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
Fallaste Corazón
Albert Hammond Lyrics
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Y tú que nunca fuiste capáz de perdonar.
Y cruél y despiadado, de todo te reías
Hoy imploras cariño aunque sea por piedad.
A dónde está tu orgullo, a dónde está el coraje?
Porque hoy que estás vencido mendigas caridad
Ya vés que no es lo mismo amar que ser amado
Maldito corazón, me alegro que ahora sufras
Que llores y te humilles ánte ése gran amor.
La vida es la ruleta en que apostamos todos
Y a tí te había tocado no más la de ganar.
Pero hoy tu buena suerte la espalda te ha volteado
Fallaste corazón, no vuelvas a apostar.
Maldito corazón, me alegro que ahora sufras...
La vida es la ruleta en que apostamos todos...
In Albert Hammond's song Fallaste Corazon, the singer addresses an individual who believed themselves to be the king of the world, incapable of forgiveness, and cruel and heartless. The person is now in a state of begging for affection, even if it is out of pity. The lyrics question where their pride and courage have gone, as they are now in a state of defeat and seeking charity. The singer expresses pity for this individual and acknowledges that loving and being loved are not the same.
The chorus repeats that the singer is happy to see this person suffer, cry and humiliate themselves before great love. The lyrics suggest that life is like a roulette wheel, and everyone bets on their luck. This person had experienced only winning, but now their luck has turned, causing them to fall. The singer suggests that this person should not bet again.
The lyrics of Fallaste Corazon explore themes of pride, forgiveness, and the unpredictability of life. The song encourages empathy for those who experience defeat and reminds them that luck can turn at any time. It also highlights the importance of forgiveness, as those who fail to do so may find themselves suffering and alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Y tú que te creías el rey de todo el mundo
You thought you were the king of the world
Y tú que nunca fuiste capáz de perdonar
And you who were never able to forgive
Y cruél y despiadado, de todo te reías
And cruel and ruthless, you laughed at everything
Hoy imploras cariño aunque sea por piedad
Today you beg for affection out of pity
A dónde está tu orgullo, a dónde está el coraje?
Where is your pride, where is your courage?
Porque hoy que estás vencido mendigas caridad
Because now that you are defeated, you beg for charity
Ya vés que no es lo mismo amar que ser amado
You see that it's not the same to love as to be loved
Hoy que estás acabado que lástima me das
Now that you're finished, it's a pity to see you
Maldito corazón, me alegro que ahora sufras
Cursed heart, I'm glad you're suffering now
Que llores y te humilles ánte ése gran amor
That you cry and humble yourself before that great love
La vida es la ruleta en que apostamos todos
Life is the roulette we all gamble on
Y a tí te había tocado no más la de ganar
And you had only been dealt the winning hand
Pero hoy tu buena suerte la espalda te ha volteado
But today your good luck has turned its back on you
Fallaste corazón, no vuelvas a apostar
You failed, heart, don't gamble again
Maldito corazón, me alegro que ahora sufras...
Cursed heart, I'm glad you're suffering now...
La vida es la ruleta en que apostamos todos...
Life is the roulette we all gamble on...
Contributed by Alaina C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nibaldo Gonzalez
a mi hermana que ya no está , le encantaba esta cancion...cuanta nostalgia ...en fin...cuanto la recuerdo día a día.
Alicia Morales
Nibaldo Gonzalez me interesa mucho el tema es la
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Diana Tijerina
Mi corazón funciona solo con bonitas melodías late al acorde de tu música es muy hermosa Albert Hammond .... 😘🇲🇽
NENA MT
Un gran orgullo que un cantante de sangre European cante nuestra musica mexicana dios lo bendiga 🙏🙏😘👍
Bety Bermudez
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Abril MaTa
Daver S. García Reyes
Y por que tanta envidia?
El narcotrafico no solo está en México. Y las pandillas más fuertes y sanguinarias son de USA y de ahí importadas a Centro America.
Cierto que en México hay narcotrafico, nadie lo niega!
Pero la envidia te corroe por que en el comentario de arriba 👆 dijeron la absoluta verdad.
Marvin Alberto
Me fallaste corazon ni modo
NENA MT
Daver S. García Reyes desgraciadamente , así es, hoy en día es un peligro, quien iba a imaginar años atrás , que mi hermoso Hidalgo estuviera punto rojo 🔴 de violencia, Dios mío ojalá y pronto regrese la calma , dios derrame bendiciones , a todo mi hermoso México 🙏🏿🙏🏿
Daver S. García Reyes
@NENA MT Y para el narco trafico, las pandillas, la corrupción, el crimen, la brujería y mas y mas....
Pablo Rios Aviles
Grande cantante...aún hoy...todavía acarrea sentimientos.😁