In Puerto Rico, Ruiz became a fan of a salsa band called La Solucion, directed by Roberto Rivera and learned all of their songs. He attended every concert and show. On one occasion, Ruiz's mother asked Rivera to give her son an opportunity to sing in the band, but to no avail. However, as fate would have it, in 1977, Ruiz was present at one of their shows where the lead singer did not show up. Rivera felt that he had no other choice but to give Ruiz a try. He was a success and was hired by Rivera. With La Solucion, Ruiz re-recorded a new version of Salsa Buena. He performed with the band for three years.
In 1980, Ruiz joined Tommy Olivencia and his Primerisima Orchestra. His youth and style known as Sensual Salsa helped to bring in a new generation of salsa followers. His first major "hit" was Lo Dudo (I doubt it) which was previously covered by José José. In 1983, Ruiz decided to go "solo" and had hits with No Que No, Mi Libertad (My Liberty) and Desnudate Mujer (Get Undressed Woman). He traveled extensively throughout Latin America, Europe and the United States performing and always used the phrase "Vaya, mi China" (Go, Baby) as his trademark. He was then called "El Papa de la Salsa" (The Father of Salsa).
Ruiz began to use illegal drugs and became an alcoholic. During a flight after one of his concerts he attacked a flight attendant. He was arrested and sentenced to three years at the federal prison in Jacksonville, Texas for the incident. Ruiz's last song was Vuelvo a Nacer (Born Again), where he describes his errors in life by taking the wrong way and that he declares himself born again. His voice was heard raspy compared to his earlier career due to the effects of his drug use. Frankie Ruiz became ill and was hospitalized on July 11, 1998, after performing at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Shortly afterwards, on August 9, 1998, Ruiz died from complications from AIDS. Before his burial, his remains were taken to Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, for a memorial service. He was later interred at Fair Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Bergen County, New Jersey.
Que Siga la Fiesta
Frankie Ruiz Lyrics
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Abre bien la puerta que aquí vengo yo
Por la calle de siempre y con más corazón
Algo de experiencia y esta crónica obsesión
De traerle a mi gente otra vez mi canción.
Que siga la fiesta porque hoy vengo yo cantando
Si todo empezó bailando, bailando va a continuar
Que siga la fiesta porque hoy vengo yo contento
Jah, jah, jah, jaaah, UhUhUhah
Jah, jah, jah, jaaah
La mesa está puesta que empiece la orquesta que siga la fiesta.
Todo es problemático en la realidad
Y si vives de sueños, se ríen de ti
Pero cuando hay pánico te asusta el vente acá
Y celebrando entre amigos, la vida es feliz.
Que siga la fiesta, porque hoy vengo yo cantando
Si todo empezó bailando, bailando va a continuar
Que siga la fiesta porque hoy vengo yo contento
Y si mañana no vengo, que siga la fiesta.
Jah, jah, jah, jaaah, UhUhUhah
Jah, jah, jah, jaaah
La mesa está puesta, que empiece la orquesta que siga la fiesta.
Que siga la fiesta, porque ahora le estoy cantando.
Porque ahora vengo cantando, pero que siga la fiesta.
Si tu supieras que yo voy pa'encima, oiga y nunca voy pa'atrás.
De traer en vida y a mi gente otra vez de frente.
Si tu supieras que yo voy pa'encima, oiga y nunca voy pa'atrás.
De traer en vida y a mi gente otra vez de frente.
The song "Que Siga la Fiesta" by Frankie Ruiz is an upbeat, celebratory song that encourages everyone to keep the party going. The lyrics are an invitation to open the doors and welcome the singer, who comes with more heart and experience, and is obsessed with bringing his people his latest song. The chorus emphasizes the continuation of the festivities, even if the singer himself cannot come the next day. The lyrics contain a lot of positivity and hope, encouraging listeners to celebrate life with their friends, even in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
¡Y seguimos bailando!
We keep on dancing.
Abre bien la puerta que aquí vengo yo
Open up the door 'cause I'm coming through.
Por la calle de siempre y con más corazón
Through the same street, but with more heart.
