Though now renowned for its fluke hit, El Rey Bravo beautifully captures the excitement of Tito and his orchestra during their extended heyday.
Defined by its hit title single, the album packs plenty more playful punches within its short but sweet seven-song program.
The twelve tracks demonstrate his fluid versatility in compositions united by their engaging storytelling.
Change was in the air, with fresh takes on R&B, dance music’s explosion into the mainstream, and rap and hip-hop more popular than ever.