Spanish Songs that were International Hits

May 23, 2022 00:15:32
Spanish Songs that were International Hits
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Spanish Songs that were International Hits

May 23 2022 | 00:15:32

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How much do you want to bet? I bet you never knew that the 1960s classic, Black is Black, was made famous worldwide by the Spanish rock group Los Bravos? Surprised? I sure was when I first learned about it. It was the first Spanish international hit and it wouldn’t be the last. Spain hasn’t […]

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