Mambo, Mambo Magsaysay - Mabuhay!
This catchy tune was for the presidential campaign of Ramon Magsaysay in the 1950s. It's still a popular song in the Philippines even today.|
Everywhere that you woud look Was a bandit or a crook Peace and order was a joke Till Magsaysay pumasok! That is why, that is why You will hear the people cry Our democracy will die Kung wala si Magsaysay. Mambo, Mambo Magsaysay Mabu, Mabu- Mabuhay! Our democracy will die Kung wala si Magsaysay! |
First they voted in Lanao At pati aswang pa daw Ang election lutong Macaw Till Magsaysay showed them how Too much people's money spent But no honest government No more built-in ten percent If Magsaysay is president That is why, that is why We will hear the people cry Our democracy will die Kung wala si Magsaysay. |
Raul Manglapus composed the song in 1953 and arranged for Rosita De La Vega-Da Roza to perform it. She is the Filipina singer you hear in the recording.