Among the group's best known hits are Pura Candela, Los Charcos , El Preso, Cali de Rumba, Son de la Loma, El Patillero, Tania, Charanga Campesina, El Arbol and Cachondea. "El Preso" in particular is one of Colombia's most widely recognized and beloved songs.
The Cartagenan singer Joe Arroyo joined the group in 1973 and performed with the group for several years before embarking upon a solo career. Wilson "Saoko" Manyoma (of Cali, Colombia), formerly of Los Latin Brothers, and singer of El Preso, was also an important member of the band. He has also embarked on a solo career. Some had said that, without Wilson Manyoma's vocals, Fruko y sus Tesos would not have that flavor of Colombian Charanga.
Ernesto Fruko Estrada began his musical career at the age of 15 when he joined the legendary cumbia group, Los Corraleros de Majagual. It was with Los Corraleros back in 1968 that gave Fruko the first opportunity to travel to New York to witness the city's burgeoning salsa scene.
Barranquillero Arrebatao
Fruko Y Sus Tesos Lyrics
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barranquillero que goza arrebatao, barranquillero.
es tiempo de tributar un homenaje sincero, al bailador barranquillero,
por ser este muy singular, pues si sabe disfrutar de la rumba como
nadie, y no hay quien le tumbe el plante cuando se trata de gozar.
barranquillero que camina arrebatao, barranquillero.
barranquillero que se viste arrebatao, barranquillero.
tú rumbeas todo el año, ay todo el año sin parar, después gozas en
pasar y te tomas todo el ron de la fiesta patronal.
Que baila, que baila como goza, que goza, en la arenosa, camina y se
viste arrebatao.
Que baila, mi rica bamba, que goza, q' esta sabrosa, camina y se viste
arrebatao. Barranquilla!
A gozar!
este cantar es para tí, barranquillero.
barranquillero que baila arrebatao, barranquillero a tí, para que lo
goce el aforin, barranquillero que goza arrebatao, barranquillero a tí.
azucar! este cantar es para tí, barranquillero.
barranquillero que camina arrebatao, barranquillero a tí,
barranquillero arrebatao, barranquillero que se viste arrebatao, barranquillero a
tíLa libertad es como la vida, sólo la merece quien sabe conquistarla
todos los días.
este cantar es para tí, barranquillero.
barranquillero que goza arrebatao, barranquillero a tí.
barranquillero que camina arrebatao, barranquillero a tí.
hoy le cantamos a barranquilla y a su gente tan popular, inspiraciones
de gran patilla, goza la banda, la banda pa bailar y gozar,
barranquillero, baila, mi son, mi son, mi son muy adentro, barranquillero goza,
allá en la guerra de ticoteros, barranquillero camina, en la cien y la
veintiuna arrebatao, barranquillero se viste, loco loco de contento en
carnaval, barranquillero baila, salsa, merengue, cumbia y bolero y
guapachao, guapacho pa' que goce mi gente, barranquilla para gozar, que rica
va...(barranquillero camina)riversound!
vamos a barranquilla pa bailar el son (x3) vamos a barranquilla
bailando el son...
este cantar es para tí, goza la banda, la banda pa bailar y gozar, goza
la banda...
The lyrics of Fruko y Sus Tesos's Barranquillero Arrebatao pay tribute to the people of Barranquilla, a city in Colombia known for its vibrant culture and lively festivities. The song praises the Barranquillero, or the people of Barranquilla, for their unique ability to enjoy and celebrate life through dance and music. The lyrics describe the Barranquillero as someone who dances (baila), walks (camina), dresses (se viste), and enjoys (goza) life in a way that is different from anyone else. The song acknowledges the Barranquillero's love for the rumba and the festival vallenato, as well as their fondness for drinking rum during the patronal festivities.
The lyrics also suggest that the people of Barranquilla know how to appreciate freedom (la libertad), which is something that must be conquered every day. This could be interpreted as a reference to the city's historically diverse and multicultural population, or to the importance of cultural expression and creativity in daily life.
Overall, Barranquillero Arrebatao is a celebration of the unique cultural identity of Barranquilla and its people, as well as their ability to find joy and beauty in everyday life. The song invites the listener to join in the festivities and enjoy the music and dance, making it a lively and energetic tribute to a vibrant and dynamic city.
