Cuban Pete (song)


"Cuban Pete" is a song with music and lyrics by José Norman first performed by Mantovani & His Tipica Orchestra and later covered by other artists.
Its other covers include Louis Armstrong, Desi Arnaz in the musical Cuban Pete and in the TV show I Love Lucy, and Jim Carrey in The Mask.
The nickname "Cuban Pete" of the mambo dancer Pedro Aguilar came from the movie and later Desi Arnaz endorsed it.
Billboard: Cuban Pete :
  • Dance Music/Club Play Singles - Peak no. 42
  • Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales - Peak no. 21