun fact!
I worked in music retail in Australia during the 90s and 2000s and we were TOLD to play this song non-stop all day every day to sell it. It was a particularly cruel brand of torture. The fact I've clicked on this video proves that I must love your channel enough to put myself through it all over again.
I worked in music retail in the US in 99. I got SO sick of this song. I can't even listen to it now without cringing a little. We were selling that CD single all day every day though lol. I went back to music retail about 2004... I'm not sure which is worse, Mambo No. 5 or Somebody Told Me by The Killers. And I love the Killers, but I can't with that song after hearing it on a loop for a year.
@@proudmomofbug Ha, yeah - music retail workers deserve a support group for some of the aural abuse we copped!
Oh you poor love! Hi from Melbourne🤗
Listen to Brian setzer- jump, jive, and wail…. Trust me…
Love this.
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Brian Setzer is awesome!
Jump and jive and wail GREAT SONG!!!!! BY BRAIN SETZER
Yes please!
People still sing this to me 😂😂
really? ok
@@randomreviews4278 really! Smfh
😂😂
Hey Monica! 😁
A little bit of Monica by my side!!!
I haven't heard this song for ages. Thanks for reacting to a favourite of mine. I could tell that you liked it too, dancing away in your chair. 👍
David Lubega, better known by his stage name Lou Bega, is a German recording artist. His 1999 song "Mambo No. 5", a remake of Pérez Prado's 1949 instrumental piece, reached Number 1 in many European countries and was nominated for a Grammy Award
So much fun! Miss dancing at a Club. 💃🕺
I love his style. Also this was very popular on MTV back in the days :)😊😉👍
This song always makes you want to dance!
My daughter was a baby when this came out. I remember her bouncing along to it in one of those baby bouncy things 😁
You should check out The Mighty Mighty Bosstones "The Impression That I Get"
Yes! I play this song everytime I want to get a pep in my step.
A VERY BUSY MAN LOL,great song You must do the Dance!🐾❤🐾❤🐾❤🐾❤🐾❤🐾❤
A fun song guaranteed to fill the floor!
A realy one Hit wonder Worldwide. And iam proud that this is a German singer 👍🏻🙂
There were so many fun songs out at the same time as this one, Santana - Smooth and Ricky Martin - Livin La Vida Loca were a couple.
Lou a couple more fun songs I Got a Girl and Tricky Tricky are both good.
And shake your bon bon - Ricky Martin
@J 1M 1999
And they would all be competing for the top spot on TRL. But, ultimately would lose out to one of the members of what I dubbed The Blonde Squad (Britney, Christina, Mandy, Jessica). I feel old. lol
@@jpeopolis lol i loved MTV and TRL back then
@@jpeopolis What a great year that was for music!
To quote Carson Daly. Just when I thought I'd never have to hear this song ever again! Lmao
😂😂😂😂😂
that would be my response to "MACARENA"! LOL
Lol. Yep,
I lived in New Orleans when this came out. Thought he was saying "A Little Bit of Mardi Gras!" Fun either way.
omg i heard it lol
It’s been over 20 years, Lou. When are we going to get Mambo No. 6?
Everyone on the dance floor!! 💃
For some reason I used to hear that "aaaaAHH!" in my head for years everytime I got angry or frustrated 😂
This was HUGE in clubs back in the day, showin my age here! 😳
My daughter was little when this came out and it was the first time she heard her name in a song. (Jessica) She loved it!
But if you like the sound, play Zoot Suit Riot by Cherry Poppin Daddies.
I prefer Grapefruit Diet by Weird Al.
There's a great song called "Jessica" by a band called "Llama Farmers" - ruclips.net/video/rSCZi8EnI7g/видео.html
This song makes me move my hips 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾
It's one of those songs that's played near the end of a party when everybody drunk 🤣
When I was in the bar the other day this song just popped into my head and I went over to the jukebox and played it
To my surprise quite a few people were into it and movin around lip singing to it
Such a fun song!! Thank you for doing this one
"If your name end in -ca I guarantee this man had you" LMAOOO
I'm glad my name doesn't end with ca then lol.
Mine ends in Ca.. uh no 😅
hanna almost ends in ca... I feel he'd make an exception just like he did with Rita and Sandra lmao 🤣
We had this song play randomly on our speakers at work. When it came up to "A little bit of Sandra in the Sun" we all looked round to Sandra who was working behind booksales. She looked up at us and scoffed: "Don't look at me. I'm well past that"
The ultimate feel good song kool tune and gorgeous girl what could be better. Great video and reaction have a great day and keep looking for that better tomorrow.
This has been played at every party and it's every Zumba instructors favourite!
Kid Creole and the Coconuts played in a Caribbean style Funk Jazz; checkout some Kid Creole And The Coconuts. Mambo No.5 has always been great; nice reaction.
Yes! Kid Creole! He's so underappreciated. I'm a wonderful thing, Stoolpigeon, Annie. He has some great songs! 🔥🔥🔥
Wow! What a fun song...I miss hearing that. Yeah, he's a player but he's sweet and fun and honest and that's such a great party tune
omg this song haunted all the camsites, wedding, funfairs for the past 20 yrs. u cudny go nowhere here in the uk without this bein played omg lol
Ahhh this reminds me of the school discos when I was 7 years old! Good times, still a great song 🙌🏽🙌🏽 always love your reactions Jovaughn!!
