The Glow of Havana, by Chico Chica

The Glow of Havana

by Chico Chica

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10" vinyl 45rpm with artwork by Phil Bartle.

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1.	I Am a Playgirl 03:50	lyrics	buy track
Every morning deals a brand new hand A dose of pure adrenalin But losers never seem to understand That I'm a girl who's born to win. All my chips are stacked up on the red I sit and watch that spinning wheel They tell me I should quit while I'm ahead But losers think and winners feel. Look at the cherries all in a row I'm the luckiest girl you'll ever know Look at the double six I rolled I am the rainbow, you are the gold I am a playgirl. I'm fine with all the disapproving stares From those so dull and risk-averse I'm not that bothered how are they to know I've got a winning ticket in my purse. There've been times when I have had a brush With danger and disgrace But now I'm fine I've got my Royal Flush Hid behind a poker face. Look at the cherries all in a row etc
2.	Nice Guy With an Edge 03:52	lyrics	buy track
These words are for all you single ladies listening out there I'm 44, eleven stone with a full head of hair. My BMI's exemplary and contrary to rumour I combine finesse and charm with a great sense of humour. You're not to think I'm desperate all pain and loneliness I'm the knight in shining armour, you're the damsel in distress. No woman's fond of being chased By some emotional basket case, I'm not this wannabe suicide standing on a ledge, I'm nice guy with an edge. Es majo y tiene algo. No estoy tan seguro. Creo que me (se) apartaré. No participaré. Lo que dice no parece verdad. Da escalofrios. I like dining out, dancing, cinema, pubs and parties, But I've a sensitive side so I do yoga and pilates. The woman of my dreams is sexy, beautiful and curvy I won't give too much detail - I might come across as pervy. If you have emotional baggage, leave it on the carousel We won't need that when we check in at the Love Hotel. You'll find I'm loyal and I'm and grounded Tongues may wag but it's all unfounded If you're still unsure then I'll make a solemn pledge I hereby do declare I'm a really nice guy - with an edge. Es majo y tiene algo etc. Of course I've had to sex things up to make me more appealing But accuracy's for bank clerks, I'm more concerned with feeling. The girls at work don't seem that keen but they don't understand How to tell between a sex pest and a ladies man What separates a ogle from a glance is I reckon Nothing more than 0. 75 of a second. I'm a regular decent sort of bloke Who just occasionally makes a bad taste joke And all that inappropriate stuff- it's just what they allege. I'm a nice guy - with an edge. Es majo y tiene algo etc.
3.	A Scientific Fact 05:04	lyrics	buy track
Singing makes you happy and if you're in any doubt You need to read the findings of a new report that's out Researchers got some mice to sing The Londonderry Air And after that the mice filled in a detailed questionnaire Results were read and counted now they know how mice react Singing makes you happy it's a scientific fact. The evidence is there to see So if we find ourselves depressed The science says that we All must try (Ought )to do as they suggest. Let's go out there and create A golden universal fate Those highly-educated people can't be wrong. So sing, be happy And now our vocal chords have twirled We sing, get happy Get busy building a better world With a happy song. Playing makes you happy this may come as some surprise The world of work is deemed to be a refuge for the wise. Some mice formed a Salsa band away from life's concerns Some would spin on treadmills or they'd do their tax returns. They thought that this was how they'd keep their self esteem intact But playing makes you happy it's a scientific fact. El jugar te hace feliz Es un hecho scientifico Dancing makes you happy but perhaps you need some proof Some get busy with their happy feet while some stand back aloof They got one group of mice to dance and one they called control They put some speakers in the cage and played some rock'n'roll. The first group had that something that the other sadly lacked Yes dancing makes you happy it's a scientific fact. El bailar te hace feliz Es un hecho scientifico Loving makes you happy and according to research The smiles belong to those in love not those left in the lurch But I need to see the evidence and put it to the test. So I took a stroll around the park to put my mind at rest. And sure enough the lovers kissed and a little duckling quacked: Loving makes you happy it's a scientific fact. El amor te hace feliz Es un hecho scientifico
4.	Private Hands 02:54	lyrics	buy track
Dora Maar Au Chat which is probably Picasso's most extraordinary portrayal of the woman who for nearly ten years was his model, muse and lover. She sits provocatively in a large wooden chair and seated above her right shoulder is a small black cat. The painting is remarkable by the brilliant colours and the dense, intricate patterns on the model's dress. On the 3rd May 2006, at Sothebys, New York, Dora Maar Au Chat was sold for 95.2 million dollars. The painting is now in private hands. I'm in your private hands where I belong I wallow in their warmth they feel so strong Of all the gilded beauty you possess I'm the thing that brings you happiness. You know lately I've been getting tired Of strutting round the world and being admired. This treasure's meant for you alone More precious than a precious stone More than anything you've ever known I'm in your private hands.

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This is the first in a series of 45rpm 10'' vinyl mini-albums. These four songs feature salsa percussion legend Roberto Pla.

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released August 10, 2016

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Chico Chica London, UK

Chico Chica are a London-based band who formed in 2010. The musicians are: Hilary Cameron (voice/piano), Tom Hannah (voice/guitar) and Barbara Snow (voice/trumpet). They made a commitment to produce original vocal Jazz-Pop of the highest quality. Mélangerie, the debut album is out i October 2011. ... more