1971's Fania All Stars Live At The Cheetah volumes one and two became the biggest selling Latin albums ever produced by one group from one concert, Produced by Larry Harlow.
Among the many salsa musicians that performed with the group were Conga players, Mongo Santamaria and Ray Barretto and presently Mr Marcha, Eddie Montalvo, Singers Ruben Blades, Cheo Feliciano, Hector Lavoe, Celia Cruz, Pete "El Conde" Rodriguez, Trombonist Willie Colon, Pianists Larry Harlow, Papo Lucca, Eddie Palmieri, The Timbale King Tito Puente, Timbalero Nicky Marrero and bassist Bobby Valentin among others.
As a group, Fania All-Stars outlived Fania Records, which is now owned by EMusic.
Mi Gente
Fania All-Stars Lyrics
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Mi gente ¡Ustedes!
Lo más grande de este mundo
Siempre me hacen sentir
Un orgullo profundo
Los llamé ¡vengan conmigo
Orgullo tengo de ustedes
Mi gente siempre responde
Vinieron todos para oirme guarachar
Pero como soy de ustedes
Yo los invitaré a cantar
Conmigo sí van a bailar
Yo los invitaré a gozar conmigo sí
Que cante mi gente
The song "Mi Gente" by Fania All Stars is a tribute to the people (mi gente) who have been supportive and uplifting to the artist. It starts with a declaration of how important the people are to the artist, describing them as the greatest in the world. The song goes on to describe how the artist called on the people, and even though they didn't ask where or why, they came anyway. The artist is proud of the people and knows that they will always respond to him with enthusiasm and support.
As the song progresses, the artist invites the people to dance and sing with him. He acknowledges that they came to hear him perform, but because he is one with his people, he invites them to participate in the performance. The artist believes that the people will not only dance with him but also celebrate with him. The song then closes by calling out to the people to sing.
Overall, "Mi Gente" is a beautiful tribute to the power of community and the artist's love for his people.
Line by Line Meaning
Mi gente ¡Ustedes!
My people, all of you! You are the greatest in this world, and whenever I am with you, I feel a deep sense of pride.
Lo más grande de este mundo
You are the biggest and the best thing in this entire world.
Siempre me hacen sentir
You always make me feel so good and happy.
Un orgullo profundo
Your achievements bring me a deep sense of pride and joy.
Los llamé ¡vengan conmigo
I called out to you all, asking you to come with me.
No me preguntaron dónde
You didn't ask me where we were going or what we would be doing.
Orgullo tengo de ustedes
I am so proud of all of you, my people.
Mi gente siempre responde
You, my people, always respond to my call and come through for me.
Vinieron todos para oirme guarachar
Everybody came to hear me sing and perform some lively, upbeat music for them.
Pero como soy de ustedes
But because I belong to you, my people,
Yo los invitaré a cantar
I will invite you all to sing and perform with me.
Conmigo sí van a bailar
You will all dance with me.
Yo los invitaré a gozar conmigo sí
I will invite you to have the time of your lives with me.
Que cante mi gente
My people, let's sing together and have a great time.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Marcus Quintanilla, Amado Parejas, Ralph Anthony, Johnny Pacheco
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@RaulJansen24
Distingo a un Lavoe (27) siempre a la moda con flux a cuadros y de corbatín, dirije la orquesta el maestro dominicano Jhonny Pacheco (38) habilidoso y de gran olfato comercial, en las congas el de N.J, Raymond Barreto (44), en el bongo un enérgico y sincronizado Roberto Roena (33), en el piano Larry Harlow ademas de un joven trombonista Willie Colon (23) y el distinguido y elegante corista Pete "Conde Rodriguez" (40).....todos jóvenes y apuntalados a escribir brillantes paginas en la música!!!!!
@jazzdiegvito
#FaniaRecords a mis 20 años esta canción me hace bailar mas que cualquier salsa de hoy, me imagino cantándola en un escenario como el mismísimo Hector y es que sin duda es de las mejores en esta versión, ya los voy escuchando 6 años y créanme cuanto lamento no haber nacido en su época, muchos saludos desde Perú - de corazón!
@hugobalantaosorio
Como Hector no se puede volver a ver jamás
@juanlpz1994
El único que hace cantar a todo un estadio. GRANDE hector lavoe ♡
@Francisco_420
Wow, Hector you were the man, RIP.. remembering hanging at the corner bodega on Pitkin ave. always salsa, always good vibes there, we were broke but we were happy.
@jessicapenalver1
Electrizante la Fania all Stars, única e irrepetible
@tdkpipo
quien tendra la chaqueta de hector lavoe
@OscarAgudeloSalsacolombia
El mejor el papa de la salsa hector lavoe
@lopz33
¡Tremendo vídeo del recuerdo!
@christianamaguana5984
El inmortal 😎🎙️🎶