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"Spanish Eddie" is a song by American singer Laura Branigan, released as the lead single from her fourth studio album, Hold Me (1985). The song was produced by Jack White and arranged by Harold Faltermeyer .
The track "When the Heat Hits the Streets" was used in a television advertising campaign for the Chrysler Laser, with Chrysler serving as a sponsor for Branigan's 1985–1986 Hold Me tour (a Chrysler Laser was prominently displayed in the "Spanish Eddie" music video). According to Branigan, she said "the album is such a growth from my other albums.
Song Notes 1980 "Fool's Affair" Branigan's first music video, recorded for her unreleased album Silver Dreams. 1982 "Gloria" 1983 "Solitaire" 1984 "Self Control" Video nominated for an American Music award in 1985. "The Lucky One" Song won the coveted Grand Prix award at the 1984 Tokyo Music Festival. 1985 "Spanish Eddie"
Beyond the joy of hearing some of the hits - "Solitaire," "The Lucky One," and "Spanish Eddie" - you can hear how her underutilized voice can help bring songs to life. She is remarkably understated on the subtly over-the-top "Over You," while her dramatic appeal is used to its fullest on "How Can I Help You Say Goodbye" and "Ti Amo."
The Hot Latin Songs chart (formerly Hot Latin 50 and Hot Latin Tracks), [1] published in Billboard magazine, is a record chart based on Latin music airplay. The data were compiled by the Billboard chart and research department with information from 70 Spanish-language radio stations in the United States and Puerto Rico. [2]
'Eddie' became a surprise smash a full year after it bombed at the box office, due to the 1980s' cable TV revolution — but its star admits the soundtrack would've never gone triple-platinum if ...
The hits continued with "Spanish Eddie", which was her sixth U.S. Billboard top 40 pop hit in two and a half years. The subsequent single release " Hold Me " was a U.S. top-40 dance hit, and Branigan's introduction of the rock ballad " I Found Someone " (co-written by Michael Bolton , a later hit for Cher ) scored even higher on the adult ...
This is a list of artists primarily associated with the disco era of the 1970s and some of their most noteworthy disco hits. Numerous artists, not usually considered disco artists, implemented some of the styles and sounds of disco music, and are also included.