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A rhythm and blues song created and recorded by Richard Berry in 1956, officially released in 1957. The composition drew inspiration from "El Loco Cha Cha," a piece popularized by bandleader René Touzet, demonstrating Afro-Cuban musical elements within American popular music. A 1963 rendition by the Kingsmen sparked controversy surrounding supposedly offensive language in the lyrics.
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