The story behind
In the song Cucamonga Dance, Charly García collaborated with actor Jorge Luz, who contributed his voice. This piece is part of the album Tango 4, a joint effort between García and Pedro Aznar. The recording of this album spanned from January to September 1991, and it was Aznar who handled the engineering at Overtone Studios, with the assistance of Peter Baleani on some tracks like Vampiro, Sólo Dios sabe, and Diana. The album includes original compositions such as Tu amor and Vampiro, the latter featuring Gustavo Cerati on guitars. Additionally, it presents Spanish versions of songs like Break It All by Los Shakers, titled Rompan todo and featuring Sandro, and God Only Knows by the Beach Boys, adapted as Sólo Dios sabe.
Carlos Alberto García Moreno, known as Charly García, was born in Buenos Aires and is a central figure in Argentine music. Throughout his career, he has been a foundational member of emblematic groups like Sui Géneris and Serú Girán, in addition to leading La Máquina de Hacer Pájaros and developing an extensive solo career. His discography is considerable, totaling 41 solo albums and numerous collaborations. In 1991, the year Tango 4 was recorded, García was 39 years old and was undergoing a period of hospitalization for addiction issues, although he continued with his artistic commitments.