Managua, Nicaragua (song) Managua, Nicaragua (song) "Managua, Nicaragua" is a popular American jazz song from the 1940s. The music was written by Irving Fields, the lyrics by Albert Gamse. The song was published in 1946. The recording by Freddy Martin's orchestra was released by RCA Victor Records as catalog number 20-2026. It first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on January 31, 1947 and lasted 11 weeks on the chart, peaking at #1. The recording by Guy Lombardo's orchestra was recorded on November 15, 1946, and released by Decca Records as catalog number 23782. It first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller
Managua Somoza García and his family (1936–1979), the city was rebuilt and began to grow rapidly. New government buildings were erected, industry developed, and universities were established. The city's development caught the attention of Irving Fields and Albert Gamse, who composed a musical piece about the city that became popular in the 1940s through the performances of Freddy Martin, Guy Lombardo and Kay Kyser. Managua had become Central America's most developed city. Today's references differentiate the pre-1970s Managua by labeling it as "La Antigua Ciudad," which in English translates to "The Ancient City" or "The Old City". Managua's progress came to