El Chicano

El Chicano

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El Chicano, a pioneering brown-eyed soul group from Los Angeles, California, emerged in the late 1960s as a vibrant fusion of rock, jazz, funk, soul, blues, and salsa, reflecting the cultural and musical identity of the Chicano community. Originally formed by Freddie Sanchez under the name The VIP's, the group rose to fame with their 1970 hit "Viva Tirado," a jazz-infused tribute to a bullfighter that dominated Los Angeles radio and earned gold status. Their debut album, Viva Tirado, also featured a memorable rendition of Herbie Hancock’s "Cantaloupe Island." El Chicano continued to build their legacy with iconic tracks like "Tell Her She's Lovely" and a soulful cover of Van Morrison’s "Brown Eyed Girl." Over the years, the group evolved with members like Bobby Espinosa, Mickey Lespron, and Ersi Arvizu leaving an indelible mark on their sound. Albums such as Revolución (1971) and El Chicano (1973) further cemented their influence, charting across multiple genres. Despite lineup changes and the passing of key members like Bobby Espinosa, El Chicano remains active, blending their rich legacy with new energy, as seen in performances like the 2009 PBS special The Legends of Latin Rock, showcasing their enduring impact on Latin music and beyond.

Top tracks

03
Sabor A Mi
El Chicano
Revolución
03:15
Writer: Álvaro Carrillo Alarcón / Composers: Álvaro Carrillo Alarcón
05
Viva Tirado
El Chicano
Viva Tirado
04:42
Writer: Gerald Wilson / Composers: Gerald Wilson
01
Tell Her She's Lovely
El Chicano
El Chicano
03:52
Writer: David Batteau / Composers: David Batteau
02
Cha Chita
El Chicano
El Chicano
03:47
Writer: Andre Baeza - Robert Espinosa / Composers: Andre Baeza - Robert Espinosa
06
Viva La Raza
El Chicano
Revolución
02:51
Writer: Bobby Espinosa / Composers: Bobby Espinosa
10
Don't Put Me Down (If I'm Brown)
El Chicano
Revolución
03:44
Writer: El Chicano / Composers: El Chicano
03
El Cayuco (Album Version)
El Chicano
The Best Of El Chicano 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection
03:03
Writer: Tito Puente / Composers: Tito Puente
06
Sunday Kind Of Mood
El Chicano
El Chicano
03:44
Writer: Mickey Lespron / Composers: Mickey Lespron
10
Cantaloupe Island
El Chicano
The Best Of El Chicano 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection
06:08
Writer: Herbie Hancock / Composers: Herbie Hancock
08
(Se Fue Mi) Cha Chita (Single Version)
El Chicano
The Best Of El Chicano 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection
03:50
Writer: Robert Espinosa - Andre Baeza / Composers: Robert Espinosa - Andre Baeza
03
Brown-Eyed Girl (Single Version)
El Chicano
Viva El Chicano! (Their Very Best)
03:55
Writer: Van Morrison / Composers: Van Morrison
01
Keep On Moving
El Chicano
Revolución
02:52
Writer: El Chicano / Composers: El Chicano
11
Ahora Si (Album Version)
El Chicano
The Best Of El Chicano 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection
03:58
Writer: Ray Barretto / Composers: Ray Barretto
12
Gringo En Mexico (Single Version)
El Chicano
The Best Of El Chicano 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection
02:54
Writer: Wendy Waldman / Composers: Wendy Waldman
07
Juntos (Album Version)
El Chicano
The Best Of El Chicano 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection
03:52
Composers: Robert Espinosa - John DeLuna - Michael Lespron - Andre Baeza - Alfred Sanchez
05
The Latin One (Album Version)
El Chicano
The Best Of El Chicano 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection
04:36
Writer: Andre Baeza - Michael Lespron - Edgar Rodriguez - Jerome Salas - Brian Magness - Roberto Espinosa / Composers: Andre Baeza - Michael Lespron - Edgar Rodriguez - Jerome Salas - Brian Magness - Roberto Espinosa
03
The Look Of Love
El Chicano
Viva Tirado
02:20
Writer: Burt Bacharach - Hal David
09
El Grito
El Chicano
Chicano Chant
05:13
Writer: Bobby Espinosa / Composers: Bobby Espinosa
06
Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child
El Chicano
Viva Tirado
04:17
Writer: A.A Smith / Composers: A.A Smith
09
Chicano Chant
El Chicano
Revolución
06:45
Writer: Bobby Espinosa / Composers: Bobby Espinosa
04
Make It All Go
El Chicano
Revolución
04:13
Writer: Chris Ducey - Ed Millis / Composers: Chris Ducey - Ed Millis
05
I'm A Good Woman
El Chicano
Revolución
04:38
Writer: Barbara Lynn Ozen / Composers: Barbara Lynn Ozen
07
Spanish Grease
El Chicano
Revolución
02:44
Writer: Willie Bobo - Melvin Lastie / Composers: Willie Bobo - Melvin Lastie
01
Viva Tirado (Live)
El Chicano
Latin Legends Live, Vol. 2
05:18
Writer: Gerald Wilson / Composers: Gerald Wilson
02
Quiet Village
El Chicano
Viva Tirado
05:40
Writer: Les Baxter / Composers: Les Baxter
08
Sugar Sugar
El Chicano
Revolución
05:20
Writer: Jeff Barry - Andy Kim / Composers: Jeff Barry - Andy Kim
03
Que Sera
El Chicano
This is El Chicano
03:12
Composers: Ernesto Antonio Puente Jr.

