Tequila (The Champs song)
| "Tequila" | ||||
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| Single by the Champs | ||||
| from the album Go, Champs, Go! | ||||
| Language | Spanish/English | |||
| A-side | "Train to Nowhere" | |||
| Released | January 15, 1958 | |||
| Recorded | December 23, 1957 | |||
| Studio | Gold Star, Hollywood, California | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Label | Challenge | |||
| Songwriter | Chuck Rio | |||
| Producer | Joe Johnson (Challenge Records) | |||
| The Champs singles chronology | ||||
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"Tequila" is a 1958 Latin-inspired instrumental song written by Chuck Rio and recorded by American rock and roll band The Champs. It became a No. 1 hit on both the pop and R&B charts at the time of its release and continues to be strongly referenced in pop culture to this day.
In 1958, "Tequila" won a Grammy for Best Rhythm & Blues Performance at the 1st Annual Grammy Awards. In 2001, it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.