BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1978

DISCO FRIDAY!

(Mamacita) Donde Esta Santa Claus? (Spanish for Mommy Where is Santa Claus?) is a novelty Christmas song. Originally recorded by twelve year old, Augie Rios who had a hit with the song in 1958 which featured the Mark Jeffrey Orchestra.

In 1978 Spanish American actress, comedian and singer Charo recorded a Disco version of the song for the Salsoul label as a one-off Christmas single. Released only in the US the 12″ features muy caliente mixes by Tom Moulton. Charo is best known for her flamboyant stage presence, her provocative outfits, and her trademark phrase (“cuchi-cuchi”).

SIDE A:
(Mamacita) Donde Esta Santa Claus? (Special Extended Version) 5:40

SIDE B:
(Mamacita) Donde Esta Santa Claus? (Instrumental) 5:36

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Salsoul Records – SG 201
Format: Vinyl, 12″ Promo, 33 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1978
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Disco
Credits: Arranged By, Conductor – John Davis (5)
Producer, Mixed By – Tom Moulton
Written By – R. Parker, A. Greiner, G. Scheck

NOTES:
“A TOM MOULTON MIX”

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EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Adobe Photoshop CS5
ClickRepair
dBpoweramp
Playlist Creator

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
Downsampled to 24bit/96kHz and16bit /44kHz using iZotope RX Advanced 2
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi