They reached stardom in 1969 after various shows including Mar del Plata, Festival de la cancion in Peru, and Festival Pinap. This is also the year their most influential LP came out, titled 'Almendra', with songs that would stay forever in the history of Argentinean rock, including 'Muchacha (Ojos de Papel)','Color Humano' and 'Plegaria para un Niño Dormido, a beautiful lullaby. The band split in 1970, in three new bands: Aquelarre, Pescado Rabioso and Color Humano.
They had a short reunion in 1979, and then briefly reformed the band in 1980 to create a new album named El Valle Interior. They played their final concert as Almendra in 1981. Spinetta played with the entire band in 2009, along with all his other bands in a big concert that lasted 5 hours. Spinetta died in February 8th of 2012.
Almendra is also the name of a Venezuelan rock/fusion (latin/smooth Jazz) band that released a self titled album in 1978 and sequentially broke up.
Jingle
Almendra Lyrics
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su sombra está por seguir
y aunque su cara sea la de un tonto
pero se vuelve porque alguien llegó
pero se vuelve porque alguien llegó
Vuelve del cuento feroz
su sombra está por seguir
y aunque su cara sea la de un tonto
pero se vuelve porque alguien llegó
The lyrics to Almendra's song Jingle describe the return of someone from a "ferocious tale," representing a difficult or traumatic experience. The person's shadow remains present, symbolizing the lasting impact of this experience on their life. Despite the person appearing foolish or naive, they are drawn back because "someone arrived." This could represent the healing power of relationships or the hope that comes from connecting with others.
The lyrics also touch on the idea that even though someone may seem foolish or naive on the surface, they can still have a deep understanding of the world and what they've been through. The repetition of "pero se vuelve porque alguien llegó" emphasizes the importance of human connection in overcoming difficult experiences and moving forward.
Overall, the lyrics to Jingle are both introspective and hopeful. They encourage listeners to look past surface appearances and connect with others, and to see even the most difficult experiences as opportunities for growth and healing.
Line by Line Meaning
Vuelve del cuento feroz
Returning from the ferocious tale
su sombra está por seguir
His shadow continues to follow
y aunque su cara sea la de un tonto
And even though his face may seem foolish
pero se vuelve porque alguien llegó
He returns because someone arrived
pero se vuelve porque alguien llegó
He returns because someone arrived
Vuelve del cuento feroz
Returning from the ferocious tale
su sombra está por seguir
His shadow continues to follow
y aunque su cara sea la de un tonto
And even though his face may seem foolish
pero se vuelve porque alguien llegó
He returns because someone arrived
pero se vuelve porque alguien llegó
He returns because someone arrived
Contributed by Emma F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@eliasgabriel4229
Lo escucho al flaco desde los 20 y tengo 33 ahora. Pero admito que no conozco algunos temas todavía. Este era uno.
@johnlennon3177
Este Tema lo Descubrí hace un tiempo en el Documental de bios Spinetta.
Es maravilloso, para ser tan corto, es perfecto
@amyfiorella6247
Tienes toda la razón hermano, es maravilloso
@danielaalejandra4495
Vuelve del cuento veloz
Su sombra está por seguir
Aunque su cara sea la de un tonto
Pero se vuelve porque alguien llegó
Pero se vuelve porque alguien llegó
Vuelve del cuento veloz
Su sombra está por seguir
Aunque su cara sea la de un tonto
Pero se vuelve porque alguien llegó
Pero se vuelve porque alguien llegó