Clandestino (song)

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“Clandestino”
Single by Manu Chao from the album Clandestino
B-side	"Bienvenido A Tijuana" (More Image Version), "Mama Call"
Released	July 11, 2000
Format	CD
Writer(s)	Manu Chao
Producer	Manu Chao & Renaud Letang
Manu Chao singles chronology
"Bongo Bong" (2000) "Clandestino" (2000) "Merry Blues" (2001)

"Clandestino" is the second single and the title track from Manu Chao's first album, Clandestino. It is perhaps, along with "Bongo Bong" and "Me Gustas Tú", his most recognizable song. The lyrics of the song are sung in Spanish and deal with the issue of immigration.

Contents 1 Track listings 2 Music video 3 Cover versions 4 External links

[edit] Track listings

1. "Clandestino"
2. "Bienvenido A Tijuana" (More Image Version)
3. "Mama Call"
4. "Clandestino" (Enhanced Video)

[edit] Music video

A music video was produced for the song along with the album track which appears on the single, "Mama Call".

[edit] Cover versions

• Brazilian singer Adriana Calcanhotto (Público - (Ao Vivo), 2000)
• Brazilian band Tihuana (Ilegal, 2000)
• Italian singer Fiorella Mannoia (Concerti, 2004)
• Belgian choir Scala & Kolacny Brothers (2005)
• French band El Gafla (duet with Manu Chao) (pA/Ris-Casbah, 2006)
• Spanish flamenco singer José Mercé

[edit] External links

• Song lyrics at LyricWiki

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