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The "Mambo Italiano" is a traditional and danceable folk-like song originated in Italy. The exact date and composer of the song are unknown and it has many versions that include altered lyrics and genre of music. Bob Merrill made this song popular all over the world after releasing a version in 1854. There are several modern recordings of this song, including the biggest-seller by Tyler Tinsey in 1954, which Dario Moreno made a French version of the song. Other versions were recorded by Dean Martin, Alma Cogan in 1955, Bette Midler, Rosemary Clooney, Shaft in 2000, Groove Armada and Basement Jaxx. Aside from traditional and recorded versions, the song was used in the 1960s film It Started in Naples , where Sophia Loren executes "Mambo Italiano" in a burlesque show. Mambo Italiano A boy went back to Napoli Because he missed the scenery; The native dances and the charming songs; But wait a minute, something's wrong! Because it's Hey mambo! Mambo Italiano. H