Malo (album)
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Malo is the first album by 12-piece San Francisco band Malo
, released in 1972.
It contains the #18 single, "Suavecito". The album charted 14 at Pop albums.
Single - Billboard (US)
Malo
Malo was an American Latin-tinged rock and roll group. The San Francisco-based ensemble was led by Arcelio Garcia and Jorge Santana, the brother of Latin-rock guitarist, Carlos Santana....
, released in 1972.
It contains the #18 single, "Suavecito". The album charted 14 at Pop albums.
Track listing
- "Pana" (Arcelio García, Jr./Abel Zarate) - 6:45
- "Just Say Goodbye" (Rodgers Grant/Luis Gasca) - 8:00
- "Café" (Jorge Santana/Arcelio García, Jr./Pablo Tellez) - 7:21
- "Nena" (Arcelio García, Jr./Pablo Tellez/Abel Zarate) - 6:28
- "Suavecito" (Richard Bean/Pablo Tellez/Abel Zarate) - 6:36
- "Peace" (Arcelio Garcia, Jr./Pablo Tellez/Ismael Versoza/Abel Zarate) - 9:21
Personnel
- Arcelio García, Jr.: Vocals, percussion.
- Jorge SantanaJorge SantanaJorge Santana is a Mexican guitarist, brother of musician Carlos Santana.He was a former member of Malo who had a top twenty hit "Suavecito" in 1972....
: Guitar. - Abel Zarate: Guitars, vocals.
- Pablo Tellez: Bass guitar, percussion.
- Richard Kermode: Keyboards, electric piano, Hammond organ, piano.
- Richard Spremich: Drums, percussion.
- Coke EscovedoCoke EscovedoCoke Escovedo was an American percussionist born April 30, 1941 in Los Angeles, California. Coke Escovedo first rose to prominence in 1969 as a member of Santana. Coke would be a featured on Santana's) Santana III album. In early 1972 Coke formed Azteca along with his brother Pete Escovedo...
: Timbales, Percussion. - Victor Pantoja: Conga, bongos, percussion.
- Luis Gasca: Trumpet, flugelhorn, vocals.
- Roy Murray: Flute, trombone, trumpet, soprano sax.
- Richard Bean: Vocals, percussion, timbales.
Credits
- Production, engineering and mixing: David Rubinson.
- Recorded at Pacific Recording Studios, San Mateo, California during Fall 1971.
- Assistant engineers: Fred Catero and Jeremy Zatkin.
- Art direction: Chris Whorf.
- Photography: Victor Alemán.
- Front cover: Jesus Helguera.
- Album design: John & Barbara Casado.
Charts
Album - Billboard (US)Year | Chart | Position |
---|---|---|
1972 | Pop Albums | 14 |
1972 | Black Albums | 10 |
Single - Billboard (US)
Single | Year | Chart | Position |
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Suavecito | 1972 | Pop Singles | 18 |