Santa Esmeralda – Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (VG/VG) – LP, AU 1977

Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood is an LP by Santa Esmeralda from 1977 released on the Philips label.

About this album

Santa Esmeralda’s disco reinvention of Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood turned a familiar song into a Latin-funk club anthem. Issued in 1977, the album, starring Leroy Gomez, built its appeal on extended groove-driven arrangements, flamenco-inflected percussion and a hard pulse that pushed the title song far beyond its original pop and soul roots. The record’s success helped define the more cosmopolitan, European side of disco, where Latin rhythms, funk and nightclub drama met on equal terms. Alongside highlights such as Gloria, the album shows why Santa Esmeralda became a cult favourite for dancers and DJs alike.

Genre: Soul & Funk