1987 studio album by Gipsy Kings
Gipsy Kings is the third album by the French Rumba Catalana band Gipsy Kings , which was released in 1987. The album was their first to reach a worldwide audience, going gold across France, the UK, the US and other countries. The US and European versions of this album are identical except in some cases the song order may differ. The Japanese version released in 1995 includes an alternate version of "Vamos a Bailar". The song "Inspiration" from this album famously appeared in the season five episode of Miami Vice , "World of Trouble", in June 1988.
Title Writer(s) 1. "Bamboléo " T. Baliardo, J. Bouchikhi, N. Reyes, S. Díaz 3:25 2. "Tú Quieres Volver " Gipsy Kings 3:15 3. "Moorea" (Instrumental) Gipsy Kings 4:05 4. "Bem, Bem, María" Gipsy Kings 3:03 5. "Un Amor " Gipsy Kings, Los Reyes 3:40 6. "Inspiration" (Instrumental) Gipsy Kings 3:28 7. "A Mi Manera (Comme D'Habitude)" (cover of "My Way ") G. Thibault, C. Francois, J. Revaux 3:52 8. "Djobi Djoba " Gipsy Kings, Los Reyes 3:27 9. "Faena" (Instrumental) T. Baliardo, J. Bouchikhi, N. Reyes 3:45 10. "Quiero Saber" Gipsy Kings 4:10 11. "Amor, Amor" Gipsy Kings 3:13 12. "Duende" (Instrumental) Gipsy Kings 4:22
Japanese Bonus Tracks
Title 13. "Vamos A Bailar" 3:59
Bamboléo (31 March 1988) Djobi Djoba (25 October 1988) Bem, Bem, Maria (25 February 1989) Un Amor (29 July 1989) Tu Quieres Volver (26 September 1989) A Mi Manera (December 1989) Gipsy Kings Nicolas Reyes — lead vocals, rhythm guitar Tonino Baliardo — lead and rhythm guitars André Reyes — rhythm guitar, backing vocals Jacques "Max" Baliardo — rhythm guitar Jahloul "Chico" Bouchikhi — rhythm guitar, handclaps Maurice "Diego" Baliardo — rhythm guitar, handclaps Paul "Pablo" Reyes — rhythm guitar Additional Personnel Dominique Perrier — synthesizer; arrangements (tracks 1, 3, 5, 12) Gerard Prévost — bass, synthesizer; arrangements (tracks 2, 4, 6–9, 10, 11) Claude Salmieri — drums Marc Chantereau — percussion Charts and certifications [ edit ] Chart (1987-1989) Peak position Australian ARIA Albums Chart[ 4] 2 Austrian Albums Chart[ 4] 20 Dutch Albums Chart[ 4] 22 Norwegian Albums Chart[ 4] 14 New Zealand Singles Chart[ 4] 20 Swedish Albums Chart[ 4] 23 Swiss Albums Chart[ 4] 23
Chart (1989) Peak position Australian ARIA Albums Chart[ 5] 21
Sales and certifications [ edit ]
Studio albums Live albums Compilation albums Songs