Copacabana Lyrics
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Copacabana (At the Copa)
-Artist: Barry Manilow as sung on "Greatest Hits" -Arista A2L 8601
-peak Billboard position # 8 in 1978
-Words and Music by Barry Manilow, Bruce Sussman, and J. Feldman
<Latin percussion and strings>
Her name was Lola, she was a showgirl
With yellow feathers in her hair and a dress cut down to there
She would merengue and do the cha-cha
And while she tried to be a star, Tony always tended bar
Across a crowded floor, they worked from 8 till 4
They were young and they had each other
Who could ask for more?
At the Copa (CO!), Copacabana (Copacabana)
The hottest spot north of Havana (here)
At the Copa (CO!), Copacabana
Music and passion were always the fashion
At the Copa....they fell in love
(Copa Copacabana)
His name was Rico, he wore a diamond
He was escorted to his chair, he saw Lola dancin' there
And when she finished, he called her over
But Rico went a bit too far, Tony sailed across the bar
And then the punches flew and chairs were smashed in two
There was blood and a single gun shot
But just who shot who?
At the Copa (CO!), Copacabana (Copacabana)
The hottest spot north of Havana (here)
At the Copa (CO!), Copacabana
Music and passion were always the fashion
At the Copa....she lost her love
(Copa. . Copacabana)
(Copa Copacabana) (Copacabana, ahh ahh ahh ahh)
(Ahh ahh ahh ahh Copa Copacabana)
(Talking Havana have a banana)
(Music and passion...always the fash--shun)
<Latin percussion interlude>
Her name is Lola, she was a showgirl
But that was 30 years ago, when they used to have a show
Now it's a disco, but not for Lola
Still in the dress she used to wear, faded feathers in her hair
She sits there so refined, and drinks herself half-blind
She lost her youth and she lost her Tony
Now she's lost her mind!
At the Copa (CO!), Copacabana (Copacabana)
The hottest spot north of Havana (here)
At the Copa (CO!), Copacabana
Music and passion were always the fashion
At the Copa....don't fall in love
(Copa) don't fall in love
Copacabana
Copacabana
etc. to end
Transcribed by Robin Hood
These lyrics were transcribed from the specific recording mentioned above
and do not necessarily correspond with lyrics from other recordings, sheet
music, songbooks or lyrics printed on album jackets.
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Khanada
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02/06/2009
23:17:17
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This song always reminds me of one of those old Rat Pack movies -- which is odd, since I loathe them...
(Maybe I'd have liked them better if Frank Snot-ra wasn't in them... )
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moomoo95
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31/03/2006
03:23:34
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on american idol bobby benton sang this song and got voted off. ive never heard barry sing it though.
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andromeda167
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07/09/2005
13:23:50
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Well, I didn't think this many people liked this song. I listen to oldies on the radio, yes, love this song. It's uplifting and depressing at the same time....
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**blonde_babe**
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08/04/2005
23:59:21
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i love dis song! its da cream tune!!!
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CherryCola_Lola
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02/01/2005
17:18:57
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Well, if anyone is as sad enough as me and is interested, I can now - I think - answer my own question as to when this is set...
I went to see 'Copacabana' - the muscial based on the song, and also written by Barry Manilow (no, I don't have a life... What is your point?) and it seemed more 50s style than 20s. I'll stop before I ramble on too much. Though I will recommend the show - it follows the plot of the song, but with a twist at the end, so don't think you know what happens, just because you know the song!
I also own the soundtrack now....
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porco
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22/11/2004
13:46:12
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I like this song! I like it a lot
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belairjr
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06/09/2004
08:03:01
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man,is this a song to sodomize homos by,or what? what a scream,or should I say what a squeel
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CherryCola_Lola
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12/08/2004
18:40:58
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I'm on a bit of a Lola spree at the moment... I have a character at an RPG by that name, and so have been listening to Copacabana, Whatever Lola Wants (Lola Gets) and the song I got her name and this user name from... Come on someone, make my day....
Anyway, I love this song, in spite of having listened to it to a point that may be deemed 'overkill', though it is pretty depressing, as I don't like to think of my Lola losing her mind.
