The man who shouted `tequila! dead at 77 - GoFuckYourself.com

Just_Dave · 09-22-2006, 02:53 PM

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. - Danny Flores, who played the saxophone and shouted the word "tequila!" in the 1950s hit song "Tequila!", has died. He was 77.

Flores, who lived in Westminster, died Tuesday at Huntington Beach Hospital, said hospital spokeswoman Kathleen Curran. He died of complications from pneumonia, the Long Beach Press-Telegram reported.

The man sometimes called the "godfather of Latin rock" was born in Santa Paula but grew up in Long Beach. By age 5 he was playing guitar in church and at 14 he was a member of a trio that performed Mexican music.

In 1957, Flores was in a group that recorded some work with rockabilly singer Dave Burgess. One of the songs was based on a nameless riff Flores had written. He played the "dirty" saxophone part and repeatedly growled the single-word lyric: "Tequila!"

The next year it appeared as the B-side of a single, credited to the Champs. Flores used the name Chuck Rio because he was under contract to a different record label.

"Tequila!" went to No. 1 on the Billboard chart and won a Grammy in 1959 for best rhythm and blues performance. Flores continued to play it for the next 40 years.

"I can honestly tell you he never got tired of playing that song," said his wife, Sharee.

The song has been used in numerous commercials and TV shows. It became popular with a new generation after it was used in the 1985 movie "Pee Wee's Big Adventure."

"After that, we got shows all over the U.S.," said Mrs. Flores, who sang in the shows. "All these younger people who hadn't heard it were suddenly in love with the song. Danny was just so proud of it."

Besides his wife, Flores is survived by seven children from previous marriages and 15 grandchildren.

Dagwolf · 09-22-2006, 02:58 PM

A great song!

In honor of his memory...

squishypimp · 09-22-2006, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Dagwolf

hot pic

gecko · 09-22-2006, 07:47 PM

Rip......

squishypimp · 09-22-2006, 07:52 PM

i loved that song, it was the theme in the movie Sandlot too

he will be missed.

Dagwolf · 09-22-2006, 10:34 PM

Bump for Danny Flores

tony286 · 09-22-2006, 10:35 PM

lets all do the big shoe dance in his honor

Vitasoy · 09-23-2006, 12:15 AM

May he rest in peace

09-22-2006, 02:53 PM	#1
Just_Dave Its almost time Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 13,009	The man who shouted `tequila! dead at 77 HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. - Danny Flores, who played the saxophone and shouted the word "tequila!" in the 1950s hit song "Tequila!", has died. He was 77. Flores, who lived in Westminster, died Tuesday at Huntington Beach Hospital, said hospital spokeswoman Kathleen Curran. He died of complications from pneumonia, the Long Beach Press-Telegram reported. The man sometimes called the "godfather of Latin rock" was born in Santa Paula but grew up in Long Beach. By age 5 he was playing guitar in church and at 14 he was a member of a trio that performed Mexican music. In 1957, Flores was in a group that recorded some work with rockabilly singer Dave Burgess. One of the songs was based on a nameless riff Flores had written. He played the "dirty" saxophone part and repeatedly growled the single-word lyric: "Tequila!" The next year it appeared as the B-side of a single, credited to the Champs. Flores used the name Chuck Rio because he was under contract to a different record label. "Tequila!" went to No. 1 on the Billboard chart and won a Grammy in 1959 for best rhythm and blues performance. Flores continued to play it for the next 40 years. "I can honestly tell you he never got tired of playing that song," said his wife, Sharee. The song has been used in numerous commercials and TV shows. It became popular with a new generation after it was used in the 1985 movie "Pee Wee's Big Adventure." "After that, we got shows all over the U.S.," said Mrs. Flores, who sang in the shows. "All these younger people who hadn't heard it were suddenly in love with the song. Danny was just so proud of it." Besides his wife, Flores is survived by seven children from previous marriages and 15 grandchildren.

09-22-2006, 02:58 PM	#2
Dagwolf President of Canada Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Leaving Hell, Entering Limbo Posts: 23,141	A great song! In honor of his memory... __________________ Sleep well, and dream of large women.

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gecko ****** Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 21,846	Rip...... __________________ [email protected]

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squishypimp PostMaster General Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 10,781	i loved that song, it was the theme in the movie Sandlot too he will be missed. __________________ Signature For Sale

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Dagwolf President of Canada Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Leaving Hell, Entering Limbo Posts: 23,141	Bump for Danny Flores __________________ Sleep well, and dream of large women.

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tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	lets all do the big shoe dance in his honor

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Vitasoy GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 58,202	May he rest in peace __________________ [email protected]