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Ritmo Salsa
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Wikipedia article
"'Ritmo Salsa'" is a song by French singer Amanda Lear released in 1984 by Five Record.
Song information
The song was written by Amanda Lear and Italian composers Cristiano Malgioglio, Stefano Gori and Marcello "Layter" Scichilone. It is an uptempo pop track with minor latin and rock elements, arranged by Alberto Radius of Italian band Formula 3, and produced by Malgioglio and Radius.
"Ritmo Salsa" was the theme song of Italian TV show 'W le donne' which Amanda started hosting in October 1984 on Canale 5. It played during end credits in the first season of the show. The single was released by Five Record in Italy only, with the English-Italian song "Hotel Palace" on side B. The cover photo of the single was taken by Amanda's then-husband, Alain-Philippe Malagnac.
Music video
The music video pictures Amanda dancing and performing the song in the studio, sporting different costumes and wigs.
Track listing
*'7" Single'
:A. "Ritmo Salsa" 3:47
:B. "Hotel Palace" 3:36
References
Category:Songs about music
Category:Music television series theme songs
Category:1984 singles
Category:1984 songs
Category:Amanda Lear songs
Category:Songs written by Amanda Lear
Category:Songs written by Cristiano Malgioglio
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