FIRST TIME HEARING Lou Bega - Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit of...) REACTION

[@andresquiroga8061]

"Mambo nº5" was a song composed and recorded by Cuban musician Perez Prado in 1950. Lou Bega sampled the last 30 seconds of the original, and that was enough to skyrocket him to international stardom in 1999.

[@netzahuacoyotl]

I have it on a 78 rpm record.

[@Kryptospotted]

I just had that come up yesterday. It's fundamentally not that different, in my opinion. More than a sample but not quite a cover.

[@januzzell8631]

Thank you! I knew he'd sampled an original and just given his spin to it - couldn't remember it

[@brigitter1469]

I made a guess about Cuban.. reminded me of I Love Lucy when Ricky is at his club.. that type of music sort of.

[@johnmignosi2892]

So glad you gave Perez Prado & his orchestra the proper credit for this song.

[@ddraiss]

I can't recall a wedding in the last 20 years that didn't play this, and I'm a part time photographer so I've been to a lot of weddings!

[@Cyssane]

You're not wrong, it seemed to be played at every wedding (and everywhere else!). Honestly I got thoroughly sick of this song because I heard it so much.

[@karikells]

this is played at WEDDINGS?! holy cow, the lyrics are sooooo... wow. i didn't realize there were so many polyamorous couples getting married!

[@ddraiss]

@@karikells The macarena is also played at most wedding, and that isn't the most wholesome song either!

[@Cyssane]

@@karikells Most people don't care about song lyrics, they just want something catchy that will make them get up and dance. (I agree with you though -- I always thought it was a bit weird as well.)

[@j0hnf_uk]

Indeed. This was the YMCA of the 90's! 🤣

[@malarija83]

This was such a hit 20 years ago!

[@FalcaoXTZ]

This song screams early 2000s parties🤣

[@jenniferpearce1052]

Ouch. I do not like to think that was 2 decades ago.

[@CJ_Cantu_80]

Came out in 1999 a good year :)

[@juliebarry7393]

Oof it WAS that long ago wasn't it. *goes to take my calcium cuz I just remembered I'm old now*

[@Worstestvideos]

It doesn’t feel that old because it was still popular as hell well into the 2000s. It’s still a great song but it’s just one of those songs every 90s kid knows

[@traceyamarnie4710]

THIS SONG JUST MAKES YOU WANNA GET UP AND DANCE. 💖X

[@GGG-53]

Indeed !

[@andidreyes5323]

This is STILL fire! Sometimes it's all about the energy and the sound. You gotta realize that in the mid-late 90's, there was a slight resurgence of Swing music. This was just 1 of the huge swing fusion songs of that time.

[@Kryptospotted]

And then it came back in the early 2010s within a certain hipster fad.

[@lisa_squared]

Swing is due for a comeback, I feel like it was only one or two acts in the 90s who made it work.

[@trismaccarran9950]

Brian Setzer Orchestra

[@LittleLilu]

I first heard this on my first friends only holiday to Spain. Takes me back to dancing on the Podium in the club and they'd play it about 5 times a night

[@powerof3ozzyluver2]

u get hyped just first beat

[@ToneeRhianRose]

This is the dance part of the song. Jump up and down and move it all around Shake your head to the sound Put your hand on the ground Take one step left and one step right One to the front and one to the side Clap your hand once and clap your hands twice And if it looks like this then you doing it right

[@davidwalker683]

Listen to Brian setzer- jump, jive, and wail…. Trust me…

[@shoshanaisaac576]

Love this.

[@albertpringle4918]

FOESHOW FOESHOW FOESHOW

[@melanielucas4155]

Brian Setzer is awesome!

[@pamelawatkins8972]

Jump and jive and wail GREAT SONG!!!!! BY BRAIN SETZER

[@etc7070]

Yes please!

[@Fuchsdame01]

David Lubega, better known by his stage name Lou Bega, is a German recording artist. His 1999 song "Mambo No. 5", a remake of Pérez Prado's 1949 instrumental piece, reached Number 1 in many European countries and was nominated for a Grammy Award

[@vsherbie]

Oh man... I danced to this song so much! The 90s swing revival was fun.

