Que Viva La Salsa
Grupo Raices Lyrics


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Domingo por la mañana que alegría recordar
Aquello años sesenta tiempo que ya no volveraaa
Recordando aquella calle.
Que feliz me siento yo el partido de bola de trapo
Y el juego de domino.
Mis amigos en el barrio nunca los olvidares las
Cerveza en las esquinas y el piano de richi rey.
Ay ay ay aquello años sesenta...
Ay ay ay aquellos a los setenta...
Aquello tiempo felices de la gran vida de la 100 vacilando
En la casa del flaco bailando gozando hasta el amanecer...
Ay ay ay aquello años sesenta...
Ay ay ay aquellos a los setenta ...
De esa gente de mi barrio yo nunca me olvidares echando
Cuento la esquina paro para la noche cuidado que viene la ley
Ay ay ay aquello años sesenta
Ay ay ay aquellos a los setenta
Esta es la salsa de siempre la que traigo yo.
Preparen ce bailadores que hay viene raíces con mas saboorrr...
Eeeeeee pa...
Que viva la salsa...
Que viva la salsa...
Quiero de nuevo escuchar el piano de richy rey
Y por que siempre perdure la cosa de cheo ismael.
Que viva la salsa...
Que viva la salsa...
Un tributo a los gigante rey barreto y tito
Fuentes la ponceña tu queria ese gran combo de siempre
Que viva la salsa
Que viva la salsa
Yo recuerdo a hector lavoe también a rey de boobaloo y para
La reina de la rumba su majestad la de celia cruz azúcar y se




Soltaron los caballo
Otra ve...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Grupo Raices's song "Que Viva la Salsa" are a nostalgic tribute to the good times of the past, specifically the 1960s and 1970s. The singer reminisces about his childhood, recalling happy memories of playing games like "bola de trapo" and "domino" with his friends in the neighborhood. He remembers the sound of the piano played by Richi Rey and how they used to drink beer on the street corners. The singer laments that those happy times are gone but celebrates the fact that salsa music remains a constant source of joy and entertainment in his life.


The song is also a celebration of salsa music and its great artists. The singer acknowledges the contributions of Cheo Feliciano, Ismael Rivera, Ray Barretto, Tito Puente, La Ponceña, Hector Lavoe, and Celia Cruz to the genre. He wishes to hear the piano of Richi Rey again and hopes that the music of these legends will continue to be enjoyed for generations to come. The song is a testament to the power of salsa to evoke strong emotions and memories in people and to bring them together in celebration of life and culture.


Overall, the lyrics to Grupo Raices's "Que Viva la Salsa" are a heartfelt tribute to the past, a celebration of the present, and a hope for the future. The song embodies the spirit of salsa music - lively, uplifting, and full of soul.


Line by Line Meaning

Domingo por la mañana que alegría recordar
I feel joy as I remember Sunday mornings


Aquello años sesenta tiempo que ya no volveraaa
Those were the times of the 60s, never to return


Recordando aquella calle.
Remembering that street


Que feliz me siento yo el partido de bola de trapo
I am happy remembering the ragball game I played


Y el juego de domino.
And the domino game


Mis amigos en el barrio nunca los olvidares las
I will never forget my friends in the neighborhood


Cerveza en las esquinas y el piano de richi rey.
Drinking beer on the street corners and listening to Richi Rey's piano


Ay ay ay aquello años sesenta...
Ah ah ah, those were the times of the 60s...


Ay ay ay aquellos a los setenta...
Ah ah ah, those were the times of the 70s...


Aquello tiempo felices de la gran vida de la 100 vacilando
Those were happy times, hanging out on 100th street


En la casa del flaco bailando gozando hasta el amanecer...
Dancing and having fun until sunrise at Flaco's house


De esa gente de mi barrio yo nunca me olvidares echando
I will never forget those people from my neighborhood


Cuento la esquina paro para la noche cuidado que viene la ley
Sharing stories on the corner, stopping when the night falls, aware of the police's presence


Esta es la salsa de siempre la que traigo yo.
This is the traditional salsa that I bring


Preparen ce bailadores que hay viene raíces con mas saboorrr...
Get ready to dance, here comes Raíces with more flavor...


Eeeeeee pa...
Woooooo! (Exclamation sound)


Que viva la salsa...
Long live salsa...


Quiero de nuevo escuchar el piano de richy rey
I want to hear Richy Rey's piano again


Y por que siempre perdure la cosa de cheo ismael.
And may Cheo Ismael's style always endure


Un tributo a los gigante rey barreto y tito
A tribute to the giants, Rey Barreto and Tito


Fuentes la ponceña tu queria ese gran combo de siempre
Fuentes, La Ponceña, you wanted that great combo as always


Yo recuerdo a hector lavoe también a rey de boobaloo y para
I remember Hector Lavoe, also Rey de Boobaloo


La reina de la rumba su majestad la de celia cruz azúcar y se
The queen of the rumba, Celia Cruz, had such a sweet voice and then...


Soltaron los caballo
...the horses were set free (i.e. the energy and excitement was released)


Otra ve...
Once again...




Writer(s): goyito martinez

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