Lucho Gatica (Luis Enrique Gatica Silva, 11 August 1928 – 13 November 2018)… Read Full Bio ↴Lucho Gatica (Luis Enrique Gatica Silva, 11 August 1928 – 13 November 2018) was a Chilean bolero singer, film actor, and television host. It is estimated that Gatica released more than 90 recordings. He toured a vast portion of the world, having performed in concerts in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. He was the uncle of the record producer Humberto Gatica.
Luis Gatica Silva was born in Rancagua, Chili. He attended school at Instituto O'Higgins. He and his brother Arturo were struggling singers before they released their first album, in 1949, when Gatica was 21 years old.
Chileans generally experienced a change in their taste in music during the 1950s, when bolero music overtook tango as Chileans' preferred music genre for some time. Singers like Cuba's Olga Guillot, and Argentinian Leo Marini and Mexican Elvira Ríos, among others, were very popular during that time. So were Xavier Cugat and his orchestra, which included Puerto Rican Bobby Capó. These singers would influence Gatica.
Gatica's first record, 1951's Me Importas Tú (You Matter to Me) became a mega hit across Latin America, opening many doors for Gatica. He followed that with 1952's Contigo en la Distancia (With You in the Distance). Gatica recorded his version of Consuelo Velázquez's Bésame Mucho (Kiss Me a Lot) in 1953, a year in which he produced two more albums, Las Muchachas de la Plaza España (The Girls from Spain Square) and Sinceridad (Sincerity). The following year his hit "Sinceridad" was released.
By 1957, Gatica moved to Mexico, a country that would be of great importance in his life. In Mexico, he released No me Platiques Más (Don't Talk to me Anymore), Tú me Acostumbraste (You Accustomed Me) and Voy a Apagar la Luz (I'm Turning the Lights Off), which was released in 1959.
In 1956, Gatica's songs were recorded in North America on LP albums for the first time by Capitol Records ('Capitol of the World' series). Three albums were released within 14 months by Capitol. The third one in that group with Capitol was El Gran Gatica, which featured such songs as Somos (We Are),' Sabrá Dios (God Will Know), and Si me Comprendieras (If You Understood Me). One of the three Lucho Gatica albums released in 1958 was a greatest hits compilation; the third was named Envenenados (Poisoned). He also recorded a song entitled Encadenados (Chained (We Are)).
Gatica had important changes in his personal life after arriving in Mexico for the first time. He decided to become a permanent resident of that North American country, and married Puerto Rican actress Mapita Cortés, who had been a celebrity in Mexico (and Puerto Rico) for some years, and who also resided in Mexico. The couple had two sons named Luis and Alfredo. Luis went on to become a telenovela and rock star during the 1980s and Alfredo (Alfie) became a music entrepreneur. Gatica remarried an American woman and had one daughter named Lily, as well. One of Gatica's last known releases was 1963's Recuerdos de Amor (Memories of Love). He had seven children.
He also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording.
Gatica Died in Mexico on November 13, 2018.
Luis Gatica Silva was born in Rancagua, Chili. He attended school at Instituto O'Higgins. He and his brother Arturo were struggling singers before they released their first album, in 1949, when Gatica was 21 years old.
Chileans generally experienced a change in their taste in music during the 1950s, when bolero music overtook tango as Chileans' preferred music genre for some time. Singers like Cuba's Olga Guillot, and Argentinian Leo Marini and Mexican Elvira Ríos, among others, were very popular during that time. So were Xavier Cugat and his orchestra, which included Puerto Rican Bobby Capó. These singers would influence Gatica.
Gatica's first record, 1951's Me Importas Tú (You Matter to Me) became a mega hit across Latin America, opening many doors for Gatica. He followed that with 1952's Contigo en la Distancia (With You in the Distance). Gatica recorded his version of Consuelo Velázquez's Bésame Mucho (Kiss Me a Lot) in 1953, a year in which he produced two more albums, Las Muchachas de la Plaza España (The Girls from Spain Square) and Sinceridad (Sincerity). The following year his hit "Sinceridad" was released.
