The Conga and its origins - Can you help ?

I am wondering whether you can help me in my research for the origins of the popular party song 'The Conga' ("Let's all do the Conga" etc) performed by revellers in a Conga Line.

I am sure that you must have done this at parties too ! but may never have been asked where the melody comes from ?

The music collection societies have told me that it is a traditional melody with lots of arrangements registered.

I have three questions - what is the original tune ? where did it come from ? and does it have a name ?

Any help, pointers or suggestions you can provide would be very much appreciated.

Best wishes,

Nick Farries

nickfarries@msn.com