Desi Arnaz

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Born
2 March 1917
Born In
Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
Died
2 December 1986 (aged 69)
Desi Arnaz (March 2, 1917 – December 2, 1986), born Desiderio Alberto Arnaz y de Acha III in Santiago, Cuba, began his career by chance as a professional musician during the depression, singing, playing guitar and percussion for a orchestra in Miami. He moved to New York to perform in a group conducted by Xavier Cugat. In 1939, his wild conga drum antics got him a break starring on Broadway in the successful musical Too Many Girls, and he went to Hollywood to appear in the 1940 movie version, where he met co-star and future wife Lucille Ball. Prior to meeting Ball, Arnaz ha… read more
Desi Arnaz (March 2, 1917 – December 2, 1986), born Desiderio Alberto Arnaz y de Acha III in Santiago, Cuba, began his career by chance as a professional musician during the depression, singing, playing guitar and percussion for a orchestra in Miami. He moved to New York to perform in … read more
Desi Arnaz (March 2, 1917 – December 2, 1986), born Desiderio Alberto Arnaz y de Acha III in Santiago, Cuba, began his career by chance as a professional musician during the depression, singing, playing guitar and percussion for a orchestra in Miami. He moved to New York to perform in a group conducted by Xavier Cugat. In 1939, his wild conga drum antics g… read more

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1 Cocktail Hour Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps
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2 Play track 50s Forever I Love Lucy
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3 Cuban Pete - Remastered 2011 Cuban Pete - Remastered 2011
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4 I Love Lucy - The Best Of Babalu
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5 Cuban Originals Straw Hat Song
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7 Orgullo de Cuba en E.U.A Quizas, Quizas, Quizas
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9 Rumba Jazz 1919-1945, The History Of Latin Jazz & Dance Music From The Swing Era La Conga En Nueva York
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    23 Aug 1999 · 16 tracks

    Cuban Originals
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    27 Jul 1992 · 16 tracks

    The Best of Desi Arnaz: The Mambo King
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