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.
El tren
Celso Piña y su Ronda Bogotá Lyrics
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rootsycal
rocksteady
trenecito for real
Mañana pa'l norte paso del tren
mañana pa'l norte paso del tren
se va mi amorcito y con él me iré
Pasando montañas, valles y llanuras
pasando montañas, valles y llanuras
va el aventurero en busca de fortuna
va el aventurero en busca de fortuna
Let's get into the train, ¡sí!
cuando el beat te pega duro en la sien
ay, mamí, ven!
bring your sweet chuchumpen
Let's get into the train, ¡sí!
digo como la ven
ay, mamí, ven!
bring your sweet chuchumpen
wicked, Mr. Cumbia Man
Suena con la conga, rockabilly swinga
Toy my roots Selectah, Blanquito the singer
Suena con la conga, rockabilly swinga
Toy my roots Selectah, I and I the singer
Cantándole al mundo desde La Campana
cantándole al mundo desde La Campana
sonando acordeona y cumbia colombiana
sonando acordeona y cumbia colombiana
Dale duro al rockabilly, Mr. Cumbia Man
dancin' with the ruido, Mr. Cumbia Man
rocksteady latino, Mr. Cumbia Man
bailalo en la esquina, Mr. Cumbia Man
Dale duro al rockabilly, Mr. Cumbia Man
dancin' with the ruido, Mr. Cumbia Man
rocksteady latino, Mr. Cumbia Man
bailalo en la esquina, Mr. Cumbia Man
Suena en la rockola el Ronda Bogotá
suena en la rockola el Ronda Bogotá
baila el trenecito con su viene y va
baila el trenecito con su viene y va
Paren el tren que caben más de cien
Sonidero Nacional, the cure for your pain
top rakin' rudeboy, it's hard to explain
selectah, prende la fiesta en un santiamén
¡amén!
Dale duro al rockabilly, Mr. Cumbia Man
dancin' with the ruido, Mr. Cumbia Man
rocksteady latino, Mr. Cumbia Man
bailalo en la esquina, Mr. Cumbia Man
Dale duro al rockabilly, Mr. Cumbia Man
dancin' with the ruido, Mr. Cumbia Man
rocksteady latino, Mr. Cumbia Man
dale duro al acordeón in the Echo Chamber
Bambalán, tremendo galán
dancin' with the ladies, Mr. Cumbia Man
bambalán, tremendo galán
dancin' with the ladies, Mr. Cumbia Man
Celso Piña, Mr. Cumbia Man
The song "El tren" by Celso Piña y su Ronda Bogotá is a lively cumbia that describes the journey of a train going north and the adventures of the people on board. The lyrics talk about the excitement of traveling, the pursuit of fortune, and the longing for loved ones, all set to a rocksteady beat. The song blends different styles, such as rockabilly, conga, and Colombian cumbia, with a reggae-inspired groove.
The first verse tells us that tomorrow the train is going north, and the singer's loved one is leaving with him. They will pass mountains, valleys, and plains, and the adventure awaits them. The chorus invites listeners to get into the train, dance to the beat, and bring their sweet chuchumpen (a Mexican candy). The second verse talks about the music the train passengers are enjoying, which includes accordion and Colombian cumbia. The bridge repeats the chorus, adding that the train is dancing with its "viene y va" (coming and going) rhythm. The last part is an instrumental section that showcases the accordion and the Echo Chamber effect.
Overall, the song is a celebration of cumbia and its many influences. It evokes a festive atmosphere that invites the listener to join in the dance and feel the rhythm of the train. The lyrics touch on themes of love, travel, and success, but also emphasize the importance of music and dance as a way of connecting people.
Line by Line Meaning
Wicked man
Introducing Celso Piña, who is known as the "wicked man" of cumbia music
rootsycal
Combination of roots and radical, expressing unorthodox and traditional influences in his music
rocksteady
Style of reggae with a steady bass rhythm, integrated into Piña's cumbia sound
trenecito for real
Referring to the real train sound incorporated into the song
Mañana pa'l norte paso del tren
Tomorrow, the train passes to the north
se va mi amorcito y con él me iré
My sweetheart is leaving and I will go with them
Pasando montañas, valles y llanuras
Passing mountains, valleys, and plains on the train journey
va el aventurero en busca de fortuna
The adventurer is seeking fortune
Let's get into the train, ¡sí!
Inviting someone to join the adventure on the train
cuando el beat te pega duro en la sien
When the beat hits your head hard
ay, mamí, ven!
Calling affectionately to someone to come along
bring your sweet chuchumpen
Regional slang for a kiss or sweet treat
digo como la ven
Asking someone what they think about it
suena con la conga, rockabilly swinga
The song's sound includes a mix of conga and rockabilly music
Toy my roots Selectah, Blanquito the singer
Referring to the musicians and producers involved in the creation of the song
cantándole al mundo desde La Campana
Singing to the world from La Campana, a neighborhood in Monterrey, Mexico where Piña is from
sonando acordeona y cumbia colombiana
The sound of the accordion and Colombian cumbia is present in the song
bailalo en la esquina, Mr. Cumbia Man
Encouraging people to dance to the rhythm of the song
suena en la rockola el Ronda Bogotá
The Ronda Bogotá song is playing on the jukebox
baila el trenecito con su viene y va
The little train dance moves to and fro
paren el tren que caben más de cien
Stopping the train because there is room for more people to party
Sonidero Nacional, the cure for your pain
Sonidero Nacional, Piña's band, is a remedy for your troubles
top rakin' rudeboy, it's hard to explain
Referring to Piña as a top-notch artist; it's hard to describe his talent
selectah, prende la fiesta en un santiamén
Calling on the DJ (Selectah) to start the party right away
dale duro al acordeón in the Echo Chamber
Turning up the volume of the accordion in the recording studio
Bambalán, tremendo galán
A jovial expression, equivalent in meaning to "Look sharp, handsome fellow"
dancin' with the ladies, Mr. Cumbia Man
Piña enjoys dancing with the ladies at his concerts
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: LIZANDRO MEZ
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Aaron'sMiller'STraiN's
Descansa en paz Celso piña fuiste todo un icono para Monterrey. Ahora tocaras desde el cielo.
Robert L t
Simplemente senos adelantó gracias x su buena música 👍🚛🎶🎵🎶🎵 cordialitos desde San luisito slp 🇲🇽😎✌️
any gacha
Hermosa canción...bravo Sr Celso Piña..Dios lo tenga en un coro d angeles..Descanse en Paz..💋
jorge el pibe
Que hermosa estaaas!!!!!
Raquel Martínez
Gracias PALOMOANGEL por compartir este hermoso tema de Celso Piña, esta es la original, la mas bonita. Muy agradecida.
Domingo Franco Yañez
Buena canción,recuerdos vagos de mi Monterrey querido,como lo quiero
Ricardo Ortiz
De las mejores rolas del Maestro #CelsoPiña Viva por la eternidad en la gloria de Dios.
Nancy Gatica
CELSO PIÑA POR SIEMPRE, CRUZANDO VEREDAS VALLES Y LLANURAS😙
Dario Hernandezn nava
Chingona esta rola!! Hasta arriba el gran celso piña
Cecilia Chávez
Tantos años buscando esta canción y por fin la encontre no sabí quien la tocaba yo pensando que era de Carlos Vives, por eso nunca la encontraba😥😥😥