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
Hay que vivir el momento
Chivirico Davila Lyrics
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Hay que vivir el momento,
que nos importa el pasado,
hoy tenemos tiempo,
y tal vez mañana,
ya no llegue la ocasión.
no, no, te diré de la mía,
hay que ser sinceros,
y hacer desde luego,
lo que manda, el corazón.
Me gustas tu, te gusto yo,
ya que otra cosa esperamos,
y no es justo que nosotros,
que sabemos amar,
perdamos la oportunidad.
Hay que vivir el momento,
que, que nos importa el pasado,
hoy tenemos tiempo,
y tal vez mañana,
ya, ya no llegue la ocasión.
Intermedio Musical.
Me gustas tu, te gusto yo,
ya que otra cosa esperamos,
y no es justo que nosotros
que sabemos amar,
perdamos la oportunidad.
Hay que vivir el momento,
que nos importa el pasado,
hoy tenemos tiempo,
y tal vez mañana,
ya no llegue la ocasión.
Ya no llegue la ocasión,
ya no llegue la ocasión.
The Chivirico Davila song "Hay que Vivir el Momento" is a passionate bolero that encourages listeners to seize the day and make the most of their time together. The song's vivid lyrics emphasize the importance of cherishing the present and letting go of regrets about the past or uncertainty about the future, as tomorrow may never come. The singer urges his love interest to be honest with him about her feelings, emphasizing the need to follow their hearts and not miss out on the opportunity to be together.
The chorus states: "Hay que vivir el momento, que nos importa el pasado, hoy tenemos tiempo, y tal vez mañana, ya no llegue la ocasión", which translates to "We must live in the moment, what does the past matter to us? Today we have time and perhaps tomorrow the opportunity will not come." The lyrics convey a sense of urgency, emphasizing that life is fleeting and that we must cherish the moments that we have. The song's romantic and wistful quality, combined with its energetic rhythms, underscores its message of hopefulness and reminds listeners to seize the day and make the most of every opportunity.
In sum, the song's lyrics remind listeners of the importance of living in the present moment and taking the opportunity to follow your heart and express your feelings, as tomorrow may never come. Its emotional and stirring melody invites listeners to reflect on their own lives and relationships, and to cherish every moment they have.
Line by Line Meaning
Hay que vivir el momento,
We must live in the present moment and cherish it.
que nos importa el pasado,
It's not important to dwell on the past.
hoy tenemos tiempo,
Today we have the time and opportunity.
y tal vez mañana,
But perhaps tomorrow,
ya no llegue la ocasión.
The chance may not come again.
No me dirás de tu vida,
Don't tell me about your life,
no, no, te diré de la mía,
No, no, I'll tell you about mine,
hay que ser sinceros,
We must be honest,
y hacer desde luego,
And certainly do,
lo que manda, el corazón.
What our hearts tell us to do.
Me gustas tu, te gusto yo,
I like you and you like me,
ya que otra cosa esperamos,
What else are we waiting for?
y no es justo que nosotros,
It's not fair for us
que sabemos amar,
Who know how to love,
perdamos la oportunidad.
To lose the chance.
Ya no llegue la ocasión,
The chance may not come again,
ya no llegue la ocasión.
The chance may not come again.
Contributed by Kaitlyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@thevampirehunter8965
"HAY QUE VIVIR EL MOMENTO" ,.......UN TEMAZOOO,.............LETRA DEL COMPOSITOR MIGUEL A. VALLADARES,..INTERPRETACIÓN MAGISTRAL DEL GRAN CHIVIRICO DAVILA,.EN ARREGLO MUSICAL DE JAVIER VÁZQUEZ .DE SU DISCO TITULADO "CHIVIRICO Y SU NUEVO ESTILO" DEL AÑO 1971 PRODUCIDO POR RALPH LEW PARA EL SELLO DISQUERO "COTIQUE".
PIANO-JAVIER VÁZQUEZ.
TIMBALES-LOUIE RAMÍREZ
BONGOS-MARIO CADAVIECO
BAJOS-VÍCTOR VENEGAS
TROMPETA-ALFREDO (CHOCOLATE) ARMENTEROS
TROMPETA-NILO ARGUDIN
TROMBONES-JOSÉ RODRÍGUEZ
TROMBONES-BARRY RODGERS
TROMBONES-LOUIS KAHN
CONGAS-RAMON LUIS
CLAVEZ-MARACAS-ROBERT FRANQUIZ
CORO-ELIOT ROMERO
CORO-MANUEL BARCAS NEGRAS
ARREGLOS MUSICALES -JAVIER VÁZQUEZ Y LOUIE RAMIREZ,.......CASI NA",..TENÍA ESTE DISCO,...JA,JA,JA,JA,JA,..UN CLASICO.
@edp4638
Una de las voces mas privilegiadas de mi terruño querido. Puerto Rico ser pequeño no importa lo que importa es la grandeza de tus hijos.
@paullucianoramirez3322
Maestro cuando escucho su tema se me eriza la piel, me dan ganas de bailar con una dama.que recuerdos .Que tal voz de este caballo boricua
@luis.aotero9998
el mejor cantnte de puerto Rico en su tiempo
@bernardosanchoherrero5725
El más grande.El mejor sonero y el mejor bolerista. Y seguramente uno de los más olvidados.
Parafraseando una de sus canciones, que mala es la humanidad.
@marceloalvarez6644
La mejor forma de recordar a los grandes será escuchando su música los que TENEMOS CULTURA MUSICAL
@carlospizarro5732
Tremendo cantante de Puerto Rico🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷 siempre se habla de Hector Lavoe....Ismael Rivera...Cheo Feliciano como los grandes de Puerto Rico pero en la isla hasta las piedras cantan mucho talento y a la nueva generacion escuchen a estos maetros👍
@franklinviruet7786
Saludos EL GRAN CHIVIRICO DAVILA EL PAPA DE LOS POLLITOSSS EL MEJJOORR DE TODOSSS.
@SuperPcMusic
Este sr. hay que darle el merito que se merece uno de los grandes soneros y boleristas que a dado America latina y para orgullo nuestro Boricua .
@luisblanco96
Muy bonita esta interpretación de Chivirico.
@magdavazquez3310
Recuerdo escuchar éste bolero y mucha musica salsa por la emisora radio voz. para los años 1971, gratos recuerdos.