Born in Tampico, Mexico, Esquivel's family moved to Mexico City when he was ten. A keyboard and electronics prodigy, he became a featured soloist on the radio by the age of 14 and at 18 was conducting his own 22-piece orchestra. By the early 1950s Esquivel had expanded his orchestra to 54 pieces and had become one of the most popular artists in his homeland. His first album was released in Mexico in 1956. In 1957 he released a mono album in the United States. He was then brought to Hollywood in 1958 by RCA Victor producer Herman Diaz, Jr., where he recorded his first stereo album, Other Worlds, Other Sounds, which was nominated for a Grammy.
Esquivel released several albums over the next few years and also worked on various other projects, including an Ames Brothers album, Hello, Amigos, and a Living Strings album, In a Mellow Mood. Two more of his albums were nominated for Grammies in successive years. He also composed soundtracks for the TV programs Markham, The Tall Man, and The Bob Cummings Show.
In 1962 Esquivel recorded Latin-Esque as part of RCA Victor's ''Stereo Action'' series. The orchestra was divided between two different studios to ensure pure stereo separation. He then left RCA and recorded an album with Reprise before taking a studio hiatus. His recording heyday had passed, and he put together a traveling stage show with dramatic lighting, costume changes, and a pared-down combo.
In 1967 Esquivel returned to RCA and recorded with his combo. In 1968 he recorded his last album in the United States, which was released only in Mexico and Puerto Rico. In 1973 he married his long-time business manager and singer, Yvonne DeBourbon. They were divorced in 1978, and he moved back to Mexico. There he composed and recorded themes for a children's TV puppet show called Burbujas, releasing two albums from that project.
In 1993, while visiting his brother in Cuernavaca, Mexico, Esquivel fell as he emerged from a taxi and broke his hip, aggravating an old spinal injury. He was confined to a bed in his brother's house for the rest of his life. His popularity, though, began to rise again in the mid-1990s when modern audiences rediscovered the exotica music of the 1950s. Many of his recordings were re-released and are still currently available. Juan Garcia Esquivel passed away in 2002 after suffering a stroke.
Marie
Esquivel & His Orchestra Lyrics
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Marie, you'll soon be waking (girl of my dreams, I want you)
To find our heart's are aching (have a little faith in me, la-la-la-la)
And tears will fall as you recall (tears will fall again)
The moon in all its splendor (on a night like this, we go bettin' in the park)
Your kiss, so very tender (all the way my kiss, darlin')
The words, "Will you surrender
To me, Marie?"
The lyrics to Esquivel & His Orchestra's song "Marie" depict a melancholic and longing tone, as the singer addresses a woman named Marie in the early hours of the morning. The dawn is breaking, symbolizing a new day and possibly the end of a romantic encounter, as Marie is about to wake up. The singer expresses that their hearts are aching and tears will fall as they remember the beautiful moments they shared together, particularly the moonlit nights and Marie's tender kisses. There is a sense of urgency and plea in the line "have a little faith in me," as the singer hopes that Marie will remember and return the affection.
The lyrics also convey a sense of nostalgia and bittersweetness, with the mention of tears falling again and the request for Marie to surrender to the singer. The line "livin' in a great big way, mama" suggests a desire for a grand and extravagant lifestyle, possibly longing for a deeper connection with Marie.
Overall, the song "Marie" expresses the yearning and emotional turmoil of a love lost or a love that cannot be fully realized. It captures the essence of longing, reminiscing, and hoping for a second chance.
Line by Line Meaning
Marie (oh, Marie), the dawn is breaking
Oh Marie, the beginning of a new day is upon us
Marie, you'll soon be waking
Marie, you will soon be awaking from your slumber
To find our heart's are aching
To discover that our hearts are filled with pain and longing
And tears will fall as you recall
And tears will stream down your face as you remember
The moon in all its splendor
The moon shining brightly with all its magnificence
Your kiss, so very tender
Your gentle and affectionate kiss
The words, "Will you surrender
The question, 'Will you give in'
To me, Marie?"
To me, oh Marie?'
(Livin' in a great big way, mama)
(Living life to the fullest, oh mama)
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Irving Berlin
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