Son Con Guaguancó is a studio album recorded by Celia Cruz and released on the Tico Records label in 1966 (SLP-1143). It was Cruz's first major release as a solo artist in the United States without the Sonora Matancera.[3]
The album has been recognized as one of the great works of Latin music. In a 2024 ranking of the 600 greatest Latin American albums, Son Con Guaguancó was ranked No. 8.[4] It was also included in NPR's 2018 listing of the "150 Greatest Albums Made By Women".[3] In his review for AllMusic, John Bush wrote: "The record, produced by Al Santiago and featuring perhaps the best salsa band ever formed (the Alegre All Stars), positively sizzles with heat and energy."[1]
Track listing
A1 Bemba Colorá (3:30)
A2 Son Con Guaguancó (2:45)
A3 Es La Humanidad (2:23)
A4 Lo Mismo Si Que No (2:55)
A5 Oye Mi Consejo (2:45)
A6 Se Me Perdió La Cartera (2:30)
B1 Tremendo Guaguancó (3:11)
B2 Permíteme (2:32)
B3 No Hay Manteca (2:28)
B4 El Cohete (2:41)
B5 La Adivinanza (2:49)
B6 Amarra La Yegua (3:15)
Credits
Arrangements – Bobby Valentin, Charlie Palmieri, Louie Ramirez, Tito Puente
Producer – Al Santiago
