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The Champs carved out a unique corner of late-1950s rock ‘n’ roll with their rollicking, Latin-flavoured instrumentals, and this CD collects a generous 21 tracks that showcase exactly why they endured. The group’s signature hit ‘Tequila’ — with its irresistible sax riff and that immortal shouted cue — remains one of the most instantly recognisable moments in early rock history, and its sequel ‘Too Much Tequila’ proves the formula had plenty of mileage. Beyond the hits, tracks like ‘Limbo Rock,’ ‘La Cucaracha,’ and ‘Jumping Bean’ reveal a band with a genuine feel for Tex-Mex rhythms and a loose, swinging energy that made them a favourite on jukeboxes and dance floors alike. A fantastic collection for fans of instrumental rock and the golden era of American pop…