"Tequila" is a instrumental song by The Champs, an American rock and roll band formed in California in the late 1950s. The song was released as a single in 1958 and quickly became a hit, reaching #1 on the Billboard chart. It is characterized by a catchy melody and a simple, repetitive rhythm, and has been featured in numerous movies and TV shows over the years. Despite being an instrumental, the song's name has become synonymous with the popular Mexican liquor of the same name.