Copacabana (At the Copa)
Barry Manilow · Even Now
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 the crowded floor, they worked from eight til four
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 (Copacabana)
Music and passion were always the fashion
At the Copa .... they fell in love
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 (Copacabana)
Music and passion were always the fashion
At the Copa (scream) she lost her love (Copa, Copacabana)
Her name is Lola, she was a showgirl
But that was thirty years ago, when they used to have a show
Now it's the 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 (Copacabana)
Music and passion were always the fashion
At the Copa .... don't fall in love
Don't fall in love
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Copacabana (At the Copa)
Barry Manilow's 'Copacabana (At the Copa)' stands as a defining anthem of the disco era, capturing the vibrant energy of 1970s nightlife. Released on the album 'Even Now,' the track blends lush orchestration with a driving rhythm that propelled it to global stardom. Its infectious melody and catchy chorus made it an instant hit, cementing Manilow's status as a leading figure in pop music during the late seventies. The song's enduring appeal lies in its ability to evoke a sense of celebration and nostalgia, remaining a staple at parties and events worldwide decades after its initial release. As a quintessential example of the genre, it showcases Manilow's skill in crafting memorable, danceable pop records that transcended their specific musical context to become cultural touchstones.