Early years
Valentín, born Roberto Valentín 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, Valentín 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]
[edit] Musical career
In 1963, Valentín 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
While in Puerto Rico, in 1969, his bass player did not show up. Valentín found someone to play the trumpet and he played the bass. Since then, he has played the bass for his band. He has also played the bass on occasion, for the bands of Willie Rosario, Raphy Leavitt and Vicentico Valdés (he produced one of Valdés' albums, even writing its string arrangements as a personal goal). Valentín was also the musical arranger for the Fania All Stars, and is featured in a live recording of the conglomerate's song "Descarga Fania" (which he also wrote) playing a bass guitar solo.[1]
In 1975, Valentín left Fania and founded his own record label "Bronco Records" and released the recordings of "Va a la Carcel" Vol 1 and Vol 2, recorded "live" at "El Oso Blanco", Puerto Rico's oldest state penitentiary. At the time, Marvin Santiago was the singer on Valentín's band; his biggest hit with Valentín was "Soy Boricua", an ode to Puerto Rican nationality that has since become a patriotic song for the island nation. In 1978, salsa singer Cano Estremera made his singing debut with Valentín's orchestra and recorded various major hits for the band, particularly the Roberto Angleró song "La boda de ella" and "Manuel García".[3]
During the years Valentín has also helped others such as:
· Larry Harlow,
· Ismael Miranda,
· Roberto Roena,
· Cheo Feliciano and
· Celia Cruz.
He also provided backdrop for the Billyván Santiago (Marvin's youngest brother) song "Mata la cucaracha", a sleeper hit in Puerto Rico during the 2002 Christmas season.
[edit] Currently
Bobby Valentin continues to record and play with his band, his latest release being "La Gran Reunion" (The Grand Reunion). In 2004, Bobby Valentin's "En Vivo Desde Bellas Artes" was released in DVD form. In 2006 Bobby Valentin's "El Caiman" can be heard (or played) the video game Scarface. His last disc called "Evolución" was launched in 2008.
[edit] See also
Puerto Rico portal
· List of famous Puerto Ricans
[edit] References
1. ^ a b Musica de Puerto Rico
2. ^ a b Q&A with Booby Valentin
3. ^ Fania
[edit] External links
· Biography, Discography, Photos, Lyrics (SalsaClasica.com)
· Musica de Puerto Rico
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Valent%C3%ADn"
Categories: 1941 births | Living people | Puerto Rican musicians | Salsa musicians | People from Orocovis, Puerto Rico | Fania Records artists
Amolador
Bobby Valentin Lyrics
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Y vengo a amolar señora todo lo que tenga filo
Todo lo que tenga filo, que tenga usted por ahí
Amolador, yo!, yo soy el amolador
Y vengo a amolar señora los cuchillos, las tijeras
Todo lo que tenga filo, que tenga usted por ahí
Pero mira soy, pero mira soy, pero mira soy señor
Yo soy el amolador
Yo soy el amolador
Yo amuelo cuchillo, yo amuelo cuchillo tenedor
Yo soy el amolador
Amuela, amuela, amuela, amuela, amuela, amuela Leonor
Yo soy el amolador
Yo amuelo cuchillos, yo amuelo tijeras si me toca marcela
Yo soy el amolador
A este trabajito le saco mira, sabor
Yo soy el amolador
Amolador soy yo, si si, Amolador soy yo
Yo soy el amolador
En garra de embustes yo amuelo un cañon
Yo soy el amolador
Vina catapu, vina catapu, vina catapu pu po
Yo soy el amolador
Yo voy hasta ponce con mi vacilón
Yo soy el amolador
Con lo que yo amuelo es con diente de tiburon
Yo soy el amolador
Cantando guaracha, yo amuelo una hacha
Yo soy el amolador
Pero pedrito coloqueme ganas y me compro yo un tro
Yo soy el amolador
Amola amolador, amola amolador, amola amolador, amola amola amolador
Yo soy el amolador
Yo tengo un letrero que en mi casa me dice
Yo soy el amolador
Pero que salte del medio ramon
Yo soy el amolador
Valla.
