In 1960, he started in music with Gibraltarian band 'The Diamond Boys', which had no real commercial success, but played a part in Spain's introduction to popular music.In 1966 Hammond co-founded the British vocal group The Family Dogg, scoring a UK Top 10 hit with "A Way of Life" in 1969. He is probably best known for his early 70s hits "It Never Rains In Southern California" and 'Free Electric Band' - but he went on to write countless hits for other artists such as Madonna and Leo Sayer. In 1987, Hammond's composition with Diane Warren "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" (recorded by Jefferson Starship) was nominated for an Oscar, Golden Globe and Grammy. In 1988, Hammond won an Emmy Award for the song "One Moment in Time", a song he wrote along with John Bettis. In 2008, Hammond was inducted in the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He is immortalised in song by Half Man Half Biscuit in their 1986 track "Albert Hammond Bootleg".
His son, Albert Hammond, Jr., is a guitarist in The Strokes.
More info: www.alberthammond.net
Echame a mi La Culpa
Albert Hammond Lyrics
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Que lo que prometiste se te olvido
Sabes a ciencia cierta que me engañaste
Aunque nadie te amaba igual que yo
Lleno estoy de razones pa' despreciarte
Y sin embargo quiero que seas feliz
En vez de infierno encuentres gloria
Y que una nube de tu memoria me borre a mi
Dile al que te pregunte que no te quise
Dile que te engañaba que fui lo peor
Échame a mi la culpa de lo que pase
Cúbrete la espalda con mi dolor
Y allá en el otro mundo
En vez de infierno encuentres gloria
Y que una nube de tu memoria me borre a mi
The lyrics of Albert Hammond's "Echame a mi La Culpa" depict a relationship that has reached its end due to the actions of one party. The singer addresses their former lover, acknowledging that they have been betrayed and that the promises made by the former lover were broken. Despite feeling hurt and filled with reasons to despise their former lover, the singer still wishes for their happiness. The singer even goes as far as to offer themselves as the one to take the blame for the downfall of the relationship. The verses reveal a complicated dynamic between the two, as the singer portrays themselves as selfless in wanting the former lover to be happy but also harboring resentment and feeling wronged.
The chorus, "Échame a mi la culpa de lo que pase, cúbrete la espalda con mi dolor" can be translated to "Blame me for what happens, cover your back with my pain." The singer exhibits selflessness in taking the blame and allowing their former lover to escape accountability for their actions. The singer wishes to be able to move on and hopes that their former lover can do the same, represented by the line "Y que una nube de tu memoria me borre a mi" which means "And may a cloud erase me from your memory."
Overall, the song tells a story of heartbreak, betrayal, and the desire for peace and reconciliation. The singer portrays a complex mix of emotions, including forgiveness, resentment, and sacrifice, as they seek closure with their former lover while accepting blame for what has transpired.
Line by Line Meaning
Sabes mejor que nadie que me fallaste
You know better than anyone that you let me down.
Que lo que prometiste se te olvido
That what you promised, you forgot.
Sabes a ciencia cierta que me engañaste
You are certain that you cheated on me.
Aunque nadie te amaba igual que yo
Although no one loved you as much as I did.
Lleno estoy de razones pa' despreciarte
I am full of reasons to despise you.
Y sin embargo quiero que seas feliz
Yet, I still want you to be happy.
Y allá en el otro mundo
And there, in the other world,
En vez de infierno encuentres gloria
Rather than finding hell, I hope you find glory.
Y que una nube de tu memoria me borre a mi
And that a cloud in your memory erases me from it.
Dile al que te pregunte que no te quise
Tell whoever asks you, that I didn't love you.
Dile que te engañaba que fui lo peor
Tell them that I cheated on you and that I was the worst.
Échame a mi la culpa de lo que pase
Blame me for whatever happens.
Cúbrete la espalda con mi dolor
Cover your back with my pain.
Y allá en el otro mundo
And there, in the other world,
En vez de infierno encuentres gloria
Rather than finding hell, I hope you find glory.
Y que una nube de tu memoria me borre a mi
And that a cloud in your memory erases me from it.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Jose Angel Espinoza Ferrusquilla
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Sabes mejor que nadie que me fallaste
Que lo que prometiste se te olvidó
Sabes a ciencia cierta que me engañaste
Aunque nadie te amaba igual que yo
Lleno estoy de razones pa despreciarte
Y sin embargo quiero que seas feliz
Y allá en el otro mundo
En vez de infierno encuentres gloria
Y que una nube de tu memoria me borre a mi
Dile al que te pregunte que no te quise
Dile que te engañaba que fui lo peor
Echame a mi la culpa de lo que pase
Cubrete tú la espalda con mi dolor
Y allá en el otro mundo
En vez de infierno encuentres gloria
Y que una nube de tu memoria me borre a mi
@saulmartinezaguilar893
Apoco si la escuchas no te trae recuerdos y no hablo de alguien en especial solamente, si no en aquellos tiempos dónde la gente era más inocente sin menos maldad? Dale 👍 si estás de acuerdo!
@reylinares8841
Que bonitos esos tiempos de amor
@perrobravo1824
...el tiempo cuando aun habian valores....
@IngEmilioGarciaLagos
la canta muy Afeminado.....la version de Javier Solis esta mejor.....
@pipaloranca1728
Hermosas canciones inolvidables
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Recordar es volver a vivir!
@roxeth6521
Quién? En enero 2024❤❤❤❤❤❤ que viva por siempre la época de los 60s a 90s
@algaresacuarius3206
Yo, febrero del 24. La mejor versión
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Lo mejor de lo mejor, las sigo escuchando en el año 2024.
@Antuan752
2024?? yo ya toy en el 2025 😂😂 escuchando