Manolo Escobar

Manuel García Escobar, more commonly known by his stage name Manolo Escobar, is a Spanish singer best known for his songs Que viva España and Porompompero (which sold 6 million of copies). He was born on October 19, 1931 in the city of El Ejido in the province Almería. His recordings, which also include songs such as “La Morena de Mi Copla”, “¡Ay Caridad!”, “Madrecita María del Carmen” and “Mi Pequeña Flor”, have been re-issued on numerous nostalgia compilations. Escobar also appeared in movies, among them “Los guerrilleros” (1963).