"Ritmo Salsa" is a song by French singer

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released in 1984 by Five Record.

Song information

The song was written by Amanda Lear and Italian composers

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, Stefano Gori and Marcello "Layter" Scichilone. It is an uptempo pop track with minor

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of Italian band

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, 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

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. 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

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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

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