Its history goes back to the fifties when, in a modest way, with the maestro of Mambo Pérez Prado, the atmosphere of the great metropolis gives him the opportunity to join bands of virtuous young people who in the sixties would begin to be recognized as the leaders of the Salsero movement.
And where does the Chivirico come from? According to Rafael Quintero, who gave him an interview with Rafael Dávila, he told him the following: "El Chivirico comes from a great singer who was a friend of mine, Orlando Guerra Cascarita." There was a jam in Havana, saying: When we were making a recording, the producer asked for me: "What's the name of this?" I said my name and he said, "Well, everyone here is called Rafitas. I recorded two Rafitas: Rafita Martinez and I Rafita Dávila Cascarita intervened and told the Producer: If this one is more popular than a Chivirico in Havana, then put Chivirico, and thus the name of Chivirico Dávila was born. "
Chivirico was one of the few singers who survived the transition from the era of mambo and boogaloo to the sound of New York salsa. When he signed to record as a soloist for Coutique Records, Chivirico already stood out as a composer and singer with the Taboo Quartet by Johnny Goicuría and Richie Ray.
In 1969 Joey Pastrana & His Orchestra recorded a 45 rpm single format album that included the songs "Pastrana Llegó" and "Color My World", in the voice of Chivirico Dávila, under the label Cotique Records, C- 200.
The 1973 album Chivirico, by Johnny Pacheco and arranged by the pianist Jorge Millet in 1973, was his passport to success as a soloist, so much so that he facilitated his foray into Fania All Stars in 1975 with his interpretation of the bolero " The same as you ", printed on the vinyl record" Tribute to Tito Rodríguez ".
In this recording you can appreciate the affection that Chivirico has for the Antillean bolero with four Latin American repertoires: "Mala Noche" by Domingo Domínguez, "Respétala" by Agustín Robot, "Como Fue" by Ernesto Duarte and his version of the old Tango "Niebla del Riachuelo" by Enrique Cadícamo and Juan Carlos Cobián. "Respétala", the story of a woman who makes a living that serving drinks in a bar, is one of the boleros that later gave rise to the LP "Vendre Por Ti", completely composed of romantic melodies.
Nevertheless, in 1973 Chivirico the sonero, had much to contribute to the world of the sauce. The guaguancós printed on the LP are still irresistible for the dancers. "That's why it stings here," with Yayo el Indio and Adalberto Santiago in the choir, is a magnificent and intense guaguancó. "El Babalao", inspired by Santeria rituals of the time, outlines the recipe for fraud and in the voice of Chivirico, safeguarding respect for Orula, Changó and Yemayá, puts in perspective the assault on the pockets that some spiritualists submit to his clients.
"Cuando Tú Quieras" is another delicious guaguancó where the sonero expresses itself with eloquence. "La Pagarás", is a son montuno biting, an echo of rancor towards an unrequited love. "Formed the Rumbón", in sepia and pure percussion in its first measures, is an exhibition of his vast experience as improviser of the montuno and "Without money" is a story of a dancer who arrives (without money) a room Dance and can not enjoy the party.
Chivirico Dávila's popularity lasted until approximately 1977. He was one of the figures, like La Lupe, Frankie Dante and Meñique, who were left behind with the international boom of the Fania All Stars. Although she only recorded about eight albums as a soloist, her record as a singer of other groups and as a showgirl is impressive, from the early fifties until her last days in 1994 participated singing, making choirs and even composing songs with at least forty different groups.
Family problems took him to New York, where he got a job in a factory. His last foray into music occurred in 1993, during a tour of Colombia with the Conjunto Orlando's four trumpets.
On July 4, 1994 Chivirico Dávila made the last presentation of his life j
Así
Chivirico Davila Lyrics
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Sueños tan bellos me forjaría
Mírame, mama, mírame, mírame a mí nada más.
Después de probar tus labios
Vivir sin ellos ya no podría
Bésame, mama. Bésame, mamita, bésame, bésame a mi nada mas
Porque un beso como el que me diste
Y el sentirme estrechado en tus brazos nunca lo soñé
Una noche, una noche de luna en la playa
Nunca había pasado
Despertándome cantos de amores al amanecer
Mama mama mama mira mira
Como esperan las rosas, las rosas esperan sedientas de roció
Con estas mismas ansias te espero yo a ti, solítica a ti
Porque amor como el tuyo y el mío, como el mío no existe en la vida
En el mundo, en el mundo ya no quedan seres que quieran así
Mamasita, Como esperan las rosas, mira
Mira, mamá las rosas esperan sedientas de roció
Con estas mismas ansias te espero yo a ti, solititica a ti a ti
Porque amor como el tuyo y el mío, mami... no existe en la vida
En el mundo, en el mundo ya no quedan seres que quieran así
Así, mama,
Oye, cógelo que ahi te va
Pero mamasita de mi vida pa'ti
Eh eh, eh eh Así, así, así, así
Oye, solo para ti
The lyrics of Chivirico Davila's song "Asi" tell a story of a person deeply in love with their significant other. The first verse expresses how the person feels when looking into their lover's eyes, and how they can't imagine living without their kisses. The second verse speaks to the intensity of their love, comparing it to a unique and never-before-experienced kiss, and the feeling of being held tight in their arms. The chorus speaks to their longing for their partner, using the metaphor of thirsty roses waiting for dew to illustrate their own desire for their lover. The final verse reiterates the strength of their love, stating that it is rare to find such a connection in this world.
