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
Hay Craneo
Bobby Valentin Lyrics
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para que no te llegue mi cantar para que mi voz no llegue a donde estas
nuestro amor tus padres no lo comprenden
pues lo quieren evitar pero he tenido una idea una fantastica
idea que no podran evitar
cantare con una orquesta mas grande que el universo
para que mi voz te llegue para que mi voz llegue a donde estas
cantare con una orquesta mas grande que el universo
yo luchare con quien sea para llegar hasta ti
voz: y cantare con una orquesta tan completa
y fascinante como esta para que cuando tu prendas el radio
mi voz te sorprendaaunque me pongan barreras para alejarme de ti
yo luchare con quien sea para llegar hasta ti
voz: es que tus padres no nos comprenden no se adaptan
a nuestra forma de vivir pero si algun dia se dan cuenta
del error que cometiron se tendran que arrepentiraunque me pongan barreras para alejarme de ti
yo luchare con quien sea para llegar hasta ti
voz: y atravez de mi cancion llegare a donde tu vayas
crusare mares y murallas para llegar hasta tiaunque me pongan barreras para alejarme de ti
yo luchare con quien sea para llegar hasta ti
MAMBO
voz: cantare con una orquestapara llegar hasta ti
voz: que se escuche en la radio y se presente en televisionpara llegar hasta ti
voz: para que asi me oigas y tambien me veaspara llegar hasta ti
voz: por que no quiero que tu me olvidespara llegar hasta ti
voz: yo hare cualqueir cosa por mantenerme en tu corazonpara llegar hasta ti
voz: yo luchare con quien seapara llegar hasta ti
MOÑA
voz: luchare, luchare, luchare hasta la muertepara llegar hasta ti
voz: aunque tus padres se opongan no quiero perdertepara llegar hasta ti
vo: y no podran evitar que mi voz puedas escucharpara llegar hasta ti
voz: por eso tube una idea una fantastica ideapara llegar hasta ti
voz: de cantar con la banda de Bobby Valentinpara llegar hasta ti, aunque me ponga barreras
para alejarme de ti yo luchare con quien sea para llegar hasta ti.
The lyrics of Bobby Valentin's song "Hay Craneo" speak of a love that is separated by an immense sea, and the struggles that the singer is willing to go through to reach his beloved despite the obstacles that stand in his way. The parents of his beloved do not understand their love and try to keep them apart, but the singer has a fantastic idea – he will sing with an orchestra bigger than the universe so that his voice can reach his lover no matter where she is. He is determined to fight against anyone who tries to keep him away from her.
The lyrics convey a sense of perseverance and devotion, as the singer is willing to cross seas and walls to get to his beloved. His love is so strong that he is undeterred by the challenges he faces, and he believes that his music can bring them together despite the distance that separates them. The use of the phrase "hay craneo" in the title and repeated throughout the song is a colloquial expression used in Puerto Rico that means "there's a catch" or "there's a trick," which suggests that the couple's love is being hindered by external factors.
Overall, Bobby Valentin's "Hay Craneo" is a romantic song that speaks to the power of love to overcome obstacles and the persistence needed to keep fighting for what one desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Nuestro amor ha sido separado por el inmenso mar
Our love has been separated by the vast sea
para que no te llegue mi cantar para que mi voz no llegue a donde estas
So that my singing voice won't reach you and my voice won't get to where you are
nuestro amor tus padres no lo comprenden
Your parents don't understand our love
pues lo quieren evitar pero he tenido una idea una fantastica idea que no podran evitar
They want to prevent it, but I've come up with an incredible idea that they won't be able to stop
cantare con una orquesta mas grande que el universo
I will sing with an orchestra larger than the universe
para que mi voz te llegue para que mi voz llegue a donde estas
So that my voice can reach you, so that my voice can get to where you are
aunque me pongan barreras para alejarme de ti yo luchare con quien sea para llegar hasta ti
Even if they put barriers to keep me away from you, I will fight anyone to reach you
voz: y cantare con una orquesta tan completa y fascinante como esta para que cuando tu prendas el radio mi voz te sorprenda
And I will sing with an orchestra as complete and fascinating as this so that when you turn on the radio, my voice will surprise you
es que tus padres no nos comprenden no se adaptan a nuestra forma de vivir pero si algun dia se dan cuenta del error que cometiron se tendran que arrepentir
Your parents don't understand us, they don't adapt to our way of living, but if one day they realize the mistake they made, they will have to regret it
y atravez de mi cancion llegare a donde tu vayas cruzare mares y murallas para llegar hasta ti
Through my song, I will reach wherever you go, I will cross seas and walls to reach you
cantare con una orquesta para llegar hasta ti
I will sing with an orchestra to reach you
que se escuche en la radio y se presente en television para llegar hasta ti
That can be heard on the radio and presented on television to reach you
para que asi me oigas y tambien me veas
So that you can hear me and also see me
por que no quiero que tu me olvides
Because I don't want you to forget me
yo hare cualqueir cosa por mantenerme en tu corazon
I will do anything to stay in your heart
yo luchare con quien sea para llegar hasta ti
I will fight anyone to reach you
luchare, luchare, luchare hasta la muerte para llegar hasta ti
I will fight, fight, fight until death to reach you
aunque tus padres se opongan no quiero perderte para llegar hasta ti
Even if your parents oppose, I don't want to lose you, to reach you
y no podran evitar que mi voz puedas escuchar
And they won't be able to prevent you from hearing my voice
por eso tube una idea una fantastica idea de cantar con la banda de Bobby Valentin para llegar hasta ti, aunque me ponga barreras para alejarme de ti yo luchare con quien sea para llegar hasta ti.
That's why I had an incredible idea to sing with Bobby Valentin's band to reach you, even if they put barriers to keep me away from you, I will fight anyone to reach you.
Contributed by Lily G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gina
Me gusta la melodía Hay craneo quiero la letra
@LICDO.MIKIMAM
una Salsa sin desperdicio al mejor estilo de Marvin Santiago .R.I.P
@pedromarceloolivarescastil6053
A todo volumen este rico tema hay craneo y Marvin ya no ya gracias salsa por existir gozando siempre
@marcosortiz28
Esta interpretacion es un tanto romantica pero a la misma vez asombrosa...como estar enamorado para siempre de mi eterna esposa..mi Marah adora esta cancion..."si tu mamita te quiero y solo para ti sere "...amor eterno...grandiosa Salsa ! ...
@leonarberrio65
Mucho marvelous...
@joemouse
que maravilla
@raulpadillacastro9018
Mucho tema y que melodía con el Bajo danzante Roberto Bobby Valentín Cantando el hijo del pueblo Marvin Santiago vaya mi Cali Colombia salsaludos
@alexanderaragongarcia7825
Hay craneo es pensar
@enriquecamacho230
Cómo !!!...masacote añejo inigualable....el grifo de Nemesio Canales...Marvelous !!!...2020 desde Medayork Colombia
@johnjairouribeperez5966
Medayork así es