He was the younger brother of Charlie Palmieri. When he was only 5 years old, he used to musically accompany Charlie and together they would enter and participate in many talent contests. Eddie performed at Carnegie Hall when he was 11 years old and formed his own band in 1950, when he was just 14. During the 1950s, Palmieri played in various bands, including Tito Rodriguez's.
In 1962, Palmieri formed the band La Perfecta, which included trombone player Barry Rogers and singer Ismael Quintana. The music to the Charanga required an orchestra with a flute and violins, but Eddie also added a mixture of trumpets and trombones. He also experimented by including a touch of jazz in his recordings. He recorded, among others, Lo Que Traigo Es Sabroso (What I Bring is Juicy) and Mozambique, before the group disbanded in 1968.
Palmieri's "La Perfecta" departed from the traditional Caribbean sources of salsa instrumentation by introducing a new stylistic device into the New York Latin sound. Their signature sound relied heavily on two trombones and a flute instead of trumpets. The combination helped to give La Perfecta a rich and bold sound which contributed to Palmieri's success with his new band.
In 1971, Palmieri recorded Vamonos Pa'l Monte (Going to the Mountain) with his brother Charlie at the organ. That same year he also recorded Eddie Palmieri & Friends in Concert, At the University of Puerto Rico. In 1974, Eddie won the first ever Grammy Award for Best Latin Recording with The Sun of Latin Music, which is historic, as it was the first time Latin Music was recognized by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences.
In the 1990s, Palmieri had participated in various concerts and recordings with the Fania All-Stars and the Tico All-Stars; he also introduced La India with the production of Llego La India via Eddie Palmieri (La India has arrived via Eddie Palmieri), released in 1992.
Eddie actively tours the United States, Europe, South America as well as many other countries, and made his first appearance in China in 2008. He has been honored with numerous prestigious awards, one being an honorary doctorate degree from the Berklee College of Music, as well as inducted into both the Bronx Walk of Fame and the Chicago Walk of Fame.
Eddie has a career spanning over 50 years as well as a discography of 36 titles. He is one of the most influential and legendary Latin musicians.
Mi Palo Pa' Rumba
Eddie Palmieri Lyrics
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Te cambio a ti
Así!
Pa' que respete aquí!
La amistad cuando se da no se devuelve
Mejorando el sentimiento
Porque tu piensas así de mí
Si jamás pienso mal yo de ti
De palo pa' rumba
Te cambio a ti
De palo pa' rumba
Te cambio a ti
Así!
Pa' que respete aquí!
La amistad cuando se da no se devuelve
Mejorando el sentimiento
Te aconsejo y no me explico
Porque tú piensas así de mí
Si jamás pienso mal yo de ti
De palo pa' rumba
Te cambio a ti
(Si somos guerreros
De palo pa' rumba)
De palo pa' rumba
(Si somos guerreros
De palo pa' rumba)
Si yo no sé porque
Piensas mal de mí
Si yo nunca pienso
Mal de ti
(Si somos guerreros
De palo pa' rumba)
Si de frente me saludas
Por qué de espaldas me zumbas?
(Si somos guerreros
De palo pa'rumba)
La sinceridad no se compara
Tampoco se vende nunca
(Si somos guerreros
De palo pa' rumba)
De palo y palo pa'rumba
Y palo pa'rumba
De palo pa'rumba
(Si somos guerreros
De palo pa' rumba)
(Si somos guerreros
De palo pa' rumba)
(Si somos guerreros
De palo pa' rumba)
Escucha bien lo aprendido
De palo pa' rumba
(Si somos guerreros
De palo pa' rumba)
Con timbal, bongó y rumba
Yo os invito pa'la rumba
(Si somos guerreros
De palo pa' rumba)
Rumba, rumba para ti
Rumba, rumba para mí, tú ves!
(Si somos guerreros
De palo pa' rumba)
The lyrics of Eddie Palmieri's song "Mi Palo Pa' Rumba" are about friendship and respect. The singer talks about how friendship should not be repaid or returned because it is a feeling that should come from the heart. He advises the listener to not think negatively about him since he never thinks badly of them. The lines "Si somos guerreros de palo pa' rumba" repeat throughout the song, meaning that they are warriors of the music and rhythm of the rumba.