The lyrics to the song "Amolador" by Bobby Valentin are about an amolador, which is a knife sharpener in Spanish. The amolador is proud of his work and sings about sharpening all kinds of tools, including knives, scissors, forks, and axes. The amolador even boasts about his skill in sharpening a cannon. The song has a cheerful tone and features the amolador's catchy repeated refrain, "Yo soy el amolador" ("I am the amolador").
While the song might seem lighthearted and playful on the surface, it also speaks to the important role that sharpeners like the amolador play in everyday life. Without the amolador's work, kitchen tools and other sharp objects would become dull and ineffective. The amolador takes pride in his work and wants to ensure that his customers have the sharpest tools possible.
Overall, "Amolador" is a fun and upbeat song that celebrates the hard work and importance of the amolador in Spanish-speaking cultures.
Line by Line Meaning
Amolador, yo soy el amolador
I am the sharpener, the one who sharpens things
Y vengo a amolar señora todo lo que tenga filo
I come to sharpen ma'am everything that is sharp
Todo lo que tenga filo, que tenga usted por ahí
Anything that is sharp and you have, I will sharpen
Pero mira soy, pero mira soy, pero mira soy señor
Look, I am the one, the sharpener
Si no sabe no se meta señor
If you don't know, don't get involved sir
Yo amuelo cuchillo, yo amuelo cuchillo tenedor
I sharpen knives, I sharpen knife and fork
Amuela, amuela, amuela, amuela, amuela, amuela Leonor
Sharpen, sharpen, sharpen, sharpen, sharpen, sharpen, Leonor
Yo amuelo cuchillos, yo amuelo tijeras si me toca marcela
I sharpen knives, I sharpen scissors, if Marcela comes to me
A este trabajito le saco mira, sabor
I extract a lot of flavor from this work
Amolador soy yo, si si, Amolador soy yo
I am the sharpener, yes yes, I am the sharpener
En garra de embustes yo amuelo un cañon
In a grip of lies I sharpen a cannon
Vina catapu, vina catapu, vina catapu pu po
Come here, come here, come here, come here quickly
Yo voy hasta ponce con mi vacilón
I go to Ponce with my fun
Con lo que yo amuelo es con diente de tiburón
What I sharpen with is the tooth of a shark
Cantando guaracha, yo amuelo una hacha
Singing guaracha, I sharpen an axe
Pero pedrito coloqueme ganas y me compro yo un tro
But Pedrito give me the drive and I will buy myself a truck
Yo tengo un letrero que en mi casa me dice
I have a sign at home that says
Pero que salte del medio Ramón
But Ramon should stay out of the way
Valla.
Go ahead.
Writer(s): Roberto Anglero
Contributed by Mila O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@djcarloslasvegas
Mucha banda ...el q no se pare a bailar ..no tiene sabor ....añañaiiii
@walterloaiza7819
Ah....
Marvin Santiago Qepd
Con Bobby Valentín
Tremendo señor
El hablaba y la orquesta lo
Seguía único en su estilo
De esos ya no vienen!
Un ejemplo para los que dicen
Conocer de salsa hoy en dia
@andresmauriciolimaslarrart3062
Esos si eran soneros de verdad
@greogriogomez9465
Señores no hay nada como nuestra SALSA y con este duo bobby y marvin inca por a alli milet
@oliverqueen6077
"en guerra de embuste yo amuelo un cañon"
@duberalejo
Cantando guaracha yo amolo la hacha... Marveloskyy con e rey del bajo pura candela..
@tratallere
Los duros de la salsa #Puerto Rico es salsa 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷
@yesidvelasquez8472
Esta canción es especial para el bailador, tiene mucho ritmo y cadencia, grande marvin y bobby
@soto3765
Es verdad. Super bailable para los Salseros.
@carlitosheredia8485
+carmelo soto sr. y con todo y ser bailable, apareció un reguetonero a estorbar la paz de este canal y le dio dedito abajo a esta canción. pobres reguetoneros!!!