It's odd, I always get a mental picture of someone in 1920s gear... One of those fringed flappers' dresses, I think it's the 'feathers in her hair' line, 'cause of those headbands they always used to wear. But Cha cha is 50s dancing, no? Plus, if you look at the date of the song, the line 'but that was 30 years ago' would set it just at the end of the 40s. But it's not exactly 80s style... So if you want to argue that it IS the twenties (which I'm not sure why I do... Gun culture was big as well as wearing feathers?) then you could say he's trying to do a fifties style song which would mean it would set it in the twenties, 'cause that's when '30 years ago' would have been, or maybe I'm reading too much into it all and should learn more about different eras of dress, dance and music before I embarrass myself...
Anyway, if anyone else knows other Lola songs, let me know! I'd also be interested in talking to not_lola if you're still reading this... TV Lolas are cool too. Any Lolas are good - I collect them.
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song_lover8791
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05/08/2004
15:10:57
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YA BABY....well this is a sad song...but the rythm just makes me get up and dance..so its the greatest song ever......love aong_lover8791
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turkeysamich
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24/06/2004
20:30:00
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My name's Lola and i am not a show girl... but i happen to like yellow feathers... coincidence? I loooove this song, i sing it all the timee!!! (in the showa)
.*.*.LoLa SuGa.*.*.
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war_chief
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04/05/2004
19:44:32
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this song reflects the reality… it is a good advice “don’t fall in love”
love is one big disappointment
in the song a woman "lola" suffered from it, but in the reality men are the victims
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Fleur de Lis
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07/04/2004
01:10:35
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Hey, isn't this guy the one that sings "looks like we made iiiit..."?? I really like hate that song. I like this one though.
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usfan4ever1987
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26/03/2004
21:57:46
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Hi there!!, well, Im 16 yers old and Im from Puerto Rico (USA), the point is that Copacabana is a nightclub located in the north of Havana, Cuba. Havana is the capital of Cuba and Copacabana was the hottest point in the caribbean, specialy, in Cuaba from the 50's to 80's were the mafia used to go. This nightclub still there but have not a lot of visitants since 10 years ago cause of the Fidel regime.
usfan4ever1987@yahoo.com
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Bunion
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13/03/2004
18:47:22
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Okay, so I'm obsessed - a google search revealed many Copacabana clubs.
Quick thought - if this song isn't a true story about poor Lola and Toni, it probably stands to reason that the club is for pretend, too, huh?
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Bunion
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13/03/2004
18:42:43
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Isn't there a club Copacabana in NYC?
And I don't know ~where~ I get this information, but didn't the farm family that housed Paris Hilton visit the Copacabana club on their visit to the Regis and Kelly show? And isn't that show filmed in NYC?
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jojo4
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12/02/2004
19:07:03
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Copacabana IS in Cuba, "The hottest spot north of Havannah" Havannah is the capital city of Cuba. Hope this clears things up.
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hazlnut79
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05/02/2004
20:04:25
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I am not 100% sure on this, but I always thought that Copacabana was in Cuba. That is my best guess.
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fulano
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06/01/2004
18:45:15
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Well, maybe nobody cares but I wonder where this "Copacabana" is supposed to be located. Obviously it has nothing to do with Brazil as the lyrics say "The hottest spot north of Havana". Maybe Miami?
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Anniebananie10
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22/08/2003
17:40:17
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This is one of the best songs in the world. These days people dont know how to write songs. I am only twelve years old and i am lovingthe old stuff. The whole sixties and seventies era. If u like this song, i recommend listening to Ragdoll by Aerosmith, its really good.
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DavidH
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06/08/2003
02:32:18
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Catchy song! (I think Barry Manilow outdone himself with this one), as it is easily Barry's best! I also liked the Latin flavor of the song--it gave the song a uniqueness to it.
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Lola's Tony
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05/08/2003
14:30:27
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amazing song! the lyrics is sad but the music makes up for it....hope there was no such real Lola
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_Malin
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09/06/2003
23:55:37
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wicked!
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biancaw
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02/05/2003
21:12:39
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I love this song! It´s great for all times. How can one not dance and not think of love when listening to it? Lyrics are smart, and song is just PERFECT!
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biancaw
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02/05/2003
21:11:49
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I love this song! It´s great for all times. How can one not dance and not think of love when listening to it? Lyrics are samrt, and song is just PERFECT!
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Jan Li
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14/04/2003
13:17:33
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Its quite strange as i am only 16 years old, but i love this song to bits, after listening to this it gives me tingles and it always a great pickup after a derpressing day. This shows so much beautiful emotion in this song. I hail you Barry Manilow.
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