Mala Vida

"Mala Vida" is the second single[1] by French rock group Mano Negra, appearing on their 1988 debut album Patchanka. Written by lead singer Manu Chao, the song also appeared on a 1984 demo tape of the same name by Hot Pants, a predecessor to Mano Negra. "Mala Vida" was an early hit for Mano Negra[2] and became a staple of the band's live shows[3] and has been covered by several artists. The song has also been performed by Chao as a solo artist; a live performance of the song by Chao was recorded for his 2002 album Radio Bemba Sound System. Boucherie Productions, who published Patchanka, financed a music video for the song, which received airplay on national radio stations and TV channels in France.[4] Mano Negra's success with the release of "Mala Vida" led the band to a contract with Virgin.[1]

This article is about the Mano Negra song. For the Argentine film, see La Mala Vida.
"Mala Vida"
Song by Mano Negra
from the album Patchanka
Released1988 (1988)
Genre
Length2:53
LabelBoucherie Productions/Virgin France
Songwriter(s)Manu Chao
Producer(s)Mano Negra

Cover versions

Notable cover versions of "Mala Vida" include:

References
  1. Gebesmair, Andreas (2002). "Hybrids in the Global Economy of Music". In Steingress, Gerhard (ed.). Songs of the Minotaur: Hybridity and Popular Music in the Era of Globalization. Münster: LIT Verlag. p. 15. ISBN 3825863638. OCLC 51169913. Retrieved 9 November 2013.
  2. Data, Juan (13 December 2010). "Video: Nouvelle Vague covers Manu Chao at airport". Remezcla. Mosaico Media. Retrieved 9 November 2013.
  3. Nickson, Chris. "Patchanka - Mano Negra". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 November 2013.
  4. Lebrun, Barbara (2009). Protest Music in France: Production, Identity and Audiences. Farnham, Surrey: Ashgate. p. 31. ISBN 075469464X. OCLC 432995828. Retrieved 9 November 2013.
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