[@Wrangzilla]

The 90’s was fun all around…

[@K-Spear2]

Like Jump, Jive and Wail? Loved that one

[@clarakam3858]

Yeesss!!🥰🥰👏👏

[@kalel311superman9]

i remember

[@monicamad1285]

People still sing this to me 😂😂

[@randomreviews4278]

really? ok

[@monicamad1285]

@@randomreviews4278 really! Smfh

[@lakep7798]

😂😂

[@eviekelpie1]

Hey Monica! 😁

[@David_Theisen]

A little bit of Monica by my side!!!

[@mamamurray2]

Such a fun song. Based on an instrumental called Mambo #5 from the 1940s by Cuban artist Perez Prado.

[@melanielucas4155]

One hit wonder! I remember it well, so catchy! Fun fact....when this song came out I found it hilarious for the fact that a friend of mine had dated girls with each name in this song!

[@KaBeeM]

THE most successfull one hit wonder ever though. as far as I remember he released that song in different countries in different summers and charted every time. he is making so much money off of that song today still. I think it was either last year or the one before he was in tv commercial during football season with that song playing in the background.

[@melanielucas4155]

@@KaBeeM There are many one hit wonders out there that are still incredibly popular and used in commercials ect..... still making money. You claim this one was THE MOST SUCCESSFUL OF ALL TIME. What actual facts did you get that conclusion from? In no way am I saying it was not successful cause it was. I am just saying before claiming it as THE MOST..... do some research! Cheers! Also FYI....Vanilla Ice is actually the one hit wonder who made the most money for Ice Ice Baby. Also cannot forget Eye of the Tiger, Macarena, My Sharona, so many more!

[@KaBeeM]

​@@melanielucas4155 wow chill man. sorry, I should've said "one of the most successfull" then. I just remember he had that one song charting several times which is mostly not what summer hits do. he re-released that song all throughout europe and other parts of the world. I didn't do any research to be honest, it's just what I remember from back when he was on TV a lot. that commercial he was in last year even made a joke about how he's still cashing cheques. didn't mean to step on any ones toes or lessen your point in any way. have a good one.

[@melanielucas4155]

@@KaBeeM didn't mean to come off aggressively, my apologies. You are correct though about it being a huge song!

[@kayomholt-montague7661]

That is a fun fact!

[@Quode001]

"If your name end in -ca I guarantee this man had you" LMAOOO

[@FeedbackPete]

I'm glad my name doesn't end with ca then lol.

[@BiaNay92]

Mine ends in Ca.. uh no 😅

[@vkdeen7570]

hanna almost ends in ca... I feel he'd make an exception just like he did with Rita and Sandra lmao 🤣

[@kelloneill74]

I worked in music retail in Australia during the 90s and 2000s and we were TOLD to play this song non-stop all day every day to sell it. It was a particularly cruel brand of torture. The fact I've clicked on this video proves that I must love your channel enough to put myself through it all over again.

[@proudmomofbug]

I worked in music retail in the US in 99. I got SO sick of this song. I can't even listen to it now without cringing a little. We were selling that CD single all day every day though lol. I went back to music retail about 2004... I'm not sure which is worse, Mambo No. 5 or Somebody Told Me by The Killers. And I love the Killers, but I can't with that song after hearing it on a loop for a year.

[@kelloneill74]

@@proudmomofbug Ha, yeah - music retail workers deserve a support group for some of the aural abuse we copped!

[@DeidreL9]

Oh you poor love! Hi from Melbourne🤗

[@felixramos3078]

The crazy thing about this whole thing is that Lou Bega is actually from Germany. When I first heard this song, I thought he had latin blood. The first musician to make this song famous as well as the Mambo Music was Pérez Prados from Cuba.

[@brooklynmysticaldiva4729]

So much fun w this song!!! Great pick!

[@robbiem9293]

There were so many fun songs out at the same time as this one, Santana - Smooth and Ricky Martin - Livin La Vida Loca were a couple. Lou a couple more fun songs I Got a Girl and Tricky Tricky are both good.

[@deesee3622]

And shake your bon bon - Ricky Martin

[@robbiem9293]

@J 1M 1999

[@jpeopolis]

And they would all be competing for the top spot on TRL. But, ultimately would lose out to one of the members of what I dubbed The Blonde Squad (Britney, Christina, Mandy, Jessica). I feel old. lol

[@deesee3622]

@@jpeopolis lol i loved MTV and TRL back then

[@robbiem9293]

@@jpeopolis What a great year that was for music!

