Piña was a pioneer in the mixture and fusion of tropical sounds with many of his works having elements of cumbia, regional mexicano, cumbia sonidera, ska, reggae, rap/hip-hop, R&B, etc. Piña is also known as El Rebelde del acordeón or the Cacique de la Campana.
Piña started playing music in his hometown Monterrey with his brothers Eduardo, Rubén and Enrique. Together they would go to several homes and perform for local citizens, especially teenage girls from their neighborhood.
In 1980, Celso Piña bought his first accordion and was introduced to the world of musica norteña. He spent numerous hours of practice and work in the popular district of La Colonia Independencia, south of the city of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Having lived for a majority of his life there, he titled one of his songs Mi colonia Independencia, which is located at the heavily populated area of Cerro de la Campana, near of the downtown in Monterrey.
Piña's group decided to change their musical rhythm to encompass a more tropical style during the mid-1980s after having seen Aníbal Velásquez and Alfredo Gutiérrez in concert at "Baile de las Cintas (reproducción de música mediante cintas)". The group decided to switch into the genre of cumbia, and became what today is Celso Piña y su Ronda Bogotá.
Piña taught himself how to play the accordion with no formal training. As a result he was able to create the unique sound he is well known for. His most popular songs include, La quebradita de la paz, El tren, Como el viento and La piragua by José Barros. He was featured in the song Sufran con lo que yo gozo along with Mexican singer Gloria Trevi.
Celso had several successful international tours that included countries as Germany, Spain, Portugal, Denmark, Sweden, Czech Republic, Italy, France, Switzerland, Morocco, Colombia, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Argentina, Chile, Canada and the United States.
On August 21, 2019, Piña died from a heart attack in Monterrey, Mexico at the age of 66.
Como el viento
Celso Piña y su Ronda Bogotá Lyrics
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por las faldas de la gran montaña
así llegan a mi los recuerdos
cuando eras mi novia idolatrada
pero el tiempo ha corrido de prisa
y a querido violar tu belleza
que me importa si tengo la dicha
una sola mirada nos basto el primer día
para saber que seriamos amantes
no teníamos momento
para saciar nuestro fuego en el alma
pronto fuimos amigos
y después confidentes
y tu supiste que no era feliz
yo también lo veía en tus ojos
me di cuenta que el amor te faltaba
y nos dimos con fuerzas un beso
que por siempre uniría nuestras almas
a pesar de las años vividos
no ha cambiado el amor ni la dicha
y en tu pelo recién blanquecido
hay aromas de niña bonita.
The lyrics to Celso Pina's song "Como El Viento" describe the memories of a past relationship that the singer had with a woman who was once his beloved girlfriend. The first verse compares the memories of their love to the wind that rushes down the mountain, and how they come to him just as quickly. The second verse speaks to the passage of time and how it has changed the woman's beauty, but how it doesn't matter to him because he was lucky enough to have been her lover in the spring of their lives.
The chorus talks about how they knew from the first glance that they were meant to be lovers, and how they didn't have a moment to waste in fueling the fire that burned inside of them. They quickly became friends and confidants, and the singer realized that the woman was unhappy and lacked love in her life. They shared a passionate kiss that would forever unite their souls, and even though years have passed, their love and joy remain unchanged.
This song reflects on the beauty and power of love, the passage of time, and the importance of holding onto the memories and feelings that make life worth living. The lyrics are sung with a beautiful melody that captures the emotions beautifully, making this song a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Como el viento que baja volando por las faldas de la gran montaña
Memories come rushing in like a gust of wind descending down the mountainside
Así llegan a mi los recuerdos cuando eras mi novia idolatrada
Memories of you as my adored girlfriend flood back to me
Pero el tiempo ha corrido de prisa y ha querido violar tu belleza
Time has hurried by and attempted to steal your beauty
Que me importa si tengo la dicha de haber sido tu amante en primavera
But it doesn't matter to me, because I am fortunate to have been your lover in the springtime
Una sola mirada nos basto el primer día para saber que seriamos amantes
A single glance was all it took for us to know we would be lovers
No teníamos momento para saciar nuestro fuego en el alma
We didn't have enough time to satisfy the passion in our souls
Pronto fuimos amigos y después confidentes
Soon we were friends, then confidants
Y tu supiste que no era feliz
You knew I wasn't happy
Yo también lo veía en tus ojos, me di cuenta que el amor te faltaba
I saw it in your eyes too, I realized you lacked love
Y nos dimos con fuerzas un beso que por siempre uniría nuestras almas
And so we passionately kissed, sealing our souls together forever
A pesar de los años vividos no ha cambiado el amor ni la dicha
Despite the passing years, our love and happiness have not diminished
Y en tu pelo recién blanquecido hay aromas de niña bonita.
And even in your newly gray hair, there are scents of a beautiful girl.
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@MarinaBravoP1130
Que el viento te lleve hasta el cielo descansa en paz Celso ❤️🌹
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Me. Pones. Cansiones.. De. La. Mafia
@Antoniodelvillar1947
Soy el compositor de esta canción….necesito de tu apoyo en mi canal…acabo de subir este disco …Candelario Obeso Precursor de la Poesía Negra de América, Disco grabado en 1984 CBL Antonio Del Villar, soy triétnico; Soy Indio, Soy Negro y soy Blanco, Soy Colombiano
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDmlDjgDaG4
@jesuscardona7470
Gracias ,Celso recuerdo el primer día que te Vi en vivo ...fue en el CTM de San Bernabé .
Mágica noche siempre en el corazón Celso tú me hiciste olvidar de tantos problemas y sencillamente me pusiste a bailar un abrazo al cielo Rebelde tanta gozadera que emitias maestro 😭😭😭😭
@horaciosalinas8145
En la CeTeEmeeeeeeee de SannnnnnnBernabeeeeeee
@tortugamer257xd7
Mi Papá acaba de irse al cielo el domingo pasado 10 de Julio, se fue en paz y armonia con todos y con el Señor y le gustaba muchísimo la mùsica de Celso, yo spy mas rocker pero disfruto mucho de la mùsica de Celso por mi Papá, ahora mi Papá podrá ver en vivo a Celso en el cielo.
@isaiparedes6184
Está canción le gustaba mucho a mi tía Gelito, una enfermedad se la llevó hace un año y medio y hoy que ya no está con nosotros cada que escucho está canción me hace sentir que ella está aquí disfrutando de una carnita asada con toda la familia como lo hacía en vida. Gracias por eso Celso ❤️