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
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Categories: 1941 births | Living people | Puerto Rican musicians | Salsa musicians | People from Orocovis, Puerto Rico | Fania Records artists
Aqui No Me Quedo
Bobby Valentin Lyrics
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Y allí tener mi cabaña, y entonces vivir feliz
Y así poder contemplar, lo lindo de mi país
Oigan queridos hermanos, lo que les vengo a decir.
Vamonos pa′ la montaña, vamonos
A comer lechón asao'
O sino un buen asopao′
Vamonos pa' la montaña
Que yo no me quedo aquí
Que pena me da dejar el tren de *** South París (No se entiende).
QUE YO NO ME QUEDO AQUÍ
Yo no me quedo yo no me quedo aquí
QUE YO NO ME QUEDO AQUÍ
Quisiera poder con *** Luci treparme mira en la montaña (No se entiende).
QUE YO NO ME QUEDO AQUÍ
Y mirar lo lindo mamita de mí país
QUE YO NO ME QUEDO AQUÍ
QUE YO NO ME QUEDO AQUÍ Mamá... Borica Enrica me llama
QUE YO NO ME QUEDO AQUÍ
Que lindo sería escucharse por la noche *** (No se entiende).
QUE YO NO ME QUEDO AQUÍ
Y al levantarse cantar el gallo mira mami
QUE YO NO ME QUEDO AQUÍ
Yo no me quedo, yo no me quedo, yo no me quedo, yo no me quedo aqui
QUE YO NO ME QUEDO AQUÍ
Vamos a cruzar el charco sí
QUE YO NO ME QUEDO AQUÍ
Borica me esta llamando pa′ goza′
QUE YO NO ME QUEDO AQUÍ
Quisiera tener mi finca y mi cabaña y mi vaca ordeñar
QUE YO NO ME QUEDO AQUÍ
QUE YO NO ME QUEDO AQUÍ Yo soy boricua compae' y soy así
QUE YO NO ME QUEDO AQUÍ
Con mi gente comiendo asopao′ en casa e' la chichi
QUE YO NO ME QUEDO AQUÍ
Y pacheco caminando allí
QUE YO NO ME QUEDO AQUÍ
Yo no me quedo, yo no me quedo, yo no me quedo, yo no me quedo aqui
QUE YO NO ME QUEDO AQUÍ
Yo estuviera arrepentido si no hubiera nacido allí
QUE YO NO ME QUEDO AQUÍ
Que yo me voy... A gozar
QUE YO NO ME QUEDO AQUÍ
Que yo me voy... A gozar.
Juan Cedres.
The song "Aquí no me quedo" by Bobby Valentín is a celebration of Puerto Rican culture and the desire to return to the simplicity and beauty of rural life. The lyrics express a longing to live in the mountains and have a small cabin where one can appreciate the beauty of the country. The song also speaks to the desire to reconnect with one's cultural roots and to escape the city and modernity.
The opening lines express this desire clearly, stating "I want to live up high in the mountains and have my cabin there, and then live happily to be able to contemplate the beauty of my country. Listen, dear brothers, to what I have to say." The song then goes on to describe various activities that one can do in the mountains, such as eating roast pork and a well-seasoned soup, and listening to the sounds of the night.
The chorus repeats the mantra "Here, I won't stay" several times, emphasizing the desire to leave behind the city and embrace a simpler way of life. Overall, the song celebrates the beauty of Puerto Rico and its culture, and the desire to hold on to that beauty in the face of modernity and change.
Line by Line Meaning
Quisiera poder vivir, bien arriba en la montaña
I wish I could live up high in the mountains
Y allí tener mi cabaña, y entonces vivir feliz
And have my cabin there, and live happily ever after
Y así poder contemplar, lo lindo de mi país
So I can admire the beauty of my country
Oigan queridos hermanos, lo que les vengo a decir
Listen my dear brothers, to what I have to say
Vamonos pa′ la montaña, vamonos
Let's go to the mountain, let's go
A comer lechón asao'
To eat roast pork
O sino un buen asopao′
Or a good soup
Que esté bien condimentao'
Nicely seasoned
Vamonos pa' la montaña
Let's go to the mountain
Que yo no me quedo aquí
Because I'm not staying here
Que pena me da dejar el tren de *** South París (No se entiende).
I'm sad to leave the *** South París train behind (unclear)
Yo no me quedo yo no me quedo aquí
I'm not staying here
Quisiera poder con *** Luci treparme mira en la montaña (No se entiende).
I wish I could climb with *** Luci up the mountain (unclear)
Y mirar lo lindo mamita de mí país
And gaze at the beauties of my country
QUE YO NO ME QUEDO AQUÍ Mamá... Borica Enrica me llama
I'm not staying here, Borica Enrica is calling me, Mom
Que lindo sería escucharse por la noche *** (No se entiende).
How beautiful it would be to hear *** (unclear) at night
Y al levantarse cantar el gallo mira mami
And, upon waking up, hear the rooster crow, look mom
Vamos a cruzar el charco sí
Let's cross the ocean, yes
Borica me esta llamando pa′ goza′
Borica is calling me to have a good time
Quisiera tener mi finca y mi cabaña y mi vaca ordeñar
I wish to have my farm, my cabin, and to milk my cow
Yo soy boricua compae' y soy así
I'm Puerto Rican, friend, and that's how I roll
Con mi gente comiendo asopao′ en casa e' la chichi
With my people, eating soup at Chichi's house
Y pacheco caminando allí
And Pacheco walking there
Yo estuviera arrepentido si no hubiera nacido allí
I would be regretful if I wasn't born there
Que yo me voy... A gozar
I'm leaving... to have fun
Que yo me voy... A gozar.
I'm leaving... to have fun
Writer(s): Roberto Anglero
Contributed by Alyssa V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lopz33
Un día como hoy, 26 de diciembre de 1947, nació en Santurce, Puerto Rico, el cantautor Marvin Santiago Rodríguez, el Sonero del Pueblo y Grifo de Nemesio Canales. Maestro Marveloski, lo seguimos extrañando. 🎵🎤✍🎶😢😢😢😢😢
@rosamaldonado6518
Siempre, siempre, aunque este muert seguira siendo mi artista preferido.
@duberalejo
orgulloso de las raíces antillanas y caribeñas...esa calidez músical y de sabor ...recuerdos buenos y gratos....vámonos pa la montaña..que yo no me quedó aquí.....letra de Robertito Anglero......canta Marvelousss con el rey del bajo...que salsa bonita
@lopz33
¡Tremendo clásico del Rey del Bajo cantando MARVIN SANTIAGO! ESTO ES... ¡OFICIAL!!!!
@lennyortiz2455
De todas las orquestas,la mas favoritas es la,d bobby valentin !!⭐
@janethvelazco6358
Mucho aleteo tan bravo gracias Bobby y marvin
@armandorosado8235
mi cantante favorito de Puerto Rico
@youjotr9876
QUE TEMASO!!!!!! meti esta cancion anoche en el club, hace a cualquiera bailar.
@sondelcorazon3416
Gracias Por Share
Feliz Domingo
Oficial !!!
@edwinsantiago7582
El GRIFFO el sonero de el pueblo Como el ninguno soneaba un estilo unico rapido y con tremendas rimas todas con melodias ispiradas por su gran abilida QDP📯🎺🎷🎵🎶🎼🎤🎙🎸🎹🔈🔉😂