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  • Discography
Albums
The Best Of El Chicano 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection
This Compilation ℗ 2004 Geffen Records
01-01-2004
The Best Of El Chicano 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection
01
Viva Tirado
El Chicano
The Best Of El Chicano 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection
04:42
Writer: Gerald Wilson / Composers: Gerald Wilson
02
Brown-Eyed Girl (Single Version)
El Chicano
The Best Of El Chicano 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection
03:55
Writer: Van Morrison / Composers: Van Morrison
03
El Cayuco (Album Version)
El Chicano
The Best Of El Chicano 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection
03:03
Writer: Tito Puente / Composers: Tito Puente
04
Tell Her She's Lovely (Single Version)
El Chicano
The Best Of El Chicano 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection
03:52
Writer: David Batteau / Composers: David Batteau
05
The Latin One (Album Version)
El Chicano
The Best Of El Chicano 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection
04:36
Writer: Andre Baeza - Michael Lespron - Edgar Rodriguez - Jerome Salas - Brian Magness - Roberto Espinosa / Composers: Andre Baeza - Michael Lespron - Edgar Rodriguez - Jerome Salas - Brian Magness - Roberto Espinosa
06
Sabor A Mi
El Chicano
The Best Of El Chicano 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection
03:15
Writer: Álvaro Carrillo Alarcón / Composers: Álvaro Carrillo Alarcón
07
Juntos (Album Version)
El Chicano
The Best Of El Chicano 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection
03:52
Composers: Robert Espinosa - John DeLuna - Michael Lespron - Andre Baeza - Alfred Sanchez
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Painting The Moment
℗ 1998 Thump Records
01-01-1998
Painting The Moment
01
Sketches (Of A Culture Bridge)
El Chicano
Painting The Moment
01:27
Writer: El Chicano / Composers: El Chicano
02
Para Ti (Tokyo)
El Chicano
Painting The Moment
05:24
Writer: El Chicano / Composers: El Chicano
03
Cosa Mia
El Chicano
Painting The Moment
05:18
Writer: El Chicano / Composers: El Chicano
04
Desert Waltz
El Chicano
Painting The Moment
05:46
Writer: El Chicano / Composers: El Chicano
05
Carolina, No
El Chicano
Painting The Moment
03:27
Writer: El Chicano / Composers: El Chicano
06
Ron-Con-Con II
El Chicano
Painting The Moment
04:18
Writer: El Chicano / Composers: El Chicano
07
Colores
El Chicano
Painting The Moment
03:54
Writer: El Chicano / Composers: El Chicano
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Chicano Chant
This Compilation ℗ 1997 UMG Recordings, Inc.
