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.
Señora
Frankie Ruiz Lyrics
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Señora, ahora cuando usted parta
Que la distancia se interponga entre los dos
y que el olvido vuelve a ser amo y señor
Ahora cuando se vaya
Señora, ahora cuando se vaya
Señora, ahora cuando usted parta
Que usted se lleva todas mi ansias de amar
Ahora cuando se vaya
Y nada puedo reprochar
porque usted me lo advirtió
porque usted me lo advirtió
Que no venía por amor, señora
venía solo a calmar su sed señora
Que no venia por amor, señora
Venía solo a saciar su piel
venia solo a saciar su piel
Sus horas solas, su soledad
sus ansias de amar
que se perdían en noches sola
Señora, ahora cuando se vaya
Señora, ahora cuando usted parta
Es importante que usted sepa la verdad
que usted se lleva todas mi ansias de amar
Señora, señora, señora, señora
Señora
Usted me dijo que no venía por amor
Que solo quería buscar mi calor
Es importante que usted sepa la verdad
Que yo me enamoré
Que la distancia se interponga entre los dos
Y sus ansia de amar que se pierden en noche sola
Ahora cuando se vaya
Me quedo en mi soledad
Y nada puedo reprochar mi vida
Porque usted me lo advirtió escuche señora
The song "Señora" by Frankie Ruiz talks about a woman who is leaving and the consequences that come along with it. The lyrics begin by addressing the woman as "Señora," and he sings to her that when she leaves, distance will come between them, and forgetfulness will once again become the master. Ruiz emphasizes the importance of the woman knowing that she takes all of his desire to love with her when she leaves. He then repeats the chorus and adds that she had warned him that she was not coming for love but only to ease her loneliness and satisfy her physical desires.
Ruiz continues to state that he has no right to hold anything against her because she had warned him not to fall in love with her. She only came to calm her thirst and satisfy herself, and now she is leaving. He emphasizes the importance of her knowing that he had fallen in love with her, and that he will be left alone and without love when she leaves. The final lines of the song echo the chorus, imploring the woman to hear the truth and know what she takes from him as she leaves.
Overall, "Señora" is a heartfelt song about love, loneliness, and the consequences of physical relationships without emotional connection. The lyrics show that even though the woman had warned him that she was not looking for love, Ruiz could not help but fall in love with her. The song is a reminder of the harsh realities of life and the pain that people feel when they are left behind.
Line by Line Meaning
Señora, ahora cuando se vaya
Madam, now that you're leaving
Señora, ahora cuando usted parta
Madam, now that you're going away
Que la distancia se interponga entre los dos
Let the distance keep us apart
y que el olvido vuelve a ser amo y señor
So that forgetfulness can be the master again
Ahora cuando se vaya
Now that you're leaving
Es importante que usted sepa la verdad
It's important that you know the truth
Que usted se lleva todas mi ansias de amar
That you're taking all my desires to love
Y nada puedo reprochar
And I can't blame you
porque usted me lo advirtió
Because you warned me
Que no venía por amor, señora
That you didn't come for love, madam
venía solo a calmar su sed señora
You came solely to quench your thirst, madam
Que no venia por amor, señora
That you didn't come for love, madam
Venía solo a saciar su piel
You came solely to satisfy your flesh
Sus horas solas, su soledad
Your lonely hours, your solitude
sus ansias de amar
Your desires to love
que se perdían en noches sola
That got lost in lonely nights
Señora, señora, señora, señora
Madam, madam, madam, madam
Usted me dijo que no venía por amor
You told me that you didn't come for love
Que solo quería buscar mi calor
That you only wanted to bask in my warmth
Que yo me enamoré
That I fell in love
Me quedo en mi soledad
I'll remain in my solitude
Escuche señora
Listen, madam
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PEDRO AZAEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Gabriel Martinez
El mejor por siempre!! Eterno en el tiempo con sus canciones
Edwin Heredia
Ésto es un orgullo boricua qué nos puso en alto gracias porque enverdad nos engulle se que descanse en paz Frankie Ruiz el papá de la salsa vivirá para siempre y nuestras vidas..🇵🇷💯
Villacon Clásico
Ese tipo estaba fuera de liga , Para mi sera eterna su musica 🙏🙏🙏
Viviana Rolon
Cómo te extrañamos, Frankie, tu picardía era única en tu música.
Robrichard
El canta lindo. El mejor del género. Marca e impacta épocas. El mejor. Desde República Dominicana.
lopz33
Un día como hoy, 9 de agosto de 1998, falleció en Newark, New Jersey, E.U., el cantante de ascendencia boricua, José Antonio Torresola Ruiz, conocido artísticamente como Frankie Ruiz, el Papá de la Salsa. Maestro, lo seguimos extrañando. 🎵🎤🎶😢😢😢😢😢
Anibal Figueredo
Soy cubano , que dios lo tenga en la gloria usted es el mejor
Jediito
Qué linda mi bandera y gracias a todos los que la llevan y llevaron con orgullo como nuestro Frankie.
Brian Roque
sin dudas el mejor de todos los tiempos!
lopz33
Un día como hoy, 10 de marzo de 1958, nació en Paterson, New Jersey, E.U., el cantante de ascendencia boricua, José Antonio Torresola Ruiz, conocido artísticamente como Frankie Ruiz, el Papá de la Salsa. Maestro, lo seguimos extrañando. 🎵🎤🎶😢😢😢😢😢