Q.Was there ever a hms fandango and what was it's history?
A.There was indeed an HMS Fandango. It was used as an ASW trawler & rescued 15 men from the torpedoed Invershannon (1940) & 63 from Flora MacDonald (1943).
A.A Bolero is a national dance of Spain, introduced c.1780 by Sebastian Zerezo, or Cerezo. It is of Moroccan origin and resembles the fandango.
Q.Who is karlos vandango and why is he called that?
A.Carlos Fandango advertised Hamlet cigars in the 1980s. He was famous for driving a Ford Anglia in the adverts and was a cult figure.
Q.Songs with " Fandango"
A.'A Whiter Shade Of Pale' by Procol Harum and 'Bohemian Rhapsody' by Queen both refer to the fandango, a Spanish dance. They were both UK number ones.