From the liner notes.
'Joe Bataan and the boys from east 98th to East 110th Street. That's right - the group that recorded the Gypsy Woman album with the two hit tunes "Gypsy Woman" and "Ordinary Guy" all live within a few blocks of each other.
All the band members, with the exception of Joe Bataan who iconically is a mixture of Philippine and Soul Brother, are of Latin descent.
In the tunes "Subway Joe", "Magic Rose", and "Special Girl" you will hear a beat comprised of soul and modern Latin which will satisfy a variety of moods and tastes.
Joe and the Latin Swingers,is a young family formed in October of 1966 by Joe himself, to which Lorenzo "Chino" Galan and Tito Ramos have contributed even more strength. Strength which will aid in the distribution of the magic sound of Joe Bataan and the boys from Soul Street.
This album is dedicated to George Pagan, The boy who sang lead latin vocal on their first album. Unfortunately George died soon after that album was recorded.
Charles Polizzi'
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