El Choclo
| "El Choclo" | |
|---|---|
Sheet music for "El Choclo" | |
| Song | |
| Language | Spanish |
| English title | The Corn Cob |
| Published | 1903 |
| Genre | Tango |
| Songwriter(s) | Ángel Villoldo |
"El Choclo" (South American Spanish: meaning "The Corn Cob") is a popular song written by Ángel Villoldo, an Argentine musician. Allegedly written in honour of and taking its title from the nickname of the proprietor of a nightclub, who was known as "El Choclo", it is one of the most popular tangos in Argentina. The song became popular in the United States under the name "Kiss of Fire" after English language words written by Lester Allen and Robert Hill were added,. The English version was first recorded by Louis Armstrong, and later became a No.1 charting hit with over a million record sales for singer Georgia Gibbs.