EL CHICANO - SPANISH GREASE

One of the best and most successful bands to emerge from the musically fertile ground of East Los Angeles is El Chicano. Originally formed as the V.I.P.s in the late 60's, the group recorded a rendition of a song by jazz composer Gerald Wilson, "Viva Tirado," an homage to a Mexican bullfighter by the name of Jose Ramon Tirado. The album and single were released on MCA Records in 1970. The band recorded a total of seven albums in the 1970's before disbanding. El Chicano's unique mix of original and cover versions melded together an eclectic mix of rock, jazz, latin and funky r&b. This is their version of the Willie Bobo tune "Spanish Grease".