Line by Line Meaning
barranquillero que baila arrebatao, barranquillero.
This song is dedicated to the passionate dancer from Barranquilla who dances with enthusiasm and energy.
barranquillero que goza arrebatao, barranquillero.
This song is also dedicated to the joyful Barranquilla resident who knows how to enjoy life to its fullest.
es tiempo de tributar un homenaje sincero, al bailador barranquillero,
It's time to pay a sincere tribute to the Barranquilla dancer who deserves recognition for his unique ability to enjoy parties and celebrations like nobody else.
por ser este muy singular, pues si sabe disfrutar de la rumba como nadie, y no hay quien le tumbe el plante cuando se trata de gozar.
He is particularly unique because he knows how to enjoy parties and celebrations like nobody else, and nobody can match his ability to have fun.
barranquillero que camina arrebatao, barranquillero.
This song is also dedicated to the Barranquilla resident who walks down the street with confidence and a sense of style.
barranquillero que se viste arrebatao, barranquillero.
This song is also for the Barranquilla resident who dresses with flair and consumes every opportunity to celebrate.
tú rumbeas todo el año, ay todo el año sin parar, después gozas en diciembre, también entre carnaval, el festival vallenato que nunca lo dejas pasar y te tomas todo el ron de la fiesta patronal.
You party all year long, without stopping, then you enjoy December, Carnival, the Vallenato festival you never miss and drink all the rum during the patronal festivity.
Que baila, que baila como goza, que goza, en la arenosa, camina y se viste arrebatao.
You dance with joy and enthusiasm, on the sandy beach, walking and dressing with style.
Que baila, mi rica bamba, que goza, q' esta sabrosa, camina y se viste arrebatao. Barranquilla!
You dance my sweet bamba, with pleasure and flavor, you walk and dress with style. Barranquilla!
este cantar es para tí, barranquillero.
This song is for you, Barranquilla resident.
a tí, para que lo goce el aforin, barranquillero que goza arrebatao, barranquillero a tí.
This song is for you to enjoy, the Barranquilla resident who knows how to enjoy parties and celebrations like nobody else.
azucar! este cantar es para tí, barranquillero.
Sugar! This song is for you, Barranquilla resident.
barranquillero que camina arrebatao, barranquillero a tí, barranquillero arrebatao, barranquillero que se viste arrebatao, barranquillero a tí
This song is dedicated to the Barranquilla resident walking and dressing with style and energy.
La libertad es como la vida, sólo la merece quien sabe conquistarla todos los días.
Freedom is like life; only those who work hard to conquer it every day deserve to enjoy it.
hoy le cantamos a barranquilla y a su gente tan popular, inspiraciones de gran patilla, goza la banda, la banda pa bailar y gozar,
Today we sing to Barranquilla and its popular people, to inspire them to celebrate and party with the band who play music for everyone to enjoy.
barranquillero, baila, mi son, mi son, mi son muy adentro, barranquillero goza, allá en la guerra de ticoteros,
Barranquilla resident, dance to the to the rhythm of the son, enjoy it, and compete in the ticotero battle.
barranquillero camina, en la cien y la veintiuna arrebatao, barranquillero se viste, loco loco de contento en carnaval, barranquillero baila, salsa, merengue, cumbia y bolero y guapachao,
The Barranquilla resident walks down 100th and 21st street with style, dresses wildly in Carnival, and dances salsa, merengue, cumbia, bolero, and guapachao.
guapacho pa' que goce mi gente, barranquilla para gozar, que rica va...(barranquillero camina)riversound!
Drink guapachao to enjoy with your people, enjoy Barranquilla, what a ride...(Barranquilla resident walks)Riversound!
vamos a barranquilla pa bailar el son (x3) vamos a barranquilla bailando el son...
Let's go to Barranquilla to dance the son (x3), let's go to Barranquilla dancing the son...
este cantar es para tí, goza la banda, la banda pa bailar y gozar, goza la banda...
This song is for you to celebrate, enjoy the band and dance, enjoy the band...
Writer(s): Victor Raul Sanchez Valdenuten
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