Algo de experiencia y esta crónica obsesión
Some experience and this chronic obsession.
De traerle a mi gente otra vez mi canción.
To bring my people my song once again.
Que siga la fiesta porque hoy vengo yo cantando
Let the party continue 'cause I'm here singing today.
Si todo empezó bailando, bailando va a continuar
If everything started with dancing, it will continue with dancing.
Que siga la fiesta porque hoy vengo yo contento
Let the party continue 'cause I'm happy today.
Y si mañana no vengo, que siga la fiesta.
And if I don't come tomorrow, let the party continue.
Jah, jah, jah, jaaah, UhUhUhah
Laughter and sounds of joy.
La mesa está puesta que empiece la orquesta que siga la fiesta.
The table is set, let the orchestra begin and let the party continue.
Todo es problemático en la realidad
Everything is problematic in reality.
Y si vives de sueños, se ríen de ti
And if you live in dreams, they laugh at you.
Pero cuando hay pánico te asusta el vente acá
But when there's panic, come over here and be scared.
Y celebrando entre amigos, la vida es feliz.
And celebrating with friends, life is happy.
Que siga la fiesta, porque hoy vengo yo cantando
Let the party continue 'cause I'm here singing today.
Si todo empezó bailando, bailando va a continuar
If everything started with dancing, it will continue with dancing.
Que siga la fiesta porque hoy vengo yo contento
Let the party continue 'cause I'm happy today.
Y si mañana no vengo, que siga la fiesta.
And if I don't come tomorrow, let the party continue.
Jah, jah, jah, jaaah, UhUhUhah
Laughter and sounds of joy.
La mesa está puesta, que empiece la orquesta que siga la fiesta.
The table is set, let the orchestra begin and let the party continue.
Que siga la fiesta, porque ahora le estoy cantando.
Let the party continue 'cause I'm singing it now.
Porque ahora vengo cantando, pero que siga la fiesta.
Because I'm singing it now, but let the party continue.
Si tu supieras que yo voy pa'encima, oiga y nunca voy pa'atrás.
If you knew that I'm moving forward, never backwards.
De traer en vida y a mi gente otra vez de frente.
To bring life and my people once again in front of me.
Si tu supieras que yo voy pa'encima, oiga y nunca voy pa'atrás.
If you knew that I'm moving forward, never backwards.
De traer en vida y a mi gente otra vez de frente.
To bring life and my people once again in front of me.
Writer(s): Garcia Jose D
Contributed by Savannah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@JogGonzalez
HASTA EL ULTIMO MOMENTO NOS CANTO GRACIAS FRANKIE POR EL TIEMPO QUE ESTUVISTES CON NOSOTROS EN LA TIERRA AHORA ESTAS CON PAPA DIOS EN EL CIELO..Y ALGUN DIA NOS VOLVEREMOS A VER...AMIGO.
@Lolo-gr4sf
que lindo tus palabras wao eres sabio
@JogGonzalez
@@Lolo-gr4sf GRACIAS DTBM
@indiragil780
Waoooo se me salen las lágrimas al oírlo ya se le notaba la voz un poco triste dios lo tenga en su santísima.gloria
@brianjimenez887
El mejor de la salsa nos dejo esta bonita despedida ..... ufff se me salen las lagrimas de escuhar su voz que grita un adios .... el mejor de todos los tiempos no habraaaaa nuncaaaa otro
@pablomendoza1294
Frankie un abrazo hasta el cielo, Ecuador te extraña 🇪🇨
@Lolo-gr4sf
Frankie te extraño y nunca te vi en persona i mano d verdad q eras especial q voz tan linda.
@carlo2897
A pesar de su voz cantaba mejor que los reggeatoneros, como se le extraña a Frankie en estas épocas
@henrywilliamssandyfernande1129
Que siga la fiesta! Y que siga la fiesta sin ti pero con tu voz que nunca morirá eres el mejor en este género llamado salsa desde lima Perú un abrazo dónde estés sr Frankie Ruiz ...que que que !
@felipemirandatorres7491
Frankie Ruiz inmortal