[@arihoushangi4086]

It’s been over 20 years, Lou. When are we going to get Mambo No. 6?

[@swenschulze4729]

A realy one Hit wonder Worldwide. And iam proud that this is a German singer 👍🏻🙂

[@alipanroosendaal9503]

That's how you have a worldwide hit. Give 'em a distinctive fun 3 minutes that they all can dance to. What sells it, though, is his cheeky charm. Guys admire it and women love it.

[@nuttyfroot]

My daughter was a baby when this came out. I remember her bouncing along to it in one of those baby bouncy things 😁

[@tracytabb2882]

omg this song haunted all the camsites, wedding, funfairs for the past 20 yrs. u cudny go nowhere here in the uk without this bein played omg lol

[@HappySwedishPancake]

For some reason I used to hear that "aaaaAHH!" in my head for years everytime I got angry or frustrated 😂

[@nodakchris13]

You should check out The Mighty Mighty Bosstones "The Impression That I Get"

[@michelles.6466]

Yes! I play this song everytime I want to get a pep in my step.

[@judy8117]

A VERY BUSY MAN LOL,great song You must do the Dance!🐾❤🐾❤🐾❤🐾❤🐾❤🐾❤

[@MountainVibespodcast]

To quote Carson Daly. Just when I thought I'd never have to hear this song ever again! Lmao

[@sharonpreston4925]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@windycitykitty]

that would be my response to "MACARENA"! LOL

[@MountainVibespodcast]

Lol. Yep,

[@jaymeharl3270]

My daughter was little when this came out and it was the first time she heard her name in a song. (Jessica) She loved it! But if you like the sound, play Zoot Suit Riot by Cherry Poppin Daddies.

[@rhoetusochten4211]

I prefer Grapefruit Diet by Weird Al.

[@franohmsford7548]

There's a great song called "Jessica" by a band called "Llama Farmers" - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qISmi5xuetN8bck

[@volkerp.2262]

Lou Bega sold 53 millions CDs worldwide with this song...the right song to the right time and you sit on a rocket...no matter that he is only a one hit wonder...

[@rockinresurrection6542]

Only a few know that Lou Bega was actually born in Munich, Germany 🇩🇪

[@judithoberpaul509]

That's right 👍

[@tickle74656]

This was THE party song, played at every party and disco

[@evilclowntra]

this song wasn't released when disco's were around , there's almost a 20 year time difference

[@tickle74656]

@@evilclowntra Please tell me you aren't being serious

[@evilclowntra]

@@tickle74656 unless you're referring to the original jazz composition

[@tickle74656]

@@evilclowntra No I'm not. Do you genuinely think that discos were no longer happening 20 years ago?

[@evilclowntra]

@@tickle74656 Discos in the US faded out early 80s ... the clubs that remained open change formats

[@siomhaithwarren739]

Just do mambo. 😁 Yeah my favourite 90's song. Hit in Europe

[@p.millard557]

I really like this song. Lou Bega is German, born to Ugandan father and Italian mother.

[@Stefan23E]

This was a HUGE banger in Germany in 1999 and around the world. It ´s sad that this is a one hit wonder he didn´t deserve it. 1.3 million singels seld form April to July in Germany.3 Millions till Dezember.4 millions in the USA and 12 millions around the world!

[@Scorpion-Gamer82]

I haven't heard this song for ages. Thanks for reacting to a favourite of mine. I could tell that you liked it too, dancing away in your chair. 👍

[@angelaodams3156]

It's one of those songs that's played near the end of a party when everybody drunk 🤣

[@itemtest1]

I love his style. Also this was very popular on MTV back in the days :)😊😉👍

[@NerdGirlUK]

A fun song guaranteed to fill the floor!

[@eviekelpie1]

This has been played at every party and it's every Zumba instructors favourite!

[@veronicam.hernandez5351]

This song always makes you want to dance!

[@megg1854]

I lived in New Orleans when this came out. Thought he was saying "A Little Bit of Mardi Gras!" Fun either way.

