Bobby Valentin is a stylisation of Bobby Valentín, also known as "El Rey de… Read Full Bio ↴Bobby Valentin is a stylisation of Bobby Valentín, also known as "El Rey del Bajo" (King of the Bass) (born June 9, 1941), is a musician and salsa bandleader.
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
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
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Bobby Valentin Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Bobby Valentin:
Amolador Amolador, yo soy el amolador Y vengo a amolar señora todo…
Amor a Medio Tiempo Que mas me da, que mas me da Si tu llegaste…
Amor Ciego No, No me dejes solo Mira que me muero Si no estoy contigo …
Aquella Mujer Aquella mujer, fue un veneno cruel que aprendí a querer como…
Aquí no me quedo Quisiera poder vivir, bien arriba en la montaña Y allí tener…
Bella Mujer Doña bella usted me fascina Por ser tan hermosa, por ser…
Besos Brujos ¡Déjame, no quiero que me beses! Por tu culpa estoy sufrien…
Brujería Ya lo sé, ya me enteré, Que yo te dije que…
Cállate corazón Llévale un saludo a ella mira, de parte de mí. Yo…
Cantare Con Una Orquesta Nuestro amor ha sido separado por el inmenso mar Para que…
Copas de soledad Si alguna noche en tragos Por tu cerebro pasa La idea de…
Cuando Te Vea Mañana, cuando yo te vea Permite, me dejes explicarte los …
DELIRIO DE GRANDEZA Lo tuyo es deliro de grandesa Tu jueguito ya lo vi No…
EL JIBARO Y LA NATURALEZA Ya no se ve El humilde campesino Bajar de la montaña Por el…
El Muñeco de la Ciudad La gente dice que soy el muñeco de la ciudad La…
El Prendedor Voy a tener que abrir una lata de galleta De las…
Hay Craneo Nuestro amor ha sido separado por el inmenso mar para que…
Huracan Huracan de pasión vuelveme azotar vuelveme a llevar a donde …
Ingratitudes Jamás yo te comprendí Tu me llegaste a odiar En cambio yo…
La Belleza Del Son Ahí viene la belleza. ¡Michelle! Esa es mi mami. Hace mucho…
La boda de ella Hay boda, el que tenga algo que decir, Que se calle…
La Realidad Es la realidad La que nunca he visto por seguir tus…
Linda Teresa Linda Teresa. Por que me tratas asi, olleme linda Teresa. T…
Mi Ritmo Es Bueno Coro: Yo te traigo un ritmo retozón para que lo bailes sin…
Naci Moreno Nací moreno porque así tenía que ser por mi color soy…
No Me Conoces Como puedes tu decirme que no me conoces Si fuimos amantes…
Papel de Payaso A la la la la, a la la la la, a…
Part Time Lover Que mas me da, que mas me da Si tu llegaste…
Part Time Lover (Amor a Medio Tiempo) ¿Qué más me da, qué más me da? Si tú llegaste…
Piensalo Bien la mayor ambicion que yo tengo en la vida es estar junto…
Pobre soy En esta vida hay quienes quieren que quieren tener al pobre…
Safa Diablo Ave maria, i-a Tengo el bolsillo lleno de lo que se…
Soy Boricua Coro: Soy Boricua, tu lo sabes soy Boricua. Yo viene pa la c…
Tambien el apio es verdura Vianda... Luchuga Del Campo Todo Puertorriqueño mienta la ma…
Tantos deseos de ella En un cuarto dos amantes Conversaban de su amor Mientras que…
Todo el mundo escucha ¡Joyita! Cuando yo canto una rumba Todo el mundo escucha...…
Ven Rumbero Yo le dedico mis guarachas a todos los rumberos buenos a c…
Yo no te dejo de amar I just can't stop loving you... Yo no te dejo de…
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@stanleyparr5407
Just love this Latino soul ❤ what a belter ktf always 👏
@ALBERTOGARCIA-wr2qd
Temazo!!
@danielvalbor7513
¡Brutal!
@saintace1northernsoul
Ace tune right up my street .
@shauns9563
Awesome.
@stephenandrews4660
Anyone know if R Gavin did a version of this ?
@geoffcornhill9993
Think it was covered up as Rex Garvin
@stephenandrews4660
@@geoffcornhill9993 sock it to em cheers