| Spanish Harlem | ||||
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| Released | May 1, 1961 | |||
| Recorded | 1960–1961 | |||
| Genre | Latin, soul | |||
| Length | 31:02 | |||
| Label | Atco[1] | |||
| Producer | Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller | |||
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| AllMusic |    [2] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [3] |
Spanish Harlem is the debut album by Ben E. King, released by Atco Records as an LP in 1961. The title track and "Amor" were released as singles. The latter was released as "Amor Amor" on London. Stan Applebaum was the arranger.
The title track peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.[4] The album peaked at No. 30 on the UK Albums chart.[5]
- ^ Popoff, Martin (September 8, 2009). Goldmine Record Album Price Guide. Penguin. ISBN 9781440229169 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Spanish Harlem - Ben E. King | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
- ^ Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 4. MUZE. p. 843.
- ^ "Ben E. King". Billboard.
- ^ "BEN E KING | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com.