“mambo italiano” is a popular song written by bob merrill in 1954 and recorded by rosemary clooney. merrill actually wrote it on deadline, scribbled hastily on a paper napkin in an italian restaurant in new york, united states using the wall pay-phone to dictate the melody, rhythm and lyrics to the recording studio pianist, under the aegis of conductor mitch miller. the song became a hit for rosemary, reaching #10 on the charts in the united states and number one in the uk singles chart early in 1955. [wikipedia]


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