By 1957, Gatica moved to Mexico, a country that would be of great importance in his life. In Mexico, he released No me Platiques Más (Don't Talk to me Anymore), Tú me Acostumbraste (You Accustomed Me) and Voy a Apagar la Luz (I'm Turning the Lights Off), which was released in 1959.
In 1956, Gatica's songs were recorded in North America on LP albums for the first time by Capitol Records ('Capitol of the World' series). Three albums were released within 14 months by Capitol. The third one in that group with Capitol was El Gran Gatica, which featured such songs as Somos (We Are),' Sabrá Dios (God Will Know), and Si me Comprendieras (If You Understood Me). One of the three Lucho Gatica albums released in 1958 was a greatest hits compilation; the third was named Envenenados (Poisoned). He also recorded a song entitled Encadenados (Chained (We Are)).
Gatica had important changes in his personal life after arriving in Mexico for the first time. He decided to become a permanent resident of that North American country, and married Puerto Rican actress Mapita Cortés, who had been a celebrity in Mexico (and Puerto Rico) for some years, and who also resided in Mexico. The couple had two sons named Luis and Alfredo. Luis went on to become a telenovela and rock star during the 1980s and Alfredo (Alfie) became a music entrepreneur. Gatica remarried an American woman and had one daughter named Lily, as well. One of Gatica's last known releases was 1963's Recuerdos de Amor (Memories of Love). He had seven children.
He also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording.
Gatica Died in Mexico on November 13, 2018.
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Lucho Gatica Lyrics
Angustia Angustia de no tenerte a ti, tormento de no tener tu…
Ansiedad Ansiedad De tenerte en mis brazos Musitando palabras de amor…
Bésame Mucho Besame, Besame, Besame Mucho, Besame Besame, Besame, Besame …
Contigo en la distancia No existe un momento del día en que pueda apartarme de…
Crei Creí que tu vida era mía y que tu me…
Echame A Mí La Culpa Sabes, mejor que nadie, que me fallaste Que lo que prometist…
El Reloj Reloj no marques las horas Porque voy a enloquecer Ella se i…
En Nosotros Cuando te vayas de mí Muy quedo Te seguirá mi canción Del al…
Encadenados Tal vez sería mejor que no volvieras quizas fuera mejor que…
Esperame En El Cielo Espérame en el cielo corazón Si es que te vas primero Espéra…
Fuego En El Alma Con fuego en el alma Quiero estrecharte locamente Para besar…
Historia De Un Amor Ya no estás más a mi lado corazón En el alma…
La Barca Dicen que la distancia es el olvido Pero yo no concibo…
La Puerta La puerta se cerró detrás de ti Y nunca más volviste…
Maria Bonita Acuerdate de Acapulco de aquella noche Maria Bonita, MarÃ…
Moliendo Café Cuando la tarde languidece Renacen las sombras Y en la quiet…
No Me Platiques No me platiques más Lo que debió pasar Antes de conocernos…
Noche De Ronda Luna que se quiebra Sobre la tinieblas De mi soledad A dónde…
Pide Pide que el mundo no se mueva, Pide que el sol…
Piel Canela Que se quede el infinito sin estrellas O que pierda el…
Sabor a Mí Tanto tiempo disfrutamos de este amor Nuestras almas se acer…
Sabra Dios Sabrá Dios, si tú me quieres o me engañas Como no…
Sinceridad Ven a mi vida con amor, Que no pienso nunca en…
Solamente Una Vez Solamente una vez ame en la vida, solamente…
Somos Somos un sueño imposible Que busca la noche Para olvidarse…
Tú Me Acostumbraste Tú me acostumbraste a todas esas cosas, y tú me enseñaste qu…
Una Pena y un Cariño Me río porque me río Y esta risa de mi boca Es…
Uno Yo vendo unos ojos negros, quién me los quiere comprar? Los …
Voy A Apagar La Luz Voy a apagar la luz Para pensar en ti Y asi, dejar…
Y... Y qué hiciste del amor Que me juraste Y qué has hecho…
Yo Vendo Unos Ojos Negros Yo vendo unos ojos negros, quién me los quiere comprar? Los …