This weeks Salsa CD Pick of the Week is some classic salsa from the 70's and of course is on the Fania label. This weeks pick is titled Celia and Johnny and when recorded, brought together (for the first time) Celia Cruz and Johnny Pacheco. This instantly became a smash hit when released and several of the songs on here (Quimbaro and Toro Mata) became classics that Celia would perform for years to come. Besides the up tempo salsa numbers there are also some great ballads (boleros) on here as well such as Viejo Luna (one of my favorites). Anyway, a great Salsa cd that you salsa lovers should have in your collection. The one to buy? The one that says Original Fania Remasters on the side spline. These versions have been remastered, contain new liner notes, additional photos and lists the musicians which the earlier releases didn't. Here's another cut from this cd titled No Mercedes. Check it out!
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