What genre is 'Tequila'?

[Kaiser]

Does anybody know what genre the tune 'Tequila' is? I played it at the weekend but am just wondering what type of music it is. Wikipedia says it is 'surf' music but I think it is more latin sounding.

 

[aydee]

I think it's a rhumba.

 

[Garvin]

The drum part is technically a "mambo", though I would hardly call the song a mambo.

 

[Skitch]

I would call it latin influenced early rock and roll. And it doesn't bother me one bit to play it! Part of being a professional, paid musician is playing music someone else, besides a drummer or other musician, wants to hear.


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[Kaiser]

Thanks guys, we played it when the singer went outside for a smoke, it sure got the crowd out shaking their asses.

 

[rmandelbaum]

I have to agree, there are a few songs that are not my favorite to play but if the crowd gets up and dances then you are doing your job.

Dancers buy drinks = band gets paid ;-)

 

[Vipercussionist]

Does anybody know what genre the tune 'Tequila' is? I played it at the weekend but am just wondering what type of music it is. Wikipedia says it is 'surf' music but I think it is more latin sounding.

SURF?? I'd say YOUR assessment is accurate, sometimes Wiki's get confused.
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[JohnnyG]

Pee Wee Hermans Big Adventure. What a great song for a great movie. LOL

 

[jeffwj]

I would say Latin Rock