La Lupe
La Lupe (aka La Yiyiyi, born Guadalupe Victoria Yolí Raymond, 23 Dec 1936 -… Read Full Bio ↴La Lupe (aka La Yiyiyi, born Guadalupe Victoria Yolí Raymond, 23 Dec 1936 - d. 1992) was a Latin & salsa singer.
Born in the barrio of San Pedrito, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba - her father was a worker at the local Bacardi distillery and was a major influence on her life. He strictly encouraged her to become a school teacher. Just like her counterpart, Celia Cruz, she was a schoolteacher before she became a singer.
She married in 1958 and formed a musical trio with her husband Eulogio "Yoyo" Reyes and another female singer. This group "The Tropicuba Trio" broke up with the marriage in 1960. She began to perform her own act at a small nightclub in Havana, La Red, and acquired a devoted following also appearing on radio. She released her first album, Con el Diablo en el Cuerpo (With the Devil Inside) on Discuba in 1961. Her expressive performances with their violent sexuality attracted criticism that she was a poor example to the revolutionary state, this led to professional difficulties which together with personal problems made it difficult to stay in Cuba.
In 1962 she found herself exiled to the United States. In New York City she performed at a cabaret named La Barraca, where she was discovered by Mongo Santamaria and started a new career, making more than 10 records in five years.
Her passionate performances covered the range of Cuban music: son montuno, bolero, Guantanamera venturing into other Caribbean styles like merengue, boogaloo, golpe tocuyano, busamba, salsa. In the sixties she was the most acclaimed Latin singer in New York City due her partnership with Tito Puente. She was the first Latin singer to sell out a concert at Madison Square Garden. She also did a wide variety of cover versions in either Spanish or accented English, including "Yesterday", "Dominique" by The Singing Nun, "Twist & Shout", "Unchained Melody", "Fever" and "America" from from the play/film West Side Story.
A devout follower of Santería, she continued to practice her religion regardless of the influence, fortune, and fame she had acquired throughout the height of her career. However, due to the decision by her record label, Fania Records, to end her contract in the last 1970s (mainly because the label wanted to focus on the less controversial, yet commercially-successful Celia Cruz), she saw herself destitute by the early 1980s. After being led to believe she was miraculously healed by an evangelical Christian faith healer, she abandoned her Santeria roots and became a born-again Christian. She died in the Bronx and was survived by her husband William Garcia, their daughter Rainbow, and her son Rene Camaro (whose father was Eulogio Reyes). She is interred permanently in Saint Raymond's Cemetery in the Bronx.
In the 1990s, interest in her music was re-sparked when Pedro Almodóvar included "Puro Teatro", one of her boleros of love and breakup in his film classic Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. Due to her similarities to American singer Judy Garland such as her strong, yet raspy voice, and her energetic and unpredictable stage performances, she has become an icon among many gays in Latin America and Spain.
In 2002, The New York City renamed East 140th Street in The Bronx as La Lupe Way in her memory.
Born in the barrio of San Pedrito, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba - her father was a worker at the local Bacardi distillery and was a major influence on her life. He strictly encouraged her to become a school teacher. Just like her counterpart, Celia Cruz, she was a schoolteacher before she became a singer.
She married in 1958 and formed a musical trio with her husband Eulogio "Yoyo" Reyes and another female singer. This group "The Tropicuba Trio" broke up with the marriage in 1960. She began to perform her own act at a small nightclub in Havana, La Red, and acquired a devoted following also appearing on radio. She released her first album, Con el Diablo en el Cuerpo (With the Devil Inside) on Discuba in 1961. Her expressive performances with their violent sexuality attracted criticism that she was a poor example to the revolutionary state, this led to professional difficulties which together with personal problems made it difficult to stay in Cuba.
In 1962 she found herself exiled to the United States. In New York City she performed at a cabaret named La Barraca, where she was discovered by Mongo Santamaria and started a new career, making more than 10 records in five years.
Her passionate performances covered the range of Cuban music: son montuno, bolero, Guantanamera venturing into other Caribbean styles like merengue, boogaloo, golpe tocuyano, busamba, salsa. In the sixties she was the most acclaimed Latin singer in New York City due her partnership with Tito Puente. She was the first Latin singer to sell out a concert at Madison Square Garden. She also did a wide variety of cover versions in either Spanish or accented English, including "Yesterday", "Dominique" by The Singing Nun, "Twist & Shout", "Unchained Melody", "Fever" and "America" from from the play/film West Side Story.
A devout follower of Santería, she continued to practice her religion regardless of the influence, fortune, and fame she had acquired throughout the height of her career. However, due to the decision by her record label, Fania Records, to end her contract in the last 1970s (mainly because the label wanted to focus on the less controversial, yet commercially-successful Celia Cruz), she saw herself destitute by the early 1980s. After being led to believe she was miraculously healed by an evangelical Christian faith healer, she abandoned her Santeria roots and became a born-again Christian. She died in the Bronx and was survived by her husband William Garcia, their daughter Rainbow, and her son Rene Camaro (whose father was Eulogio Reyes). She is interred permanently in Saint Raymond's Cemetery in the Bronx.
In the 1990s, interest in her music was re-sparked when Pedro Almodóvar included "Puro Teatro", one of her boleros of love and breakup in his film classic Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. Due to her similarities to American singer Judy Garland such as her strong, yet raspy voice, and her energetic and unpredictable stage performances, she has become an icon among many gays in Latin America and Spain.
In 2002, The New York City renamed East 140th Street in The Bronx as La Lupe Way in her memory.