[@randomreviews4278]

omg i heard it lol

[@vjpearce]

We had this song play randomly on our speakers at work. When it came up to "A little bit of Sandra in the Sun" we all looked round to Sandra who was working behind booksales. She looked up at us and scoffed: "Don't look at me. I'm well past that"

[@paul8926]

This song is known to be very popular at weddings

[@AutumnExplore]

Kid Creole and the Coconuts played in a Caribbean style Funk Jazz; checkout some Kid Creole And The Coconuts. Mambo No.5 has always been great; nice reaction.

[@lolalilolily]

Yes! Kid Creole! He's so underappreciated. I'm a wonderful thing, Stoolpigeon, Annie. He has some great songs! 🔥🔥🔥

[@marinamartinez6886]

So much fun! Miss dancing at a Club. 💃🕺

[@joelpayne1193]

This song was considered as one fun and entertaining back 90's/00 . I enjoy listening this track 😊

[@mskerriboberri]

Just a few days ago youngest daughter told me she remembers me dancing every time this song was on. She is 31 now, about 10 when this song came out.

[@chefskiss6179]

...how bizzaah how bizaah...! Another nice one :)

[@cherylbohlender7341]

Wow! What a fun song...I miss hearing that. Yeah, he's a player but he's sweet and fun and honest and that's such a great party tune

[@julianaFinn]

Such a fun song!! Thank you for doing this one

[@nikkis1933]

This song makes me move my hips 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾

[@williambeasley2582]

The ultimate feel good song kool tune and gorgeous girl what could be better. Great video and reaction have a great day and keep looking for that better tomorrow.

[@edgarlazaro859]

Fun fact: there’s a children-friendly version in which Lou replaces the names of the girls with the ones of some Disney classic characters.

[@Liz-cmc313]

Still have this on my playlist. Still gets me going all these years later.

[@gabrielledormuth4634]

When I was in the bar the other day this song just popped into my head and I went over to the jukebox and played it To my surprise quite a few people were into it and movin around lip singing to it

[@RednexVideos]

No "Cotton Eye Joe" yet? REALLY?! ;)

[@JayveeTV]

I did already kzbin.info/www/bejne/bX_aqX2qe7mmd80

[@mikekelly5491]

If you want to see how popular it was you have to see Andre Rieu with Lou Began and Mambo Number 5. The entire audience was dancing.

[@leelirpa7439]

I got this cd for Christmas when I was 12 and I jammed tf outta it 🤣

[@kimmarievan-ever6599]

Lou Bega is a very handsome guy..love this song..the beat is addictive and you can't listen to it without wanting to get up and dance..

[@xScooterAZx]

It's not the number of women he's singing about. That's just the name of the song.

[@yvetteadshead4212]

Fun song

[@lorirose5343]

Everyone on the dance floor!! 💃

[@cmc8375]

They used to play this in a bar at the fairground where I worked....we used to dance on the tables to it!.... happy days 😂

[@RareHarmony]

So around 1999, for some reason, 1930's-1940's swing music briefly came back! This was a product of that era. Brian Setzer Orchestra was probably the cause of the comeback, with "Jump, Jive and Wail." (I would recommend reacting to that video) Most of this song (Mambo No. 5) was sampled from an original recording many years ago.

[@rodb9275]

You make me so happy. I had to put my cat to sleep last night, and I've been so sad since then, but watching you tonight made me smile. You are a wonderful person. I am such a big fan. You have been my favorite reactor for a while.

[@brigitter1469]

I love this song... 3 of my sis in laws are named in this song... I love this so much!! My sis in laws names... Gina, Sandra and Mary (rip Mary). In laws had 6 kids lol. This remind me of Cuban music from 50s.. That is like zoot suit from big band era 40s

[@opallight8069]

Your reaction to this made me smile 😊 Thank you

[@scotty7233]

WOW i remember this Song lou bega mambo number 5 great song i loved your Reaction jay 😎😎

[@juanestebanez8210]

Jay…..did. u know……lou bega was born in germany🇩🇪,was a huge summer hit back then….👍🇪🇸🎼😁🎤

[@back2black717]

We went through a retro swing moment in the 90's it was a lot of fun!