The singer also touches lightly on the importance of sincerity and honesty in friendship. The line "La sinceridad no se compara, tampoco se vende nunca" (sincerity cannot be measured, nor can it be sold) shows that these characteristics are invaluable and should not be sacrificed. The song ends on a positive note, inviting the listener to dance and enjoy the rhythm and music of the rumba.
Overall, the lyrics emphasize the importance of friendship, respect, and honesty. It is a song that celebrates the joy and energy of the rumba, while also advocating for meaningful connections with others.
Line by Line Meaning
De palo pa' rumba
From stick to rumba, let's dance.
Te cambio a ti
I trade you for the music.
Así!
That's right!
Pa' que respete aquí!
So respect is given here.
La amistad cuando se da no se devuelve
When friendship is given, it is not meant to be returned.
Mejorando el sentimiento
Improving the feeling.
Te aconsejo y no me explico
I advise you, but I don't understand why you think that way of me.
Porque tu piensas así de mí
Because you think that way of me.
Si jamás pienso mal yo de ti
When I never think bad of you.
(Si somos guerreros
If we are warriors.
Si yo no sé porque
If I don't know why.
Piensas mal de mí
You think bad of me.
Si yo nunca pienso
When I never think.
Mal de ti
Bad of you.
Si de frente me saludas
If you greet me face-to-face.
Por qué de espaldas me zumbas?
Why do you talk behind my back?
La sinceridad no se compara
Sincerity cannot be compared.
Tampoco se vende nunca
Nor can it ever be sold.
De palo y palo pa'rumba
From stick to stick for the rumba.
Y palo pa'rumba
And stick for the rumba.
Escucha bien lo aprendido
Listen well to what has been learned.
Con timbal, bongó y rumba
With timbales, bongos, and rumba.
Yo os invito pa'la rumba
I invite you to the rumba.
Rumba, rumba para ti
Rumba, rumba for you.
Rumba, rumba para mí, tú ves!
Rumba, rumba for me, you see!
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Edward Palmieir
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Fernando Quiñones
Que Palo pa" Rumba te Cambio a Ti,
Asi, Pa' Que Respete Aqui
Palo pa" Rumba te Cambio a Ti,
Asi, Pa' Que Respete Aqui
La Amistad cuando se da No Se Devuelve
Mejorando Entendimiento Te Aconsejo
Yo No Me Explico Porque Tu Piensas
Asi de Mi, Si Jamas Pienso Mal Yo de Ti
Que Palo pa" Rumba te Cambio a Ti
Que Palo pa" Rumba te Cambio a Ti,
Asi, Pa' Que Respete Aqui
Palo pa" Rumba te Cambio a Ti,
Asi, Pa' Que Respete Aqui
La Amistad cuando se da No Se Devuelve
Mejorando Entendimiento Te Aconsejo
Yo No Me Explico Porque Tu Piensas
Asi de Mi, Si Jamas Pienso Mal Yo de Ti
Que Palo pa" Rumba te Cambio a Ti
Coro: Si Somos Guerreros Pues Palo Pa' Rumba
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CANTA LUIS VERGARA
@geraldcupelo5406
buena voz
@JoseGomez-ys3zs
luckylouie522 I heard that ☺
@derlongko505
y cómo canta!
@sensei196345
Canta Herman Olivera, según ficha técnica del CD ,en su tiempo LP .
@luckylouie522
@@sensei196345 Herman en el coro Aqui pero si el lo canta en otro LP . Saludos
@maylinflores4473
Me encantaaaaa realmente esto si es musica para bailar , recuerdos espectaculares con. Solo 42 años amo la salsa es increíble lo que siento al escucharla . De palo pa rumba
@gustavonaveda5448
Tremendo Golazo.. Dessde Lima!!
@williamrojas1014
Este tema no pasara de moda. Salsa pura no comercial. Simplemente lo mejor. Músicos que tocaban por vocacion.