Copacabana (At The Copa)
Shirley Bassey · Other Songs - Shirley Bassey
(Copa, Copacabana)
(Copa, Copacabana)
(Copa)
Her name was Lola, she was a showgirl
With yellow feathers in her hair
And her 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, Copacabana
The hottest spot north of Havana
At the Copa, Copacabana
Music and passion were always the fashion
At the Copa, she 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, Copacabana
The hottest spot north of Havana
At the Copa, Copacabana
Music and passion were always the fashion
At the Copa, she lost her love
(Copa, Copacabana)
(Copa)
(Copa, Copacabana)
(Copa)
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, Copacabana
The hottest spot north of Havana
At the Copa, Copacabana
Music and passion were always the fashion
At the Copa, don't fall in love
(Copa, Copacabana)
(Copa, Copacabana)
Don't fall in love
Don't fall in love
Don't fall in love
Don't fall in love
(Copa, Copacabana)
(Copa, Copacabana)
Don't fall in love
(Copa, Copacabana)
(Copa, Copacabana)
(Copa, Copacabana)
(Copa, Copacabana)
(Copa, Copacabana)
Copacabana (At The Copa)
Shirley Bassey delivers a commanding vocal performance on this 1967 recording, which serves as a powerful reinterpretation of the classic song 'Copacabana.' While the original composition is widely associated with Barry Manilow and the film 'The Man with Two Brains,' Bassey's version stands as a distinct song in her extensive discography. Her delivery captures the song's tropical rhythm with a dramatic flair characteristic of her stage presence and theatrical style. This track highlights her ability to adapt material across genres, showcasing her versatility as a performer during the late 1960s. The recording remains a notable example of her work from that era, reflecting her commitment to musical diversity and her status as a prominent figure in the English-language music scene.