Known to most by the mononym Emilio, he charted more than ten singles on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks charts, in addition to six singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts. Emilio was also one of the few Tejano artists to have significant success in both the United States and Mexico, and was called the "Garth Brooks of Tejano". His biggest country hit was the No. 27 "It's Not the End of the World" in late 1995, and his highest-charting single on any chart is "Por Siempre Unidos," which peaked at No. 7 on Latin Pop Airplay in 1996. Along with Selena, Emilio was one of the most prominent artists that helped popularize Tejano music.
Emilio Navaira III was born on August 23, 1962, in San Antonio, Texas, to Mexican American parents, Emilio Navaira, Jr. and Mary Navaira. Growing up on the south side of San Antonio, Navaira found each influence in not only tejano legends such as Little Joe y la Familia, but also Lone Star country music heroes such as Willie Nelson, Bob Wills, and George Strait. As a student, Navaira graduated from McCollum High School in 1980, received a music scholarship to Texas State University, and majored in music with plans to become a teacher before ultimately deciding to pursue a career as an artist.
In 1983 at age 21, Emilio began his performing career by singing lead vocals for David Lee Garza y Los Musicales. In 1987, Cuantas Veces by David Lee Garza Y Los Musicales beat out Alpha by Mexican American singer Selena for Album of the Year at the Tejano Music Awards. In 1989, Navaira formed his own band, Emilio y Grupo Rio. That same year Emilio signed with Columbia Records (then known as CBS Records). This relationship resulted in Emilio recording more than fifteen studio albums to date, including several with his Rio Band.
By the mid 1990s, Emilio began crediting himself solely as Emilio, eventually switching his focus to country music. Between 1989 and 1996, Emilio had released seven Spanish albums with cumulative sales of about 2 million. This success lead to mainstream commercial exposure, with companies such as Coca-Cola and Wrangler Jeans using his songs in their advertisements in the 1990s. Emilio had also gained a sponsorship with Miller Lite beer, who had persuaded him to use their slogan at the time, "Life is good," as the title of his first country album.
Emilio signed with Capitol Records and released his first country music single called "It's Not the End of the World" which reached the Top 30 on the country charts in 1995. His album was a surprise success as well reaching No. 13 on the country charts and also a high placing on the Top 200. Several more singles including a Spanish version of "It's Not the End of the World" followed but none of these singles came close to the Top 40 except "Even If I Tried" which reached No. 41 in 1996. In 1997, he released a second country album, "It's On The House" but it was not as successful as his first country album. Two more minor country singles followed and gradually Emilio faded from country music and increasingly came back to Tejano music.
His 2002 album Acuérdate won the Grammy Award for Best Tejano Album and his 2007 album De Nuevo won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Tejano Album.
Navaira has five children. His three children from his first marriage to Cynthia Navaira also perform for Grupo Rio. Emilio Navaira IV plays drums, and Diego Navaira plays guitar and daughter Emely. He also has two from his second marriage to Maru Navaira, who he divorced in June 2011.
Navaira has two siblings: Raul "Raulito" Navaira, who performs back-up vocals for Grupo Rio; and Yvette Navaira. Navaira was a Republican.
He also was good friends with some of the best musicians in Texas, such as Selena Quintanilla Perez and drummer Edwardo Rivas to name a few.
Navaira was hospitalized in critical condition after his tour bus crashed early in the morning on March 23, 2008, in Bellaire (a small municipality partially surrounded by Houston, Texas). Navaira had performed the previous night at Hallabaloos, a Houston nightclub and he was at the wheel of the tour bus as it traveled north along west 610 Loop near the Southwest Freeway when it crashed into a set of freeway barrels shortly before 4 a.m. Emilio was taken by Life Flight to Memorial Hermann Hospital where a blood clot in his head was removed; Emilio's initial treatment included being kept in a medically induced coma and induced hypothermia to minimize brain swelling. Doctors cautioned that he might not survive.
A March 27, 2008 press release from Memorial Hermann Hospital reported that on the evening of March 26 Emilio "opened his eyes and moved his arms and legs." On April 4, 2008, the hospital announced that Emilio underwent a surgical procedure on March 31 to repair a pseudoaneurysm in his right lung and that he remained in critical condition. On April 16, 2008, he was upgraded to fair condition. On April 23, the hospital announced that Emilio was transferred to TIRR Memorial Hermann as part of his rehabilitative care.
On May 1, 2008, police released initial reports that indicated that Emilio was intoxicated at the time of the crash. On May 8, the full report was released which indicated that Emilio had a blood alcohol content of 0.19, more than twice the legal limit in Texas. Authorities also indicated that Emilio was not licensed to drive a bus.