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La Lupe Lyrics
A La Caridad Del Cobre Ay Madre mía, virgencita milagrosa Eres Caridad del Cobre Si…
A La Orilla Del Mar Ven, que te quiero cantar La canción que prendí A la orilla…
Adiós Con el llanto de tus ojos Y las manos sin destino…
Alma Llanera Yo nací en ésta ribera del arauca vibrador Soy hermano de…
Amor Gitano Ayer te vi pasar con ella al brazo Y sin que…
Amor Que Te Di Amor que te di sin fronteras Amor que te di ciegamente Amor…
Baja Las Luces Baja las luces papi, que la noche viene bien Di que…
Bomba Na' Ma' Yeeeah. Como viene mi Bomba... Ahí! Yo soy la negra más…
Bring It On Home to Me If you ever change your mind About leaving, leaving me behi…
Cancion de Orfeo Llegó una morra a la casa pa′ ayudarle a mi…
Carcajada Final Se que guardaste, tu carcajada mas brutal Para reírte de mi …
Ciao Amore Ciao amore Come va la tua vita Io qui dentro sto bene…
Como Acostumbro Desperte y te busque te acaricie como acostumbro tu sin volv…
Como Acostumbro (My way) Desperté y te busque, te acaricie, como acostumbro Tu, sin v…
Con el diablo en el cuerpo Hoy tengo el diablo en el cuerpo Me abraza la fiebre…
Corazón De Acero Uuuy!! Quedarme a tu lado, no me dio buen resultado Siento d…
Cualquiera Cualquiera puede darte Las cosas que ambicionas Cualquiera p…
Don't Play That Song Don't play that song for me 'Cause it brings back memories T…
Dueña De Mi Corazón Aquel dia en que te vi Supe que tu eras para…
Duena Del Cantar Soy dueña del universo Dueña del palmar y del mar Dueña del…
El Carbonero Ahora sí Pruébale compadre A bom bom bom El carbonero Ea, b…
El Día Que Yo Nací El día que nací yo, ¿Qué planeta reinaría? Por donde quiera…
El Preso Numero Nueve Al preso número nueve ya lo van a confesar Está rezando…
Eres Malo y Te Amo Me dicen que eres malo pero yo te amo, Te amo,…
Esas Lágrimas Son Pocas Esas lagrimas son pocas No me pueden conmover Tienes que llo…
Esta Es Mi Vida Funny how a lonely day, can make a person say: What…
Estando Contigo Ole ole Javier, que lindo y que bonito y parece…
Fever Never know how much I love you Never know how much…
Fever Boogaloo Jajaja ay! Groovy baby, groovy... Jajaja ay! Never know how…
Fiebre Jajaja ay... Cómo le dice la yiyiyi, como dice, ahí na…
Fijense Fíjense no más, fíjense quien me difama. Ya de mí se…
Going Out Of My Head Well, I think I'm goin' out of my head Yes, I…
I Miss You So INTRO Those happy hours I spent with you That lovely after…
Jugando Mamá Jugando Chamaquito ven, Chamaquito ven Que yo quiero saber dónde ust…
La Cigarra Ya no me cantes cigarra. Que acabe tu sonsonete. Que tu cant…
La Lloradora Antonia es una mujer ella llora por encargo si a usted se…
La mentira Me dijo que era mío su primer beso de amor mentira…
La Tirana Según tu punto de vista Yo soy la mala Vampiresa…
Lo Que Paso Paso Tu dices que me amas Pero ya no te quiero Que me…
Maldito Seas Hoy me encuentro sola Muy sola y muy triste Más llevo mi…
Maria Bonita Acuérdate de Acapulco, de aquellas noches María bonita, Mar…
No Me Importa No me dejes mi amor, te pido de rodillas Ese amor…
No Me Quieras Así Sé que estás a un paso del corazón, No quiero atarte…
No Me Quieras Tanto Yo siento en el alma Tener que decirte Que mi amor se…
Oriente Oriente. hay yo me voy a morir oriente caramba me voy a mata…
Pensando En Ti Dime ¿Cómo le hiciste para entrar en mi? Porque todo el…
Por Caridad Gente que va indiferente Mira a tu hermano de frente No ves…
Porque Así Es Que Tenía Que Ser (Hablado: Sola, me encontraba triste y sola tan sólo me con…
Porque Asi Tenia Que Ser Aja Quisiera quererte con sentimiento Hacerte el amor con el…
Puedes Decir de Mi Puedes decir de mí Lo que te venga bien Puedes decir que…
Puro Teatro Igual que en un escenario Finges tu dolor barato Tu drama no…
Que Te Pedí Que Te Pedi que no fuera leal comprension Que supieras que…
Se Acabó ìOne sweet love and love was my purpose Through the pain…
Si Vuelves Tu Te vi partir ayer por esa puerta Que dije adios con…
Sueño Yo te soсй a noche Con tu viene esa rana Junto a…
Te Voy A Contar Mi Vida Antes, mucho antes de enamorarte, mucho antes de encadenarte…
Tirana Según tu punto de vista Yo soy la mala Vampiresa…
Tu Me Niegas Tú me niegas Autor: Juan Bruno. Tarraza Yo sé que…
Tu vida es un escenario Tu vida es un escenario Donde desfilan con emoción Multitud …
último adiós No puedo olvidar El ultimo adiós La cartel murió, Y el cielo…
Unchained Melody Oh my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long…
Yo No Lloro Más ¿Te me vas mi socio? Yo no lloro mas... Y si se…
Yo Soy Como Soy La tele me ha confundido, Me muestra una realidad que no…