This 1967 single, "Esos ojitos negros," predates their long tenure with the Fonosound label, capturing the band in its nascent years on the independent Viva Combo Music imprint. The track showcases the raw energy and developing sound that would soon make them international stars.
- The single was released on September 8, 1967.
- The Viva Combo Music label was a small independent imprint.
- Salsa as a genre was solidifying in the late 1960s, with El Gran Combo emerging as a key band.
El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico is a legendary salsa orchestra formed in 1962. They are one of the most enduring and influential salsa bands in the history of the genre.
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