Episode 68: Cuchi Cuchi in the Cookie Jar, Charo and the Salsoul Orchestra Cuchi Cuchi

Back in the 70s there may have been a little too many visits to the cookie jar. When you chose to dance a little bit closer; you hoped your partner liked a little bit more of you. Alas it is only you who could decide when you’re just the right size. This week, let’s spend the night together and have a listen to Charo and the Salsoul Orchestra Cuchi Cuchi. There is no need to beat the clock, so we’re not going to go through it like Speedy Gonzalez, but instead take it like a slow ride on a borriquito.
Discogs Album
Information: https://www.discogs.com/release/418959-Charo-And-The-Salsoul-Orchestra-Cuchi-Cuchi
Data
Sources: Billboard Magazine, where the charts came from and on what the
countdown was based.
Websites:
allmusic.com, songfacts.com,  wikipedia.com
(because Mark’s lazy)
Books:
“Ranking the 70’s” by Dann Isbell, and Bill Carroll
“American
Top 40 With Casey Kasem (The 1970’s)" by Pete Battistini.
Some points of interest we discussed in this episode:
David Soul as “The Covered Man”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqLxxaOtl0c
Ethel
Merman “You’re Gonna Love It Here” Theme Song TV Pilot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXRTAs6S2yQ
Album
Review at the Second Disk: https://theseconddisc.com/2014/01/31/dance-a-little-bit-closer-with-charo-and-the-salsoul-orchestra-loleatta-holloway/
Charo--La Cucaracha, 1965 TV : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXnYQd6cqEc
Charo Guitar Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5niviXZhok
Charo TV Special 1976: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duYMM8xYRGA
Charo Geico Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8U8S8Rm6RI