Just do mambo. 😁 Yeah my favourite 90's song. Hit in Europe
Loved this song back it the day. It always reminded me of music my Dad used to play when I was a little girl by Pres Prado. Come to find out, that music was Lou Bega's inspiration for this song. I knew the beat and music sounded so familiar to me. Great song, even after all this time. Thanks for the great memory. Love to see your reactions to songs and really enjoy your channel.
I got this cd for Christmas when I was 12 and I jammed tf outta it 🤣
I really like this song. Lou Bega is German, born to Ugandan father and Italian mother.
Fun song
Your reaction to this made me smile 😊 Thank you
This song was considered as one fun and entertaining back 90's/00 . I enjoy listening this track 😊
...how bizzaah how bizaah...!
Another nice one :)
WOW i remember this Song lou bega mambo number 5 great song i loved your Reaction jay 😎😎
2 awesome live performances by 2 amazing groups The O'Jays Forever Mine @, The Four Tops When She was My Girl @
Always reminds me of the Royal family,happy days 😊 love from Darlington uk ♥
Love it. When my nieces were little and would visit, I'd have to put Mambo No.5 on so they could dance around the room. They have children of their own now but have never forgotten this song and still love it 😁🥰😎
Still have this on my playlist. Still gets me going all these years later.
This song is known to be very popular at weddings
One of the best songs of the time!!!
This was THE party song, played at every party and disco
this song wasn't released when disco's were around , there's almost a
20 year time difference
@@evilclowntra Please tell me you aren't being serious
@@tickle74656 unless you're referring to the original jazz composition
@@evilclowntra No I'm not. Do you genuinely think that discos were no longer happening 20 years ago?
@@tickle74656 Discos in the US faded out early 80s ... the clubs that remained open change formats
That's how you have a worldwide hit. Give 'em a distinctive fun 3 minutes that they all can dance to. What sells it, though, is his cheeky charm. Guys admire it and women love it.
Your listening to all my favorites! Love the rythmn
That song brings back childhood memories my parents used to listen to this one quite back then a lot i like all of his songs
Lou Bega sold 53 millions CDs worldwide with this song...the right song to the right time and you sit on a rocket...no matter that he is only a one hit wonder...
This was a HUGE banger in Germany in 1999 and around the world. It ´s sad that this is a one hit wonder he didn´t deserve it. 1.3 million singels seld form April to July in Germany.3 Millions till Dezember.4 millions in the USA and 12 millions around the world!
They used to play this in a bar at the fairground where I worked....we used to dance on the tables to it!.... happy days 😂
Love this song! He was a busy boy 😊
If you want to see how popular it was you have to see Andre Rieu with Lou Began and Mambo Number 5. The entire audience was dancing.
such a great song
Haven't heard this in years ...BIG BIG HIT!! ..
Fun fact: there’s a children-friendly version in which Lou replaces the names of the girls with the ones of some Disney classic characters.
Aww I remember this song, I LOVED it back in the day!!
Everytime i hear this tune i get goosebumbs. (in the first couple of seconds)
Man did i jam on the dancefloor. I cant dance, but HEY. I had fun. Those were the days.
I've missed this song so much!
Just a few days ago youngest daughter told me she remembers me dancing every time this song was on. She is 31 now, about 10 when this song came out.
THis is a great song and video---gotta dance!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I remember the first time I heard this. I was driving around. It was 1999. The DJ came on & prepared us for the song. He said he has a real treat for us. It was a new song that just came out, and you're not gonna wanna miss it. About 5 minutes later, I was jammin' to it. I still am! :)
Love this song 🎵
You make me so happy. I had to put my cat to sleep last night, and I've been so sad since then, but watching you tonight made me smile. You are a wonderful person. I am such a big fan. You have been my favorite reactor for a while.
This song was a part of all my childhood parties. I can never understand how people have never heard of this song because of how frequently I heard it growing up. ❤️
What's not to love about this song?? One of my FAVORITES!!! Makes me smile and move 😍😁😁
This song was huge, so fun!
We went through a retro swing moment in the 90's it was a lot of fun!
Such a fun song 😊
Still so much fun this song and a massive hit back then 🙌🏻💜💃!! Glad you liked it Jay 😊
Love this song, cant believe it's from the 90ies!!
I love this song.
Some songs are just timeless.
I love this song!
This was great his other song mambo mambo was great too. You might also enjoy it. Love it, stay safe and keep up the great work.
I love this song... 3 of my sis in laws are named in this song... I love this so much!! My sis in laws names... Gina, Sandra and Mary (rip Mary). In laws had 6 kids lol. This remind me of Cuban music from 50s.. That is like zoot suit from big band era 40s
YES!! You cant keep still, you just gotta shake it to this JV! Oh yes this was played a lot, a real floorfiller, its a banger for sure! X
Lou Bega is a very handsome guy..love this song..the beat is addictive and you can't listen to it without wanting to get up and dance..
Yes! I asked for this a little while ago, glad you got around to it, it's a jazzy little number
A little bit of Jayvee on my screen....😂 love this!
Oh yea!! I remember when this was all over radio stations. Laser bowling in the late 90s haha
I had this on CD back in the day and would dance around to it with my kids when they were little. Fun song!
I loved dancing to this song when it first came out in the night clubs. Them where the days 😌
1999 was a great year for music. Still love this song ☺
Lou Bega + Vengaboys + Ibiza + late 90s = Good Times👍🏽
It was played everywhere at the time
Oh yes!!! It was played a lot!!!
Catchie...Catchie...fun fun♥️🤟