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The Champs Biography

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The Champs were an American rock and roll band, most famous for their Latin-tinged instrumental "Tequila". Formed by studio executives at Gene Autry's Challenge Records to record a B-Side for the Dave Burgess (aka Dave Dupree) single, the intended throwaway track became more famous than its A-side, "Train to Nowhere". "Tequila" went to No. 1 in just three weeks and the band became the first group to go to the top spot with an instrumental that was their first release. The song was recorded at Gold Star Studios in 1958, and in 1959 won the Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Recording. "Tequila!" was written and sung by the saxophone player Danny Flores, although he was credited as Chuck Rio because he was under contract to another record label at the time. Flores, who died in September 2006, was known as the "Godfather of Latino rock." Flores signed away the U.S. rights to the song but retained world-wide rights until his death. There are many cover versions of the tune, for example by Herb Alpert in 1972, as well as by the rappers A.L.T. and XL Singleton. The Champs also had success with instrumentals such as "Limbo Rock" and "La Cucaracha". In 1985 it featured prominently in the film, ''Pee Wee's Big Adventure''. The Champs also recorded a sequel to Tequila entitled "Too Much Tequila".

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The Champs Albums

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Sky High Compilation 2009-02-02 itunes amazon
25 All-Time Greatest Recordings Compilation 2000 itunes amazon
Tequila: The Very Best of the Champs Compilation 1999-10-25 itunes amazon
The Early Singles: 30 Great A & B… Compilation 1996-01-01 itunes amazon
Tequila: Greatest Hits Compilation 1994-04-19 itunes amazon
Go, Champs, Go! - Everybody's Rockin' Compilation 1993-06-05 itunes amazon
Train to Nowhere / Tequila Single 1958-01-15 itunes amazon
Chariot Rock Single 1958 itunes amazon
The Champs Collection Compilation   itunes amazon
The Best of The Champs Compilation   itunes amazon
Tequila Compilation   itunes amazon
The Later Singles Compilation   itunes amazon
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