This recording is the King of Latin Soul’s 1967 debut album featuring his classic swinging and vibrant sounds, led by the musical direction of Fania Records co-founder Johnny Pacheco. The title track is a nod to the 1961 The Impressions’ hit of the same name. Other highlights include the boogaloo jam “So Fine” and Bataan’s signature soulful tune “Ordinary Guy.” This reissue features all-analog mastering from the original tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio and is pressed on 180-gram vinyl.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Gypsy Woman
2. So Fine
3. Fuego
4. Campesino
5. Chickie’s Trombone

Side B

1. Too Much Lovin’
2. Sugar Guaguancó
3. Figaro
4. Ordinary Guy

Features

• Joe Bataan’s debut album on Fania Records
• Highlight tracks include the soul classic “Gypsy Woman,” and Bataan’s signature tune “Ordinary Guy”
• ALL-ANALOG mastering from the original tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio
• Pressed on 180-gram audiophile quality vinyl at Memphis Record Pressing (MRP)