On September 24, 2008, Emilio was involved in another car accident in San Antonio as a passenger while his wife was driving. According to a witness, the Navairas were stopped in a turn lane when a truck crossed at least two lanes of traffic and struck their vehicle. Both Emilio and his wife Maria were released from the hospital the following day. Emilio's agent, Joe Casias, stated that Emilio and his wife were headed home from a rehabilitation therapy appointment stemming from the March tour bus accident.
Emilio was found dead by his wife in his New Braunfels home on May 16, 2016. He was 53. Emilio performed his last known concert in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, on May 11, 2016, as part of a concert celebrating Mother's Day in that city.
Ya No Me Pones Atencion
Emilio Navaira Lyrics
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Te escribo cartas, no has kontestado mi amor
Te llevo serenata, me cierras la ventana, why tu
Ya no me pones atencion
Se ke todavia me kieres
Mi korazon te pertenece why tu
Ya no me pones atencion
No se me ha caido la bendera de tu amor
Komo soldado, sigo peleando por tu amor
No se me ha caido la bandera de tu amor
Sigo peleando, hasta ke muera
Ho, me pongas atencion
Ya no me pones atencion
Te escribo cartas, no has kontestado mi amor
Te llevo serenata, me cierras la ventana, why tu
Ya no me pones atencion
Se ke todavia me kieres
Te lo miro en tus ojos
Mi korazon te pertenece why tu
Ya no me pones atencion
No se me ha caido la bendera de tu amor
Komo soldado, sigo peleando por tu amor
No se me ha caido la bandera de tu amor
Sigo peleando, hasta ke muera
Ho, me pongas atencion
Hyaa
He, he
Fin
The lyrics to Emilio Navaira's song "Ya No Me Pones Atencion" are about a man who is trying to win back the affection and attention of his lover, but despite his efforts, she seems to be ignoring him. He writes her letters, brings her serenades, and sees that she still loves him in her eyes, but she continues to shut him out. He compares himself to a soldier fighting for his love and says he will never give up until she finally pays attention to him again.
The song is a classic example of Tejano music, a genre that originated in Texas and blends traditional Mexican music with elements of country, rock, and pop. Through his soulful vocals and upbeat tempo, Emilio Navaira brings his own unique style to the genre. The repetition of the phrase "Ya no me pones atencion" highlights the desperation and frustration the singer feels, while the use of Spanish adds to the emotional depth of the song.
Overall, "Ya No Me Pones Atencion" is a powerful and moving song that speaks to the human experience of love and heartbreak. It combines traditional music with modern sensibilities and shows the enduring popularity of Tejano music.
Line by Line Meaning
Ya no me pones atencion
You don't pay attention to me anymore
Te escribo cartas, no has kontestado mi amor
I write you letters, but you haven't responded to my love
Te llevo serenata, me cierras la ventana, why tu
I play you a serenade, but you close the window on me, why?
Se ke todavia me kieres
I know you still love me
Te lo miro en tus ojos
I see it in your eyes
Mi korazon te pertenece why tu
My heart belongs to you, why don't you care?
No se me ha caido la bendera de tu amor
I haven't given up on your love
Komo soldado, sigo peleando por tu amor
Like a soldier, I keep fighting for your love
Sigo peleando, hasta ke muera
I'll keep fighting until I die
Ho, me pongas atencion
Oh, pay attention to me
Hyaa
He, he
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RAUL H. NAVAIRA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
YO NUNCA ME BAÑO
Chulada de mujer sin necesidad de andar enseñando o que estuviera en lenceria. Un video sencillo pero fino y sobretodo lleno de humildad y respeto a hacia la creacion mas hermosa del universo la mujer.
Lourdes Rodriguez
Y el galán también bien shulote, barbon y en camioneta y caballo! 😍 Jajajaja
BGTHTR
Descanse En Paz Emilio. Gracias para la musica.
Victor b
I remember in the early 90's my dad jamming to this music. Good memories.
Anthony Anthony morones
I got this album in a cassette tape when it came out in 1993. God bless you Emilio Navaira and also God bless the queen of Tejano music, Selena and Jimmy Gonzalez. God bless you guys rest in peace.❤❤
Fernando Melendez
ESTABA SOÑANDO ESA CANSION DE EMILIO Y DESPERTANDO AQUI LA ESTOY ESCUCHANDO.
Daniel Arroyo
THIS OLD JAMS BRING BACK SO MANY GOOD MEMORIES. TO BAD EMILIO IS NOT AROUND ANYMORE. RIP EMILIO.
César Aranda canchola
Inolvidables canciones,la alegría de Raulito,vivan por siempre
Roberto Hernandez
You ok kid
Antonia Watts
Como se extraña a este texano tan carismatico y sencillo mas en este dia de difuntos😂😥💘💋💖💚