01-01-1997
Chicano Chant
01
Chicano Chant
El Chicano
Chicano Chant
06:45
Writer: Bobby Espinosa / Composers: Bobby Espinosa
02
(Se Fue Mi) Cha Chita (Single Version)
El Chicano
Chicano Chant
03:50
Writer: Robert Espinosa - Andre Baeza / Composers: Robert Espinosa - Andre Baeza
03
Gringo En Mexico (Single Version)
El Chicano
Chicano Chant
02:54
Writer: Wendy Waldman / Composers: Wendy Waldman
04
Viva Tirado
El Chicano
Chicano Chant
04:42
Writer: Gerald Wilson / Composers: Gerald Wilson
05
La Cucuracha
El Chicano
Chicano Chant
00:22
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
06
Juntos (Album Version)
El Chicano
Chicano Chant
03:52
Composers: Robert Espinosa - John DeLuna - Michael Lespron - Andre Baeza - Alfred Sanchez
07
Sabor A Mi
El Chicano
Chicano Chant
03:15
Writer: Álvaro Carrillo Alarcón / Composers: Álvaro Carrillo Alarcón
Access the complete album info (11 songs)
Viva El Chicano! (Their Very Best)
This Compilation ℗ 1988 Geffen Records
01-01-1988
Viva El Chicano! (Their Very Best)
01
Viva Tirado
El Chicano
Viva El Chicano! (Their Very Best)
04:40
Writer: Gerald Wilson / Composers: Gerald Wilson
02
The Latin One
El Chicano
Viva El Chicano! (Their Very Best)
04:36
Writer: Andre Baeza - Michael Lespron - Edgar Rodriguez - Jerome Salas - Brian Magness - Roberto Espinosa / Composers: Andre Baeza - Michael Lespron - Edgar Rodriguez - Jerome Salas - Brian Magness - Roberto Espinosa
03
Brown-Eyed Girl (Single Version)
El Chicano
Viva El Chicano! (Their Very Best)
03:55
Writer: Van Morrison / Composers: Van Morrison
04
Cantaloupe Island
El Chicano
Viva El Chicano! (Their Very Best)
06:08
Writer: Herbie Hancock / Composers: Herbie Hancock
05
El Cayuco (Album Version)
El Chicano
Viva El Chicano! (Their Very Best)
03:03
Writer: Tito Puente / Composers: Tito Puente
06
Tell Her She's Lovely
El Chicano
Viva El Chicano! (Their Very Best)
03:52
Writer: David Batteau / Composers: David Batteau
07
Quiet Village
El Chicano
Viva El Chicano! (Their Very Best)
05:40
Writer: Les Baxter / Composers: Les Baxter
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This is El Chicano
(P) 1976 © Shadybrook Records™ a division of 43 North Broadway, LLC. WARNING: All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws.
19-02-1976
This is El Chicano
01
Dancing Mama
El Chicano
This is El Chicano
04:43
Composers: Jerry Salas - Joseph Perreira - Michael Lespron
02
Sweet Sensation
El Chicano
This is El Chicano
03:11
Composers: Bobby Espinosa - Jerry Salas
03
Que Sera
El Chicano
This is El Chicano
03:12
Composers: Ernesto Antonio Puente Jr.
04
Ron Con-Con
El Chicano
This is El Chicano
03:51
Composers: Andre Baeza - John DeLuna
05
Para Ti
El Chicano
This is El Chicano
03:56
Composers: Mongo Santamaria
06
Just Crusin
El Chicano
This is El Chicano
04:56
Composers: Joseph Perreira - Michael Lespron
07
Make You All My Own
El Chicano
This is El Chicano
04:34
Composers: David Hurst Batteau
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El Chicano
℗ 1973 UMG Recordings, Inc.
01-01-1973
El Chicano
01
Tell Her She's Lovely
El Chicano
El Chicano
03:52
Writer: David Batteau / Composers: David Batteau
02
Cha Chita
El Chicano
El Chicano
03:47
Writer: Andre Baeza - Robert Espinosa / Composers: Andre Baeza - Robert Espinosa
03
What's Going On
El Chicano
El Chicano
06:30
Writer: Renaldo Benson - Al Cleveland - Marvin Gaye / Composers: Renaldo Benson - Al Cleveland - Marvin Gaye
04
Together
El Chicano
El Chicano
03:44
Writer: Andre Baeza - Danny La Mont - Bobby Espinosa - Mickey Lespron / Composers: Andre Baeza - Danny La Mont - Bobby Espinosa - Mickey Lespron
05
Enchanted Forest
El Chicano
El Chicano
06:54
Writer: Jerome Salas - William Salas - Fred Guerra / Composers: Jerome Salas - William Salas - Fred Guerra
06
Sunday Kind Of Mood
El Chicano
El Chicano
03:44
Writer: Mickey Lespron / Composers: Mickey Lespron
07
Un-Mundo
El Chicano
El Chicano
03:06
Writer: Steven Stills / Composers: Steven Stills
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Revolución
℗ 1971 UMG Recordings, Inc.
