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'"Mi saoco"' is a son montuno written and performed by Cuban singer Benny Mor. It was recorded in February 1955 and released as a single by RCA Victor later that year. Mor's recording featured his Banda Gigante with Eduardo Cabrera "Cabrerita" on piano and a large horn section featuring Santiago Pealver on saxophone. The song became a staple of Mor's live repertoire, and one of his performances was filmed for television and later shown on BBC Arena in 1984 and 1986. That performance features Generoso Jimnez on trombone, who joined the Banda Gigante in April 1955, after the original studio recording.

Although labelled as a 'son montuno' on the original single, "Mi saoco" has also been considered a guaracha-son due to its fast tempo. The lyrics of the song mention various places in Cuba: Vertientes, Camagey, Florida and Morn, significant towns in Mor's past. Because of its refrain, the song is also known as '"Me voy pa' Morn"', not to be confused with the song of the same name composed by Jos Herrera and released also in 1955 by Orquesta Melodas del 40.

See also



*Benny Mor discography

References



Category:1955 songs

Category:RCA Victor singles

Category:Sones cubanos

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