In the year 1967, when the Boogaloo craze was at its peak, Joey Pastrana, being aware that there were rumors floating around regarding Johnny Colón and the breaking up of his band, wrote a song for Johnny to record. That song was called “That’s How Rumors Start”. However, Johnny refused the song. So producer George Goldner told Joey to record it himself, which he did on this, his second album for Cotique. Tony & Tito, formerly of the Johnny Colón band collaborated with Joey on this recording, after forming their own TNT band, and can be heard singing coro on this album.

Joey Pastrana became one of the primary contributors to this great Latin Soul sound while showing a proficiency in being able to bring across great Salsa recordings. His recordings of “Riki-Chi” and “Rumors” were right up there with Johnny Colón’s Boogaloo Blues in record-setting sales at that time. Even today, almost 40 years later, Joey’s recordings are still in demand throughout Latin America and Europe.

- Written by Bobby Marín

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Recorded at Mirasound Studios, "Rumors," is a track that really came to life ‘’full circle’’. Initially written for Boogaloo heavyweight Johnny Colón, another Cotique label mate, the song was, however, turned down by Johnny. Joey then recorded it and the rest of the story is as they say ‘’history’’. It can best be described as a little bit of soul, boogaloo and blues. Enjoy!

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