01-01-1971
Revolución
01
Keep On Moving
El Chicano
Revolución
02:52
Writer: El Chicano / Composers: El Chicano
02
Cubano Chant
El Chicano
Revolución
05:31
Writer: Ray Bryant / Composers: Ray Bryant
03
Sabor A Mi
El Chicano
Revolución
03:15
Writer: Álvaro Carrillo Alarcón / Composers: Álvaro Carrillo Alarcón
04
Make It All Go
El Chicano
Revolución
04:13
Writer: Chris Ducey - Ed Millis / Composers: Chris Ducey - Ed Millis
05
I'm A Good Woman
El Chicano
Revolución
04:38
Writer: Barbara Lynn Ozen / Composers: Barbara Lynn Ozen
06
Viva La Raza
El Chicano
Revolución
02:51
Writer: Bobby Espinosa / Composers: Bobby Espinosa
07
Spanish Grease
El Chicano
Revolución
02:44
Writer: Willie Bobo - Melvin Lastie / Composers: Willie Bobo - Melvin Lastie
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Viva Tirado
℗ 1970 UMG Recordings, Inc.
17-04-1970
Viva Tirado
01
Cantaloupe Island
El Chicano
Viva Tirado
06:08
Writer: Herbie Hancock / Composers: Herbie Hancock
02
Quiet Village
El Chicano
Viva Tirado
05:40
Writer: Les Baxter / Composers: Les Baxter
03
The Look Of Love
El Chicano
Viva Tirado
02:20
Writer: Burt Bacharach - Hal David
04
Eleanor Rigby
El Chicano
Viva Tirado
05:39
Writer: John Lennon - Paul McCartney / Composers: John Lennon - Paul McCartney
05
Viva Tirado
El Chicano
Viva Tirado
04:42
Writer: Gerald Wilson / Composers: Gerald Wilson
06
Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child
El Chicano
Viva Tirado
04:17
Writer: A.A Smith / Composers: A.A Smith
07
Hurt So Bad
El Chicano
Viva Tirado
04:40
Writer: Bobby Weinstein - Robert Harshman - Teddy Randazzo / Composers: Bobby Weinstein - Robert Harshman - Teddy Randazzo
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Singles
TUMBADA LA MIRADA
2024 EL CHICANO
22-06-2024
TUMBADA LA MIRADA
01
TUMBADA LA MIRADA
El Chicano
TUMBADA LA MIRADA
02:33
Composers: KEVIN GAEL GALLEGOS - francisco javier banda
CLEAN ES EL LEMA
2024 EL CHICANO
15-06-2024
CLEAN ES EL LEMA
01
CLEAN ES EL LEMA
El Chicano
CLEAN ES EL LEMA
03:20
Composers: KEVIN GAEL GALLEGOS - jesus avalos damian
SALIR DE AQUI
2024 EL CHICANO
08-06-2024
SALIR DE AQUI
01
SALIR DE AQUI
El Chicano
SALIR DE AQUI
04:21
Composers: KEVIN GAEL GALLEGOS
MI CORAZON
2024 EL CHICANO
14-02-2024
MI CORAZON
01
MI CORAZON
El Chicano
MI CORAZON
02:42
Composers: KEVIN GAEL GALLEGOS
Me Vale Madre
2023 EL CHICANO
12-11-2023
Me Vale Madre
01
Me Vale Madre
El Chicano
Me Vale Madre
02:27
Composers: KEVIN GAEL GALLEGOS
Sun Day 4:20
El Chicano
08-03-2023
Sun Day 4:20
01
Sun Day 4:20
El Chicano
Sun Day 4:20
02:44
Writer: El Chicano / Composers: El Chicano
Little Brother
(P) 1977 © Shadybrook Records™ a division of 43 North Broadway, LLC. WARNING: All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws.
19-02-1977
Little Brother
01
Little Brother
El Chicano
Little Brother
03:14
Composers: Jerry Salas - Bobby Espinosa
02
Sweet Sensation
El Chicano
Little Brother
03:09
Composers: Jerry Salas - Bobby Espinosa