"Havana Affair" | |
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Song by Ramones | |
from the album Ramones | |
Released | 1976 |
Recorded | February 1976 |
Genre | Punk rock |
Length | 2:00 |
Label | Sire/ABC |
Songwriter(s) | Dee Dee Ramone, Johnny Ramone |
Producer(s) | Craig Leon |
"Havana Affair" | |
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Song by Red Hot Chili Peppers | |
from the album We're a Happy Family: A Tribute to Ramones | |
Released | 2002 |
Recorded | 2003 |
Genre | Alternative rock, Punk rock |
Label | Columbia |
Songwriter(s) | Dee Dee Ramone, Johnny Ramone |
"Havana Affair" is a song by the American punk rock band Ramones and was one of the tracks on the band's debut album, Ramones.
In 2003, Red Hot Chili Peppers recorded a cover version of the song for the Ramones compilation, We're a Happy Family: A Tribute to Ramones. The band performed the song heavily on their tours around that time. In 2011 as part of Record Store Day, the band released a limited edition version on a 7-inch single. Only 6,500 copies were made. The Chili Peppers cover version was featured as the A-side while the Ramones original version was featured as the B-side.They also released their cover version on their 2012 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Covers EP.