Cri-Cri is known as the "grillito cantor" or "the singing cricket". He is a character created by Francisco Gabilondo Soler in his childhood and may even be considered "his inner personality"
The character became so famous and gave its author such renown, that it became a second name for Gabilondo. In the mid part of the 20th century he became the most recognizable singer of children's songs in Spanish. Gabilondo's dedication to this segment of the population has been greatly admired, comparable to Walt Disney in his honest approach to making life fun for those who are getting started in life.
La Marcha De Las Letras
Cri-Cri Lyrics
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los libros abiertos
ha sido la orden
que dió el General,
¡Que todos los niños
estén muy atentos,
las cinco vocales
>Primero verás
que pasa la 'A'
con sus dos patitas
muy abiertas al marchar.
Ahí viene la 'E'
alzando los pies,
el palo de enmedio
es más chico como ves.
Aquí está la 'I',
le sigue la 'O'
una es flaca y la otra
gorda porque ya comió.
Y luego hasta atrás
llegó la 'U',
como la cuerda
con que siempre saltas tú.
Primero verás
que pasa la 'A'
con sus dos patitas
muy abiertas al marchar.
Ahí viene la 'E'
alzando los pies,
el palo de enmedio
es más chico como ves.
Aquí está la 'I',
le sigue la 'O'
una es flaca y la otra
gorda porque ya comió.
Y luego hasta atrás
llegó la 'U',
como la cuerda
con que siempre saltas tú.
The song "La Marcha De Las Letras" by Cri-Cri is a playful and educational tune that provides insight into the significance of vowels and their role in the Spanish language. The song begins with a call to leave all books open, an order given by the General, suggesting that this is a time for learning and discovery. The lyrics continue to encourage children to pay attention as the five vowels make their way to parade through the song.
Each vowel is given a description, and through the use of anthropomorphization, the vowels become characters in a parade. The letter 'A' with its two legs is depicted as strutting with its legs open wide, while 'E' takes small, quick steps, and 'I' and 'O' are highlighted for their differing widths. Finally, the letter 'U' is compared to a jump rope, tying in the idea of playfulness and imagination in learning.
Line by Line Meaning
Que dejen toditos los libros abiertos ha sido la orden que dió el General
The General has given the order to leave all the books open.
Que todos los niños estén muy atentos, las cinco vocales van a desfilar!
All children should pay attention because the five vowels are going to march!
Primero verás que pasa la 'A' con sus dos patitas muy abiertas al marchar.
First, you will see how the letter A marches with its two legs widely open.
Ahí viene la 'E' alzando los pies, el palo de enmedio es más chico como ves.
Here comes the letter E raising its feet, the middle stick is smaller as you can see.
Aquí está la 'I', le sigue la 'O' una es flaca y la otra gorda porque ya comió.
Here is the letter I, followed by O, one is slim and the other is fat because it has eaten.
Y luego hasta atrás llegó la 'U', como la cuerda con que siempre saltas tú.
Last but not least, the letter U arrived at the back, just like the rope you always jump with.
Primero verás que pasa la 'A' con sus dos patitas muy abiertas al marchar.
First, you will see how the letter A marches with its two legs widely open.
Ahí viene la 'E' alzando los pies, el palo de enmedio es más chico como ves.
Here comes the letter E raising its feet, the middle stick is smaller as you can see.
Aquí está la 'I', le sigue la 'O' una es flaca y la otra gorda porque ya comió.
Here is the letter I, followed by O, one is slim and the other is fat because it has eaten.
Y luego hasta atrás llegó la 'U', como la cuerda con que siempre saltas tú.
Last but not least, the letter U arrived at the back, just like the rope you always jump with.
Contributed by Ellie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.