LA Loteria: Gran Combo
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Since they specialize in EGC inventory, perhaps they can provide you with the information about the year it was released and additional information, if you e-mail or call them.
When I did a search, that was the same thing I came up with. That's why I thought the folks that claim to have an extensive inventory might know.
EMOYENO
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thanks gaber0725
I think I got it....just need the lyrics
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AH: Larry approached me. Fania was doing real good in 1972 and Jerry was always looking for new talent, and I had name value, meaning the Harlow name would sell records. The plan was for me to record Sorpresa La Flauta (Vaya, 1972) using studio musicians (basically the guys from Larry's band), Miranda would write a few original tunes and be co-producer, sing coro, etc, and Larry had originally selected Johnny Vázquez as the singer. Larry had produced Orchestra Dicupé for Fania and he liked the way Johnny sang and also liked him personally. Johnny was a straight-ahead all business kind of guy, with a day job, no bad vices and very reliable, and a good singer. Larry had already hooked me up with Abie Lima, timbalero / drummer. Abie and I were already working together in the Catskills. Abie had played with Arsenio and Tito Rodríguez in the '50s and '60s.
Larry even did the album cover photography himself. The recording was very well planned up front. We spent a lot of time selecting tunes and assigning arrangers. Larry, Ismael and I did it together. It was also, Larry's concept to do the two 'bones and flute a la La Perfecta. It was a tremendous break for me and I really put all my energies into it. But remember it was a business deal, there were publishing rights and producer points involved, etc.
JIC: Sorpresa La Flauta contained the smash hit "La Lotería" and garnered a gold disc. Apart from vocal and arranger credits, there are no sidemen listed on my vinyl copy of the album. The lead singer identifies solos from timbalero Abie Lima, the album's "spirtual advisor", and pianist José Madrid.
I think I got it....just need the lyrics
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AH: Larry approached me. Fania was doing real good in 1972 and Jerry was always looking for new talent, and I had name value, meaning the Harlow name would sell records. The plan was for me to record Sorpresa La Flauta (Vaya, 1972) using studio musicians (basically the guys from Larry's band), Miranda would write a few original tunes and be co-producer, sing coro, etc, and Larry had originally selected Johnny Vázquez as the singer. Larry had produced Orchestra Dicupé for Fania and he liked the way Johnny sang and also liked him personally. Johnny was a straight-ahead all business kind of guy, with a day job, no bad vices and very reliable, and a good singer. Larry had already hooked me up with Abie Lima, timbalero / drummer. Abie and I were already working together in the Catskills. Abie had played with Arsenio and Tito Rodríguez in the '50s and '60s.
Larry even did the album cover photography himself. The recording was very well planned up front. We spent a lot of time selecting tunes and assigning arrangers. Larry, Ismael and I did it together. It was also, Larry's concept to do the two 'bones and flute a la La Perfecta. It was a tremendous break for me and I really put all my energies into it. But remember it was a business deal, there were publishing rights and producer points involved, etc.
JIC: Sorpresa La Flauta contained the smash hit "La Lotería" and garnered a gold disc. Apart from vocal and arranger credits, there are no sidemen listed on my vinyl copy of the album. The lead singer identifies solos from timbalero Abie Lima, the album's "spirtual advisor", and pianist José Madrid.
http://www.amazon.com/Sorpresa-Flauta-Andy-Harlow/dp/B000IMUXSE
I think this is the original (it's the only one I have). It's available to buy directly from the site.
I think this is the original (it's the only one I have). It's available to buy directly from the site.