Bobby Valentin real name is Roberto Valentín Fred , was born in Orocovis, … Read Full Bio ↴Bobby Valentin real name is Roberto Valentín Fred , was born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, was taught by his father to play the guitar at a young age. When his mother died in 1947,he went to live with his older sister and was raised in the town of Coamo; there he received his primary education and studied music. When he 11 years old, he participated in a local talent contest with a trio which he had formed. He played the guitar and sang for the trio and they won the first place prize. One of his teachers suggested that he attend the Jose I. Quinton Academy of Music, which he did - here he learned to play the trumpet.[1]

In 1956, Valentin moved with his family to New York City where he attended George Washington High School and continued to take music lessons. In 1958, he went to play for Joe Quijano but, shortly after he joined Willie Rosario, who also came from his same neighborhood and played in his band.[2]

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In 1963, Valentin joined Tito Rodriguez (after not being hired by Tito in a recording session because of his age, he was given a chance and was added to his regular band) and traveled twice with Tito's orchestra to Venezuela. He also made musical arrangements for Tito and at times for Charlie Palmieri, Joe Quijano, Willie Rosario, and Ray Barretto. In 1965, he formed his own band and was signed by the Fania Record Label. He recorded "El Mensajero" (The Mensenger) and "Young Man With a Horn". He held his first concert in Puerto Rico during that period of time.[2]

[edit] Recordings
External audio
You may listen to Bobby Valentín's "El Caiman" here.

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Piensalo Bien
Bobby Valentín Lyrics

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la mayor ambicion
que yo tengo en la vida
es estar junto a ti,
pero el mundo es adverso
y encuentro que tú no te fijas en mi.

Y es que misino
será quererte siempre

y si llegas amarme
tu esclavo yo seré.

No habrán quien diga
que no soy de ti,
te mimaré
con toditito mi amor.

Pero piénsalo bien
si me vas a querer
sólo mía serás.
Y es que misino
será quererte siempre
y si llegas amarme
tu esclavo yo seré.

No habrán quien diga
que no soy de ti,
te mimaré
con toditito mi amor.

Pero piénsalo bien
si me vas a querer

sólo mía serás, sólo mía serás,
sólo mía serás, sólo mía será.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bobby Valentin's song "Piensalo Bien" speak about the singer's desire to be with a certain person, but the world seems to be against them as the other person doesn't seem to notice him. The singer expresses his utmost ambition of being with the person he loves. The lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to do anything for the person he loves, even being their loyal servant if they return his love.

The lyrics also convey the singer's commitment to the other person. He promises to love, cherish and take care of that person with all his love. The lines "te mimaré con toditito mi amor" (I will cherish you with all of my love) suggest that the singer is willing to put in all his effort to keep the person he loves happy. However, despite his commitment and relentless love, the singer also urges the other person to think about it before deciding to love him as he wants them to be "solo mía" (only mine).

Overall, the song is a romantic and passionate plea about the singer's love for someone and his willingness to do anything to be with them. It is a classic ballad that resonates with anyone who has ever been in love.

Line by Line Meaning

la mayor ambicion
My greatest ambition

que yo tengo en la vida
that I have in life

es estar junto a ti,
is to be with you,

pero el mundo es adverso
but the world is adverse

y encuentro que tú no te fijas en mi.
and I find that you don't notice me.

Y es que misino
And it's true that

será quererte siempre
I'll always love you

y si llegas amarme
and if you come to love me

tu esclavo yo seré.
I'll be your slave.

No habrán quien diga
No one will say

que no soy de ti,
that I'm not yours,

te mimaré
I'll spoil you

con toditito mi amor.
with all my love.

Pero piénsalo bien
But think about it carefully

si me vas a querer
if you're going to love me,

sólo mía serás.
you'll only be mine.

sólo mía serás,
you'll only be mine,

sólo mía serás, sólo mía será.
you'll only be mine, only mine.

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La mayor ambicion
Que yo tengo en la vida
Es estar junto a ti,
Pero el mundo es adverso
Y encuentro que tú no te fijas en mi.

Y es que misino
Será quererte siempre
Y si llegas amarme
Tu esclavo yo seré.

No habrán quien diga
Que no soy de ti,
Te mimaré
Con toditito mi amor.

Pero piénsalo bien
Si me vas a querer
Sólo mía serás.
Y es que misino
Será quererte siempre
Y si llegas amarme
Tu esclavo yo seré.

No habrán quien diga
Que no soy de ti,
Te mimaré
Con toditito mi amor.

Pero piénsalo bien
Si me vas a querer
Sólo mía serás, sólo mía serás,
Sólo mía serás, sólo mía sera