Gipsy Kings

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The Gipsy Kings’ self-titled debut was both a cultural phenomenon and a pop sensation. The Washington Post found it “bursting with passion and spirit, thanks largely to Nicholas Reyes's compelling vocals, layer upon layer of rhythm guitars, and more than a few sparkling Gypsy melodies.”

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The Gipsy Kings’ self-titled debut was both a cultural phenomenon and a pop sensation. The Washington Post found it “bursting with passion and spirit, thanks largely to Nicholas Reyes's compelling vocals, layer upon layer of rhythm guitars, and more than a few sparkling Gypsy melodies.”

ProductionCredits

PRODUCTION CREDITS
Sound Engineer: Daniel Michel
Recorded at Studio Pathe Marconi, EMI Bolougne
Mixed by Daniel Michel, except 1 and 10, mixed by Claude Wagner

All songs by the Gipsy Kings, except track 1, 10 by Tonino Baliardo / Jahloul Bouchikhi / Nicolas Reyes; tracks 5, 8 by Gipsy Kings / Louis Reyes; track 7 by Claude François, Gilles Thibault, Jacques Revaux

Design by Carol Bobolts
Photo by Jean-Jacques Damour

Nonesuch Selection Number

60845

Number of Discs in Set
1disc
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45
ns_album_id
118
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0
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0
Album Status
Available
Artist Name
Gipsy Kings
MusicianDetails

MUSICIANS
Nicolas Reyes, lead vocals, background vocals, guitar
Andre Reyes, background vocals, guitar
Tonino Baliardo, guitar, guitar solo
Maurice “Diego” Baliardo, guitar, hand claps
Jahloul “Chico” Bouchikhi, guitar, hand claps
Jacques “Paco” Baliardo, guitar
Paul “Pablo” Reyes, guitar
Gerard Prevost, synthesizers, bass guitar
Dominique Perrier, synthesizers
Claude Salnieri, drums
Marc Chantereau, percussion

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UPC/Price
Label
CD+MP3
UPC
075596084529BUN
Label
MP3
Price
9.00
UPC
075596084567

  • 60845

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News & Reviews

  • Gipsy Kings’ 'Bamboleo Remixes' Out Today on Nonesuch Records

    Nonesuch Records releases Bamboleo Remixes—three remixes and one acoustic reworking of Gipsy Kings' hit song, “Bamboleo”—in the US today, marking the song's 35th anniversary. Originally released as a single in 1987 and included on Gipsy Kings’ 1988 self-titled Nonesuch debut, “Bamboleo” was certified silver in the UK, while the album went gold and platinum in the UK and US, respectively. Bamboleo Remixes includes new mixes of the song by Pumped Up (aka Nick Patrick), THRDL!FE (aka Jake Brian Tench), and Miami (aka Andy Clay), as well as an acoustic version of the song remixed by Gildas Boclé & Jean Baptiste Boclé. 

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  • Gipsy Kings' Best-Selling "Best of" Now on Vinyl via Nonesuch Records

    The Best of the Gipsy Kings is now available on vinyl for the first time, from Nonesuch Records. The vinyl edition features this popular collection from 1995 on two 140-gram LPs. The initial success of this 18-track compilation, chronicling the first seven years of the group's Nonesuch career, illustrated just how popular the Gipsy Kings had become: It held the top spot on the World Music charts for a full year.

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    The Gipsy Kings’ self-titled debut was both a cultural phenomenon and a pop sensation. The Washington Post found it “bursting with passion and spirit, thanks largely to Nicholas Reyes's compelling vocals, layer upon layer of rhythm guitars, and more than a few sparkling Gypsy melodies.”

    Credits

    MUSICIANS
    Nicolas Reyes, lead vocals, background vocals, guitar
    Andre Reyes, background vocals, guitar
    Tonino Baliardo, guitar, guitar solo
    Maurice “Diego” Baliardo, guitar, hand claps
    Jahloul “Chico” Bouchikhi, guitar, hand claps
    Jacques “Paco” Baliardo, guitar
    Paul “Pablo” Reyes, guitar
    Gerard Prevost, synthesizers, bass guitar
    Dominique Perrier, synthesizers
    Claude Salnieri, drums
    Marc Chantereau, percussion

    PRODUCTION CREDITS
    Sound Engineer: Daniel Michel
    Recorded at Studio Pathe Marconi, EMI Bolougne
    Mixed by Daniel Michel, except 1 and 10, mixed by Claude Wagner

    All songs by the Gipsy Kings, except track 1, 10 by Tonino Baliardo / Jahloul Bouchikhi / Nicolas Reyes; tracks 5, 8 by Gipsy Kings / Louis Reyes; track 7 by Claude François, Gilles Thibault, Jacques Revaux

    Design by Carol Bobolts
    Photo by Jean-Jacques Damour