Domingo Quinones was born on August 9, 1963 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. When he was four years old he moved to Puerto Rico with his parents and lived in Ceiba. He returned to New York City in 1977. He began his career there six years later with the Conjunto Nativo. He also performed with other groups, including the orchestra of Rafael de Jesús, with José Alberto "El Canario", with Johnny Rodriguez and the Conjunto Clásico.
In 1985 he replaced Roberto Lugo in the orchestra of Luis "Perico" Ortiz with whom he recorded four albums, including La vida en broma (1985), In Tradition (1986) and Perico (1987). He then sang for a time with Louie Ramirez and Roberto Roena.
In 1990, he signed as a solo artist with RMM and released his first solo album: Domingo es mi nombre. After joining Tito Puente on his 100th record, Quiñones released his second solo album Pintando Lunas. That album included a duet entitled "Dos Amigos" with Tony Vega and a salsa version of the song "Crazy for You" which proved his great versatility.
This was followed by six additional recordings with RMM, including one of his most important productions: "Se necesita un milagro", selected as one of the most influential albums by the National Foundation for Popular Culture of Puerto Rico. Among his many popular songs was "Mi Negrita Me Espera".
In 1998, he demonstrated his acting abilities in the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar, together with Olga Tañón, Michael Stuart and Tito Auger of the music group Fiel a la Vega. This was followed by playing the role of the legendary singer Hector Lavoe in the New York play, Quien Mato a Hector Lavoe? with songs like "La Voz de Siempre". The play and his performance won kudos from the critics including the New York Times, proclaiming that Quiñones captured the very essence of Lavoe's life and music.
He returned to producing music recordings with the release of Poeta y guerrero which included his own compositions. But his acting days were not over yet as he won the role of Sgt. Miller in the movie Héroes de Otra Patria, about Puerto Rican soldiers in the Vietnam War. The film won Honorable Mention in the Festival de Cine de Viña del Mar (Chile) and was the official entry from Puerto Rico in the foreign film category of the 1999 Oscar competition. His more recent film roles included that of a San Juan music promoter in Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony’s 2007 film “El Cantante”
Day Tripper
Domingo Quiñones Lyrics
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For taking the easy way out
Got a good reason
For taking the easy way out now
She was a day tripper
One way ticket, yeah
It took me so long to find out
And I found out
She's a big teaser
She took me half the way there
She's a big teaser
She took me half the way there, now
She was a day tripper
One way ticket, yeah
It took me so long to find out
And I found out
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Tried to please her
She only played one night stand
Tried to please her
She only played one night stand, now
She was a day tripper
Sunday driver, yeah
It took me so long to find out
And I found out
Day tripper, day tripper, yeah
Day tripper, day tripper, yeah
Day tripper, day tripper, yeah
The lyrics to Domingo Quiñones's song Day Tripper tell the story of a man who becomes infatuated with a woman who he later realizes is nothing more than a tease. He sings, "She was a day tripper, one way ticket, yeah. It took me so long to find out, and I found out." The phrase "day tripper" implies that the woman was simply there for a good time and not interested in anything serious.
The lyrics go on to describe the man's attempts to please the woman, but she only played along for one night stands. The phrase "Sunday driver" suggests that she may have been naïve or inexperienced. Despite his efforts, the man could not win her over, and he eventually found out the truth about her intentions.
The lyrics to Day Tripper are relatable to anyone who has ever been in a relationship with someone who was not what they seemed. It highlights the importance of being careful who you give your heart to and not to get too caught up in the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Got a good reason
I have a legitimate excuse
For taking the easy way out
For making things less difficult for myself
Got a good reason
I have a legitimate excuse
For taking the easy way out now
For making things less difficult for myself at this moment
She was a day tripper
She liked to go on short, one-day adventures
One way ticket, yeah
She only went on these adventures in one direction
It took me so long to find out
It was a long time before I realized
And I found out
I eventually discovered the truth
She's a big teaser
She likes to flirt and lead people on
She took me half the way there
She only led me part of the way
She was a day tripper
She liked to go on short, one-day adventures
One way ticket, yeah
She only went on these adventures in one direction
It took me so long to find out
It was a long time before I realized
And I found out
I eventually discovered the truth
Tried to please her
I attempted to make her happy
She only played one night stand
She was only interested in brief romantic encounters
Tried to please her
I attempted to make her happy
She only played one night stand, now
She was only interested in brief romantic encounters at this moment
She was a day tripper
She liked to go on short, one-day adventures
Sunday driver, yeah
She took it slow and easy on these adventures
It took me so long to find out
It was a long time before I realized
And I found out
I eventually discovered the truth
Day tripper, day tripper, yeah
She was always going on these short, one-day adventures
Day tripper, day tripper, yeah
She was always going on these short, one-day adventures
Day tripper, day tripper, yeah
She was always going on these short, one-day adventures
Lyrics © Tratore, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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@vicentemontero5130
Escuchando a Domingo Quiñones, al que no le guste escuchar y bailar este maravilloso tema es porque no tiene un buen oido musical. Saludos y un abrazo ILoveeSalsaa
@randuavila5677
Domingo Quiñones es un gran salsero de la mata buen sonero de las improvisaciones y lo llamaron el mas que canta
@antoniozepeda1505
esta rola esta de poca saludos desde mexico y que viva la salsa la rumba y el guaguanco
@AlexanderMendoza-lc9ct
Temazoo.. Q trompetas
@aliciabebaboricua
Great 👍 👌 👏❤Love it ❤
@marcoantoniozarate4933
buenísimo pa no olvidar a los beatles en una buena versión salsa que chevere
@alejandrocadenamicolta6722
este fue un homenaje salsero que se hizo alos beatles
@aliciabebaboricua
❤Domingo Quiñones ❤
@javiergalicia1592
PURA CAJETA COMPAS, ESTA MUSICA REVIVE MUERTOS.
@camilucas7
que discaso buena combinacion