Tropical Tribute to the Beatles

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Tropical Tribute to the Beatles

Compilation album by various artists
Released	April 1996
Genre	Salsa music, Tropical music
Length	62:03
Label	RMM Records
Producer	Oscar Gomez

Tropical Tribute to the Beatles is a tribute album of tropical artists released in 1996 by RMM Records (Ralph Mercado's record company), produced by Oscar Gomez (distributed by Bellaphon & Uni Distribution).

Arrangements were made by Steve Roistein, and lyrics were adapted into Spanish by Jorge Córcega, who had previously adapted the lyrics of Salvatore Adamo.

The concert in New York City at Radio City Music Hall was released on DVD. In 1996 a tour was made through Spain (Plaza de Toros (Valencia), Madrid, A Coruña's Coliseum, Barcelona).^{[citation needed]}

Tracks

Steve Roistein – piano, synth
Ed Calle – saxophone
Tony Conception – trumpet
Dana Teboe – trombone
Beledo – guitar
Chema Moncillo – bass
Sammy Timbalon Pagan, Oscar Gomez: percussions
Cheito Quiñones, Steve Roistein, Oscar Gomez, Rosa Giron, Jose Morato, Juan Canovas: chorus

In the merengue ”I Want to Hold Your Hand (Tu Mano Cogere)”:

Album

Year	Chart ^[3]	Album	Peak
1996	Billboard Tropical/Salsa	Tropical Tribute to the Beatles	3
1996	Billboard Top Latin Albums	Tropical Tribute to the Beatles	25

Singles

Year	Chart ^[4]	Single	Peak
1996	Billboard Hot Latin Tracks	Come Together (Venir Juntos)	38
1996	Billboard Hot Latin Tracks	I Want To Hold Your Hand	13
1996	Billboard Latin Pop Airplay	I Want To Hold Your Hand	8

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