Various Artists - We've Got A Groovy Thing Going: The Latin Soul Of Bobby Marin (2024)

Those in the know are well aware of Bobby Marin’s work, and the fact that he was behind the scenes for some of the best boogaloo and salsa of the ‘60s and ‘70s. Yet, until now, no one has explicitly put Bobby’s name in the headline and given him his due on the cover of a properly credited Latin soul compilation. This compilation comprises twenty four essential boogaloo, Latin funk, rock and afro disco gems, each one bearing the mark of quality: “A Bobby Marin Production”, including songs by Ricardo Marrero, the Ghetto Brothers, Ocho, Louie Ramírez… A freshly curated overview of his fascinatingly complex back catalog in these genres.

Tracklist:
1. Bobby Marin - Movin Much Too Fast (03:20)
1. La Cucaracha Brass - Hey, Mama (02:52)
2. Bobby Marin - A Groovy Thing Going (03:19)
2. Herbie Olivieri and The Latin Blues Band - We Belong Togeter (02:50)
3. Richie & The PS 54 Schoolyard - Mr. Skyjacker (02:18)
3. Herbie Olivieri and The Latin Blues Band - Come Live With Me (02:44)
4. Ricardo Marrero & The Group - What I feel (02:06)
4. Ghetto Brothers - Got This Happy Feeling (04:36)
5. Bobby Marin & The Latin Chords - Take A Ride (03:00)
5. Los Africanos - Do It (04:51)
6. Bobby Marin & The Latin Chords - Work Your Show (03:23)
6. Los Africanos - Pamoja Watu (02:59)
7. Bobby Marin & The Latin Chords - 'Neath The Heat Of The Summer Sun (02:47)
7. Los Africanos - It's Your Thing (05:41)
8. The 107th Street Stickball Team - Barbara With The Kooky Eyes (02:20)
8. Ocho - Ocho Undress My Mind (03:33)
9. The 107th Street Stickball Team - Mojo Shingaling (02:24)
9. La Crema - Cisco Kid (04:07)
10. The 107th Street Stickball Team - Rhythm And Soul (02:22)
10. Ramirez Louie - Gimme, Take It (Bobby Marin Edit) (03:41)
11. Ramirez Louie - Lucy's Spanish Harlem (03:05)
12. Ramirez Louie - Love It Up (02:59)
13. Angel Rene Orchestra - Jumpin´ Around (02:24)
14. La Cucaracha Brass - Takin' Over (04:07)