[@BillGraper]

I remember the first time I heard this. I was driving around. It was 1999. The DJ came on & prepared us for the song. He said he has a real treat for us. It was a new song that just came out, and you're not gonna wanna miss it. About 5 minutes later, I was jammin' to it. I still am! :)

[@shodan2002]

That song brings back childhood memories my parents used to listen to this one quite back then a lot i like all of his songs

[@rrhondarrenee]

2 awesome live performances by 2 amazing groups The O'Jays Forever Mine @, The Four Tops When She was My Girl @

[@patz470]

Everytime i hear this tune i get goosebumbs. (in the first couple of seconds) Man did i jam on the dancefloor. I cant dance, but HEY. I had fun. Those were the days.

[@wendykandarian9049]

Loved this song back it the day. It always reminded me of music my Dad used to play when I was a little girl by Pres Prado. Come to find out, that music was Lou Bega's inspiration for this song. I knew the beat and music sounded so familiar to me. Great song, even after all this time. Thanks for the great memory. Love to see your reactions to songs and really enjoy your channel.

[@ellen_trim_dance7928]

Ahhh this reminds me of the school discos when I was 7 years old! Good times, still a great song 🙌🏽🙌🏽 always love your reactions Jovaughn!!

[@Dornie51]

Love it. When my nieces were little and would visit, I'd have to put Mambo No.5 on so they could dance around the room. They have children of their own now but have never forgotten this song and still love it 😁🥰😎

[@moondustangel889]

This was great his other song mambo mambo was great too. You might also enjoy it. Love it, stay safe and keep up the great work.

[@elmoomle4565]

Now do another 'one hit wonder' : * Gerardo's - "Rico Suave" * The hilarity is non stop on that one...

[@deesee3622]

😂🤣

[@Vicioman72]

dont forget VEN MICHU MICHU

[@guineawuv]

Then do Weird Al's Nacho Grande.

[@juliodownbytheschoolyard8006]

Yeah, I still got my Rico, but somewhere over these years I lost my Suave!

[@David_Theisen]

During my senior year in HS we had a talent show and a Latino guy got up and did Rico Suave!! Made the girls go nuts!! LOL memories!! that was 30 freaking years ago already!!!

[@randomreviews4278]

2:54 ohh thats why its called mambo number 5

[@michaeldavis1209]

One of the best songs of the time!!!

[@raulalbertocaldelasescaler3040]

The original Mambo number 5 was composed by cuban artist Damaso Perez Prado (a.k.a. The King of Mambo), back in the 40s. In fact the Lou Bega version has some samplings, including the characteristic yelling of Damaso. Maybe, you´d like to listen to some of his mambos, they´re amazing.

[@michaelwiggan7437]

Haven't heard this in years ...BIG BIG HIT!! ..

[@christineremmer5514]

Always reminds me of the Royal family,happy days 😊 love from Darlington uk ♥

[@TheKittengoddess]

I've missed this song so much!

[@igamarurbytes]

Bob the Builder did a cover of this and its BRILLIANT. It debuted at number 1 in the UK and charted in a few other countries.

[@susanelkins3068]

THis is a great song and video---gotta dance!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@PixelatedH2O]

This is another song that takes me back to my first year of high school, but it was definitely popular in '99

[@MaddyN999]

This song was huge, so fun!

[@shevawn1973]

Love this song! He was a busy boy 😊

[@CARBONATED_SO-DA]

Mambo number 5 is also an actual famous mambo song that this song samples

[@ITSAHARDNUGLIFE]

Oh yea!! I remember when this was all over radio stations. Laser bowling in the late 90s haha

[@gingerblair2932]

Your listening to all my favorites! Love the rythmn

[@SRGots]

I feel so old now. I turned 25 during the summer this song was out.

[@TheKatelinn]

Love this song, cant believe it's from the 90ies!!

[@jentommyontheroad8089]

There are also kids versions of this song from Disney and in the movie Stewart Little! Fun memories from when my kids were little!

[@karl-70]

Yes! I asked for this a little while ago, glad you got around to it, it's a jazzy little number

[@zoemn24]

This song was a part of all my childhood parties. I can never understand how people have never heard of this song because of how frequently I heard it growing up. ❤️

[@beverlynelson90]

All of Lou Bega's songs are FUN! Sweet Like Cola is self-esteem raising for chubby girls.

[@kbadazz4109]

lou bega is a german artis he lives in cologne germany

[@pamdebby2914]

Love this. I remember seeing this on the World Music award in Monaco. I think in the 90s

[@deesee3622]

Yes this is 1999