Arbex formed Barrabás in 1971 when his previous band, Alacrán, split. He and Alacrán's bass guitarist and vocalist Ignacio "Iñaki" Egaña were joined by several other musicians in preparation for the recording of their debut album Wild Safari released later that year. These were Filipino guitarist brothers Ricky and Miguel Morales; Portuguese keyboard player Juan Vidal and Cuban percussionist, saxophone and flute player Ernesto "Tito" Duarte.
Wild Safari spawned the hit singles "Woman" and "Wild Safari" which were successful in various countries across Europe and the Americas, including the USA and Canada. The group also toured throughout Latin America.
Arbex removed Egaña from the group after the recording of Wild Safari, and also decided to further reduce his own involvement as a musician, hiring two new members, José Luis Tejada and José María Moll, as vocalist and drummer respectively. Moll had played live with Barrabás from the beginning, with Arbex only playing on Wild Safari. This new line-up recorded two albums, Power in 1973 and ¡Soltad a Barrabás! in 1974. The latter album featured the hit single "Hi-Jack", which reached № 1 in Spain, and was successfully covered by American jazz musician Herbie Mann in 1975.
Moll then left the band after disagreements with the other members, and was replaced by Daniel Louis. With the popularity of disco in the mid-1970s, Barrabás moved in that direction and produced a number of minor hits. There was another line-up change when Tejada and Ricky Morales left to be replaced by Ernie Garrett on guitar and vocals. Garrett was soon forced to leave the band with heart problems and Barrabás disbanded in 1977. Arbex then moved fully towards writing and producing music for other artists.
The group reformed in 1980 with a new line-up. Neither the Morales brothers, Vidal nor Louis were involved, and were replaced by the returning Moll, Costa Rican guitarist "Koky" Maning, bassist "Susy" Gordaliza and keyboard player Armando Pelayo. This line-up recorded two albums before being dropped by their record label, RCA, and subsequently Tejada, Maning, Gordaliza and Pelayo all left. Miguel Morales and Iñaki Egaña then returned for the recording of the 1983 album Prohibido for CBS.
Barrabás continued on a smaller scale afterwards under the leadership of Moll, still accompanied by Egaña and Miguel Morales, with Duarte and other musicians helping out both live and in the studio. A number of albums were recorded in the 1990s, consisting of re-recordings of songs from the 1970s and 1980s.
Barrabás founder Fernando Arbex died in 2003.
Multi-instrumentalist Ernesto "Tito" Duarte died in Spain on 14 July 2003, at age 57.
Tejada died on 20 April 2014 at age 69.
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Woman
Barrabas Lyrics
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Every time I see that girl
Secret feelings come inside me
Somethings burning inside my head
Every time I see that woman
Every time I see that woman
Every time I see that girl
I just want her for myself
Every time I see that woman
Oh, my woman, oh, my girl, oh, my woamn, oh, my girl
Oh, my woman, oh, my girl, oh, my woamn, oh, my girl
Woman, woman, woman, woman
When I'm lonely in my bedroom
And I think about that girl
Secret feelings come inside me
And they fill my empty head
Everyday, I need that woman
Oh, my woman, oh, my girl
Oh, my woman, oh, my girl
Woman, woman, woman
The song "Woman" by Barrabas is a straightforward love song that expresses the singer's deep feelings for a particular woman. The lyrics suggest that every time he sees this woman, intense feelings and desires are stirred within him. The repeated phrases, "Every time I see that woman" and "Secret feelings come inside me," create a sense of urgency and longing.
The singer's desire for this woman is clear when he says, "I just want her for myself." The emphasis on possession in this line suggests that he sees her as something to be acquired, but also underscores the intensity of his feelings for her. The song seems to be about the raw, physical attraction that one person can feel for another.
The repeated refrain of "Oh, my woman, oh, my girl" adds an emotional weight to the song, emphasizing the depth of the singer's feelings. The use of the word "woman" instead of "girl" in the refrain suggests a more mature, lasting connection.
Overall, "Woman" is a simple, straightforward love song that captures the intensity of raw physical attraction.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time I see that woman
I have intense and undisclosed emotions that arise within me whenever I lay my eyes on her
Every time I see that girl
Even though she's not a lady, I still feel that flutter of passion whenever I catch a glimpse of her
Secret feelings come inside me
I have a sort of hidden affection for her that I can't help but feel every time I see her
Somethings burning inside my head
My mind and heart are filled with an overwhelming desire for her, leaving me consumed and possibly even a little overwhelmed
I just want her for myself
I wish she could be mine, and only mine. I want her all to myself
Oh, my woman, oh, my girl, oh, my woamn, oh, my girl
My feelings for her are so strong, I can't help but call out her name
Everyday, I need that woman
I yearn for her constantly, and I don't feel complete unless I see her every day
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Daniel Grafton Hill, John David Sheard
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bettyaniello3992
Danced to this all night at "Mix 11" In Miami 1972 ! The best of times.
@clistenesferreira5191
Quando vou todos os sábados e domingos cuidar do meu pai, coloco esse hit. Obrigado Barrabas! Meu pai curtir suas músicas quando jovem... E agora, coloco o som de vcs para tornar os dias de sábados e domingos para ele melhores! Que Deus os proteja!
@paulorobertosilva9152
Eu também muitas saudades da infância.Ótimos tempos.
@jorgegouveagouvea
dancei muito esses tempo de barrabas era o sucesso dos anos 70 luz negra cabelo brek power sapato plantaforma em outros lugares tem um nome diferente mas aqui em porto alegre se chamava assim um tempo que só ficou nas lembranças 😆😆
@benjaminmacauley9388
The refrain of this song just pumped in to my head 😊 . In 1974 I was about 10 years old..this song was pretty big back then. What a sweet memories 💖 ❤❤.
😊😊😊😊
@kakuamoahboateng1948
I was 14 years old, and i loved this song
@mervyncoelhomusic
Beautiful chorus brings out the nostalgic backthen..
@luciadelvallecedenocibada8917
I love this song
@edwintorres7571
N me3
@juanalbertouscategui8290
Aporte universal de Fernando Arbez!, Grande músico entre los grandes!!!