Compay Segundo releases Chan Chan

1987-01-01 · 1987

Chan Chan was written by Compay Segundo in 1984 and first recorded by his septet in 1985:contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}. In 1987 Compay approached guitarist Eliades Ochoa to record a new version (released later), and the song eventually became a signature Cuban son standard after being featured on the Buena Vista Social Club album.

Genres: Son Cubano, Bolero