Frankie Ruiz
Born Jose Antonio Torresola Ruiz, he was born and raised in Paterson, New J… Read Full Bio ↴Born Jose Antonio Torresola Ruiz, he was born and raised in Paterson, New Jersey. His parents moved from Puerto Rico to the United States in search of a better way of life. In Paterson, Ruiz received his primary and secondary education. As a child he enjoyed singing to the tunes of salsa and as a young man joined a local band called The Charlie Lopez Orchestra. With this band he recorded his first song Salsa Buena (Good Salsa). In 1976, Ruiz moved to Mayagüez, Puerto Rico with his mother after his parents divorced.
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.
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.
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Frankie Ruiz Lyrics
(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction I can't get no satisfaction, I can't get no satisfaction. 'C…
Ahora Me Toca A Mi Primero fui yo Como se dieron a conocer aquella gente…
Aléjate De Mi Frankie Ruiz - Alejate de mi Alejate de mi... Porque tu no…
Amantes De Otro Tiempo Atrévete conmigo una vez y nada más y te Sorprenderás,…
Amor De Un Momento Te fuistes, igual que un soplo de la brisa sabiendo,…
Bailando Vamos a seguir disfrutando Ahora sí, eh Era una noche de fi…
Cada Uno Por Su Lado Tuviste tiempo de pensarlo bien Yo no fui parte de…
Camionero Cada día por la carretera Noche y madrugada entera Y…
Cobardia No se da ni cuenta que cuando la miro por…
Como Le Gustan A Usted Que algunas mujeres son bien exigente en sus cosas busca…
Como Lo Hacen Y como lo hacen - yo no se Cual es el…
Como Una Estrella Como se ve desde la tierra una estrella así de pequeño…
Cosas Nativas Se oyen leyendas por el camino, bejucos y varadas De sueños…
Cura Si te dicen que yo me estoy curando es la…
Déjame Quererte (Que que que) No tengas miedo no te levantes Déjala…
Deseandote Te veo en la calle Nuestras miradas se tropiezan y…
Desnudate Mujer Yo no sé, por qué me engañas Si yo, si yo…
El Camionero Cada día por la carretera Noche y madrugada entera Y…
Ella Tiene Que Saber Su mirada me ha cautivado de tal manera que no me…
En Me despiertas sin una caricia Y encendido en ti sin…
En época de celo Me despiertas sin una caricia Y encendido en ti sin darme…
Entre El Fuego Y La Pared Atrapado… condenado a vivir entre dos amores. -r- Quise a…
Esta Cobardia No se da ni cuenta que cuando la miro por…
Esta Vez Si Voy Pa De frente ante la vida nuevamente Vengo ahora distinto y di…
Hablame Hablame Tal como tu sólo sabes Hazlo que tan bien me haces D…
Imposible Amor Hoy, he decidido que te tengo que olvidar lo que te…
Infidelidad Ella mujer y esposa abnegada que espera desesperada son la…
Ironia Mira que ironica es la vida Aun me deseas con la…
La Cura Si te dicen que yo me estoy curando es la…
La Rueda Eh, eh Eh, eh Tú eres la rueda, yo soy el camino…
La Rueda Vuelve A Rodar Tú eres la rueda, yo soy el camino Pasas encima de…
Lo Dudo Anda why ve, té esta esperando, anda why ve No lo…
Más Allá de la Piel Vaya que rico mami! que que que Cuando estoy a…
Mas Alla Del Tiempo Anoche estaba solo contemplando tu fotografía Cuando me vino…
Me Acostumbre Me acostumbré al perfume de tu piel A tu forma de…
Me Dejo No podrás nunca más arrancarme de tu corazón Yo te amé…
Me Faltas Llevo cuatro noches que no puedo dormir, Y mi corazon ya…
Mega Mix Desnudate mujer ... Comprende mi vida Yo no se, porque me e…
Mi Formula De Amor Eres la mujer que me vuelve loco Con su cariño ya…
Mi Libertad Una colilla de cigarro mas Un cenicero que va a reventar La…
Mirandote Si supieras las locuras que pienso yo, mirándote. Cada cosa…
Mujer Yo no sé, por qué me engañas Si yo, si yo…
Mujeres Si, acaso tu perdiste Completamente la rázon Por mi incompre…
No Me Hables Mal De Ella Oye tu que puedes hablar, No hables de ella." No me hables…
No Que No Frankie Ruiz - No, Que No No, Que No ... No,…
No supiste esperar Tu amor en la distancia se perdió, Mi ausencia tu pasión…
Nunca Que Quedas Dices Que vives como en una celda bien domada Que junto a…
Nunca Te Quedas Dices que vives como en una selda bien domada que junto a…
Otra vez No se que puedo hacer para cambiar mi forma de ser y…
Para Darte Fuego Llego la hora de amar por fin Llego la hora…
Perdon Senora Tal vez no piense señora que estoy en mi juicio o…
Por Haberte Amado Tanto Por haberte amado tanto Por no hablar cuando deb…
Primero Fui Yo Si!!! primero fui yo! (Chorus) Primero fui yo (que tu) p…
Puerto Rico Puerto rico Cuando mis labios pronuncian tu nombre Mi corazó…
Que Se Mueran De Envidia Que se mueran de envidia toditos Que critiquen la forma de…
Que Siga la Fiesta ¡Y seguimos bailando! Abre bien la puerta que aquí vengo yo …
Quien Es Tu Amigo Amigo quien te lleva al camino que causa tu fracaso no es…
Quiero Llenarte Quiero hacerte el amor y tú te alejas Quiero besar tus…
Rueda Tú eres la rueda, yo soy el camino Pasas encima de…
Satisfaction I can′t get no satisfaction, I can't get no satisfaction. ′C…
Señora Señora, ahora cuando se vaya Señora, ahora cuando usted part…
Si Esa Mujer Me Dice Que Si Si esa mujer me dice que no Si esa mujer…
Si No Te Hubieras Ido Tu adiós como una fría madrugada Dejó la soledad aquí…
Si te entregas a mi Bésame Que tus labios son frescos y tu beso es nuevo Bésame …
Tal Como Lo Soñe Al fin todo tiende a ser como lo soñé ya las…
Tranquilo Oye, tranquilo, sigue tu camino, okay Esa mujer es doblemen…
Tu Con El Seguro mujer Que hoy eres feliz Que nada de ayer…
Tú Eres Tienes los ojos del amor y tu mirada Trae un…
Tu Me Vuelves Loco Y tú me vuelves loco, ah No me mires con esos…
Voy a estrenar Quiero saborear cada espacio de ti y perderme en el universo…
Voy Pa Supe por casualidad Que te me estas divorciando Pues me…
Voy Pa' Encima Supe por casualidad Que te me estas divorciando Pues me…
Vuelvo A Nacer Vuelvo a nacer Tantos años vividos perdidos pasaron pero eso…