Description
“Sombrero,” by Leonardo Del Vita and Sabrina Anselmi, is an iconic track that embodies the sun-soaked Italo grooves of the 1980s. Released by LGO in 1985 as a promo-only 12” single, it received little attention at the time due to its limited pressing. Now, nearly 40 years later, it has become a legendary Italo disco record that fetches high prices among collectors.
“Sombrero” is a summer-themed track packed with light arpeggios, Juno 60 synth lines and bass, punchy percussion, DX7 cowbells, and a sexy saxophone solo. Its catchy vocals alternate between English and Spanish, featuring hooks such as “Te quiero, Sombrero!” and “I love muchachas!”
Disco Segreta has remastered this rare track and reissued it on 12” vinyl, featuring the vocal and instrumental versions as well as Claudio Burgos’s (Mr. Fantasy) “Estate Dub.” This release is sure to attract attention as a new dance classic.
A1. Sombrero (Vocal)
B1. Sombrero (Mr. Fantasy Estate Dub)
B2. Sombrero (Instrumental)
Leonardo Del Vita and vocalist Sabrina Anselmi epitomized the sun-soaked Italo grooves of the 1980s. This short-lived group released only a handful of singles between 1985 and 1988.
Their debut single, “Sombrero,” was released in 1985 as a promo-only 12” on the Roman label LGO. Pressed in extremely limited quantities, it garnered relatively little attention.
Now, nearly four decades later, it has become one of the most coveted Italo 12” singles, fetching exorbitant sums among collectors.
“Sombrero” stands out among aficionados of obscure Italo disco, embodying a distinct style: that of summer-themed tracks. With its tantalizing blend of airy arpeggios, Juno 60 synth lines and bass, punchy percussion adorned with claps, DX7 cowbells, and a seductive saxophone solo, “Sombrero” has everything it takes to captivate new discerning listeners. Its infectious vocals also alternate between English and Spanish, featuring hilariously sultry hooks such as “Te quiero, Sombrero!” and “I love muchachas!”
Disco Segreta fulfills another Italo disco dream by reissuing this absolute gem for a wider audience. This meticulously remastered 12” edition features the original vocal and instrumental versions, along with the stellar “Estate Dub” by the Chilean-Swedish maestro of Italo disco, Claudio Burgos, aka Mr. Fantasy. We are certain it will become an absolute dance classic.
Sombrero, te quiero!
