Music

The World’s Most Famous Tune Is Cinco de Mayo’s Theme Song

YOU KNOW YOU KNOW IT

Since “La Paloma” was composed in the 19th century, it has been covered by everyone from Charlie Parker to Placido Domingo to a couple of Elvises.

Allen Barra
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