Line by Line Meaning
Porque al mirarme en tus ojos
When I look into your eyes, I see beautiful dreams that I could never imagine on my own.
Sueños tan bellos me forjaría
Your gaze fills me with such wonder and hope that I can't help but dream of a wonderful future.
Mírame, mama, mírame, mírame a mí nada más.
Look at me, mother, only at me. I want your undivided attention and love.
Después de probar tus labios
After tasting your lips, my life changed forever.
Vivir sin ellos ya no podría
I can't imagine living a single day without your kisses.
Bésame, mama. Bésame, mamita, bésame, bésame a mi nada mas
Kiss me, mother. Kiss me, my dear, only me. I want your love and affection all to myself.
Porque un beso como el que me diste
The kiss you gave me was unlike any I've had before.
Nunca me habían dado
No one has ever kissed me like that before.
Y el sentirme estrechado en tus brazos nunca lo soñé
Being held in your arms was a dream I never thought would come true.
Una noche, una noche de luna en la playa
One night, under the moon on the beach,
Nunca había pasado
I had never experienced anything like it before.
Despertándome cantos de amores al amanecer
I woke up to the sweet songs of love at dawn.
Mama mama mama mira mira
Mother, mother, look at me, look at me.
Como esperan las rosas, las rosas esperan sedientas de roció
Just like how roses wait for dew, I wait eagerly for your love.
Con estas mismas ansias te espero yo a ti, solítica a ti
With the same eagerness, I wait for you, only for you.
Porque amor como el tuyo y el mío, como el mío no existe en la vida
Love like ours doesn't exist in this world.
En el mundo, en el mundo ya no quedan seres que quieran así
In this world, there are no others who love as we do.
Mamasita, Como esperan las rosas, mira
Mother dear, just like roses wait for their dew, I too wait for you.
Mira, mamá las rosas esperan sedientas de roció
Look, mother, the roses wait eagerly for their dew.
Porque amor como el tuyo y el mío, mami... no existe en la vida
Our love is truly unique and one of a kind, it doesn't exist elsewhere in the world.
Así, mama,
Yes, mother,
Oye, cógelo que ahi te va
Listen as I sing this for you.
Pero mamasita de mi vida pa'ti
But my dear mother, this is all for you.
Eh eh, eh eh Así, así, así, así
As I sing like this, just like this.
Oye, solo para ti
Listen, this is only for you.
Writer(s): Chivirico Davila
Contributed by Charlie T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@elgranjohnco6683
Creí que era uno de los pocos que aman este Bolero sin embargo leyendo los comentarios me doy cuenta que aún quedan seres que amen esta música así; empecé a escuchar boleros cuando tenía 15 o 16 años y desde entonces considero que es sin lugar a dudas la mejor música que ha brotado de Latinoamérica, sin desprestigiar géneros como el Bossa Nova que hace parte de mi podium musical!
Qué felicidad leer comentarios como los que acompañan este video.
@enriquecollazos9781
Música que nunca
Pasara , quedo para
La eternidad !
👏👏👏
@heracliodiazprado1540
Uno de los cantantes más completo de la historia musical. Le faltó prensa. Inigualable.
@diegatoravia
En el mundo ya no quedan seres que canten asi.
@nathalisalazargutierrez9515
Porque amor tuyo y el mío no existe en la vida... Qué tema, Chivirico y su versatilidad.
@williampadilla3850
Así , todo un poema de amor hecho canción con la voz inconfundible de uno de los más grandes cantantes que ha desfilado por este universo musical , el señor Chivirico Dávila quien cantó de todo y se dió el lujo de cantar en las mejores orquestas de la época !!!
@marcosortiz9807
Perfecta canción un verdadero exponente de la música ro.antica majica voz y melodía no pasa de moda
@luyguitigreros6613
Por fin encontre la mejor version de esta bella cancion. Una hermosa letra de María Grever y una increible interpretacion Chivirico Davila
@CesarRosasMeza
María Joaquina de la Portilla Torres, mejor conocida como María Grever, hija de padre español y madre mexicana, nacida en León Guanajuato, provincia de México, es la compositora de este hermoso tema. Ella fue discipula del compositor francés Claude Debussy y musicalizó películas para la Paramount y la 20th Century Fox. En la ciudad de Barcelona hay una escuela que se llama "María Grever" como mexicano estoy orgulloso de este gran talento que le regalamos al mundo.
@oscararias3742
El Extraordinario Chivirico Dávila y los arreglos musicales espectaculares!!